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Work That's Worth ItS1E45: Breaking Into Dalberg: What It Takes to Land a Career in Impact ConsultingWant to break into impact consulting? Dayoung Lee, Partner & Global Lead of Education to Employment Practice, shares exactly how. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this tactical conversation, she reveals Dalberg's entry points (including straight out of college), what backgrounds succeed (hint: not just economics majors), and the real compensation story. Dayoung explains why being equally comfortable in boardrooms and remote communities is the skill AI can't replace, how Dalberg's governance str...
2026-01-2739 minWork That's Worth ItS1E44: Getting Started Without All the Answers: Begin Then ScaleIf you've been waiting for the perfect moment to pursue an idea you have, this episode is your permission slip to begin. At 20 years old, Kostapanos Miliaresis pitched a 60-second idea that became one of Greece's largest volunteer networks, eventually earning him Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition and partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this conversation, Kostapanos shares why clarity comes from action (not analysis), how to know when to let go...
2026-01-2031 minWork That's Worth ItS143: How a Microsoft Sustainability Director Turned Climate Optimism Into Career SuccessCharlie Sellars didn't plan to work in climate: until a client told him, "my blood is black because I bleed oil." Now he's a Director of Sustainability at Microsoft, author of What We Can Do: A Climate Optimist's Guide to Sustainable Living, and one of the company's youngest directors. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this conversation, Charlie breaks down why crisis language is breaking people down, how he helps Microsoft become carbon negative...
2026-01-1334 minWork That's Worth ItS1E42: Seaweed vs. Plastic: Inside the Mission to Disrupt a $500 Billion IndustryWhat does it really take to disrupt a $500 billion industry with 10 people and seaweed? Alyssa Pace, Head of Marketing & Communications at Sway, pulls back the curtain on startup life at the forefront of replacing plastic packaging with ocean-grown alternatives that compost in your backyard. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this conversation, she reveals the greenwashing detector that changed how she evaluates companies, why generalists thrive in climate startups, and the one burnout preven...
2025-12-0233 minWork That's Worth ItS1E41: Being the Chief Impact Officer at Chobani: Corporate Impact at ScaleMeet Nishant Roy, Chief Impact Officer at Chobani, whose career path demonstrates how to build meaningful work that combines social impact with financial success. From military service to Goldman Sachs to USAID to corporate leadership, his journey shows multiple pathways into purpose-driven careers. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** Nishant shares his practical three-question framework for evaluating career opportunities: Does it have a real mission beyond profit? Will I learn from top talent while...
2025-09-2339 minWork That's Worth ItS1E40: Pivoting from Mechanical Engineer to Safari Guide: Why I Left My Desk Job for the African BushListen in to an impressive pivot story from Matt Foulsham, who describes his dramatic career change as "the natural progression that I was always going to be." But how does someone go from engineering to safari guiding and feel like it was inevitable? **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** It started when Matt was sitting in a gray UK office during COVID lockdown, successful in his chemical engineering career, when a single question from a friend...
2025-09-1630 min
Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcastBuilding a Culture Inspired by Leadership DesignPart 4 of our 4-part conversation on leadership design.What does a workplace look like when leadership design is at its core? Host Russel Lolacher is joined by Georgi Enthoven — global advisor and thought leader on purposeful, high-impact work — to reveal how cultures shaped by vision and contribution inspire employees to say, “I’m proud of what I do.” This episode explores how organizations can foster community, pride, and sustainability to create modern workplaces worth belonging to.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube F...
2025-09-1113 minRelationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcastKeeping Teams Aligned Through Vision, Not Just StrategyPart 3 of our 4-part conversation on leadership design.Leaders often mistake strategy for identity, creating rigidity and disconnection. In this conversation, host Russel Lolacher and Georgi Enthoven — bestselling author and venture partner with deep experience advising businesses on impact and culture — discuss how leadership design helps teams align on a compelling vision. They explore how to co-create purpose with diverse perspectives and keep teams engaged without losing sight of the bigger picture.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Foll...
2025-09-1011 minRelationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcastWhy Leadership Design Starts with Self-AwarenessPart 2 of our 4-part conversation on leadership design.How can leaders design their impact if they don’t know themselves first? Host Russel Lolacher sits down with Georgi Enthoven — a seasoned entrepreneur and podcast host who helps professionals align ambition with purpose — to uncover the importance of self-awareness in leadership. Georgi shares how identifying your unique strengths (not just fixing weaknesses) builds the confidence and clarity leaders need to show up authentically and drive meaningful change.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtub...
2025-09-0909 minRelationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcastDefining Leadership Design for the Future of WorkPart 1 of our 4-part conversation on leadership design.In this episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher explores what “leadership design” really means. Guest Georgi Enthoven — entrepreneur, venture partner, advisor to global family businesses, and USA Today bestselling author of Work That’s Worth It — shares why leadership is more than profit or promotion. She explains how integrating impact into business models is becoming non-negotiable, and why younger generations are demanding leaders rethink what success looks like.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes S...
