Hands up if work and life are steady, predictable and neatly
compartmentalised for you?
Me neither.
This week I was delighted to chat with Tom Shaw, Head of Organization Effectiveness at The Economist about how to have a fulfilling career when life and work are deeply intertwined and in a constant state of flux.
We also discuss how he helps colleagues to grow and realise their potential by:
⭐️ Encouraging transparency in career conversations
and pathways.
⭐️ Equipping managers to coach team members
effectively.
⭐️ Translating talent conversations into activities
for people to take advantage of.
Tom’s the author of one of the best books I’ve read
this year: Counterbalance: how to build your career without ruining your life’.
All proceeds go to the National Autistic Society, order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Counterbalance-build-career-without-ruining/dp/1399994743
Links:
Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com.
Check out Helen's award-winning business book: The
Future of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing.
Leave a book review on Amazon here.
Get in touch about Helen’s Time-Intelligent Teams workshops or view/download a flier here.
Join her mailing list here.
Become a book supporter: help Helen shape and launch (in January 2026) her second business book People Glue: hold on to your best people by setting them free.
Tom on Linked In.
The Economist’s website: https://www.economist.com/
