Purpose

Many of us spend years asking, ‘What is my purpose?’ believing that one day we’ll discover it like a destination waiting to be found. In this reflective episode, I want to challenge that idea. Through stories from my own life—my career at IBM, my desire to lead, the joy I found in mentoring and teaching, and the influence of those who invested in me—I hope to uncover for you a common thread that had been present all along. Purpose isn’t merely something we discover; it’s something we live. Rather than removing hardship or uncertainty, purpose gives direction, meaning, and intentionality to our becoming. More importantly, it extends beyond ourselves, inviting us to use our experiences, successes, failures, and wisdom to make someone else’s journey a little easier. The episode concludes with thoughtful questions that are meant to encourage each of you to reflect on the thread running through your own lives and consider what purpose may be inviting you to do next.