Work That's Worth It

Georgi Enthoven

You are rich in hours—around 90,000 of them! For many of you, repeating the professional paths of your parents is not appealing. Particularly because their career choices often lacked purpose and put our planet in danger. Or they devoted their lives to a great cause, but money was scarce. You are craving a broader definition of “success” and need inspiration and role models to show you a different way. That much is clear.  Thankfully many young professionals like you want careers that provide income along with impact. More importantly, you are looking for work worth your valuable time, allowing you to be part of something bigger. However, finding real examples across various industries to achieve this balance is challenging. Fortunately, the Work That’s Worth It podcast connects those dots for you.  Each episode features an inspiring ‘Disruptor for Good’ who has transformed their career hours into a powerful force for positive change. Join host Georgi Enthoven for casual, insightful interviews featuring extraordinary role models from around the globe. The hand-picked guests demonstrate how they aligned their ambitious contributions to the world with matching compensation. They will show you that it is possible to combine a worthwhile contribution with meaningful compensation by investing in yourself and making intentional choices.  Whether you're a recent graduate or an ambitious young professional eager to make a difference, Work That’s Worth It offers a roadmap to turn your career into a vehicle for personal growth and a positive impact. Don’t wait for your ‘second act’ in your career. Tune in now to unlock your potential and start creating the change you wish to see in the world from the get-go.

  1. DEC 2

    S1E42: Seaweed vs. Plastic: Inside the Mission to Disrupt a $500 Billion Industry

    What does it really take to disrupt a $500 billion industry with 10 people and seaweed? Alyssa Pace, Head of Marketing & Communications at Sway, pulls back the curtain on startup life at the forefront of replacing plastic packaging with ocean-grown alternatives that compost in your backyard.    **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**    In this conversation, she reveals the greenwashing detector that changed how she evaluates companies, why generalists thrive in climate startups, and the one burnout prevention strategy that's keeping her team motivated when the work feels urgent.   If you are being told you need to pick either doing well ($$$) or doing good…listen in to Alyssa’s episode to tune into someone doing both early in their career.    Keep Going:   💚 Got feedback on this episode? Email the host, Georgi Enthoven: info@georgienthoven.com   💚 Want more content? Get the full show notes & bonus content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GeorgiEnthoven   💚 Ready to begin transforming your career today? Start with Georgi's bestselling book "Work That's Worth It" - grab your FREE preview or BUY the full book today!   💚 Connect with Georgi Enthoven on Instagram (instagram.com/georgienthoven);  LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/georgienthoven)  Facebook (facebook.com/georgienthoven)    Website: www.georgienthoven.com

    33 min
  2. SEP 23

    S1E41: Being the Chief Impact Officer at Chobani: Corporate Impact at Scale

    Meet Nishant Roy, Chief Impact Officer at Chobani, whose career path demonstrates how to build meaningful work that combines social impact with financial success. From military service to Goldman Sachs to USAID to corporate leadership, his journey shows multiple pathways into purpose-driven careers.   **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**     Nishant shares his practical three-question framework for evaluating career opportunities: Does it have a real mission beyond profit? Will I learn from top talent while adding value? Will I be fairly compensated?   He reveals how corporate impact professionals navigate daily tensions between profit and purpose, including prioritizing free disaster-relief products over paying customers.  Key insights include how to distinguish authentic impact companies from those doing "impact washing," why financial skills amplify social change effectiveness, and how established corporations can create systemic change that benefits communities, farmers, and customers simultaneously.  If you’re curious about how to have an impact inside a well-established company, this conversation will show you exactly how it's done.  Essential listening for anyone asking: How do I find meaningful work? What careers combine purpose and profit? How can I create social impact within a traditional business? How do I build skills that lead to bigger impact opportunities?    Keep Going:  💚 Got feedback on this episode? Email the host, Georgi Enthoven: info@georgienthoven.com  💚 Want more content? Get the full show notes & bonus content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GeorgiEnthoven  💚 Ready to begin transforming your career today? Start with Georgi's bestselling book "Work That's Worth It" - grab your FREE preview or BUY the full book today!  💚 Connect with Georgi Enthoven on Instagram (instagram.com/georgienthoven);  LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/georgienthoven) Facebook (facebook.com/georgienthoven)   Website: www.georgienthoven.com  💚 Found this episode valuable? Please RATE & REVIEW to help others discover it!

    40 min
  3. SEP 16

    S1E40: Pivoting from Mechanical Engineer to Safari Guide: Why I Left My Desk Job for the African Bush

    Listen in to an impressive pivot story from Matt Foulsham, who describes his dramatic career change as "the natural progression that I was always going to be." But how does someone go from engineering to safari guiding and feel like it was inevitable?  **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**     It started when Matt was sitting in a gray UK office during COVID lockdown, successful in his chemical engineering career, when a single question from a friend completely derailed his carefully planned, ambitious trajectory.  Despite having what most would consider a "good job," something felt off. An offhand comment during a safari trip sparked a radical reimagining of his future.  In this episode, Matt reveals the story of his career pivot and the surprisingly practical steps he took to test whether his romanticized vision of safari guiding could become reality. You'll hear about his intense year-long training—including walking alone for miles through the African bush each day, staying constantly alert to avoid lions and leopards. He explains why he describes his current work as a "privilege" rather than just a paycheck.   You'll discover how he navigated this life-changing decision and what it really takes to become comfortable being a beginner again in your late twenties.  Keep Going:  💚 Got feedback on this episode? Email the host, Georgi Enthoven: info@georgienthoven.com  💚 Want more content? Get the full show notes & bonus content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GeorgiEnthoven  💚 Ready to begin transforming your career today? Start with Georgi's bestselling book "Work That's Worth It" - grab your FREE preview or BUY the full book today!  💚 Connect with Georgi Enthoven on Instagram (instagram.com/georgienthoven);  LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/georgienthoven) Facebook (facebook.com/georgienthoven)   Website: www.georgienthoven.com  💚 Found this episode valuable? Please RATE & REVIEW to help others discover it!

    30 min
  4. SEP 2

    S1E39: The Secret Career Strategy to Become Irreplaceable (While Others Panic and AI-Boost Resumes)

    Have you noticed that everyone around you is concerned about their jobs and careers (not just young graduates by the way!)? Whether we blame AI, tariffs, or both, workers are scrambling to "AI-proof" their careers with tactical skills that might become obsolete tomorrow anyway. All this turbulence is very real.   **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**   I have a much more powerful strategy for thriving in today's uncertain job market that I want to share with you in this episode. And yes, it involves zooming out and thinking about your 90,000 career hours, and how you would like to "spend" them.  This episode reveals the career secret that transforms your career into a worthwhile and meaningful experience that makes you indispensable—regardless of what technology throws at you next.   Exercises:  I help [who] achieve [what] by [how] because [why]   Email Georgi to share details about your contribution: info@georgienthoven.com   Resources:   World Economic Forum Global Risk Report- Outlines pressing global issues worth solving Drawdown.org- Library of environmental solutions for planet-focused careers Capital F Fund portfolio  Keep Going:  💚 Got feedback on this episode? Email the host, Georgi Enthoven: info@georgienthoven.com  💚 Want more content? Get the full show notes & bonus content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GeorgiEnthoven  💚 Ready to begin transforming your career today? Start with Georgi's bestselling book "Work That's Worth It" - grab your FREE preview or BUY the full book today!  💚 Connect with Georgi Enthoven on Instagram (instagram.com/georgienthoven);  LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/georgienthoven) Facebook (facebook.com/georgienthoven)   Website: www.georgienthoven.com  💚 Found this episode valuable? Please RATE & REVIEW to help others discover it!

    11 min
  5. AUG 26

    S1E38: There's No Career Path You're Supposed to Be On: From Law to Laughter (Comedian)

    What happens when a successful refugee lawyer realizes she's burnt out, underpaid, and following someone else's definition of success?   **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**     Sashi Perera made the leap from courtrooms to comedy stages, and now her hilarious takes on life have racked up 40 million views across social media.   In this raw and inspiring conversation, she reveals how she dared to quit her stable government job, why "pausing" isn't lazy but essential, and the real reason there's no career path you're supposed to be on.   From her early days bombing at open mics to becoming a viral sensation and published author, Sashi's journey proves that sometimes the scariest decisions lead to the most fulfilling work. Resources:  Standstill Keep Going:  💚 Got feedback on this episode? Email the host, Georgi Enthoven: info@georgienthoven.com  💚 Want more content? Get the full show notes & bonus content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GeorgiEnthoven  💚 Ready to begin transforming your career today? Start with Georgi's bestselling book "Work That's Worth It" - grab your FREE preview or BUY the full book today!  💚 Connect with Georgi Enthoven on Instagram (instagram.com/georgienthoven);  LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/georgienthoven) Facebook (facebook.com/georgienthoven)   Website: www.georgienthoven.com  💚 Found this episode valuable? Please RATE & REVIEW to help others discover it!

    36 min
  6. AUG 12

    S1E37: The Innovation Tax: Why Doing Housing Differently is Hard but Worth It

    Annie Koo, COO of Catalyst, shares her unconventional journey from architecture school to housing innovator, driven by a pivotal moment when she chose to design a museum for homeless residents instead of following her assignment.    **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy Georgi Enthoven's book 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**    After gaining confidence and learning "the language" of business through institutions like McKinsey and Columbia Business School, she discovered her calling in affordable housing finance and operations.   Now a COO at Catalyst, Annie leads market conversions that transform institutional multifamily properties into affordable housing using innovative capital structures, while exploring new models for renter wealth building.    She candidly discusses the "innovation tax" of doing something new in a traditional industry - the exciting but challenging reality of building systems from scratch without a playbook.  Resources:  Catalyst Housing Group Catalyst Impact Fund  Keep Going: 💚 Got feedback on this episode? Email the host, Georgi Enthoven: info@georgienthoven.com 💚 Want more content? Get the full show notes & bonus content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GeorgiEnthoven 💚 Ready to begin transforming your career today? Start with Georgi's bestselling book "Work That's Worth It" - grab your FREE preview or BUY the full book today! 💚 Connect with Georgi Enthoven on Instagram (instagram.com/georgienthoven);  LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/georgienthoven) Facebook (facebook.com/georgienthoven)  Website: www.georgienthoven.com 💚 Found this episode valuable? Please RATE & REVIEW to help others discover it!

