Ep 14: Burnout, Sabbatical, and Renewed Leadership: Kristen Welch's Journey

In part two of our conversation with Kristen Welch, CEO of Mercy House Global, we explore her candid reflections on leadership, burnout, and spiritual renewal. Kristen opens up about the challenges of leading through post-COVID uncertainties and how taking a sabbatical revitalized her vision and leadership. She shares practical insights into creating space for silence, solitude, and spiritual growth and how these practices have shaped her as a leader. Discover how Mercy House Global is breaking the cycle of poverty for women in Kenya and the U.S., while also fostering a supportive and innovative organizational culture. If you're seeking inspiration to integrate spiritual practices into your life or leadership, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tune in to hear Kristen's powerful story and her advice for leading with health and purpose. 00:00 Introduction and Burnout 00:34 Welcome to Wealth Beyond Riches 02:11 Kristen's Sabbatical Journey 07:42 The Importance of Silence and Solitude 15:52 Implementing Sabbatical Policies 18:38 Spiritual Formation and Workplace Culture 26:53 Training for the Grand Canyon 30:12 Final Thoughts and Reflections 33:39 Closing Remarks   Books mentioned: Kristen Welch Books: https://wearethatfamily.com/books/ Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Ruth Haley Barton: https://www.ruthhaleybarton.com/books Connect with Kristen Welch & Mercy House Global // Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristengwelch/  // LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-welch-0b215a5/  // Mercy House Global Website: https://mercyhouseglobal.org/ Connect With Tim Meisenheimer ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/tim.meisy ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meisy Our mission at Wealth Beyond Riches is for you to reclaim your relationship with work and money. This is not another personal finance show about how to hack your way to riches. We cover the deeper dimensions of finance. These guests have thought long and hard about their relationship with work and money, so they can leverage their purpose and calling to have a greater impact on the world. The goal is that you hear something that moves your life 1% closer to your true purpose. #Leadership #BurnoutRecovery #SpiritualGrowth #WealthBeyondRiches #KristenWelch #MercyHouseGlobal #Podcast #womeninleadership #nonprofitleadership #burnout #sabbatical