Voici comment vous pouvez relever les défis de l’équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée dans une carrière en stratégie.

Prioritisation is key to achieving balance in both your professional and personal life. When everything seems critical, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, leading to a lack of progress and a sense of being stuck. A tool I find particularly effective is the Eisenhower Matrix - it’s simple yet powerful for prioritising tasks. By categorising tasks based on urgency and importance, you create the space to focus on what truly matters. This not only enhances your productivity but also frees up time for the activities you enjoy, making it easier to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

During the first phase of my executive leadership program, my to-do list exploded. I learned to ruthlessly prioritize, using the urgent-important matrix. But here's the twist: I included personal commitments in that matrix. A family dinner became as crucial as a board presentation. This holistic approach kept me sane during 70-hour weeks.

Setting boundaries is key in a Strategy career. Clearly tell your clients and colleagues when you’re available, and use tools like calendar blocking and auto-responses to show when you’re offline. While it's important to be flexible for real emergencies, make it clear that these are rare exceptions. This approach helps you protect your work-life balance and stay focused, without burning out.

When I was juggling direct reports across multiple countries, setting boundaries became my lifeline. I established 'no-meeting time slots' for deep work and personal time. It wasn't easy - I had to say no to some "urgent" requests. But it made me more effective and balanced in the long run.

I think delegation has multiple benefits if used correctly. Yes you are reducing your own workload which may allow some additional work life balance but you are also conveying important messages to the team as a leader. Delegation shows trust in an individual or team and the more complex the task that you delegate the greater the trust that is being shown. It also helps you to see how individual team members perform with additional tasks and additional complexity.

Transitioning from industry to academia taught me a new dimension of delegation. It's not just about tasks; it's about growth opportunities. When I delegate a task to a Research Assistant, I'm not just freeing up my time; I'm investing in their development. Win-win.

Splitting time between Brazil and the UK for a particular business unit taught me to embrace chaos. I learned to work effectively from anywhere - planes, hotel lobbies, even beach cafes. The key? Defining 'work' by outcomes, not hours logged.

Nous ne sommes pas des machines ou des robots, mais avant tout des êtres humains. Je m'efforce toujours de prendre le temps de cultiver des liens solides avec ma famille, car elle est la base et le socle de tout. Les amis, les proches et les collègues apportent non seulement un soutien essentiel en cas de moments difficiles, mais enrichissent également nos expériences personnelles et professionnelles. Apprendre auprès de ses proches est souvent très bénéfique pour le travail et le bien-être. En effet, les idées fortes, personnelles et professionnelles, se construisent autant sur les relations interpersonnelles que sur la planification et l'exécution.

In the whirlwind of strategy roles, it's easy to neglect personal relationships. I make it a point to schedule 'relationship time' like I schedule meetings. A quick call to a friend between flights or a family game night amidst a busy week. These aren't luxuries, they're necessities for long-term success.