Lisen Stromberg on Work, Pause , Thrive in the Now of Work

About this episode

Helen Jonsen interviews Lisen Stromberg about non-linear career paths and the challenges women face in balancing work and caregiving roles.

In this episode of `This Kaleidoscope Career`, host Helen Jonsen interviews Lisen Stromberg, a successful author, entrepreneur, and advisor. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with non-linear career paths, especially for women balancing work and caregiving roles. Lisen shares insights on her approach to time mastery, theimpact of workplace culture, and the importance of collaborative change. The conversation also touches on her personal experiences,favorite activities, and passionate advocacy for reproductive rights and humanrights. To wrap up, they delve into the broader societal changes needed to support a more inclusive and supportive work environment. 00:00 Introduction to Kaleidoscope Careers 00:26 Meet the Host: Helen Jonsen 01:18 Guest Introduction: Lisen Stromberg 02:13 A Day in the Life of Lisen Stromberg 04:22 The Concept of Social Impact Entrepreneurship 05:57 The Kaleidoscope Career and Motherhood 06:55 Lisen's Personal Journey and Career Challenges 11:21 The Scandinavian Model and Family Caregiving 15:37 Current Trends and Future Outlook for Women in the Workforce 23:26 Addressing Burnout and Toxic Workplaces 27:43 Navigating Toxic Work…

People in this episode

Host: Helen Jonsen

Guest: Lisen Stromberg

Topics covered

• non-linear career paths
• work-life balance
• women in the workforce
• time mastery
• workplace culture
• reproductive rights
• inclusive work environment

Keywords

• career challenges
• social impact entrepreneurship
• burnout
• toxic workplaces
• family caregiving
• advocacy
• hobbies
• work culture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Intentional Power

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