Finding Your Rhythm: Work-Life Balance Strategies
From CACM CHAT - HOA LIFE by Tom Freeley, California Association of Community Managers
December 2, 2025 · 51 min · Episode 40
About this episode
Kylie Decker discusses work-life balance strategies and leadership in community management.
In this episode, we’re joined by Kylie Decker, CAMEx, CCAM from Powerstone Property Management, ACMC and a member of CACM’s Board of Directors, for an honest and timely conversation about what work–life balance really means in our industry today. Kylie shares her leadership perspective on how expectations around balance have evolved in recent years and why the community management world often struggles with boundaries. She also dives into practical, realistic habits that help her recalibrate when things get overwhelming, the small routines that make a big difference and the role leaders play in modeling healthy work rhythms. Whether you're a new manager, a seasoned pro or simply trying to create healthier space between work and life, this episode is full of grounded insights and actionable takeaways you can put into practice right away. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on balance, leadership and the habits that help us sustain long, fulfilling careers. Links & Resources: Visit us at www.cacm.org To listen to other podcast episodes, go to https://cacm.org/podcast/ Follow us on social media: @cacmchat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacm/ Facebook…
People in this episode
Host: Tom Freeley
Guest: Kylie Decker
Topics covered
- work-life balance
- community management
- leadership
- healthy habits
- career sustainability
Keywords
- work-life balance
- community management
- leadership
- healthy routines
- career fulfillment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Powerstone Property Management, CACM, California Association of Community Managers
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