The Tension
If you’re a builder, leader, or change-maker, you already know the tension: the push and pull between where you are and where you want to be. It’s the moments when success doesn’t feel like you expected, when growth forces hard decisions, or when challenges test your limits.
Hosted by Travis Penfield, The Tension explores how high-performing leaders navigate these pivotal moments. You won’t find simple solutions here—because the tension isn’t something to be solved. Instead, you’ll hear stories, strategies, and insights to help you manage the tension and turn it into fuel for your personal and professional success.
The Tension
The Tension of Ambition and Contentment
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Can you be driven to succeed and satisfied with where you are? In this deeply personal episode of The Tension, EVP David Farrell unpacks his own journey through burnout, success, self-worth, and learning how to let go.
From the early chase of impact, income, and independence to the emotional toll of unchecked ambition, David opens up about anxiety, identity, and how a sabbatical helped him rediscover what really matters. It's a conversation full of honesty, practical reflection, and hope for anyone striving to live with both purpose and peace.
If you've ever wrestled with wanting more while trying to be present where you are, this episode is for you.
