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Episode Synopsis
"You build it, you don't find it. Occasionally, it comes landing in your lap, but most people build it into their lives." —Georgi Enthoven We spend roughly 90,000 hours of our lives working—that's one-third of our entire existence. What if those hours could be more than just a paycheck, but a profound journey of purpose and passion? Imagine transforming those 90,000 hours from a mundane countdown to a meaningful mission that lights you up from the inside out.Georgi Enthoven is an entrepreneur, author of "Work That's Worth It," and a global impact strategist who has navigated the complex terrain of meaningful career design. With roots in emerging markets and a passion for helping purpose-driven professionals reimagine their professional journeys, she brings a unique perspective on transforming work from a daily grind into a personal mission.Tune in as Heather and Georgi dive deep into the art of crafting a career that aligns with your values, the myths about impact and income, practical strategies for breaking free from professional burnout, plus much more!Connect with Heather: WebsiteFacebook InstagramLinkedInEpisode Highlights: 01:35 Meet Georgi: Global Roots, Global Impact06:50 Breaking the Nonprofit Poverty Trap16:54 Empathy as a Career Compass25:22 Turning Overwhelm into Opportunity32:24 From Download to Published36:04 Core Values: A Reliable Career Navigation Tool Resources: 📖BookWork That's Worth It: The Ambitious Professional’s Guide for a High-Impact, High-Reward Career by Georgi EnthovenConnect with Georgi:Georgi Enthoven is an international thought leader, trusted advisor, and the visionary founder of Work That’s Worth It. But she didn’t start her career knowing what would come to define her.Like many, Georgi spent the first half of her career taking the scenic route. After attending the University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard Business School, she found herself misaligned in jobs that either met her needs for income and ambition or matched her desire to add positive value to the world. She struggled to find roles where she could combine the two. Meanwhile, she lived in more than half a dozen countries, including South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, and the United States. This gave her a truly global perspective and a special appreciation for the dynamics of emerging markets.Today, she’s a passionate advocate for young professionals seeking to combine contribution with compensation. With nearly three decades of professional experience in various industries, Georgi’s on a mission to help individuals like you turn their career into work that’s worth it, finding a career and calling that is good both for them and for the world…WebsiteFacebook InstagramLinkedInYouTubeSupport the show
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