90,000 Hours to Make a Difference: Building Purpose-Driven Careers with Georgi Enthoven
Have 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.
- Explore the vital importance of networking to elevate your job search and career prospects.
- Unlock the benefits of internships for gaining valuable experience and kickstarting your career.
- Learn how to harmonize your personal values with professional success for a more fulfilling work life.
My special guest is Georgi Enthoven
Georgi Enthoven is a globally recognized speaker, advisor, and debut author of Work That’s Worth It: The Ambitious Professional’s Guide for a High-Impact, High-Reward Career . Written for purpose-driven professionals aged 25–35, her book is a roadmap for aligning work with personal values and creating careers that merge environmental and social impact with professional growth. A graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Business School (MBA), Georgi’s mission is to help the next generation transform their careers into sources of fulfillment, connection, and positive change. With experience spanning global entrepreneurship, education, and impact-focused initiatives, Georgi offers fresh, actionable insights for anyone ready to build a career that truly matters.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introducing "Work that's Worth it"
00:05:24 - Making 90,000 Hours Count
00:07:34 - Becoming a Disruptor for Good
00:10:34 - Embracing Change in Perimenopausal Years
00:12:17 - Self-Discovery and Authenticity
00:13:14 - Normalizing Mental Health Awareness
00:13:50 - Impact of Geopolitical Shifts
00:14:52 - Aligning Income with Impact
00:16:09 - Combining Income and Impact Stories
00:23:41 - Personal Values and Compensation
00:26:07 - Navigating Career Crossroads
00:27:28 - Overcoming Career Pressures
00:29:22 - Redefining Success
00:30:58 - Navigating Workplace Dynamics
00:35:33 - Finding Opportunities
00:39:13 - Connecting Generations and Revolutionary Disruption
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