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Unlocking Purpose: Sobriety, Vision Quests, and Leadership with Laurel Donnellan
Unlocking Purpose: Sobriety, Vision Quests, and Leadership with Laurel Donnellan
Episode 1 - September 29, 2025
Ask yourself, why am I working?About This Episode
In this episode of Life From Within, Kelly Dwyer interviews Laurel Donnellan, founder and CEO of Compassionate Leaders Circle. Laurel shares her transformative journey from a successful career in hospitality to embracing sobriety and discovering her true calling through a Lakota vision quest. The conversation delves into the concept of 'soul work', the challenges of navigating career changes, and the impact of AI on the workforce. Laurel emphasizes the importance of purpose in work and encourages listeners to reflect on their motivations and aspirations.
Bios
Kelly Dwyer is an executive coach and facilitator who brings real conversations about growth, leadership, and life to her podcast Life from Within.
Laurel Donnellan is a compassionate leadership expert, founder of Compassionate Leaders Circle, and cohost of the Compassionate Leaders Circle Podcast. With degrees from Cornell and Columbia, she has spent over 25 years developing transformational programs that build careers and organizations from the inside out.
Topics & Timestamps
00:00 God Shot and Introduction
01:20 The Journey to Sobriety
07:00 Finding Purpose Through Vision Quest
09:02 Soul Work
11:24 Navigating Business Challenges
14:11 Embracing Change and Purpose
18:23 Pivoting with Grace
23:09 AI and Turning Worry into Wonder
27:29 Why Am I Working?
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Compassionate Leaders Circle
Takeaways
- Sobriety marked a powerful turning point in Laurel’s career and life.
- A Lakota vision quest revealed her deeper sense of purpose.
- Soul work is about aligning personal passion with meaningful contribution.
- AI is reshaping the job market, but human connection and compassion remain essential.
- Asking “Why am I working?” is a simple yet transformative question for leaders and professionals.
Listen, rate, and subscribe!
Find us on your favorite podcast platform:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Youtube
Follow Kelly
- Instagram: @kd_lifefromwithin
- Sign up for updates: https://www.lifefromwithin.com/
- Coaching and facilitation: kellydwyer.co
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By Kelly DwyerUnlocking Purpose: Sobriety, Vision Quests, and Leadership with Laurel Donnellan
Episode 1 - September 29, 2025
Ask yourself, why am I working?About This Episode
In this episode of Life From Within, Kelly Dwyer interviews Laurel Donnellan, founder and CEO of Compassionate Leaders Circle. Laurel shares her transformative journey from a successful career in hospitality to embracing sobriety and discovering her true calling through a Lakota vision quest. The conversation delves into the concept of 'soul work', the challenges of navigating career changes, and the impact of AI on the workforce. Laurel emphasizes the importance of purpose in work and encourages listeners to reflect on their motivations and aspirations.
Bios
Kelly Dwyer is an executive coach and facilitator who brings real conversations about growth, leadership, and life to her podcast Life from Within.
Laurel Donnellan is a compassionate leadership expert, founder of Compassionate Leaders Circle, and cohost of the Compassionate Leaders Circle Podcast. With degrees from Cornell and Columbia, she has spent over 25 years developing transformational programs that build careers and organizations from the inside out.
Topics & Timestamps
00:00 God Shot and Introduction
01:20 The Journey to Sobriety
07:00 Finding Purpose Through Vision Quest
09:02 Soul Work
11:24 Navigating Business Challenges
14:11 Embracing Change and Purpose
18:23 Pivoting with Grace
23:09 AI and Turning Worry into Wonder
27:29 Why Am I Working?
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Compassionate Leaders Circle
Takeaways
- Sobriety marked a powerful turning point in Laurel’s career and life.
- A Lakota vision quest revealed her deeper sense of purpose.
- Soul work is about aligning personal passion with meaningful contribution.
- AI is reshaping the job market, but human connection and compassion remain essential.
- Asking “Why am I working?” is a simple yet transformative question for leaders and professionals.
Listen, rate, and subscribe!
Find us on your favorite podcast platform:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Youtube
Follow Kelly
- Instagram: @kd_lifefromwithin
- Sign up for updates: https://www.lifefromwithin.com/
- Coaching and facilitation: kellydwyer.co