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

Embracing Only: Workplace Culture & Career Development for BIPOC Leaders

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. You can care about individuals as people, but this does not mean that your company is your family.

09:52 Taking Control of Your Life:  You are in charge of your own life. Everything starts and ends with you.

In Summary: Lisa Hurley emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and taking control of our lives in corporate spaces. She urges us to recognize our personal value and set boundaries to avoid burnout and lead a fulfilling professional life.

Resources from this episode:

Follow Lisa on LinkedIn or visit her website.

Space to Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene Life by Lisa Hurley

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Ready to make a change?

→ If you are struggling to navigate your corporate career but are ambitious and have goals you want to accomplish quickly, Olivia is the coach for you. She can help you reach your goals.

Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.

→ If you are ready to leave corporate or you want to start a profitable side brilliance but you’re unsure of the next steps, Archita can guide you through a successful transition to entrepreneurship.

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