2025-09-0817 minWork That's Worth ItS1E39: The Secret Career Strategy to Become Irreplaceable (While Others Panic and AI-Boost Resumes)Have you noticed that everyone around you is concerned about their jobs and careers (not just young graduates by the way!)? Whether we blame AI, tariffs, or both, workers are scrambling to "AI-proof" their careers with tactical skills that might become obsolete tomorrow anyway. All this turbulence is very real. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** I have a much more powerful strategy for thriving in today's uncertain job market that I want to sh...
2025-09-0311 minWork That's Worth ItS1E38: There's No Career Path You're Supposed to Be On: From Law to Laughter (Comedian)What happens when a successful refugee lawyer realizes she's burnt out, underpaid, and following someone else's definition of success? **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** Sashi Perera made the leap from courtrooms to comedy stages, and now her hilarious takes on life have racked up 40 million views across social media. In this raw and inspiring conversation, she reveals how she dared to quit her stable government job, why "pausing" isn't lazy but...
2025-08-2636 min
The Kind LeaderAligning Purpose and Paycheck: Building a Career That's Good for You and the World with Georgi EnthovenWhat if the 90,000 hours you'll spend working in your lifetime could be both deeply fulfilling and financially rewarding? In this inspiring conversation, international thought leader and author Georgi Enthoven shares how professionals can align their values with their careers, creating work that not only supports their lives but also makes a meaningful impact on the world. Drawing from her book Work That's Worth It, Georgi explores why chasing money or sacrificing income for purpose are both limiting paths, and how you can instead design a career that balances income, impact, and joy. Together with host...
2025-08-2042 min
Are You Awesome Today?Work That's Worth It with Georgi EnthovenStephen's guest this week is Georgi Enthoven. Georgi is an international thought leader, trusted advisor, and the visionary founder of Work That's Worth It. She is the author of the #1 BESTSELLER on Amazon - Work That's Worth It: High-Impact, High-Reward Careers. Listen in to learn how she helps young professionals transform their careers into a powerful & rewarding force for good.
2025-08-1822 minWork That's Worth ItS1E37: The Innovation Tax: Why Doing Housing Differently is Hard but Worth ItAnnie Koo, COO of Catalyst, shares her unconventional journey from architecture school to housing innovator, driven by a pivotal moment when she chose to design a museum for homeless residents instead of following her assignment. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy Georgi Enthoven's book 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** After gaining confidence and learning "the language" of business through institutions like McKinsey and Columbia Business School, she discovered her calling in affordable housing finance and operations. Now a...
2025-08-1220 minWork That's Worth ItS1E36: From Engineer to Clean Tech Entrepreneur: The Journey of Building a StartupWhen Jane Melia's old gas furnace was about to die, she couldn't find a replacement solution that actually worked. So she built one herself—installed it in her own home, cut her bills by 40% and emissions by 90%. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** That personal frustration became Harvest Thermal, now a multi-million dollar clean energy startup. From her childhood experiments with solar thermal to leading five different startups, Jane shares the green flags...
2025-08-0527 minWork That's Worth ItS1E35: Why Your Messy 20s Are Actually Perfect for Finding Your Dream CareerAlex Blumberg started out confused about his career—like so many of us. A big breakup was a wake-up call that landed him in the "right place" at This American Life, where he started to lose track of time, wanted to learn everything, and became really good at something. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** This confidence boost became the foundation for his entire career as a master storyteller. He went on to build and s...
2025-07-2931 min
Joy Found HereYou Have 90,000 Hours to Work—Georgi Enthoven on How to Make Them CountIf you’ve ever questioned whether your career is truly fulfilling—or fear you’re wasting your potential—this episode with Georgi Enthoven will change how you see the 90,000 hours you spend working in your lifetime.In this episode, I’m joined by Georgi Enthoven, a globally-minded thought leader, author, and host of the Work That’s Worth It podcast. A Harvard Business School graduate with a corporate career spanning multiple continents, Georgi now helps others align their careers with both income and impact. Her book, Work That’s Worth It, guides professionals in using their 90,000 working hours...
2025-07-2944 minWork That's Worth ItS1E34: Forging New Trails in Climate Activism: Kristy Drutman and Brown Girl Green, Book Launch SpecialWhat happens when you graduate wanting to save the world, but everyone keeps telling you there's no money in environmental work? Kristy Drutman faced that exact dilemma at UC Berkeley - diving into anti-fracking activism at 18, only to burn out when her immigrant mother questioned why she was skipping class for unpaid work that wouldn't pay the bills. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this raw conversation, she reveals the harsh reality of en...
2025-07-1518 min
The Giving GardenOur Community of GivingIn this special midyear episode, host Martina Halloran reflects on the powerful conversations shared over the past five months. From food justice and maternal health to equity in the trades and work that’s worth it, each guest has illuminated what giving looks like in real life. Together, they’ve revealed a deeper truth - giving is not just an action, it’s a way of being.Join us as we revisit moments of honesty, vulnerability, and courage from thought leaders and organizations like Michael Altfest from The Alameda County Community Food Bank, Demi Knight Clark from O...
