342 - Your Calling Is Bigger Than Your Current Role *GLS Special*

What if your calling was never about a specific job, title, or role, but about the impact you are uniquely called to make? In this special birthday episode of UNITED State of Women, Kalena James and Julie Deem celebrate from the Global Leadership Summit 2026 while reflecting on purpose, influence, faith, leadership, and the unexpected ways our lives and careers evolve.They explore the importance of knowing your why, asking God boldly for what you want, and paying attention to the doors that begin to open. Whether you are questioning your current path, trying to clarify your purpose, or wondering what your next season might look like, thisis your invitation to slow down, pay attention, and consider where your influence can make the greatest impact.What You Will Learn:Why your calling may be bigger than your current job, title, business, or role.How to identify the common thread connecting the different seasons of your life.Why knowing your why can help you avoid saying yes to everything and losing your direction.How your purpose can remain consistent even when the vehicle you use to fulfill it changes.Why asking better questions can create opportunities for progress and growth.How to become more intentional about asking God for what you want while remaining open to His timing and direction.Why effective leadership includes preparing for what happens after you leave.How succession planning can become part of your leadership strategy long before a transition occurs.Why influence is connected to helping other people see themselves clearly.How to identify the people you feel called to support and the problems you feel compelled to solve.Why the things you naturally notice in other people may provide clues about your own calling.FAQ:How do I figure out what my calling is?Look for the common denominator throughout the different roles, jobs, relationships, and seasons of your life. Pay attention to the problems you repeatedly feel drawn to solve, the people you naturally want to support, and what you are able to see in others that they may not see in themselves.What is the difference between a calling and a career?A career is one vehicle through which you can use your gifts and skills, while a calling can remain consistent even as your career, role, or circumstances change. The conversation describes calling as being connected to the impact you are meant to make rather than a specific title.How can I find my why?Slow down and examine the patterns and common threads throughout your life. Consider what you are passionate about, what experiences have shaped you, what problems you feel compelled to address, and why those things matter so deeply to you.Thank you Crossroads for hosting Global Leadership Summit in Kokomo and for inviting UNITED State of Women to record live at the conference!!Crossroads Community Church:https://ecrossroads.org/Global Leadership Summit:https://www.globalleadership.org/summitLearn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