When Work Meets Real Life: Rethinking the System with Jessica Graham

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Ambition & Life

Karis Dorrigan

5 episodes

1 week ago

Real stories. Brave leadership. Bold change. We have an opportunity not just to optimise work but to redesign it. Hosted by Karis Dorrigan, a product and innovation leader turned systems-change advocate and coach. Ambition & Life is where ambition meets humanity. Each episode explores how we can build systems that reflect real lives. Where success isn’t measured by hours or titles, but by impact, connection, and integrity. Through honest conversations with founders, leaders, and solo parents reshaping the future of work, you’ll hear stories of courage, practical tools for balance, and ideas that challenge the old rules of leadership and create new ones. We all deserve the opportunity to thrive at work and in life.

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When Work Meets Real Life: Rethinking the System with Jessica Graham

Ambition & Life

25 minutes 34 seconds

2 months ago

When Work Meets Real Life: Rethinking the System with Jessica Graham

In this conversation, Jessica Graham, Marketing Director at The Search Experience, shares her journey of redefining ambition and work-life balance. She discusses her experience with redundancy, the importance of flexible work arrangements, and how she navigates her role in a way that allows her to prioritise family while achieving professional success.

Jessica emphasizes the need for leaders to rethink traditional work structures, particularly the concept of part-time work, and advocates for a focus on outcomes rather than hours worked.

The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of marketing in the age of AI and the importance of trust in team dynamics.

Takeaways

Jessica emphasizes the importance of a four-day work week for work-life balance.
Redundancy can be a catalyst for positive change and new opportunities.
Leaders should keep an open mind when hiring and designing roles.
Part-time work should be reframed to focus on outcomes, not hours.
AI is reshaping marketing and creating new opportunities for innovation.
Flexibility in work arrangements can lead to higher performance and satisfaction.
Trusting employees to manage their own schedules can enhance productivity.
Work-life integration is essential for long-term career success.
Employers need to adapt to attract top talent by offering flexibility.
Creating a supportive work environment can lead to better employee retention.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jessica Graham

02:01 Who is Jessica

03:08 Ambition

05:16 Navigating Redundancy and Embracing Change

08:06 Establishing a New Work Rhythm

09:03 Negotiating Flexibility in Leadership Roles

14:11 Reframing Part-Time Work

15:55 The Future of Marketing in the Age of AI

18:31 Practical Strategies for Work-Life Balance

22:14 Final Thoughts on Ambition and Life

Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicagraham/

Learn more about Jessica's company The Search Experience: www.tsetalent.com

Follow Jessica's passion project - Book Trivia Podcast: https://www.booktriviapodcast.com/

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The Ambition & Life podcast is produced by Karis Dorrigan, intentionally designed to amplify real stories about ambition, care, and the systems that shape our lives.

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