2025-07-0912 minWork That's Worth ItS1E33: The Hobby That Wouldn't Die: From BCG Strategy Consultant to Full-Time AnimatorWhat if you had a great, financially lucrative job, but knew that something was missing? Anthony Koithra spent over a decade at Boston Consulting Group—one of the top three strategy firms—working on massive national projects, all while making films on weekends and recruiting 20 colleagues for a 48-hour film festival. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this honest conversation, Anthony reveals the real grind of consulting life: living out of suitcases, working in airp...
2025-07-0842 minWork That's Worth ItS1E32: 27 Years as a Labor & Delivery Nurse: What It Really TakesWhat does it really take to spend 27 years caring for people during their most vulnerable moments - and still wake up excited for work? Nika Claes Terjesen, a native San Franciscan and labor & delivery nurse, shares the unvarnished truth about nursing: the 5:20 AM wake-ups, the life-and-death responsibility, and why you literally can't have an off day when babies' lives are in your hands. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this honest conversation, she rev...
2025-07-0130 minWork That's Worth ItS1E31: Fashion Sustainability Is an Oxymoron (But She's Fighting for It Anyway)What if everything you've been told about sustainable fashion is actually impossible? Dr. Christina Dean, who's been fighting this battle for 20 years, doesn't sugarcoat the truth: fashion and sustainability are fundamentally at odds, yet she's built two organizations dedicated to proving change is possible. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this raw conversation, Christina shares the brutal financial reality of building a social enterprise (spoiler: she couldn't pay her kids' school fees from th...
2025-06-2435 minWork That's Worth ItS1E30: Finding Your Way: Jeremy Schifeling's Path from Teaching to Tech to Khan Academy, Book Launch SpecialWhat if everything you've been told about following your passion is actually holding you back from finding truly meaningful work? Jeremy Schifeling from Khan Academy completely flips the script on career advice, revealing why he hires people based on what they can DO, not what they're passionate about—and why starting with passion is just like chasing a big salary. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this eye-opening conversation, he shares his journey from...
2025-06-1912 min
The Business Behind Your Business - Real Advice to Help Small Business Owners Build, Lead and ThriveFrom Profit to Purpose: Attracting Gen Z and Building a Mission-Driven BusinessWork That’s Worth It: How Purpose Transforms Performance with Georgi EnthovenIn a time when attracting and retaining great talent is tougher than ever, especially among Gen Z workers, are you approaching employee engagement the right way? In this episode of The Business Behind Your Business, host Paul Sweeney sits down with Georgi Enthoven—entrepreneur, Harvard Business School alumna, and author of Work That’s Worth It—to challenge the traditional mindset around work and purpose.You’ll discover why building a purpose-driven business isn’t just good ethics—it’s good business. Georgi...
2025-06-1730 min
Life Conversations with a Twist90,000 Career Hours: How to Make Your Work Meaningful (Not Just Profitable) with Georgi Enthoven"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 impac...
2025-06-1240 min
The Giving GardenWork That's Worth It. Thriving with Purpose and Passion.In this inspiring episode of The Giving Garden Podcast, we sit down with Georgi Enthoven - international thought leader, entrepreneur, and founder of Work That’s Worth It - to explore the powerful intersection of personal purpose and social impact. With wisdom gained from decades of global experience and a Harvard MBA, Georgi shares her journey of building a life and career that doesn’t just pay the bills but fuels the soul.Together, we unpack what it means to pursue work that uplifts communities, restores dignity, and aligns with your deepest values. Georgi opens up abou...
2025-06-1135 minWork That's Worth ItS1E29: Breaking the Boys Club - Inside the VC Fund That's 70% Female InvestorsWhat happens when a CEO who helped build Old Navy from a startup into an $8 billion company decides to flip venture capital on its head? Dawn Dobras reveals the shocking truth: 93% of venture capital goes to men, and she's built a fund that's 70% female investors to change that. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this episode, Dawn Dobras exposes why most startup founders get ghosted by VCs (hint: it's not your pitch deck), sh...
2025-06-1037 min
Your Career JourneyWork That’s Worth It 💼 Purpose Driven Career Paths with Georgi EnthovenAre you chasing success but craving purpose? In this powerful conversation with Georgi Enthoven, author of Work That’s Worth It, we unpack exactly how to find fulfilling work, pursue purpose driven career paths, and balance ambition with impact.After living and working in a number of emerging markets and having her own struggle to balance contribution and compensation, Georgi shares her real life aha moment when the idea for the book came to her. Georgi talks through the transformative framework she lays out in Work That’s Worth It. This is a roadmap for anyon...
2025-06-1042 minWork That's Worth ItS1E28: Dignified Shelter: Amy King and Pallet's Vision to End Homelessness, Book Launch SpecialWhat if ending homelessness wasn't actually that complicated? Amy King, co-founder of Pallet, isn't just building a social enterprise; she's proving you can tackle massive societal problems while building a profitable business that attracts serious investors. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this episode, she breaks down why most world-changing ideas never get off the ground (hint: people make them too complicated), reveals her "sphere of influence" strategy for turning big dreams into acti...
