Why Most People Misunderstand Their Calling in Life

<p>Deborah Tepley from the Anglican Church in North America shares how she discovered her calling and transformed her career to lead faith-based organizations effectively. </p><p>This is the story of a remarkable journey from teaching English in Russia to becoming an executive director — and what mission-driven leaders can learn from it. </p><p> </p><p>In this conversation, you'll learn: </p><p>✅ The pivotal moment that reshaped Deborah's career path </p><p>✅ How international experiences broadened her leadership perspective </p><p>✅ Concrete strategies to professionalize and elevate faith-based organizations </p><p> </p><p>This episode is for mission-driven leaders who aspire to create impactful change within their communities and organizations. </p><p> </p><p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: </p><p>0:00 – Welcome to the Hart &amp; Hustle Podcast with Deborah Tepley </p><p>0:21 – Deborah's passion for purpose-driven work </p><p>0:33 – Overview of the Anglican Church in North America </p><p>0:50 – Deborah's early calling to ministry </p><p>1:47 – The role of the Peace Corps in shaping her outlook </p><p>2:29 – Insights from teaching English abroad </p><p>3:10 – Understanding the American perspective through global experiences </p><p>4:37 – Transitioning to organizational leadership </p><p>5:00 – Lessons learned from teaching in a foreign system </p><p>6:31 – Day-to-day responsibilities as an executive director </p><p>7:23 – Defining a new vision for faith-based service </p><p>8:48 – The importance of reevaluating your calling </p><p>9:17 – How to elevate your organization through professionalization </p><p> </p><p>📊 KEY TAKEAWAYS: </p><p>- A transformative experience can lead to unexpected career paths. </p><p>- Understanding different cultures enhances leadership effectiveness. </p><p>- Organizational development requires a blend of faith and strategy. </p><p>- Professionalizing leadership roles can drive mission impact. </p><p>- Continuous self-evaluation is crucial for fulfilling one's calling. </p><p> </p><p>👤 ABOUT DEBORAH TEPLEY: </p><p>Deborah Tepley is the Executive Director at the Anglican Church in North America, where she leads efforts to support over a thousand churches across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. With a rich background in both education and ministry, she brings a wealth of experience in organizational leadership and community service. </p><p>🔗 Guest LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahtepley/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">htt