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Using Work Life Balance to Improve Consulting Skills

Using Work Life Balance to Improve Consulting Skills. Abstract. Work-life balance (WLB) is all about managing the work and life expectations without significant conflict.

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Using Work Life Balance to Improve Consulting Skills

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  1. Using Work Life Balance to Improve Consulting Skills

  2. Abstract • Work-life balance (WLB) is all about managing the work and life expectations without significant conflict. • If you are not addressing WLB, the negative implications can be seen in your work quality, physical/mental health, and in relationships. • As disability service professionals, we not only need to address our own WLB, but we may need to work with our students on WLB issues.

  3. Speaker Introduction • The Story of Deanna’s Work-life Balance and Imbalance

  4. WLB Definitions

  5. Wikipedia • Work–life balance is a concept including proper prioritizing between "work" (career and ambition) and "lifestyle" (health, pleasure, leisure, family and spiritual development/meditation). 1

  6. Business Dictionary • A comfortable state of equilibrium achieved between an employee's primary priorities of their employment position and their private lifestyle. Most psychologists would agree that the demands of an employee's career should not overwhelm the individual's ability to enjoy a satisfying personal life outside of the business environment. 2

  7. Techco’s • Techco asked 12 entrepreneurs and other professionals define the elusive “work-life balance.”3 Key Terms: • Feeling in control • Disconnecting • Not feeling rushed • “Attempt” is the keyword • Being able to live in the present • Money and time • Being a whole person • Happiness

  8. A Picture is worth a thousand words!

  9. Comic

  10. A picture of WLB 1960’s

  11. A picture of WLB 1980’s

  12. A picture of WLB 2010’s

  13. One-Legged Ladders Don’t Stand

  14. The Debates

  15. All or Nothing? • Does work-life balance mean you are either balanced or your are not?

  16. Do you need work-life balance? Why do you believe you need to have WLB?

  17. Who says you need work-life balance? Who is telling you that you need WLB or that you currently don’t have it?

  18. Who says you need work-life balance? What is your definition of WLB? In other words, what does WLB look like?

  19. Gender issue? • WLB not initiated because of concerns about the individual or even as the result of gender equality 1 2 • WLB was addressed because of the needs of the larger workforce 1 2 • Both men and women can struggle with WLB

  20. Positives & Negatives

  21. Potential Positive • Employee satisfaction • Organizational commitment • Increased productivity • Increased performance • Decreased turnover • Improved family functioning • Well-being of employees

  22. Potential Negatives • Employee dissatisfaction • Decreased productivity • Decreased performance • Increased turnover • Domestic violence • Parenting problems • Physical health concerns • Mental health concerns

  23. Are you balanced?

  24. Disclaimer • This is not a scientific test. Information provided is not a substitute for professional advice. If you feel that you may need advice, please consult a qualified health care professional.

  25. Instructions • Answer the questions as agree or disagree – you can keep your answers to yourself

  26. I feel like I have little or no control over my work life

  27. I regularly enjoy hobbies or interest outside of work

  28. I often feel guilty because I can’t make time for everything I want to do

  29. I frequently feel anxious or upset because of what is happening at work

  30. I usually have enough time to spend with my loved ones

  31. When I’m at home, I feel relaxed and comfortable

  32. I have time to do something just for me every week

  33. On most days, I feel overwhelmed and over-committed

  34. I rarely lose my temper at work

  35. I never use all my allotted vacation days

  36. I often feel exhausted – even early in the week

  37. Usually I work through my lunch break

  38. I rarely miss out on important family events because of work

  39. I frequently think about work when I’m not working

  40. My family is frequently upset with me about how much time I spend working

  41. What Your Score Means • You may be out of balance – you need to make significant changes to find your equilibrium. But you can take control! • You may be keeping things under control – but only barely. Now is the time to take action before you’re knocked off balance. • You may be on the right track! You’ve been able to achieve work/life balance – now, make sure you protect it.

  42. What Your Score Means • To find out the meaning of your score, visit the quiz on-line at http://www.cmha.ca/mental_health/work-life-balance-quiz/

  43. Impact on Students

  44. Satisfaction versus Dissatisfaction • Do you think your students can sense your degree of satisfaction with your job?4

  45. Satisfaction versus Dissatisfaction • Do you think your students will make a commitment to their WLB if you are modeling imbalance?

  46. Productivity & Performance • Do you think students will perform to their capacity if they are imbalanced?

  47. What if … • If you have a significant imbalance and it leads sickness or leaving your job – what happens during the transition to your students?

  48. Parting Thoughts

  49. Source: Talent Design Potential (Find them on LinkedIn)

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