What does it really mean to be strong?
In this episode, Kristen Pearn, Senior Associate at Beacon North Strategies, CrossFit athlete, and national-level Olympic weightlifter, shares her experience navigating career transitions, setbacks in sport, and personal challenges while continuing to pursue ambitious goals and stay open to new opportunities.
This episode covers:
How major life transitions can become opportunities for growth and reinvention
Why achievement alone doesn't create a fulfilling life
Building an identity that extends beyond work, sport, or external success
What elite sport teaches about patience, resilience, and self-belief
Starting new challenges later in life and embracing lifelong learning
The connection between mental health, performance, and personal well-being
Why asking for help and leaning on community are signs of strength, not weakness
Through honest reflections on competition, career pivots, family, and personal growth, Kristen offers a powerful reminder that strength is about more than pushing through adversity. It's about knowing when to persevere, when to adapt, and how to build a life that feels meaningful both inside and outside of achievement.
Whether you're navigating change, recovering from a setback, or wondering what's next, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about what it means to be strong.
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