Making Sense of Work with Jean Balfour

Oct 24 2024 93 ep. 30 mins 3

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How’s Work at the Moment?

We all work - and yet we often struggle with work. Even very ambitious people find parts of work difficult.

This podcast is for you if you'd like to build a new and better relationships with your working life. We explore everything to do with our working lives, starting with how do we find our purpose, how do make sense of our organisations and what can we do to work in our zone of genius?

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Ep. #92 The Impact of Our Early Lives on Our Leadership: Dr. Saba Hasanie

Oct 24 2024 44 mins

I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean In this insightful episode of Making Sense of Work, Jean Balfour is joined by Dr. Saba Hasanie, Managing Director and Senior Partner of OSC Leadership Development. Dr. Saba introduces Biographical Dimensions of Leadership using BDMM© – Level One, a framework designed to explore unconsciou

Ep. #91. Beyond Resilience: Navigating Mental Wellbeing at Work

Oct 09 2024 24 mins

I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean In this special episode of Making Sense of Work, released in honor of World Mental Health Day, Jean Balfour shares a deeply personal and reflective narrative on her journey with emotional wellbeing and resilience. From the challenges of her early years as a young teacher through subsequent p

Ep. #90 Impact of Coaching in Organisations: Insights from Katie Hasson of Standard Chartered Bank

Aug 23 2024 32 mins

I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean In this episode of Making Sense of Work, Jean Balfour is joined by Katie Hasson, the dynamic leader of the Ignite program at Standard Chartered Bank. Katie shares her inspiring journey from a tax accountant to leading a team of over 230 internal coaches across 35 countries. The Ignite progra

Ep. #89 Curiosity: Your Key to Creativity, Growth, and Well-Being

Aug 15 2024 22 mins

I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Curiosity isn't just a trait; it's a transformative power that can revolutionize our lives. In this episode of "Making Sense of Work," I share my personal journey of how curiosity led me to uncover my own thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. By embracing curiosity, we can shift our per

Ep. #88 The Work of Building a Thriving Coaching Business with Ellie Scarf

Jul 30 2024 46 mins

I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Episode Summary: In this episode of Making Sense of Work, Jean Balfour welcomes Ellie Scarf, founder and CEO of Lucent Global and the Impact Coach Collective. Ellie shares her journey from law to executive coaching and her insights on building a successful coaching business. They discuss the

Ep #87 Career Coaching Series: Visualise Your Ideal Day

Jul 18 2024 19 mins

I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Have you ever wondered how your life could change if you spent just a little time dreaming about your perfect day? On this episode of Making Sense of Work, I invite you to join me on a transformative journey where I'll share my experiences of visualizing my ideal day and how it provided clar

Ep. #86 Yoga, Coaching & the UN: Finding Purpose in Bangladesh with Betsy Kimmel

Jul 02 2024 40 mins

I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Join us for an inspiring chat with Betsy Kimmel, our incredible PCC-level alumni and coach! Betsy takes us on her exciting journey, from tackling coaching projects in high-pressure environments to starting her own yoga practice. Her work is all about inclusivity, making sure everyone from le

Ep. #85 Breaking Free from Office Drama: Drama Triangle Insights

Jun 13 2024 25 mins

I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of office dynamics and explore the Drama Triangle, a powerful psychological model developed by Dr. Stephen Karpman. Join Jean Balfour as she uncovers the roles of the Villain, Victim, and Hero that often play out in workplace interactions,

Ep. #84 Transformative Breathwork with Céline Fontaine

May 14 2024 35 mins

I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Have you ever paid attention to your breathing during times of stress? Most likely, we don't, yet it's a powerful tool we can harness to maintain calmness within ourselves. Meet our special guest Céline Fontaine as she shares how conscious breathing impacts creativity, mindfulness, and well

Ep. #83. Finding Ease Amidst the Hustle at Work

May 08 2024 22 mins

I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Imagine finding a sense of calm and ease amid the chaos of your workday; I believe it's not just a fantasy but a tangible goal. In this episode I share how the philosophies in Beth Kempton's "Kokoro" and Nancy Klein's "Time to Think," introduce how leaders and professionals can reclaim tranq