Many of us spend years chasing success, believing that if we achieve enough, we’ll finally feel fulfilled. But what happens when we arrive at the destination and still feel empty?In this insightful conversation, our guest Megan Hellerer — former Google executive, executive coach, and author —shares the emotional reality behind high achievement, burnout, identity loss, and the search for a more meaningful life.Megan shares the story of leaving Google without a plan and explains how that difficult transition ultimately led her to create a new framework for navigating life through curiosity, alignment, and what she calls “directional living.”Hence the name of her new book… Directional Living: A Transformational Guide to Fulfillment in Work and Life.If you’ve ever questioned your career path, struggled with uncertainty, or felt disconnected despite outward success, this episode offers both reassurance and practical guidance for finding your way back to yourself. One of my favorite quotes from our conversation…“Curiosity and joy are the best proxies we have for purpose.”See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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