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
S1E7: From Law Firm to Ocean Impact: Breaking the Rules While Playing the Game
"Start where you are, use what you have, and do what you can." These words from Arthur Ashe perfectly capture Miranda Lindl O'Connell's inspiring journey from Big Law to impact investing. Now Senior Counsel of Impact Investments at Builders Vision, Miranda demonstrates how to strategically build a career that marries financial success with social impact.
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Her story is particularly compelling because she tackled student debt and gained invaluable experience at a large law firm while simultaneously cultivating expertise in the nonprofit and foundation space – thanks to a mentor who saw her potential. Through candid conversation, Miranda shares how she navigated the transition from traditional legal practice to impact investing, where she now helps deploy capital to build a more humane and healthy planet.
Whether you're a lawyer looking to pivot toward purpose-driven work, or anyone seeking to align their career with their values without sacrificing financial stability, Miranda's practical wisdom and entrepreneurial spirit offer a masterclass in making waves while making a difference.
Listen in to discover how being true to yourself – and saying yes to unexpected opportunities – can lead to a career that's both personally and financially rewarding.
Highlights:
- Why Miranda Lindl O’Connell lives by Arthur Ashe’s famous quote.
- The work she does today and why it matters to her.
- Understanding the role of collaboration in the work she does.
- Her law firm experience and how she uses those learned skills today.
- Breaking the rules while playing the game; an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Why Miranda made a huge career pivot after working for the San Francisco Marathon.
- The law and AI.
- Personality tests, and how Miranda was rewarded for being true to herself.
- Her advice for those wanting to make an impact following a similar career path.
- Values alignment, and other important considerations when screening candidates.
- How Miranda’s upbringing shaped who she is today.
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