How to know when to leave the party (aka job) with Natalie Archibald

Ep. 80: And why is it so awkward to answer, "what do you do?" when you're between jobs?!

I’m joined by my friend Natalie Archibald—a powerhouse in the HR and people and culture space.

Natalie shares her journey of navigating a fulfilling career while becoming a parent and how she figured out how to integrate both sides of her life with intention.

We dive into what it really takes to manage professional ambition alongside family life, how to define success on your own terms, and why it’s okay to leave a job you love when it’s no longer the right fit.

Natalie gets real about the challenges of postpartum depression, the pressure to find purpose through work, and why we need to stop expecting our partners to be everything to us.

We also get into how she knew it was time to leave a job she loved—and how she gave herself permission to take a break and figure out her next move.

If you’re trying to figure out how to balance career and family life, this one’s for you.

For full show notes and takeaways click here.

About Natalie Archibald:

Natalie Archibald is a People & Culture (HR) executive in the tech industry with a 20-year career spanning the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Her experience includes working as a clinical counsellor, executive coach, retail and tech executive, and nonprofit leader. Natalie is fueled by her passion for social purpose-oriented work, activism, values-led leadership, and catalyzing people potential.

Natalie holds a Master’s degree in counselling psychology and is near completion of a Doctorate degree in leadership studies. She is a public speaker, community activist, and angel investor, supporting female/non-binary-led social impact ventures.

Outside of her work, Natalie lives in North Vancouver with her husband and two children and enjoys hiking, running, and cooking for family and friends—preferably while listening to 90’s hip hop.

👉 Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn here

👉 Learn more about Boulevard (and apply for a job?!) here

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• Ep. 3: How I figured out how to change careers in my 20s and 30s – Spotify or Apple

  Ep. 7: Meredith MacKenzie on figuring out how to reconcile being a high achiever and also new mom – Spotify or Apple

  Ep. 54: Leaving a career she loved, raising TWINS and starting a business with Mackenzie Forge  – Spotify or Apple

  
  

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