Balancing Act: How Erin Duncan Redefined Success Through Well-being and Strategic Leadership
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Today I am joined by a very special guest Erin Duncan, a strategic advisor with a captivating journey of personal and professional transformation.
Erin discusses her career background, starting as an engineer and progressing through various strategic roles across multiple industries after pursuing an MBA. She delves into the challenges she faced balancing a high-demand job, personal well-being, and family life, which led her to reevaluate her priorities.
Erin shares the pivotal moment of deciding to make a significant career shift to focus more on well-being and personal fulfillment, instead of strictly career advancement and financial success. She talks about the importance of setting boundaries, personal branding, and making purposeful decisions that align with one's values and well-being.
Our conversation also touches on the themes of comparison, the impact of recognizing one's own strengths, and the significance of designing one's life around what truly matters.
Episode Minutes:
Minute 5: The Wake-Up Call: Realizing the Need for Change
Minute 9: Setting Boundaries and Seeking Help: Steps Towards Well-being
Minute 16: Navigating Career Shifts: From Engineering to Strategic Advising
Minute 32: Maintaining Boundaries and Personal Branding
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