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The Mid-Career GPS Podcast

How will you figure out what is next for you and your career? Building a Mid-Career GPS to create that next promotion, finding a new job, building your network, and crushing your next interview are just some topics we cover on The Mid-Career GPS Podcast.

John Neral had a mid-career moment that changed his path and direction. Building a Mid-Career GPS helped guide him to create what was next for his career. Now, he’s here to help you do the same. Join him and his guests as they share their stories, strategies, and tips to help you create whatever is next so you can find a job you love or love the job you have.

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128: Why Work-Life Balance is a Myth with Maryann Lombardi

October 25, 2022 • John Neral • Season 2

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Many mid-career professionals chase after “work-life balance” only to find themselves disappointed and frustrated they can’t achieve it. Well, what if it doesn’t exist.

Maryann Lombardi is a business coach who helps women and nonbinary does take bold action to build a profitable business that aligns with the life they want to live. She has spent the past 25 years working with cities, organizations, and entrepreneurs, building policies, programs and resources to grow the creative workforce and help entrepreneurs thrive.

In this episode, John and Maryanne get on the mic to talk about:

· Why all mid-career professionals must lean into their agency (choice)

· Why setting boundaries is essential to your career success

· Why work-life balance is a myth

· The difference between choice and obligation

· And why taking care of yourself needs to stop being an after-thought.

Connect with Maryann Lombardi: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

Key Topics & Time Stamps:

· · Introduction (0:00)

· Meet Maryann Lombardi (4:30)

· Desire to Be Free (5:20)

· Defining Your Agency (7:35)

· Boundary – No Phones in the Bathroom (9:45)

· Creating Boundaries in Your Career (13:00)

· Why Work-Life Balance Is a Myth (16:00)

· Choice vs. Obligation (21:20)

· Taking Care of Yourself as an After-Thought (24:30)

· Finding Your Purpose (27:05)

· How We Take Action (29:30)

· Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (33:15)

· Connect with Maryann Lombardi (34:45)

List of Resources:

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