What We’re Built On: Gratitude + The Power of Pause | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots

In this episode, we dive into another one of the core values that shapes Vienna Waits: gratitude.Fresh off hosting our first-ever Waypoint Retreat, we reflect on the experience, the lessons we learned, and the deep sense of appreciation that continues to ripple from it. We talk about how gratitude shows up as both a feeling and a practice, how it connects to our Pause, Prioritize, and Pursue framework, and why slowing down can actually be the fastest way to move forward.We explore:What it means to live with gratitude beyond the buzzwordThe three proven benefits of practicing gratitudeThe connection between gratitude, generosity, and presenceWhy creating space to pause can spark deeper connection and clarityOur simple GLOW Framework to help you build your gratitude practiceWe also share personal stories from the Waypoint Retreat, our daily reflection habits, and even a few funny moments (like the banana incident) that show how gratitude can shift everything from your mood to your mindset.Episode Links: Waypoint 2026 Waitlist The GLOW Framework (Ground, Linger, Observe, Write) — Try it for your own gratitude practiceTED Talk: “Want to Be Happy? Be Grateful” by David Steindl-RastThe Vienna Five Newsletter — where we share more reflections on gratitude, intentional living, and life off autopilot. Subscribe at vienna-waits.com/newsletterWe’d love to connect with you. Here’s where to find us: Vienna Waits WebsiteSubscribe to Vienna Five NewsletterWaypoint RetreatVienna Waits on InstagramGreg’s LinkedIn Whitney’s LinkedIn Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like everyone else.