“What If You Just Walked Away?” How One Woman Reclaimed Her Purpose After a Career Change
What if we reframed walking away from one thing as walking toward another? At 63, Lisa Edstrom found herself asking tough questions about purpose, fulfillment, and the cost of “sticking it out.” After what she thought was her dream role turned out to be the wrong fit, she didn’t double down or push through. Instead, she chose something different: she hit pause. What follows is the story of how Lisa reconnected with her values, rediscovered her joy, and reclaimed her career. The Catalyst: A Question of Purpose Lisa had built a meaningful life and career—raising a family, serving, traveling, and Read more.



