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Episode 81 - The truth about work-life balance (And why we need to reframe it)

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Are you constantly struggling to achieve the perfect work-life balance? What if that elusive ideal is actually holding you back from creating the flexible, fulfilling career you truly deserve?

In this episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda challenges the conventional wisdom around work-life balance, revealing why this oversimplified concept might be causing more harm than good in today's interconnected world.


What You'll Discover -

➡️ The surprising history of "work-life balance" and why it's an outdated framework for modern careers

➡️ Revealing statistics from Microsoft's Work Trend Index and McKinsey showing how the pursuit of perfect balance leads to burnout

➡️ Why women are disproportionately affected by work-life balance pressures (42% of women report burnout compared to 35% of men)

➡️ A real-life case study of "Maria," a senior marketing director who transformed her approach to managing career and family


Don't forget to take a look at this week's podsheet to support your learning and exploration of the key themes and topics


Get a full transcript of the episode here


Love the episode? Help other women discover these career-changing insights by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.


Got questions or want to share your career transformation story? Reach out to [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!




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Are you constantly struggling to achieve the perfect work-life balance? What if that elusive ideal is actually holding you back from creating the flexible, fulfilling career you truly deserve?

In this episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda challenges the conventional wisdom around work-life balance, revealing why this oversimplified concept might be causing more harm than good in today's interconnected world.


What You'll Discover -

➡️ The surprising history of "work-life balance" and why it's an outdated framework for modern careers

➡️ Revealing statistics from Microsoft's Work Trend Index and McKinsey showing how the pursuit of perfect balance leads to burnout

➡️ Why women are disproportionately affected by work-life balance pressures (42% of women report burnout compared to 35% of men)

➡️ A real-life case study of "Maria," a senior marketing director who transformed her approach to managing career and family


Don't forget to take a look at this week's podsheet to support your learning and exploration of the key themes and topics


Get a full transcript of the episode here


Love the episode? Help other women discover these career-changing insights by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.


Got questions or want to share your career transformation story? Reach out to [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!




Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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