In part two of this special episode, Tessa talks with That Career Coach, Kendall Berg.  Kendall shares her tips on networking and brand building.
 
Human connection is a core pillar of a happy and meaningful life.  While work plays a vital role, it shouldn't come at the expense of the relationships that support us, inspire us, and give our lives lasting value.

Work Accomplishments Fade: Projects are completed, goals are reached, and promotions are earned – yet their effect on our lives can diminish over time.

Relationships Endure: Strong relationships with family, friends, and colleagues provide lasting support, joy, and a sense of belonging that often outlasts the immediate impact of any single work achievement.

Kendall and Tessa discuss how to be a good manager and how to make the challenging leap from manager to director. 

They also discuss mental load and how it differs from workload.

Workload

• Focus: Quantifiable tasks and their associated time or effort to complete.
• Tangible: Visible and easily measured.
• Examples:
  • Answering 50 emails in an hour.
  • Filing a specific number of reports.
  • Building a piece of furniture.

Mental Load

• Focus: The thought processes involved in managing tasks, responsibilities, and decision-making.
• Intangible: Not directly visible or easily measured.
• Examples:
  • Remembering to buy milk on the way home and deciding which brand to get.
  • Planning a birthday party (guest lists, invites, food, activities).
  • Keeping track of everyone's schedules and appointments in a family.

Key Differences

• Visibility: Workload is visible; mental load is invisible.
• Measurement: Workload is easier to quantify; mental load is more subjective.
• Scope: Workload often pertains to job-related tasks; mental load encompasses all areas of life, including work, home, and relationships.

Why This Distinction Matters

Understanding the difference between mental load and workload is crucial because:

• Reduces Overwhelm: Recognizing mental load can help individuals explain their feelings of exhaustion or overwhelm when their workload may not seem excessive.
• Promotes Equitable Distribution: Understanding mental load can help partners, families, and teams more fairly distribute invisible tasks and responsibilities.
• Improved Work-Life Balance: Awareness of mental load can lead to a better understanding of overall work capacity and the potential need for strategies to manage both workload and mental load.

Find Kendall at https://thatcareercoach.net/

She is @ThatCareerCoach on all social media.

Her book Secrets of the Corporate Game comes out in November 2024

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