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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