Work That's Worth It
You are rich in hours—around 90,000 of them! For many of you, repeating the professional paths of your parents is not appealing. Particularly because their career choices often lacked purpose and put our planet in danger. Or they devoted their lives to a great cause, but money was scarce. You are craving a broader definition of “success” and need inspiration and role models to show you a different way. That much is clear.
Thankfully many young professionals like you want careers that provide income along with impact. More importantly, you are looking for work worth your valuable time, allowing you to be part of something bigger. However, finding real examples across various industries to achieve this balance is challenging. Fortunately, the Work That’s Worth It podcast connects those dots for you.
Each episode features an inspiring ‘Disruptor for Good’ who has transformed their career hours into a powerful force for positive change. Join host Georgi Enthoven for casual, insightful interviews featuring extraordinary role models from around the globe. The hand-picked guests demonstrate how they aligned their ambitious contributions to the world with matching compensation. They will show you that it is possible to combine a worthwhile contribution with meaningful compensation by investing in yourself and making intentional choices.
Whether you're a recent graduate or an ambitious young professional eager to make a difference, Work That’s Worth It offers a roadmap to turn your career into a vehicle for personal growth and a positive impact. Don’t wait for your ‘second act’ in your career. Tune in now to unlock your potential and start creating the change you wish to see in the world from the get-go.
Work That's Worth It
S1E3: Gen Z in Corporate Impact - From Brazil to Building Sustainability Programs
Meet Luiza, a Gen Z professional who shatters stereotypes and exemplifies what makes her generation uniquely positioned to transform corporate impact.
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Fresh out of college, she landed a role that didn't exist when she graduated - becoming the first social impact strategist at a major insurance and asset management company.
While headlines often paint Gen Z as difficult to manage or unrealistic in their expectations, Luiza's story reveals a generation that thoughtfully balances purpose with pragmatism, finding innovative ways to use corporate structures to address social issues.
Listen in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you excited about the future of work and the generation that's reshaping it.
Highlights:
- Luiza's journey from questioning capitalism in college to pioneering social impact strategy in a major corporation.
- The unique tension Gen Z faces balancing meaningful work with financial stability in today's economic climate.
- How rotational programs can provide crucial business foundations while helping discover your true path.
- The innovative "Year of Coffee Chats" approach: transforming networking from job-hunting to genuine curiosity.
- Creating what doesn't exist yet: co-founding an employee resource group for emerging professionals when support was lacking.
- Navigating ambiguity when there's no blueprint: being the first person in a role that didn't exist four years ago.
- The importance of giving back: returning to university to mentor students facing similar challenges.
- Why sitting with uncertainty becomes a crucial skill in corporate sustainability roles.
- The three intersecting circles: finding the sweet spot between impact, financial stability, and work-life balance.
- The value of early career coaching and global perspective (recommended resource: "The Culture Map").
- How immigrant experiences and financial pressures shape career decisions and drive innovation.
- The evolving role of corporations in addressing social and environmental challenges through core business practices.
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