Your Boldest Next Move - How Dr Kristy Feden Left Burnout Behind

“Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is walk away from what no longer serves you—and step into the life you were meant to live.”

In this powerful episode of Unshakable, Kole Finley sits down with Dr. Kristi Fen, a leader who spent more than 30 years in high-pressure education roles before tragedy and reflection forced her to reimagine her life. As a former school psychologist, district administrator, and now Director of Academic Success at Creighton University, Kristi shares how years of 60- to 70-hour weeks and the devastating loss of her niece led her to ask, “Is this how I want to spend my one precious life?”

Her story is about courage, resilience, and the choice to step away from burnout to embrace balance, joy, and a dream role that aligns with her values. Listeners will learn how to recognize when it’s time to pivot, what it takes to lead with authenticity, and how to walk through fear into a more meaningful life.