191 || Are You Tired of Feeling Like Your Work Doesn't Matter? || Michaela O’Donnell

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to pursue meaningful work in a changing world? Michaela O’Donnell helps people do just that. We talk about recalibrating expectations regarding the pace of change, what to do when your dreams don’t happen right away, and how to look for breadcrumbs of God's providence along the way. In this episode, listen for my three big takeaways: That your dream coming to life is likely going to take longer than you anticipate and the importance of recalibrating your expectations. The value of taking time to reflect along the way, including processing the grief that comes with failure. And how a spirit of gratitude for whatever comes can shift your heart and mind. Loved this conversation? Be sure to watch (or listen to) the two-part video series of Michaela’s keynote at the Denver Institute for Faith and Work’s Women, Work, and Calling event in Nov. 2019. I’ve linked to them in the show notes, right here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/191 MORE ABOUT MICHAELA: Michaela is the founder and CEO of the boutique creative agency Long Winter Media. She’s also the Senior Director of the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary where she builds programs, writes, and teaches on issues of vocation, work, and leadership. Her first book, Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World comes out later this year.   NEXT STEPS: GET CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/devoteddreamers/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/DevotedDreamersPodcast LEAVE A REVIEW: On Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on AndroidSign up for Dream Believers. Just $49/month or $490 for the year (get 2 months free!) NEXT STEPS:Connect with Merritt: Website || Instagram || Book a CallLeave a Review: Apple Podcasts/iTunesSubscribe: on Apple Podcasts * on AndroidJoin the Dream Believers communityMORE ABOUT THE DEVOTED DREAMERS PODCAST:Produced by Jonathan R. Clauson. Theme music by Reaktor Productions. Ad music by Komiku.