This Work Should Feel Better: Joyful Democracy for the People Holding it All Together

You're exhausted—but still showing up. You believe in justice, equity, and humanity—but the work is taking a toll. You're leading, organizing, advocating, caregiving—and wondering how long you can keep this pace. This book is for you. ***This Work Should Feel Better***offers transformational support for people doing high-stakes, purpose-driven work inside systems not built for their flourishing. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, attorney, educator, or organizer, this book meets you with insight, honesty, and hope. Rooted in leadership coaching, joyful resistance, and sustainable practice, this book helps you: Reconnect to your values and purpose Lead without losing yourself Set boundaries and prevent burnout Build relational, equity-centered cultures Reclaim joy—not as a reward, but as your fuel Each chapter includes composite coaching stories, actionable reflections, and powerful mindset shifts. This isn't a how-to for high performance—it's a field guide for leading with wholeness. Because joyful democracy isn't just what we protect—it's how we lead.