The Company of Dads Podcast EP133: What To Do When Your Job Is Too Much
Dec 10, 2024
Steven Miyao, an executive coach and father of two, specializes in helping mid-career professionals find work-life balance. He discusses the struggle fathers face in balancing demanding careers with parenting needs. The conversation delves into a 'life-first approach' that encourages dads to reassess priorities and redefine success. Miyao also addresses the fears of career transitions and promotes embracing new dreams. His insights aim to empower dads to prioritize emotional availability and pursue fulfilling life choices.
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Prioritize and Assess
- Assess your current situation and where your energy goes.
- Identify energy-draining activities and prioritize what truly matters.
Zoom Fatigue
- Steven Miyao found four-hour Zoom meetings draining and unfulfilling.
- This prompted him to change his career and prioritize his well-being.
Three Buckets
- Take inventory of your activities and categorize them into three buckets: stop, outsource, and lean into.
- Outsource draining tasks like laundry to free up time and energy for your kids.