Lifetime at Work: Finding the Meaning in Our Careers
Your career is more than just a job—it’s a chance to create an impact and find personal fulfillment. This podcast explores the journeys of business leaders, uncovering how work shapes our lives, the world, and what makes a career truly meaningful.
Hosted by Greg Martin, a Toronto-based investment banker and M&A advisor, the show dives into the deeper questions behind our careers—why we work, what drives success, and how our professional lives shape the world around us. In an era of AI, career freedom, and globalization, the meaning of work is evolving, leaving many to question its true purpose.
Through conversations with founders, business leaders, and investors across private equity, public markets, and venture capital, the podcast uncovers insights from those who have built, grown, and influenced some of North America's most successful companies. It also features advisors, consultants, and investment bankers who help shape the future of business, sharing lessons from their wins, losses, and defining career moments.
Lifetime at Work: Finding the Meaning in Our Careers
Don’t Waste Time, Work That’s Worth It with Georgina Enthoven
Episode 86. If we each have 90,000 hours to work in our lives, what’s the best use of this time? What is the best way to balance the “feel good” part of your work with the “making money” park?
In this episode of the Lifetime at Work Podcast, host Greg Martin welcomes Georgina Enthoven, a venture capitalist and author of 'Work That's Worth It'. They discuss Georgina's global career experience, the struggle of balancing income with meaningful impact, and the importance of finding a job that aligns with personal values.
Key topics include the effective altruism movement, the societal pressures young professionals face, and strategies for finding fulfilling career paths that combine income and impact. Georgina also shares insights from her book and personal journey, highlighting the need for rewarding career choices that align with both financial and altruistic goals.
The conversation touches on the influence of having children, the role of role models, and provides practical advice for young professionals aiming to make a positive difference in the world through their careers.
- 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
- 00:23 Meet Georgina: A Journey Across Continents
- 01:15 Balancing Ambition and Heart in a Career
- 02:11 The Struggle Between Income and Impact
- 03:43 Finding Fulfillment in Meaningful Work
- 05:16 The Importance of Aligning Career with Values
- 08:16 Effective Altruism and Personal Fulfillment
- 10:19 Real-Life Stories of Impactful Careers
- 13:29 Navigating Financial Pressures and Career Choices
- 14:43 The Concept of 'Enough' and Career Satisfaction
- 15:43 Personal Reflections on Career and Impact
- 22:51 Advice for Young Professionals Seeking Impactful Careers
- 23:57 Exploring B Corps and Ethical Companies
- 24:30 Combining Income and Impact in Various Industries
- 24:59 Strategic Career Moves for Greater Impact
- 25:54 Balancing Career and Personal Life
- 31:41 The Role of Financial Security in Career Choices
- 33:32 Elon Musk as a Role Model
- 39:35 Introducing the Book: Work That's Worth It
- 42:22 The Importance of Community and Connections
- 44:40 Podcast and Final Thoughts