In this episode, Katie dives into the widespread feelings of burnout and lack of direction that many are experiencing. She shares findings from various studies highlighting a global human energy crisis. 

Katie also recounts her own journey of feeling stuck and discovering the concept of Ikigai, or 'reason for living.' She encourages listeners to explore their passions and take small, meaningful steps toward living a more fulfilled life. 

Katie caps off the episode with an inspiring quote from Howard Thurman and a practical exercise to help listeners connect with their true selves and community.

00:00 Welcome

00:41 Identifying the Struggles

02:39 Research Insights on the Human Energy Crisis

06:35 Story of Overcoming

09:09 Finding Your Ikigai

10:04 Howard Thurman's Wisdom

13:30 Practical Steps to Change

15:59 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• State of the Heart: 2024 Report. New data from Six Seconds on the state of global emotional intelligence, wellbeing, and the emotional recession.
• Gallup Global Workplace: 2024 Report. Annual findings from the world’s largest ongoing study of the employee experience. 
• Cigna Loneliness & The Workplace. The latest research study by Cigna from more than 10,400 adults in the U.S., using survey questions based on UCLA’s Loneliness Scale.
• Glassdoor Employee Confidence Index. The Glassdoor Employee Confidence Index is a new report that provides a real-time pulse on the economy from the lens of employees.

Connect with Katie on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also get free resources to help you on your purpose journey at www.katiesandoe.com.