Americans are busier than ever, but less productive, more tired, and overwhelmed with everything expected of them. What can we do to better manage our energy to live happier, healthier lives? Hear from Brigid Shulte, author of “Overwhelmed: Work, Love and Play When No One Has the Time,” for perspective and ideas on this modern day epidemic.
Jul 23, 2018
14 min
When are you going to have kids? It seems like an innocent question, but for someone going through fertility treatments it can knock the wind out of you. In episode 10 of Pursuit of Happiness, four PwC professionals talk about their emotional journey with in vitro fertilization and how their colleagues were a support system through the highs and the lows.
May 9, 2018
16 min
Religion at work? Serenity rooms, sacred food, accommodating religious holidays – Mark Fowler of the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding provides insight into how progressive workplaces address religious diversity.
Dec 11, 2017
10 min
Today’s fathers have high expectations about the type of dad they want to be. But what happens when parenting aspirations compete with career demands? Hear Dr. Brad Harrington share insights from research on the changing role of the American father.
Nov 30, 2017
14 min
As our understanding of gender continues to evolve, join us for a timely discussion with Jean Malpas, creator of the Gender & Family Project at the Ackerman Institute. Jean explains why allies are so important to promoting inclusive workplaces as he takes us through his community approach to supporting transgender youth transitions.
Aug 5, 2017
12 min
Do you fight with your spouse about who does the laundry? Or disagree over how to find a babysitter fast? Then this podcast is for you. Listen as Tiffany Dufu, Chief Leadership Officer of Levo and an author, discusses how negotiating household responsibilities and dropping some balls can make you happier at home and at work.
Jun 5, 2017
16 min
Listen to a dynamic interview with Carol Evans, best selling author and President Emeritus of Working Mother Media. She shares her personal experiences as a guilty working mom and offers practical advice for how to overcome this negative emotion.
May 5, 2017
13 min
Being on your own for the first time can be both scary and exhilarating. Navigating changes – a new job, a new apartment, new responsibilities – is easier when you’re surrounded by a support system committed to your well-being. Meet Shaquille Wagner, a PwC Assurance associate from Fort Lauderdale, as he celebrates his birthday with his home and work families.
Mar 5, 2017
11 min
Marriage is a partnership, and so is PwC. Pursuing the path to partner is an intense experience, which becomes even more complex when a husband and wife team strive for the same goal. Meet Jill and Mike Niland, Atlanta partners who are both fulfilling their career aspirations while raising three little girls with big dreams of their own.
Jan 5, 2017
12 min
Life moves quickly, especially when you’re a newly promoted senior associate in New York City. It’s hard to stay connected to family and friends, who live all across the country, while ramping up a career. Meet Barkha Shah, an Assurance senior associate, who has redefined “facetime” at home and at work by prioritizing her relationships and asking for what she needs.
Dec 5, 2016
11 min
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