Corporate Competitor Podcast Empower Chief Investment Strategist Marta Norton shares practical tips to avoid burnout
Mar 5, 2025
Marta Norton, Chief Investment Strategist at Empower and a former high school soccer fanatic, shares her journey from sports to finance. She emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities despite fears of burnout and the power of specialization and mentorship in leadership. Drawing on her athletic background, she highlights the need for collective momentum in teams and the significance of empowering junior members. Marta also offers practical strategies to overcome burnout while maintaining passion and purpose in professional roles.
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Burnout and Regret
- Marta Norton loved playing soccer but burned out by her senior year.
- This regret later influenced her decision to pursue a demanding role at Morningstar, despite initial hesitation.
Combating Burnout
- Combat burnout by focusing on the intrinsic joy of the work itself, not external pressures.
- Shift your focus from outcomes and other's perceptions back to the process.
Team Mandate
- Define a grand, inspiring mandate for your team, not just financial goals.
- Focus on a larger purpose to motivate and achieve more.
