IM25: How to Reclaim Your Power in Corporate with Lisa Hurley

Episode notes

Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing "Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 65 with guest Lisa Hurley. If you are struggling with boundaries at work, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Lisa is an entrepreneur, writer, podcaster, and Anthem Award-winning activist. Her work centers Black women and encompasses self-care, community care, joy, and rest. She is the founder and CEO of The Great Exhale, a soft virtual space where Black women can relax, heal, and thrive. This episode is just a short snippet that highlights the best and most powerful learning moment from a past episode. You can listen to the full episode (filled with more wisdom) here: Episode 65: Leveraging Your Uniqueness For Success . Key Discussion Points: 00:55 Advocating for Yourself in Corporate: Surviving and navigating the corporate world can be incredibly taxing. You have to put yourself before the company you work at and advocate for yourself. 02:34 The Illusion of Corporate Necessity: Corporations will take care of themselves. You are not essential to their success. 08:03 The Work Family Myth: Your team at work is not your family.

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