In this episode of Restless Excellence, Tonya Richards explores something we don’t talk about enough in leadership and in life: endings.
Not dramatic exits nor impulsive decisions, the quiet realization that something no longer fits. Maybe it’s a role you once loved, a relationship, a habit, or a version of yourself. At some point, you feel the edges fraying; the alignment slipping and energy draining in ways you can’t ignore anymore so the question becomes: How do you navigate endings and transitions without abandoning yourself in the process?
In this conversation, Tonya walks through four powerful stages of transition:
Season 1 of Restless Excellence has explored awareness, boundaries, integrity, and energy across life’s seasons. This episode builds on that foundation by reframing endings as invitations.
Growth isn’t always about adding more; sometimes it’s about releasing what no longer serves you so you can move forward with clarity, influence, and aligned impact. If you’re standing at the edge of a transition, uncertain, reflective, or quietly restless, this episode will meet you there.
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