Ep. 63 How to Stop Burning Out Doing What You Love With Krista Monson
“More”. I am guilty of wanting to add one more sentence, one more ornament to the tree, one more side to Thanksgiving dinner. How do we know when “more” is leading us to the right thing or distracting us from what matters?
This week Krista shared with us her journey through a VERY successful career and how she knew when to step back or when to add more— not more tasks but diving deeper into what's truly meaningful.
Anyone who knows me knows that I want my life to be a musical, so I was so excited to sit down with Krista Monson, an award winning choreographer who spent years working with Cirque du Soleil! Krista shared her personal struggle of burnout despite a glittering career and reminded us that even the most dazzling careers have moments where we need to step back, readjust, or even try something new.
Like so many leaders I’ve spoke with, the higher you get on the ladder, the further you get from the work that you love. We dove into what that looked like for Krista, how you can recognize the need for something different and how to navigate career transitions.
Grab that favorite beverage, get comfortable, and tune in. This conversation with Krista Monson is packed with wisdom and a great reminder to stay curious and seek out joy in work!
Here’s what we talked about:
02:43 Who is Krista Monson?
07:28 What it feels like when work is in alignment with our values
08:32 Common mistakes leaders make when seeking fulfillment in their career
12:22 How connection leads to better work
14:26 Overcoming burnout and career transitions
17:48 How curiosity and wonder lead to more
24:00 The kind of more that we need to add
Links/ Resources:
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