034: Prioritizing Career and Personal Growth with Carrie Sechel

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Digital Enterprise Society is the authority on the transformation to a digital enterprise, impacting all areas of an organization. Tune in for discussions among industry leaders about operations and action needed to drive digitization principles forward for the future of product development and life cycles.</span><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this episode, Thom Singer is joined by</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Carrie Sechel, a dynamic author and business leader who works to help people find greater focus and meaning in both their careers and personal lives.  This conversation covers everything from the facts for female breadwinners within the tech world to the realities behind the ever-elusive work-life balance.  Carrie outlines the importance of maintaining priorities within families while growing a career and offers simple tips for anyone that is looking for ways to increase both their workplace and home life value. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn:</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Dynamics and challenges of being a female breadwinner</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A comparison of dual-income and female breadwinner families.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Overcoming the fulfillment gap that comes with being the stay-at-home parent. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tell-tale signs that it’s time to make a change in your career path.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Tips for having a fabulous career without destroying your family</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Clearly and honestly define your priorities. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Don’t try to fit into a mold of someone else's family. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "