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
S1E18: Courage is Contagious- Building a Movement to End Human Trafficking
In this powerful episode, we meet Elca Grobler, a remarkable leader who left behind a lucrative career in finance to answer an undeniable calling to fight gender-based violence in India.
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Discover how her organization has peacefully resolved over 20,000 domestic violence cases and educated more than 4 million people about human trafficking prevention. Our guest shares the profound rewards of purpose-driven work, the importance of building a community of "Dragon Slayers" who share both the burden and the mission, and the practical realities of sustaining meaningful work when financial compensation isn't the primary reward.
This conversation explores the delicate balance between passion and practicality, the transformative power of getting "up close" to social problems, and how courage spreads between those doing difficult but vital work.
Content note: While this episode doesn't go into explicit detail, it does touch on sensitive topics including domestic violence and human trafficking. Please consider your personal well-being when choosing to listen.
Keypoints:
- Founder of My Choices Foundation addressing gender-based violence and sex trafficking in India
- Transitioned from corporate finance to social justice at age 40, moving her family to India
- Developed a holistic approach to supporting women and girls through community-led interventions
- Founded a program with an 87% peaceful resolution rate in family cases
- Focuses on breaking cycles of violence by working with both survivors and perpetrators
- Key mission: Providing women and girls with freedom of voice, choice, and potential
- Emphasizes the importance of "getting close" to social problems to create meaningful change
- Believes courage is contagious and transforms communities through empowerment
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Recommended Reading
- "The Moment of Lift" by Melinda Gates
- Works by Bryan Stevenson