Exploring the Art of Enough with Becky Hall

In this engaging conversation, Andrew Turner and Becky Hall explore the themes of personal growth, the concept of 'enough', and the evolving perspectives on work and life across generations.

They discuss the impact of influential figures on their thinking, the importance of work-life balance, and the metaphor of the hungry caterpillar to illustrate transformation. The dialogue also touches on the challenges of burnout in corporate environments and the rise of digital nomadism as a new way of living and working.

In this conversation, Becky and Andrew explore the evolving perspectives on work, particularly in relation to Gen Z's approach to work-life balance, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, and the significance of understanding one's purpose and legacy. They discuss the challenges of maintaining a healthy organisational culture while navigating the demands of modern work life, and how mindset plays a crucial role in personal and professional development. The discussion also touches on the neuroscience behind emotions and leadership, emphasising the need for leaders to manage their emotional states effectively.

Andrew and Becky explore the importance of boundaries, prioritisation, and the concept of 'enough' in both personal and professional contexts. They discuss practical tools like the 'stop doing list' and the 'no journal' to help individuals and teams focus on what truly matters. The dialogue also delves into the significance of building a supportive team and the psychological aspects of leadership. Additionally, they introduce innovative concepts such as 'donut thinking' and 'cathedral thinking' to encourage long-term vision and legacy planning.

Great episode and hope you enjoy ;)

About Becky Hall

Becky is an experienced systemic coach (EMCC master practitioner) writer, keynote speaker and facilitator and has worked with hundreds of senior leaders and executive teams across all sectors for over twenty years supporting them to thrive. She believes that it is possible for all leaders, teams and organisations to be successful AND healthy. That we can look after ourselves, each other and the planet AND be successful. She loves walking alongside leaders and teams as they explore how to do just that. Her best-selling book ‘The Art of Enough; How to Build a Balanced Life and a Flourishing World’ was published in 2021.

Website : https://www.presence.uk.net

IG: @beckyhallartofenough

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections

03:00 The Concept of Enough and Personal Growth

05:55 Meeting Influential Figures and Their Impact

08:59 Rethinking Success and Happiness

11:57 Generational Perspectives on Work and Life

14:57 The Hungry Caterpillar Analogy

17:59 Transformation and Personal Development

20:56 Navigating Work-Life Balance

24:02 The Future of Work and Digital Nomadism

25:54 Generational Perspectives on Work and Success

29:07 The Balance Between Work and Life

32:50 Mindsets: Fixed vs. Growth

35:44 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

41:05 Legacy and Purpose: The Alfred Nobel Story

50:39 The Power of Saying No

54:08 Prioritisation Challenges in Teams

56:49 Building Your Enough Resource Team

01:00:00 The Concept of Donut Thinking

01:07:11 Cathedral Thinking and Long-Term Legacy