Engelbert on Work-Life Balance While Climbing Deloitte Ladder

The transcript discusses the challenges of work-life balance, particularly for women in their 30s. It highlights the importance of work-life integration over balance, as balance implies perfection. The speaker shares personal experiences of managing work and family, including coaching a basketball team and making career adjustments. Leadership roles at Deloitte allowed the speaker to implement family leave programs. The speaker also transitioned industries to better align with personal life, emphasizing the need for flexibility and integration.

What was a common dissatisfaction among women in their 30s according to the speaker?

• Salary disparities

• Work-life balance issues

• Lack of career opportunities

• Limited access to education

Why does the speaker prefer the term 'work-life integration' over 'work-life balance'?

• Balance is outdated

• Integration is a new trend

• Balance implies perfection

• Integration is easier to achieve

How did the speaker manage to attend her children's games during the busy audit season?

• By taking a leave of absence

• By changing her work assignments

• By hiring a nanny

• By working from home

What industry did the speaker move to for better work-life integration?

• Retail

• Technology

• Education

• Pharmaceutical

What was a reason for the speaker's career shift to the pharmaceutical industry?

• More flexible hours

• Proximity to major companies

• Better work environment

• Higher salary