Work Well, Live Well

Great leadership isn't just about leading others. Great leadership starts with self-leadership. Think about it - If you can't lead yourself how can you expect to lead others? Today Arlene is joined by her good friend, Trey Boone, CEO of the human resources firm, eSOURCES. Trey brings a wealth of knowledge to today's episode as he shares some golden thoughts for all of us to consider and reflect up...

Building skills to endure hardship isn't something ordinarily taught in school or even talked about enough to see as a normal part of life. But, what if there was a way to not only learn these skills but also lessen the time to bounce back from setbacks and emerge stronger than before? In today's episode, Arlene welcomes Jeff Johnson, M.S. to talk about resilience and share a practical roadmap on...

We've all heard that time management is important but is that really something you get to manage? What if we could rephrase that thought and start managing ourselves more effectively instead? In today's episode, Arlene shares the benefits of creating a dream calendar that allows you to organize your life, how to put it in place, and how it has changed her life in the last year. She goes over the i...

What does your dream job look like? For some people, it involves a higher salary, an activity that reflects their values, more fulfillment, or a combination of all of them. But that is just part of the puzzle.  What happens when you get a chance to interview for it? Interviewing for your dream job presents not only an opportunity for you to communicate why you are the best candidate but also a spa...

When you think about starting a business, what images come to mind? For many people, they might picture having more freedom, working with folks they love or even setting their own hours. While these can all be truthful scenarios, fully understanding what goes into running a profitable service-based business often goes a lot deeper. Running your own business should allow you to create the best vers...

Why are there so few women in STEM? The number of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields is rising. However, females in these industries still make up only a small portion of STEM workers when compared to men. More often than not, being the only female in the room isn't the only challenge women in STEM face. Some of the main roadblocks include lack of mentorship,...

What is one change in your life you would like to make? As individuals, there are some things in life that are out of our control. But others are just a decision away from happening! That said, no matter the situation, there are always strategies we can implement to live a more fulfilling life. In today's episode, Arlene has put together the three categories of changes you'd have to make in your l...

What does it mean to be a working parent? The vast majority of the parents want the very best for their kids. Not only will they try their best to lead by example, but they'll also give up so much to see their kids' lives fulfilled. That said, it's important not to forget about the parents' well-being as leaving this on the back burner may lead to burnout and exhaustion. In this episode of the You...

Do you feel comfortable bringing your faith to the workplace? The separation of church and cubicle may make it difficult to incorporate your beliefs into those extensive hours of your everyday life. However, the truth is that if you're showing up to work, chances are your faith is too. So, how do we ensure we don't drop our faith at the door of our office? Today on the show, Arlene welcomes Execut...

Moving abroad is a dream of many people all over the world. However, only a few manage to actually do it. Our guest today is an expert when it comes to building a successful and intentional life outside of her home country. Her name is Millicent Dixon, and she and Arlene covered a lot of ground during their conversation on Millicent's journey around the world, strategies for finding a job overseas...

Unlike what the general belief and even the media have made us think, the process of finding purpose in life isn't always linear. It takes introspection, trial & error, and a mix of strategies to discover the nature of who you truly are. With that said...Do you find your purpose? Does it find you? Do you build it? In today's solo episode, Arlen delves into 5 tips for finding your purpose. She talk...

Positive Psychology is the "scientific study of what makes life most worth living" (Peterson, 2008). And in this episode, you'll learn how gratitude, optimism, resilience, and even forgiveness can alter your mindset and lead to positive results in your career and life. But how do you put all of this into practice in a structured and scientifically proven way? It is safe to say that our guest today...

Do you think it's hard to make friends as an adult? Our guests today have a very interesting opinion on this, and you don't want to miss it! In this episode of the You Deserve to Love Your Job podcast, Arlene brought on two of her best friends - Dr. Rosalyn Pitts Clark and Natasha C. Palmer, M.A., to talk about how to make and maintain friends as an adult, its challenges, and some interesting stor...

How would you define your values? Before you answer this question, let's look at what values are. Values are the things that are important to us. They highlight what we stand for, give us direction in life, and allow us to make life and work decisions. When we honor our values, we experience fulfillment. But when we don't, we risk living a life of misalignment and unhappiness. Discovering your val...

What is holding you back from achieving your goals? Is it the negative thoughts about your own ideas? Or perhaps the lack of time in your calendar? Regardless of the reason, a few tweaks to your routine can help you climb out of a slump and get you back into the flow. In today's solo episode, Arlene delves into the 5 strategies for getting unstuck in your career, dreams, and purpose. These 5 strat...

Does writing a book seem scary to you? Does holding a book in your hands seem like a distant dream? Undoubtedly, writing or publishing a book is unknown territory for most of us. The lack of knowledge on what the process looks like, the costs associated with it, or even the fear that no one will want to read our book are strong reasons that can hold us back. We're so excited to welcome our first g...

Some people go through their entire careers searching for a job they love. Many of them end up finding it, while others never do. But what if we told you experiencing a job you love isn't a matter of finding it but of creating it? In today's episode, Arlene goes over the 3 core beliefs you need to create a work-life you love. She also helps you set the foundation for the actions that you need to t...

Welcome to the first episode of the You Deserve to Love Your Job Podcast! We're so excited you're here. In this episode, you'll hear Arlene tell you all about the mission of the podcast, as well as the amazing things you can expect to learn from it! While you enjoy this episode, make sure to join her private email group where she'll share tips, resources, freebies, and more to help you love your w...