The Work-Life Equation

The Work-Life Equation

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The Work-Life Equation episodes

  • Ep. 6: Wins For Working Parents
    In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we revisit a webinar about new perspectives on old ideas on work-life balance. Our guest, Stew Friedman, Director of the Work/Life Integration Project at Wharton, discussed his book Leading the Life You Want: Skills for Integrating Work and Life, which guides working parents through an exploration of the most important areas of their lives and through strategies to harmonize those areas for meaningful work-life integration.
    27 min
  • Ep. 5: Strike a Balance with Good Enough Parenting
    In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we revisit a webinar about striking a balance between parenting, working, and the rest of your life. Drs. Marti and Erin Erickson, parenting experts and co-hosts of the Mom Enough podcast, tackle evergreen work-life issues, such as managing time, letting go, setting boundaries, and "good enough" parenting.
    18 min
  • Ep. 4: Long Distance Caregiving
    In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we revisit a webinar about being a caregiver for your elderly parents from a distance—another city, state, or even country. Elder care expert Sharon Roth Maguire from BrightStar Care speaks to the pragmatic side of long distance caregiving, with actionable tips for managing everyday needs and responsibilities.
    27 min
  • Ep. 3: The Caregiving Generation
    In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we revisit a webinar about surviving the challenges of being in the Sandwich Generation, especially as a working parent. Elder care expert Noreen Guanci answers questions about organizing your family care plan, managing guilt, and balancing your time between work, parenting, and caregiving. Resources Mentioned ● Lotsa Helping Hands ● "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande
    24 min
  • Ep. 2: Making Modern Family Life Work
    In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we revisit the parent webinar, Edit Your Life: Making Modern Family Life Work, featuring Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest, co-hosts of the Edit Your Life show, that covered the concept of "minimalist parenting." Christine and Asha offered ideas for "editing your life" and making modern family life easier to manage.
    30 min
  • Ep. 1: Returning to Work as a Parent
    In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we talk to Sheila Murphy, co-founder of the professional staffing firm FlexProfessionals, LLC, about returning to work after parental leave or longer career breaks. Sheila provides guidance about the new realities of being a working parent for the first time and practical tips to help you feel confident about your return.
    29 min

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Hosted by Bright Horizons' Chief Digital and Transformation Officer, Priya Krishnan, and founder of The Company of Dads, Paul Sullivan, each episode delivers expert advice from top employers alongside…