2025-06-0312 min
say YES to yourself! | Inspiring Midlife Women to Reinvent & ThriveRedefining Success and Work Worth Doing | Georgi EnthovenFan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Looking for your own pattern interrupt? Wendy would love to host you at the historic Phineas Wright House for a restorative farm stay. Find all the details here.What happens when you stop choosing between doing good and making money? In this episode, Wendy welcomes thought leader and author Georgi Enthoven to explore how to build a career that's both personally fulfilling and globally impactful. As the author of Work That's Worth It, Georgi shares the secret to escaping the binary trap of...
2025-05-3044 min
A World of Difference90,000 Hours to Make a Difference: Building Purpose-Driven Careers with Georgi EnthovenHave you heard these common myths about impactful careers? Myth 1: You have to choose between making money and making a difference. Myth 2: Internships are only beneficial in the early stages of your career. Myth 3: Networking is overrated in the job search. I'll reveal the truth behind these myths, but trust me, it's not what you think. Stay tuned for a mind-blowing reality check.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Discover how to align your income with real-world impact for a purposeful career.
Uncover effective strategies for pivoting into a meaningful and fulfilling career path.
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2025-05-2848 minWork That's Worth ItS1E27: Should You Tell Friends They're Making Bad Career Choices?Ever feel frustrated watching friends chase high-paying jobs while ignoring meaningful impact? You're not alone. In this candid solo episode, I tackle the question that keeps coming up at every speaking event: "How do I convince my peers to prioritize purpose over just salary?" **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** Drawing from a powerful conversation at Stanford and my three-phase judgment framework, I'll reveal why trying to change others' career choices is actually counterproductive—and I...
2025-05-2709 min
Entrusted to Lead PodcastDesigning Your 90,000 Hours with Georgi EnthovenWhat if your career could be both meaningful and successful—on your terms?In this insightful episode of Entrusted to Lead, Danita Cummins sits down with Georgi Enthoven, strategist, coach, and host of The Work That Is Worth It podcast. Together, they unravel the journey of aligning your career with your core values, addressing the silent struggles many high-achievers face: burnout, misalignment, and the lingering question—Is this all there is?Georgi shares her "90,000-hour revelation," what it means to live and work intentionally, and the surprising pitfalls of being an "unrewarded do-gooder" or a...
2025-05-2234 minWork That's Worth ItS1E26: Urban Solutions to Climate Challenges - Insights from a City-Focused Venture CapitalistFrom caddying for golfers at age 12 to managing a 1,000-person team at Citi Bike and now co-founding a climate-focused venture capital fund, Laura Fox's career journey exemplifies what's possible when curiosity drives your decisions instead of fear. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this captivating conversation, Laura shares how she transformed Citi Bike into a +$100M business while making sustainable transportation accessible to millions, before pivoting to invest in groundbreaking climate solutions for ur...
2025-05-2041 minWork That's Worth ItS1E25: Giving Nature a Voice: Elspeth Jones' ClientEarth Journey, Book Launch SpecialAre you chasing your purpose, or just a paycheck? Elspeth Jones had it all — a lucrative law career, financial stability, and a future that looked perfect on paper. Until one day, she started to question the true value of her work.**Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**In this episode, she shares why she finally walked away and how that pivotal decision led to alignment, growth, and real-world impact at ClientEarth. We discuss the co...
2025-05-1911 min
Burnout Proof Leadership: Shift Your Identity, Develop New Skills & Leverage Workplace Tensions to Unlock your Next LevelHow to Strengthen Your Leadership Skills Without Sacrificing Well-Being or PurposeAre you feeling stuck in your career, battling burnout, or questioning if your work is truly meaningful? What if you had 90,000 hours to make a real impact—without sacrificing your financial stability?In this episode, we sit down with Georgi Enthoven, author of Work That’s Worth It, to explore how professionals can align their leadership skills with purpose, build a leadership identity that truly resonates, and avoid the burnout that so often accompanies ambition. Georgi shares her personal journey—from corporate success to exhaustion to an eye-opening solo sabbatical in Portugal—offering invaluable insights into designing a career...
2025-05-1448 min
The Career ChangersHow to Find Meaningful Work That Is Worth ItFor years, the pursuit of purpose has been associated with sacrifice—long hours, low pay, and endless compromises. But is this really the cost of making an impact, or is it time to rethink how we approach meaningful work?In this episode, we’re challenging outdated notions and exploring how to create a fulfilling career without sacrificing personal or financial growth. Our guest today is Georgi Enthoven, author of “Work That’s Worth It”, a book designed for anyone striving to build a career that aligns with both their values and the world’s needs.Georgi’s...
2025-05-1426 minWork That's Worth ItS1E24: Ethical Entrepreneurship - Connecting Artisans to Global MarketsToday's guest is Rebecca Van Bergen, founder of Nest, a nonprofit organization that champions the handworker economy and supports artisans around the world. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Rebecca exemplifies what happens when someone takes an early leap into meaningful work, building a business that authentically reflects who she is. Twenty years ago, as a fresh social work graduate, Rebecca won a business plan competition that provided seed capital to start Nest. Rather t...
