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
S1E16: Turning Corporate Law into Global Impact - Finding the Work That Lights You Up
In this episode, host Georgi Enthoven interviews Scott Curran, a former corporate lawyer who followed his curiosity to become general counsel at the Clinton Foundation during what he calls "the modern golden age of philanthropy."
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After a decade at the Foundation, Scott founded Beyond Advisors, a social impact consulting firm that helps organizations like The Starbucks Foundation, Sean Penn's CORE, and the Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation "simplify the hardest parts of doing good well." Throughout his career journey, Scott emphasizes the importance of pursuing what intrigues you, turning "have-tos" into "get-tos," and finding the "Goldilocks zone" where passion meets proficiency.
Scott encourages listeners to embrace work-life integration rather than work-life balance and to view their careers as "both and" rather than "either or" when it comes to meaning and financial success.
Key points:
- Scott's career path evolved from corporate law to philanthropy through a series of seemingly small, chance events that led to significant opportunities
- The Clinton School of Public Service degree and Clinton Foundation fellowship turned into a decade-long career culminating in his role as general counsel
- Scott believes in following your curiosity and "pulling threads" that intrigue you, which has consistently opened unexpected doors throughout his career
- He advocates for turning "have-tos" into "get-tos" to reframe perspective on work tasks
- Scott describes his time at the Clinton Foundation as an "all-star game" of philanthropy during a modern golden age (2005-2015)
- He now runs Beyond Advisors, a boutique social impact consulting firm that "simplifies the hardest parts of doing good well"
- His firm works with high-profile clients on governance, compliance, legal, and operational aspects of philanthropy and social impact
- Scott uses a flat-fee model rather than billable hours to encourage proactive problem-solving
- He believes in "work-life integration" rather than work-life balance
- Scott considers law to be "the single greatest profession in civil society" and essential to maintaining the rule of law
- He encourages people to find their "Goldilocks zone" where passion and proficiency intersect
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