In this insightful and heartfelt conversation, Christopher Wesley sits down with Laura Roland, a former Catholic educator turned certified Motivation Code™ coach and strategist. Laura shares her journey of vocational discernment, diving deep into the importance of living “by design”—embracing the unique way God created each of us with purpose and intentionality.
The two explore how tools like the Motivation Code Assessment can help individuals and teams discover their deepest motivations, reframe burnout, and live out their personal vocations more authentically. Laura also offers wisdom on challenges faced by women leaders, particularly in ministry and Catholic education, where identity, expectations, and burnout often collide.
This conversation tackles servant leadership, team dynamics, and the critical importance of surrendering titles for the sake of meaningful work. It concludes with reflections on the emerging hope within the Church—especially through the faith and conviction of young leaders.
Takeaways
Living “by design” means recognizing how God uniquely wired you to reflect Him.
The Motivation Code™ uses personal narratives to uncover what energizes and fulfills us.
Many struggle to identify achievement stories due to shame or comparison—especially women.
Understanding motivations can reduce burnout and enhance leadership effectiveness.
Servant leadership isn’t martyrdom—it’s about helping others become their best selves.
Catholic school leaders face significant challenges; motivation coaching can support sustainable team dynamics.
Titles aren’t your vocation—your impact flows from who you are, not your job description.
Hope is alive in the Church through young leaders boldly living their faith.
INSTAGRAM: @lauraroland.thiswomansjourney
COACHING WEBSITE: www.laurarolandcoaching.com
The Pomodoro Timer method for productivity—use a physical kitchen timer for 25-minute work sprints.
The Fulfillment of All Desire by Ralph Martin (deep spiritual reading).
Sing the Hours – a free daily chanted version of the Liturgy of the Hours by Paul Rose (on Spotify).
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