In this episode, I welcome author, entrepreneur, and coach Abby Davisson to the show to talk about the intersection between careers and relationships. Abby is a Fortune 200 leader-turned-founder of the Money and Love Institute whose mission is to help people turn daunting decisions into achievable action. She's also the co-author of Money & Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life's Biggest Decisions and the writer behind the popular newsletter, Practically Deliberate.
Abby and I discuss how couples can navigate pursuing their career aspirations while prioritizing the needs of a long-term committed partnership. More specifically, we address:
- The importance of self-reflection around values and career goals
- How to lead with curiosity when discussing careers with your partner
- Gendered expectations in straight couples
- Planning for eldercare and childcare
- Corporate trends in supporting dual career couples
Abby also explains the 5Cs framework for decision-making as explained in Money & Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life's Biggest Decisions:
- Clarify
- Communicate
- Choices
- Check In
- Consequences
Publications and resources mentioned in this episode
- "Talk It Out" by Rebecca Beyer (Stanford Magazine article)
- Money & Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life's Biggest Decisions by Myra Strober & Abby Davisson
- Money and Love Institute
- Quiz: What's your money and love decision-making style?
Learn more about terms mentioned in this episode
- Sliding vs Deciding - Dr. Scott Stanley
- Kinwork (also known as kinkeeping)
- System 1 vs System 2 thinking from Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
- Resulting - Annie Duke
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Edited by Veronica Gruba
Music by Sage Holt-Hall
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