Posts Tagged "work life balance"

#15b Does Work Life Balance Exist? The Over-Achiever’s Bible Part Deux

Posted in POWER PLAYS for WOMEN, Uncategorized

#15b Does Work Life Balance Exist? The Over-Achiever’s Bible Part Deux

When Harvard Business School Professor Howard Stevenson almost died, he woke up to the real meaning of work life balance: It's about priorities. That is: What is most important to you. Balancing a bunch of things and expecting A+ results in all of them is a recipie for disaster. Yet, many of us try to do that on a daily basis.

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Lydia Fernandes & MotivMode Join the Sisterhood of Success – Tackle Holy Grail (Work-Life Balance)

Posted in Mentors_Role Models, SisX-The Sisterhood of Success, Work-Life

Lydia Fernandes & MotivMode Join the Sisterhood of Success – Tackle Holy Grail (Work-Life Balance)

You've often heard us joke (and whine) about balance, but Lydia Fernandes of MotivMode went straight for joy. Her daughters inspire her to find it. Think "tutu." "My daughter began crying in the mornings about not wanting to take the bus to school....Helping her daughter use that self-awareness to work through...the situation...was this child's first taste of self-empowerment." Read More...

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From Voice-over Artist to “Kindie” Rock Star: Ashley Albert’s Case

Posted in Teachable Role Models

“She blurted out ”Ashley Albert has a kids band” and then called me 10 minutes later, hunkered in the corner of her office, saying “Oh my gosh, I don’t even know why I said it- how soon can you put a band together?’” Student reaction: “The reason Ms. Albert’s case is so inspiring to me is because she doesn’t sugarcoat the truth.” From the Hot Mommas Project Learning Series: Ashley Albert’s case, “From Dream Job to Dream Job in 1000 Easy Steps” Case themes include: family, confidence, start-up, music , individuality, dreams, change,...

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Multitalented Woman Searches for Professional Niche: Tyra Hilliard’s Case

Posted in Role Models, Teachable Role Models

Welcome to the Hot Mommas Project Learning Series where we showcase a Hot Mommas Project case selected by a student team member or guest.  The series is targeted toward educators and leadership groups seeking authentic role models in addition to business/career lessons.  A complementary podcast accompanies each blog post.  Episodes feature interviews with Hot Mommas Project founder Kathy Korman Frey and student contributors. Student contributor: GW student and Hot Mommas Project intern Ximena Iacono. Featured case: Tyra Hilliard’s  “Living with the Professional Itch” Case themes...

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11/18 Event: The “To DON’T” List. Prioritization Secrets of Top Entrepreneurs

Posted in Career & Leadership, Our Events, Women's Leadership Community

Women who are more balanced believe they are more successful. Many entrepreneurs make constant lists of goals, to-dos, and plans. But what DON'T they do? This panel provides a look inside the secret lives of entrepreneurs.

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