Finding Your Why: Lessons from Calli Morrison
Sep 29, 2025Every leader and learner needs a 'why'—a driving reason to keep going when challenges arise. In Episode 1 of our conversation with Dr. Cali Morrison, she shares the story of discovering her own why.
Cali’s father once hoped to change careers, but in the pre-online learning era, the demands of night classes conflicted with family life. He ultimately chose family over further schooling, a sacrifice Calli never forgot. Her mother, meanwhile, returned to graduate school while raising children, modeling resilience and the value of education. Even her best friend’s mom earned her doctorate later in life.
These experiences shaped Cali’s passion for making education more accessible to adults. Her why is clear: **help people learn throughout their lives without having to give up the parts of life that matter most.**
For educators, leaders, and institutions, Cali’s example is a reminder to reconnect with our own why. Why do we teach, coach, or design programs? Why does our work matter? When we can articulate that clearly, we not only inspire ourselves—we inspire those we serve.
👉 Listen to Episode 1 of the Engaged By Design Podcast to hear Cali share her why and how it has guided her career in higher education innovation.
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