How Being Your Own Boss Supports Work-life Balance?

Aligned and Thriving Podcast | Strategies for Work Life Balance

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In this episode, host Judith Bowtell, a former burnt-out executive turned creative career and leadership development coach, is joined by Michele Hayes, a clarity and confidence coach. The two speakers, who have known each other since high school, discuss the topic of how being your own boss supports work-life balance. They share their personal and professional experiences in the context of this theme.

Podcast Episode Summary

• Judith Bowtell and Michele Hayes, former high school friends, delve into the concept of work-life balance and its relevance in today's fast-paced world.
• They explore the idea that work-life balance is not about perfection but rather about finding joy and fulfilment in everyday work.
• Michele shares her journey from teaching to coaching and how she found her passion in helping individuals unlock their full potential and achieve their goals with clarity and conviction.
• The discussion touches on the influence of upbringing and societal norms on one's perception of work and life, highlighting the need to challenge traditional beliefs and find one's unique path to success.
• Michele explains the satisfaction she gets from seeing her clients gain clarity, confidence and ability to articulate their visions.

Michele Hayes website: www.livingwithgrace.com.au
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Chapters

1. How Being Your Own Boss Supports Work-life Balance? (00:00:00)

2. Michele Hayes shares her perspective on work-life balance and the pressure on women to excel in every aspect of life. (00:03:14)

3. Michele discusses her childhood conditioning regarding work and life, emphasising the pressure on women to excel in multiple roles. (00:05:36)

4. Michele reflects on her career longevity, resilience, and the influence of her parents' work ethic on her professional life. (00:09:19)

5. Michele talks about her belief that a complacent teacher is a bad teacher and the impact of this belief on her career decisions. (00:10:23)

6. Michele discusses her passion project, which was a thesis about children's choirs and their perspective, emphasising the importance of considering children's viewpoints. (00:14:30)

7. Michele first worked with teachers for credibility despite judgement. (00:18:42)

8. She excelled at helping others clarify their messaging. (00:20:58)

9. Michele shifted focus from public speaking to messaging clarity. (00:21:57)

10. She gets satisfaction from seeing clients gain clarity and confidence. (00:23:43)