What happens when the drive that keeps pushing you forward becomes something you struggle to switch off?
Olha has built her life around movement. From growing up in Kyiv and building an international career across different roles and companies, to running marathons, public speaking, and eventually starting a new chapter in London- standing still has rarely been part of her story.
But constant growth comes with another side.
In this episode, Olha shares how her difficult childhood shaped her independence and ambition, how the war in Ukraine fundamentally changed her relationship with stability, and why she is now learning that a successful career - and life - cannot always keep moving upwards.
We discuss:
- Why constantly chasing the next step can make career plateaus difficult to accept
- What working across corporate and startup environments taught her about growth, decisions, and taking risks
- How war, relocation, and starting again changed what stability means to her
This conversation is for anyone who is used to always pushing forward - and is beginning to wonder whether growth always has to mean more.
Connect with Olha on LinkedIn: Olha Kashpur
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