22 episodes
Aligned and Thriving Podcast | Strategies for Work Life Balance Judith Bowtell | Career Development for Achieving Work-Life Balance
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Aligned and Thriving: Work-Life Balance Podcast for Career & Personal GrowthStruggling to find work-life balance amid career demands and personal responsibilities? Listen to Aligned and Thriving, the podcast that helps you thrive in your professional and personal life. Hosted by Judith Bowtell, a former corporate leader turned career development coach, this show provides inspiration and guidance to elevate your career development and personal growth journey from challenge to triumph.Drawing from her own midlife crisis and extensive coaching experience, Judith advocates for integrating work-life balance as a core value, not just another task. She shares stories of resilience and in-depth conversations with mentors who have conquered long-term balance, including professionals who pursued unconventional paths, educators who became entrepreneurs, and individuals who carved out personal time within the traditional work structure.Whether you're juggling work, family, health, caregiving, or the complexities of modern life, this podcast offers more than just quick self-help fixes. It provides the compassion, insight, and encouragement essential to not only survive but thrive in both your professional and personal spheres.Join Aligned and Thriving to uncover how a life aligned with your principles can be invigorating and empowering. Find the perfect work-life balance with this inspiring podcast.
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Balancing Creativity and Social Impact: Insights from Filmmaker Heather Ogilvie
Send us your questions.In this episode of the Aligned and Thriving podcast, host Judith Bowtell welcomes Heather Ogilvie, a renowned producer and writer of female-focused films and television shows. Heather is the founder of Galvanized Film Group, and her projects often draw inspiration from literary works, exploring themes that resonate with mature female audiences.The conversation delves into Heather's journey, from her early days of social activism to her foray into the entertainment indus...
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Lambing and Livestreaming with TaraFarms
Send us your questions.In this episode, Judith interviews Tara, who runs the popular YouTube channel "TaraFarms" that documents her life on a sheep and cereal cropping farm in rural Australia. They discuss Tara's work-life balance, the challenges of farming and content creation, and her mission to educate viewers about the realities of modern agriculture.Podcast Episode SummaryTara's approach to work-life balance: splitting her week between farm work and content creation/editingThe physical d...
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Social Friday: Turning the Least Productive Day into a Force for Good with Fikret Zendeli
Send us your questions.In this episode of the Aligned and Thriving podcast, host Judith Bowtell interviews Fikret Zendeli, a civil engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of the Social Friday initiative. Fikret, who was born in Macedonia and studied in Switzerland, shares his inspiring story and the idea behind Social Friday, which aims to make better use of the least productive workday which is Friday afternoon by dedicating time to social causes. The conversation covers topics such as work-life...
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How Grief Affects the Brain: Insights on coping with loss of cognitive function
Send us your questions.In this episode of the podcast, host Judith shares her personal experiences and insights on the topic of grief and its impact on mental health. Drawing from various life events, including the Port Arthur massacre, the loss of loved ones, and her own struggles with depression, Judith explores the cognitive and emotional effects of grief, highlighting the importance of self-compassion and seeking support during difficult times.Podcast Episode SummaryThe shared sense of lo...
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Tackling Mental Health Stigma Through Humour: An Inside Look at the 'Going Loco' Podcast
Send us your questions.In this episode of Aligned and Thriving, host Judith Bowtell sits down with Georgia Poletti Moulds and Amanda Robinson, the co-hosts of the podcast Going Loco. Georgia and Amanda met through their interconnected friend groups and discovered a shared passion for using humor to destigmatize conversations around mental health. They discuss the importance of having creative outlets, the challenges and rewards of starting a podcast, and how they balance their busy lives whil...
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Redefining Success: Insights from a Mindset Coach for the Creative Industry with Sally Murray
Send us your questions.In this episode of the Aligned and Thriving podcast, host Judith Bowtell is joined by Certified Mindset, Success and Leadership Coach, Sally Murray. Sally has over 30 years of experience working with professionals in the creative and performing arts industries, giving her unique insights into the challenges of work-life balance in these fast-paced fields. Judith and Sally discuss Sally's early experiences growing up on a farm, how that shaped her approach to work, and t...