Let’s be real. If you follow our podcast, you’re likely ambitious and driven to succeed. But, with that drive and ambition, it’s easy for demands at work to compete with priorities at home. At times, the pull of your professional and personal lives can make you feel like there’s no way to experience success in both areas. Work-Life Integration is a real thing. Today, we’re going to learn strategies to ensure winning at work doesn’t prevent us from winning where it matters most – with our families.
Joining us to talk about how to win at work and home is Megan Hyatt Miller, COO of Michael Hyatt & Company, a leadership development organization. She’s also the co-host of the popular business podcast, Lead to Win. An amazing leader, wife and mother, Megan will be sharing with us how to succeed in our personal and professional lives simultaneously.
We live in a culture (or “cult” if you will) of overwork. Many of us measure our success that way and think the idea of work-life balance is a myth. Stretching yourself thin at work is glorified and, sadly, we see very few examples of people who are managing this the right way. With intentionality and planning, you can actually be successful at work and home. It’s not a myth!
Many of us start with “what do I need to do, and how long is it going to take?” That cycle will never end. Instead, use the approach of putting hard edges on your day, whether it’s working a strict set of hours, not checking your phone and email at home, and advising your team only to contact you at home and on weekends in case of emergency (making sure you define what “emergency” means!). This isn’t just in your best interest, but in your entire team’s best interest – because it allows you to unplug, recharge, and focus on your family, avoiding the long-term burnout so many leaders eventually face.
Megan talks about how she and her husband have balanced responsibilities when it comes to family. That way, not everything falls to one person at home. For example, they take turns taking the kids to doctor’s appointments, and they both are involved in school and homework duties with their kids. And, just like at work, don’t be afraid to delegate things you’re not good at or find draining. Let the family take turns putting away the dishes, for instance, instead of always leaving it to one person.
BELAY client Geoff Welch and his BELAY Virtual Assistant Trúc Towns talk with Tricia about their experience of learning to work together and their top tips for getting started working with a Virtual Assistant. Geoff also explains how delegation has allowed him to play to his strengths in both his career and his personal life.
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence has become essential for businesses and professionals aiming to thrive in their respective fields. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable duo who have embraced the potential of AI to enhance their productivity and streamline their work processes.
Wes Gay is a StoryBrand Certified Guide, Agency Owner, and Private Workshop Facilitator. And since 2016, he’s helped hundreds of organizations find clarity with StoryBrand. Jodi Reiter is an accomplished Executive Assistant, bringing a wealth of experience from the marketing, advertising and photography industries as she supports Wes. They sat down with Ryan to share their experiences, strategies and success stories in utilizing AI to collaborate more efficiently and achieve remarkable outcomes. Listeners will learn about the most impactful AI tools on the market and how to weave them into your daily workflow.
Today on the podcast, we have a special episode courtesy of our friends at the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. BELAY CFO Lisa Zeeveld sat down with Mark Cole recently to co-host an episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast about how to get time back as a leader.
