144 No Way Home with Julia Kerr Henkel

08/05/20 • 49 min

Remember that game where you had to pick an object to bring with you if you were to be stranded on a deserted island? With no way home, and in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, Julia Kerr Henkel picked resilience.

In a story that plays out like a movie, Julia shares her experience of getting stuck in Bali with no way home, and what she learnt about how adversity can lead to a deeper understanding of vulnerability, courage and resilience.

In case you needed a reminder today – you too can do hard things!

In case you needed a reminder today – you too can do hard things!

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