How much? Money? Time? Health? Love? Influence? Status? (Insert the change you're craving here). How much more do you want? How much more do you need? Even more importantly, why do you want more? What will it change for you?

Can we intentionally foster post-traumatic growth? I believe the answer is yes. In March, I had the privilege of closing out the 30th annual WELL (Women Educating, Leading, and Learning) conference—an inspiring weekend with powerful, passionate women.

I love collecting excuses. I’m serious. The phrase “no excuses” has never made sense to me—it reeks of toxic high-performance culture, the kind that leads to burnout and costs us valuable talent and passion. 

How do you navigate life as a multi-passionate individual? Every experience can teach us something, but how do we know when we’re on a meaningful side quest?