    20 min
  7. AUG 5

    S1E36: From Engineer to Clean Tech Entrepreneur: The Journey of Building a Startup

    When Jane Melia's old gas furnace was about to die, she couldn't find a replacement solution that actually worked. So she built one herself—installed it in her own home, cut her bills by 40% and emissions by 90%.   **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**   That personal frustration became Harvest Thermal, now a multi-million dollar clean energy startup.   From her childhood experiments with solar thermal to leading five different startups, Jane shares the green flags and red flags to look for when choosing a climate tech company. Plus, why you don't need a PhD to succeed in clean energy.  Also, her thoughts on being introverted while leading teams, raising funding, and building meaningful work.   Plus, discover the one career move that changed everything for her—even though it meant taking a pay cut and title demotion.   Resources:  Harvest Thermal    Keep Going:  💚 Got feedback on this episode? Email the host, Georgi Enthoven: info@georgienthoven.com  💚 Want more content? Get the full show notes & bonus content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GeorgiEnthoven  💚 Ready to begin transforming your career today? Start with Georgi's bestselling book "Work That's Worth It" - grab your FREE preview or BUY the full book today!  💚 Connect with Georgi Enthoven on Instagram (instagram.com/georgienthoven);  LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/georgienthoven) Facebook (facebook.com/georgienthoven)   Website: www.georgienthoven.com  💚 Found this episode valuable? Please RATE & REVIEW to help others discover it!

    27 min
  8. JUL 29

    S1E35: Why Your Messy 20s Are Actually Perfect for Finding Your Dream Career

    Alex Blumberg started out confused about his career—like so many of us. A big breakup was a wake-up call that landed him in the "right place" at This American Life, where he started to lose track of time, wanted to learn everything, and became really good at something.    **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**   This confidence boost became the foundation for his entire career as a master storyteller. He went on to build and sell Gimlet Media to Spotify, then made another bold pivot into climate entrepreneurship with Daisy Chain Energy.   His key insight: the people who know what they're doing don't expect you to fake expertise—they want your energy, enthusiasm, and genuine desire to learn. This conversation reveals why your messy, experimental 20s might be exactly what you need to find work that's truly worth it.  Resources:  Daisy Chain Energy This American Life (radio show/podcast) How to Save a Planet     Keep Going:  💚 Got feedback on this episode? Email the host, Georgi Enthoven: info@georgienthoven.com  💚 Want more content? Get the full show notes & bonus content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GeorgiEnthoven  💚 Ready to begin transforming your career today? Start with Georgi's bestselling book "Work That's Worth It" - grab your FREE preview or BUY the full book today!  💚 Connect with Georgi Enthoven on Instagram (instagram.com/georgienthoven);  LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/georgienthoven) Facebook (facebook.com/georgienthoven)   Website: www.georgienthoven.com  💚 Found this episode valuable? Please RATE & REVIEW to help others discover it!

    32 min

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You are rich in hours—around 90,000 of them! For many of you, repeating the professional paths of your parents is not appealing. Particularly because their career choices often lacked purpose and put our planet in danger. Or they devoted their lives to a great cause, but money was scarce. You are craving a broader definition of “success” and need inspiration and role models to show you a different way. That much is clear.  Thankfully many young professionals like you want careers that provide income along with impact. More importantly, you are looking for work worth your valuable time, allowing you to be part of something bigger. However, finding real examples across various industries to achieve this balance is challenging. Fortunately, the Work That’s Worth It podcast connects those dots for you.  Each episode features an inspiring ‘Disruptor for Good’ who has transformed their career hours into a powerful force for positive change. Join host Georgi Enthoven for casual, insightful interviews featuring extraordinary role models from around the globe. The hand-picked guests demonstrate how they aligned their ambitious contributions to the world with matching compensation. They will show you that it is possible to combine a worthwhile contribution with meaningful compensation by investing in yourself and making intentional choices.  Whether you're a recent graduate or an ambitious young professional eager to make a difference, Work That’s Worth It offers a roadmap to turn your career into a vehicle for personal growth and a positive impact. Don’t wait for your ‘second act’ in your career. Tune in now to unlock your potential and start creating the change you wish to see in the world from the get-go.

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