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Timestamp Summary (Times are approximate)
- 03:56 – 07:45 • The myth: “If I grow at work, my family will suffer”
- 07:46 – 11:58 • Client story: wanting more at work while protecting family time
- 11:59 – 18:40 • How early conditioning (work = more hours) shapes our beliefs
- 18:41 – 25:15 • When “busy work” blocks growth: doing vs. higher-level thinking
- 25:16 – 34:20 • The paradigm shift: leadership, delegation, boundaries, energy
- 34:21 – 39:30 • What top leaders with great balance actually do (tactics you can model)
- 39:31 – 43:55 • What’s at stake if you don’t change (future regret vs. intentional growth)
- 43:56 – 50:10 • Seasons of career: lifestyle-oriented vs. advancement-oriented—and choosing yours
- 50:11 – end • Invitation: 2-Week Career Clarity Reset
Do You Really Have to Choose Between Career Growth and Family?
If you’ve ever thought, “I want to grow in my career, but I’m afraid it’ll cost me at home,” this episode is for you. I unpack the common belief that scaling your career must mean sacrificing family—and I offer a different path: one where leadership, delegation, energy management, and clear boundaries actually create more presence at home and more meaningful impact at work.
I share a client story many high-achieving working moms will relate to: she has strong relationships at home and craves growth at work—but fears losing her balance. We walk through how staying in constant “doing mode” (reports, recurring tasks, reactive work) can stall your growth and keep you stuck under your potential, even if you’re a top performer.
You’ll also hear about my own season of over-indexing on execution and why it capped my growth. The through-line: busy does not equal better. Moving up often means less task churn and more strategic thinking, influence, and people leadership—skills that improve balance when practiced well.
What High-Performing Leaders With Great Balance Do Differently
- Protect focus time: decline nonessential meetings and batch deep work.
- Communicate proactively: set expectations before PTO; designate a single point of contact.
- Delegate and develop others: stop carrying everything solo; let your team lead.
- Deliver excellent work: consistent quality builds trust—trust buys flexibility.
- Honor boundaries: be where your feet are (no inbox at the soccer game).
- Manage energy, not just time: sleep, movement, and recovery fuel sharper leadership.
Key idea: Advancing your career from “doer” to “leader” shifts your day toward high-value outputs. The by-product? Clearer boundaries and more presence at home.
Questions to Reset Your Direction (Journal These)
- Am I stuck in low-growth tasks that my team could own?
- What strategic work would create real value if I carved out time?
- In the next 2–3 years, what role do I want—and what skills do I need to be ready?
- Which season am I in right now—lifestyle-oriented or advancement-oriented—and why?
Join the 2-Week Career Clarity Reset
Before the thick of Q4 and the holiday rush, get clear on your direction so you can finish the year energized—not just “getting through it.” In two focused weeks, I’ll coach you to:
- Identify what’s draining you vs. what lights you up
- Clarify your season (balance vs. advancement) and align your work accordingly
- Map simple shifts in leadership, delegation, focus, and boundaries so growth doesn’t steal family time
Hop in now: Join via the Dream It Do It Membership
