In this episode, Sarah Armstrong, VP at Google and author of 'The Art of the Juggling Act,' shares practical strategies for working parents to organize their lives, set boundaries, and thrive both at work and at home. Discover how to shift from surviving to thriving by managing logistics, saying no effectively, and protecting family time.
Chapters
00:00 The Overwhelmed Dad: A Common Struggle
02:46 The Art of Juggling: Insights from Sarah Armstrong
05:45 Organizing the Logistics of Life
08:18 Setting Boundaries: Protecting Family Time
11:17 The Importance of Decompression Zones
14:25 The Power of Saying No
17:06 Defining Success: Balancing Work and Family
20:00 The Impact of Parenthood on Career
22:49 Hiring for Mindset: The Intangible Qualities
25:35 Cultural Insights: Working Globally
28:37 The Dad Zone: Fun Questions and Reflections
resources
The Juggling Act by Sarah Armstrong - https://thejugglingact.com
Sarah Armstrong's LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/saraharmstrong
Google's official site - https://about.google
Managing Work-Life Balance (Podcast) - https://podcastlink.com
Time Management Tools (Trello, Todoist) - https://trello.com
Effective Boundaries in Work and Family - https://articlelink.com