2025-05-1332 min
Ladies Who LeapWork That’s Worth It: Building a Career with Heart, Impact, and Income with Georgi EnthovenIn this inspiring episode of Ladies Who Leap, Lisa Andria interviews Georgi Enthoven, globally recognized speaker, advisor, and author of Work That’s Worth It: The Ambitious Professional’s Guide for a High-Impact, High-Reward Career. Georgi shares her journey from feeling torn between doing good and earning well, to discovering a career path that integrates both. Aimed at purpose-driven professionals aged 25–35, her book serves as a roadmap for aligning work with values, sustainability, and social good—without sacrificing financial stability.
Georgi discusses the importance of redefining success, empowering young professionals to embrace the mindset of “getting to” change the w...
2025-05-0842 minWork That's Worth ItS1E24: Searching for Your Sweet Spot - The Courage to Change Career PathsOur guest today, Evan Hacker, shares his fascinating journey from aspiring rapper to teaching English in China for eight years, then pivoting to software engineering before finding his sweet spot in book marketing with Book Thinkers. Through Evan's story of multiple career transitions, listeners gain insight into the value of self-reflection, the courage required to pivot from comfortable but unfulfilling roles, and how seemingly disconnected experiences can ultimately weave together into a cohesive career path. Evan's refreshing perspective that "life is long—too long to be stuck in something that's not making you happy" offers valuable wisdom for anyone na...
2025-05-0632 minWork That's Worth ItS1E23: Searching for Your Sweet Spot: The Courage to Change Career PathsSummary: Our guest today, Evan Hacker, shares his fascinating journey from aspiring rapper to teaching English in China for eight years, then pivoting to software engineering before finding his sweet spot in book marketing with Book Thinkers. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Through Evan's story of multiple career transitions, listeners gain insight into the value of self-reflection, the courage required to pivot from comfortable but unfulfilling roles, and how se...
2025-05-0632 minWork That's Worth ItS1E22: Cleaning Up an Industry: Bernard Law's Kind Laundry Journey, Book Launch SpecialImpact at work starts with intention. For today’s guest, that meant turning a personal low into a mission to lead with empathy.**Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Bernard Law is the co-founder of Kind Laundry, where he’s created a culture that values people and not just what they do. He shares the turning point in his career that nearly broke his confidence, but instead gave him the clarity he needed to buil...
2025-05-0510 minWork That's Worth ItS1E21: From Political Insider to Global Humanitarian- Finding Purpose in Crisis ZonesOnly for the bravest people! From Sydney's glamorous political scene to refugee camps in Palestine, Ann-Marie Wilcox’s journey shows what happens when you trust that nagging feeling of "I don't belong here." **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**In this episode, she reveals how swapping plush waterfall-backed bars for remote villages fulfilled her deeper purpose and connected her with brave, determined colleagues who became her community. Fourteen years into her aid-work care...
2025-04-2932 min
Christian F Johnson: The Presence-Centered PodcastEpisode 79 – Through the Eyes of Grace: A Candid Look at Purpose, Pressure & PaychecksEpisode 79 – Through the Eyes of Grace: A Candid Look at Purpose, Pressure & Paycheckswith Georgina (Georgi) EnthovenHave you ever felt like you’re doing meaningful work... but barely making ends meet?Do you wonder if it’s possible to be well-paid and well-aligned in your career?In this episode, we dive into a powerful case study from Chapter One of Work That’s Worth It by USA Today bestselling author and Harvard MBA Georgi Enthoven—a story that might sound a lot like yours.We’re talking about Grace: a pas...
2025-04-2242 minWork That's Worth ItS1E20: Rooted in Purpose: How a 50-Year Garden-to-Beauty Brand Cultivates Workplace DignityIn this moving conversation, Martina Halloran reveals how leading Dr. Hauschka USA transcends typical corporate leadership.**Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**From her childhood on the free lunch program to becoming CEO of a pioneering natural skincare brand, Martina shares how authentic leadership can create workplaces where people actually want to show up on Monday mornings. Martina explains how a foundation-owned company with "no shareholders, just stewards" operates differently—prioritizing sustainability, emp...
2025-04-2237 min
Looks Like WorkWork That's Worth It (with Georgi Enthoven) In this episode, Chedva talks with Georgi Enthoven, founder and author of "Work That's Worth It." They explore how to find meaningful work that balances personal fulfillment with positive impact. Georgi challenges the false dichotomy between doing good and earning well, and shares her journey from tech executive to purpose-driven thought leader. This conversation fits perfectly with the season's theme of questioning traditional priorities in our work lives.
Key Topics:
The meaning behind "Work That's Worth It" and why our career choices matter
Finding purpose within our 90,000-hour career journey
Challenging the divide between profitable careers a...
2025-04-2249 min
The emPOWERed Half HourFinding Work That’s Worth It with Georgi Enthoven, Author, Podcaster & Thought LeaderSend a textWhat if your career could light you up while making a difference in the world?In this inspiring episode of The EmPOWERed Half Hour, Becca is joined by author and podcaster Georgi Enthoven to dive into the art of creating work that’s truly worth it. Georgi shares the powerful insights behind her new book, Work That’s Worth It, and unpacks how aligning your passions with purpose can transform not just your career but your entire life.Key Moments You Won't Want to Miss:
2025-04-2229 minWork That's Worth ItS1E19: Breaking the Pink Aisle: Debbie Sterling on GoldieBlox, Book Launch SpecialIn this episode, I chat with Debbie Sterling—founder of GoldieBlox, Stanford-trained engineer, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Toy of the Year award winner, and TEDx speaker—for a powerful conversation on what it takes to own your strengths and quiet the inner (and outer) naysayers. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Debbie shares how embracing the engineering mindset of rapid prototyping helped her turn a simple cardboard mockup into a million-unit bestseller that challenged gender stere...
2025-04-2109 min
Voice of Influence351: Work That's Worth It with Georgi EnthovenIn this episode Andrea interviews Georgi Enthoven, a distinguished alumna of UC Berkeley and Harvard Business School. Georgi discusses her new book, 'Work That's Worth It: The Ambitious Professional's Guide for a High-Impact, High-Reward Career,' aimed at helping individuals design careers that are fulfilling both personally and globally. The conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of writing a book, the importance of finding work that aligns with both personal and societal good, and the nuanced understanding of compensation. They also explore the roles of organizational leadership in creating meaningful work environments and discuss strategies to relieve career...
2025-04-1638 minWork That's Worth ItS1E18: Courage is Contagious- Building a Movement to End Human TraffickingIn this powerful episode, we meet Elca Grobler, a remarkable leader who left behind a lucrative career in finance to answer an undeniable calling to fight gender-based violence in India.**Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Discover how her organization has peacefully resolved over 20,000 domestic violence cases and educated more than 4 million people about human trafficking prevention. Our guest shares the profound rewards of purpose-driven work, the importance of building a community of "Dragon...
2025-04-1540 min
Small Steps Big Wins©Career with a Cause: Sparking Change with Georgi Enthoven Ep.171In this episode of Small Steps, Big Wins, we dive into a very thoughtful conversation with Georgie Enthoven, a thought leader, author, and disruptor for good. Georgie shares her journey of exploring her career path, seeking a balance between personal fulfillment and making a positive impact on the world.We explore:✅ How to align personal ambitions with doing good for the world.✅ The concept of being a "disruptor for good" and why it matters.✅ Strategies to identify and bridge the gap between career satisfaction and societal benefit.✅ Th...
2025-04-1346 minWork That's Worth ItS1E17: Healthcare Disruption, Sami Inkinen on Virta Health’s Mission, Book Launch SpecialToday, you'll hear from an extraordinary entrepreneur who is not just building a billion-dollar company, but audaciously tackling one of the world's most pressing health challenges: reversing diabetes and obesity for one billion people.**Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Sami Inkinen, CEO of Virta Health, breaks down powerful insights on:* Reimagining the for-profit world as a vehicle for massive social impact* Why chasing money isn't the path...
2025-04-1210 minWork That's Worth ItS1E16: Turning Corporate Law into Global Impact - Finding the Work That Lights You UpIn this episode, host Georgi Enthoven interviews Scott Curran, a former corporate lawyer who followed his curiosity to become general counsel at the Clinton Foundation during what he calls "the modern golden age of philanthropy." **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**After a decade at the Foundation, Scott founded Beyond Advisors, a social impact consulting firm that helps organizations like The Starbucks Foundation, Sean Penn's CORE, and the Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation "simplify t...
2025-04-0935 minWork That's Worth ItS1E15: The Patagonia Way: Vincent Stanley on Responsible Business, Book Launch SpecialWhen I set out to write Work That’s Worth It, I knew I wanted to learn from inspiring companies like Patagonia, the icon of purpose + profit. I was fortunate to connect with Vincent Stanley, one of their very first employees, and his insights offered a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into how a purpose-driven company actually brings its values to life through its everyday choices.**Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Today, I share one of...
2025-04-0406 min
Dominate Your DayFinding Meaningful Work with Georgi Enthoven - Episode 254My guest today is Georgi Enthoven, an advocate for using business as a force for good. Georgi shares her journey of finding her authentic self, moving from ambition-driven to meaningful work, and balancing a successful career while making a positive impact. Highlights include her experiences in Mexico, writing her book 'Work That's Worth It,' and her mission to help young professionals find fulfilling and impactful careers. The episode offers insights on self-reflection, the importance of aligning personal values with professional goals, and moving towards authentic living. Episode Minutes: Minute 4: Journey...
2025-04-0337 minDominate Your DayFinding Meaningful Work with Georgi Enthoven - Episode 254My guest today is Georgi Enthoven, an advocate for using business as a force for good. Georgi shares her journey of finding her authentic self, moving from ambition-driven to meaningful work, and balancing a successful career while making a positive impact. Highlights include her experiences in Mexico, writing her book 'Work That's Worth It,' and her mission to help young professionals find fulfilling and impactful careers. The episode offers insights on self-reflection, the importance of aligning personal values with professional goals, and moving towards authentic living. Episode Minutes: Minute 4: Journey...
