Carol Enneking on Why Work Life Balance Feels So Hard
About this episode
Carol Enneking discusses the challenges of work-life balance for working dads and offers practical wisdom for navigating fatherhood and professional ambition.
For many working dads, the challenge isn’t a lack of ambition. It’s the feeling that no matter how hard they work, there’s always another responsibility competing for their time, attention, and energy. After decades in leadership roles, including serving as a Global VP of Talent and Leadership, Carol Enneking noticed a pattern: many of the most successful people she worked with were also some of the most exhausted. Carol shares how to: Recognize the difference between a demanding season and a misaligned life Create margin for the unexpected instead of operating at full capacity Think about sequencing goals instead of stacking everything at once Build stronger relationships through presence and attention Carol offers practical wisdom for working dads trying to navigate fatherhood, meaningful work, and the tension between professional ambition and personal priorities. Dig Deeper Stephen Covey Sharpen the Saw Insperity The Brady Bunch Barney My Best Friend’s Girl Follow Carol On her website: https://carolenneking.com/ In her community: https://carolenneking.com/join-community/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolenneking On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carol.enneking…
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