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Jobshare Revolution: Flexible Work for Work-Life Balance
What if you could eliminate the guilt of putting family or work first, the overwhelm of all the things, and the stress of disintegrating boundariesâwhile breaking the glass ceiling in whatever shoes you choose?
Job sharing is a partnership between two people to share the responsibilities of one full-time position. Whether youâre looking to work differently for true work-life balance or an employer looking to retain and recruit diverse talent, youâre in the right place.
Melissa Nicholson, former corporate job sharer turned founder of Work Muse the first U.S. job share company, breaks down how job sharing works with actionable advice and expert interviews with professionals whoâve leveled up in their careers by sharing roles to navigate career transition and take the reigns of their careers and lives.
Tune in, get inspired, and get ready to discover how the best-kept flexible work secret can be your game-changer. Whether youâre an employer, parent, caring for aging parents, near retirement, pursuing a side hustle or advanced degree, or simply want a life not bound by your job, each episode is designed to help you take action to reap the massive benefits of job sharing. Settle in and join our community of go-getters ready to live life + slay work! You're officially part of the job share revolution!
Photography by: Sarah Bork Photography
Graphics by: Mike Nicholson, Picturebox
Jobshare Revolution: Flexible Work for Work-Life Balance
Be Your Best Self: A New Year Reset (Part 1) | Goal Setting Without the Pressure
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Let Go, Choose Your Word & Set Achievable Goals in 2026.
What if you could approach the new year without all the pressure? In this episode, I'm sharing Part 1 of a gentle, science-backed approach to setting intentions that actually work.
Before you listen: đ Download your FREE New Year Reset workbook: workmuse.com/bestself
When you sign up, you'll get the complete workbook with all 5 exercises plus a bonus, and email guidance, with flexibility and on your timeline.
In Episode 59, you'll learn:
Day 1: What to Leave Behind
- A powerful camera roll exercise to reflect on the past year
- How to decide what no longer serves you (without judgment)
- How to identify the "rocks in your backpack" to release what's holding you back
Day 2: Choose Your Word of the Year
- Why one word is more powerful than multiple resolutions
- How to choose between words of reflection, change, or connection
- Real examples from my past Word of the Years and those who've joined our reset the past three years đĄ
Day 3: Setting Achievable Goals
- The SMARTER framework that actually works
- Why most people fail (they forget the HOW)
- 5 goal-setting mistakes to avoid, and how to break goals into micro-actions
Why this matters: The past year has felt roughâfrom economic and political uncertainty, to AI disruption and job market challenges. When everything external feels chaotic, the most powerful thing you can do is center yourself internally.
Pro Tip: Save episodes 59 & 60 to work through all five exercises (and the bonus â¨) on your timeline.
Resources:
Coming in Part 2: James Clear's habit method, manifestation science, and Ikigai for career purpose.
Episode Website: workmuse.com/59
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