Balancing a global role and family responsibilities is tough. How can you manage both effectively?

Boundaries are essential, however, when juggling so much they can, at times, become blurred. Whilst we can always re-set these I have always found it works to be honest about the juggle and real with all the roles we have in our lives - that makes us more relatable and people understand and no less expert or accomplished in our careers.

Identifique os Remorsos: Reconhe?a as raz?es que causam o sentimento de culpa. às vezes, estamos sendo duros demais conosco mesmos. Avalie se a culpa é realmente justificada.

Avalie a Gravidade das Falhas: Nem todos os erros merecem a mesma dose de culpa. Reflita sobre a gravidade das falhas cometidas e permita-se aprender com elas.

Set Boundaries: ?? Work Hours: Clearly define your work hours and ensure you disconnect after these hours to spend quality time with family. ?? Physical Workspace: Establish a dedicated workspace that helps you separate work from home life. ?? Clear Expectations: Communicate your availability to your colleagues and superiors to set realistic expectations for work commitments.

This is a must for any role at any level. I learned that with time but I wished it was earlier. Remember to assign time for everything you need.

Remember that when you’re in charge of a global team, they’re your children too. Just like at home, try not to turn up, pull the pin out of a grenade, roll it into the room and leave for the next destination. That’s not global leadership - it’s global fuckery. Chances are the ‘global team’ touted to the client in the pitch is under resourced by the bean counters in local agencies trying to make their number, or they’ve executed the global strategy without making it relevant to local tastes. Either way, once you’ve flown home to your family, all they want is you. Hug them, hear them, kiss them and be there. The work can wait until the next business day. Take work home and work will take you.

This is definitely a mindset challenge and will shift and change with how we are feeling in ourselves. The more we take care of our own needs, the better and more confident we will be with letting the less important things fall away for a time. This can take practice!

Prioritize Tasks: ?? Task Prioritization: Identify critical tasks that require immediate attention and prioritize them to ensure efficiency. ?? Delegation: Delegate tasks when possible to focus on high-priority activities that require your expertise. ?? Time Management: Use tools like calendars and task lists to keep track of both work and family commitments.

Embrace Flexibility: ?? Flexible Scheduling: Take advantage of flexible working hours to accommodate family events and responsibilities. ?? Work from Home: Utilize opportunities to work from home to manage urgent family needs without compromising work responsibilities. ?? Adaptability: Be ready to adapt your schedule as needed based on work demands and family needs.

I find flexibility to be one of the most important skills to have and use. As someone living in Ecuador where things can change from one day to the next, and with family and clients living in different time zones, I find flexibility the key point that helps me build a business and stay in touch with my family/partner online and in Ecuador.

Embracing flexibility is important, but remember to set boundaries and ensuring your personal time is reserved for loved ones.

Leverage Technology: ?? Communication Tools: Use communication tools like Slack, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams to stay connected with your team efficiently. ?? Project Management: Employ project management tools like Asana or Trello to keep work tasks organized and visible. ?? Family Planning Apps: Use family planning apps to synchronize family activities, appointments, and commitments.

Leveraging technology can be very powerful in communicating with family and clients, especially if you are living/working in different time zones. But it can be quite overwhelming with all the tools out there. My advice is to narrow it down to the essential ones and if one can solve multiple problems or tasks at once, even better.

One thing I have found helpful in open communication is still keeping in mind the audience, when/where you communicate and why as open communication can, at times, become too much communication so we need to ensure we don’t overwhelm and communicate clearly and what is necessary. That way it will be more effective for all.

Communicate Openly: ?? Work Communication: Regularly update your team and managers about your work progress and any challenges you may face. ?? Family Communication: Have open conversations with family members about your work demands and seek their understanding and support. ?? Expectation Management: Manage expectations on both fronts by being clear about what is realistically achievable.

I find it helpful to reflect on your communication with your partner/family and your clients over the weekend and use the clarity you get for planning the week ahead. Which means on Mondays you can effectively communicate your plans and give everyone involved an idea of what to expect from you that week.

Self-Care Matters: ?? Time for Yourself: Ensure you set aside time for self-care to maintain your mental and physical health. ?? Stress Management: Engage in activities that reduce stress, such as exercise, meditation, or hobbies. ?? Health Check-Ups: Regularly schedule medical check-ups to monitor and maintain your health.

Absolutely important to take time to self care. Physical and mental heath are connected to your performance and life balance: