RS326 - Work-life alignment with Rebecca Sutherns

We're speaking with Dr Rebecca Sutherns, a member of the Thought Leaders programme faculty and a seasoned strategist based in Canada. With an impressive 27-year career, Rebecca has navigated various roles from international development to strategic consulting — always keeping alignment with her personal values at the forefront.

In this episode, we discuss Rebecca's unique approach to balancing work and life alignment, her successful transition from promoting her company Sage Solutions to building her personal brand, and the many ways she's redefined the traditional career path. We explore her multi-faceted career, which includes organisational strategy work, coaching, keynote speaking, and authorship, all while embracing adaptability and flexibility as core tenets of her professional life.

Rebecca also shares candid insights about redefining success in the later stages of her career, her profound impact on community-facing organisations, and her ongoing journey into an experimental and flexible lifestyle. Whether it’s facilitating multi-sector collaborations or inspiring individual leaders through life transitions, Rebecca’s story is a testament to the power of adaptability and the importance of living in alignment with one’s values.

Join us as we embark on this rich conversation, packed with practical advice and inspiration for redefining success on your own terms.

Key takeaways:​​

• Alignment Over Balance: Rebecca emphasises the importance of aligning personal values with professional responsibilities, aiming for clarity, energy, and support in both family and corporate realms.
• Adaptive Career Progression: Nearing the later stages of her career, Rebecca views success as having the flexibility to choose how to spend her time, including travel and family engagements.
• Comprehensive Business Model: Her diverse revenue streams range from organisational strategy work to multi-organisation strategy facilitation, coaching, keynote speaking, and writing.
• Work-Life Integration: Rebecca and her husband are exploring an experimental lifestyle, balancing intensive work periods with spacious ones, and embracing the empty nest phase with an emphasis on design.
• Community and Continuous Learning: She underscores the value of surrounding oneself with inspiring individuals and continuously evolving through professional development and engaging with thought leaders.

Resources mentioned:

• rebeccasutherns.com
• Elastic by Rebecca Sutherns
• Rebecca’s Book Club
• Everything you want by Lisa N’Neill
• The Business Accelerator

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