2025-04-0337 minWork That's Worth ItS1E14: Nonprofit Leadership - How a Lawyer Transformed Childhood Cancer ResearchFormer business litigator Kristin Connor shares how her son's cancer diagnosis transformed her career path, leading her to establish a nonprofit focused on underfunded pediatric cancer research. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Connor dispels the myth that nonprofit work can't provide financial stability, explaining how the right board and funders understand the importance of competitive compensation to attract talent dedicated to solving critical problems. Her story demonstrates how leaning into personal trauma became t...
2025-04-0134 minWork That's Worth ItS1E13: The Hidden Reality of Refugee Studies- Academic Insights from the FrontlinesMigration scholar Dr. Deniz Sert shares her passionate mission to improve migration governance and advocate for more humane policies for displaced people, revealing how her work in Turkey—one of the world's largest refugee host countries—bridges academia, policy consulting, and advocacy. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**With remarkable candor, she discusses the emotional challenges of researching vulnerable populations while navigating political censorship and how building collaborative relationships with colleagues and mentoring students bring...
2025-03-2536 minWork That's Worth ItS1E12: Diversity in Medicine: An Innovative Doctor Fills the Fertility GapFertility specialist Dr. Danielle Lane shares her remarkable journey from ambitious medical student to successful fertility clinic founder, illuminating the unique challenges underrepresented physicians face in healthcare. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**With refreshing candor, she discusses how her extraordinary grit and resilience helped her overcome barriers in her career, build a thriving fertility practice in San Francisco, and create representation for patients of color. Dr. Lane offers invaluable insights on ma...
2025-03-1834 min
The Growth Mindset GalEp. 197 Escape the Rat Race: Your Guide to Career Freedom w| Georgi EnthovenHappy Mindful Monday Everyone!In this week's episode, our host Allie Brooke interviews the amazing Georgi Enthoven. 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 took the scenic route for the first half of her career. 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...
2025-03-1750 minWork That's Worth ItS1E11: Beyond DEI - The Data Behind Women's Corporate InfluenceIn a time when DEI initiatives face growing scrutiny, Amy Willard-Cross offers a fresh perspective on advancing women's interests in the corporate world - through the power of data and consumer choice. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**As founder of Gender Fair, she's pioneering a unique approach that rates companies on their treatment of women, enabling consumers to vote with their dollars. What's surprising? Her most powerful allies aren't who you'd expect. This e...
2025-03-1133 minWork That's Worth ItS1E10: From the White House to Local Politics: Career Paths in Public ServiceEver wonder how to actually break into politics? This episode breaks down the surprisingly accessible path to a career in public service, where the main requirement isn't fancy credentials - it's simply caring about issues that matter. Our first politician on the show: Laura Capps takes us behind the scenes of a public service career, from White House intern to making change at the local level. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Laura reveals h...
2025-03-0427 minWork That's Worth ItS1E9: From Architect to Climate Tech Founder: Transforming Real Estate's Carbon FootprintKeep putting yourself out there and following your curiosity! Joining us today is the CEO of Tuuli, Vithusan Vimal, a man who is no stranger to taking leaps in his career. In this episode, you’ll hear all about Vit’s career and his company Tuuli, what makes his work worth it, some alarming facts about climate change, how Vit’s work is fighting it, and so much more! **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Vit e...
2025-02-2528 minWork That's Worth ItS1E8: Global Impact Through Local Lens: From Colombian Roots to EdTech RevolutionWhat started in investment banking provided the foundation for a remarkable career – meet Ana Maria Aristizabal, a masterful connector of worlds who proves that you don't have to choose between depth and breadth in building an impactful career. From those early days in finance to pioneering EdTech in Latin America, from teaching at Columbia to advising The Resource Foundation, Ana Maria demonstrates how to weave together diverse experiences into a powerful force for change. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the fir...
2025-02-1836 min
On the Brink with Andi SimonIsn't It Time For Work that is Worth It?The intersection of purpose and profit is redefining modern careers, and our latest episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon explores this compelling shift with guest Georgii Enthoven. A Harvard MBA and global business leader, Georgi shares her fascinating career journey, insights from her upcoming book Work That's Worth It (launching April 8), and the importance of intentional careers that merge contribution with compensation. The Future of Work: Purpose and Profit Go Hand-in-Hand As capitalism reaches a tipping point, thought leaders worldwide, are exploring how businesses and careers must evolve. A growing number of professionals...
2025-02-1724 minWork That's Worth ItS1E7: From Law Firm to Ocean Impact: Breaking the Rules While Playing the Game"Start where you are, use what you have, and do what you can." These words from Arthur Ashe perfectly capture Miranda Lindl O'Connell's inspiring journey from Big Law to impact investing. Now Senior Counsel of Impact Investments at Builders Vision, Miranda demonstrates how to strategically build a career that marries financial success with social impact. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Her story is particularly compelling because she tackled student debt and gained invaluable e...
2025-02-1132 min
Productive JoyWhen Income and Impact Come Together & More From Georgi EnthovenToday Dr. Christie breaks down her conversation with Georgi Enthoven, an author, advisor, and Founder of Work That's Worth It. She discusses Georgi's unique path to help herself, and now others, to achieve the enviable combination of income and impact.
