In this episode Andrea interviews Georgi Enthoven, a distinguished alumna of UC Berkeley and Harvard Business School. Georgi discusses her new book, 'Work That's Worth It: The Ambitious Professional's Guide for a High-Impact, High-Reward Career,' aimed at helping individuals design careers that are fulfilling both personally and globally. The conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of writing a book, the importance of finding work that aligns with both personal and societal good, and the nuanced understanding of compensation. They also explore the roles of organizational leadership in creating meaningful work environments and discuss strategies to relieve career choice pressures on young adults. Georgie shares insights on the power of experimentation, understanding personal gifts, and the significance of mentorship. The episode concludes with a challenge to listeners to embrace positive conflict as a means to facilitate significant change in the workplace.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:49 The Journey of Writing a Book

02:14 Defining 'Worth It' in Work

04:40 Understanding Compensation Beyond Money

07:06 Finding Meaning and Contribution in Work

09:19 Navigating Career Choices and Education

11:44 The Importance of Experimentation in Early Career

16:01 Aligning Personal and Organizational Missions

27:47 Thinking Big and Making an Impact

30:46 The Role of Mentorship

35:38 Final Thoughts and Farewell