In this episode, we’re talking with Heather Byrne about a tough call she faced deciding to leave an organization she cared deeply for to relocate closer to her extended family. Heather is the Executive Director of Alice House, a provider of safe second-stage housing and support for women and children leaving situations of intimate partner violence. Many of us struggle with finding and maintaining a healthy balance between family and career. At times it can feel impossible to reconcile our personal and professional ambitions. Heather talks about how taking care of what made her feel whole allowed her to become an even more effective leader. If you’d like to learn more about Heather and her work at Alice House, you can check out their website, alicehouse.ca. And if you’d like some assistance with your own tough calls, we’ve compiled a collection of free tools just for you. Go to toughestcall.com to check them out. If you’re not yet a subscriber to Toughest Call, please add us wherever you listen to your podcasts.