Dr. Christie reflects on the podcast's one-year milestone, sharing lessons learned and the significance of making work fun and rewarding for employees. She gives real-world insights on fostering a work culture that promotes happiness, productivity, and prosperity.
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Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousa...
2025-02-0508 minWork That's Worth ItS1E6: Breaking South Africa's Youth Unemployment CrisisIn this episode of Work That's Worth It, Evan Jones takes us on a journey from corporate climber to impact-driven leader, revealing how solving South Africa's youth unemployment crisis became more than just a job—it became his calling. Far from a typical career pivot, Evan's story is a lesson in finding purpose, with a twist: the most rewarding work isn't just about what you achieve, but about the complexity of the problems you're brave enough to tackle. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need mor...
2025-02-0430 minWork That's Worth ItS1E1: Women's Networks as Secret Sauce: A VC's Path to Impact in Latin AmericaMeet Christine Kenna, a General Partner at IGNIA who embodies the art of relationship-driven venture capital in Latin America. While many focus on the technical aspects of VC, Christine's success stems from her extraordinary ability to build and nurture meaningful connections – whether with entrepreneurs, fellow investors, or through the powerful women's networks she's created across Mexico and Latin America. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Her approach transcends traditional investment metrics; it's about being a c...
2025-02-0436 minWork That's Worth ItS1E2: Breaking Big Law's Burnout Culture: A Renewable Energy Firm's Revolutionary ApproachIs Big Law’s relentless grind the only path for lawyers? Brad DeJean doesn’t think so. In this episode of Work That’s Worth It, we explore how Brad and the Clean Energy Counsel are redefining the legal industry by prioritizing balance, purpose, and impact, all while leading the way in renewable energy law. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**With decades of experience advising developers, investors, and lenders on renewable energy and sustain...
2025-02-0432 minWork That's Worth ItS1E3: Gen Z in Corporate Impact - From Brazil to Building Sustainability ProgramsMeet Luiza, a Gen Z professional who shatters stereotypes and exemplifies what makes her generation uniquely positioned to transform corporate impact. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Fresh out of college, she landed a role that didn't exist when she graduated - becoming the first social impact strategist at a major insurance and asset management company. While headlines often paint Gen Z as difficult to manage or unrealistic in their expectations, Luiza's st...
2025-02-0433 minWork That's Worth ItS1E4: Beyond Impact Jobs: How to Create Change in Any RoleCan you balance purpose and profit in your career? In this episode of Work That’s Worth It, Georgi Enthoven is joined by Mark Newberg, founder and president of Stockbridge Advisors, to discuss how impact and income can coexist. With over 15 years in the impact economy, Mark’s expertise spans impact investing, policy advising, and guiding organizations to integrate impact into their strategies. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**From co-drafting the White House’s first...
2025-02-0437 minWork That's Worth ItS1E5: From Dream to Sephora: Building a Purpose-Driven Beauty BrandMeet Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, whose entrepreneurial journey is redefining success in the cosmetics industry through the lens of her Indigenous heritage. As one of North America's first Indigenous-owned beauty companies, Cheekbone Beauty isn't just creating space for representation – it's paving the way for Indigenous youth to see themselves in C-suites and boardrooms. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**Guided by her ancestors' wisdom and the Seventh Generation Principle, Jenn makes every bus...
2025-02-0427 minProductive JoyWork That's Worth It... How Will You Spend Your 90,000 Hours? with Georgi EnthovenWelcome to Productive Joy! Today Dr. Christie, brings you an extraordinary guest, with an extraordinary past, and extraordinary story, vision and mission. But with that came a lot of doubt and struggle and finding the right path. Georgi Enthoven, an author and coach with a background from Harvard and USC Berkeley, shares insights on aligning your career with personal joy and impact.
Georgi discusses her eclectic life experiences, the importance of experimenting in early career stages, and how to discover your calling. She introduces her upcoming book and podcast, 'Work That's Worth It,' emphasizing the balance of...
2025-02-0431 minWork That's Worth ItWork That's Worth It TrailerYou are rich in hours—around 90,000 of them! For many of you, repeating the professional paths of your parents is not appealing. Particularly because their career choices often lacked purpose and put our planet in danger. Or they devoted their lives to a great cause, but money was scarce. You are craving a broader definition of “success” and need inspiration and role models to show you a different way. That much is clear. Thankfully many young professionals like you want careers that provide income along with impact. More importantly, you are looking for work worth your val...
2025-02-0103 min
The Passion Institute PodcastEpisode 184: Work That's Worth It with Georgi EnthovenKnowing your personal mission is the compass that guides everything you do.
In this episode, I spoke with Georgi Enthoven, founder of Work That’s Worth It, about her journey to creating a career that blends purpose with compensation. With nearly three decades of experience across multiple countries, Georgi shares how young professionals can align their ambitions with meaningful impact.
If you’re looking to turn your work into something that’s both fulfilling and impactful, this episode is for you!
✅ A Global Perspective on Careers
✅ Finding Alignment Between Purpose and Compensati...
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