Show notes
Laurie Halter, CEO of Charisma! Communications and host of Carearing, joins the KPI Cafe to talk about creating a balanced work and home life. As an entrepreneur herself, Laurie brings plenty of perspective from her own experiences, but she also leverages conversations with other industry leaders to further the discussion and provide concrete examples. Throughout this episode, you'll hear insights on myriad ways to not sacrifice your career or family time: routines versus spontaneity; staying connected when traveling or working long hours; what companies can do to be competitive to bring in and keep talent.So many in automotive retail live the entrepreneurial life. Whether you're on the floor as a salesperson or in the office as a General Manager or Dealer Principal, this episode has plenty of insights to help all of us do better with managing our home and work responsibilities.Here's what you can expect:5:30 Introduction of Laurie HalterOwner of Charisma! CommunicationsHost of Carearing Podcast6:07 Laurie Halter's Automotive Origin StoryChrome Data8:20 What Does It Mean to "Have It All"?Doing What You Want, But Not at Once9:34 Why Do Women Often Feel Overwhelmed Their Goals?Traditional RolesInherent Guilt11:22 Setting Up Today's Content11:47 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Plan a Balanced Work LifeScheduled TimeEstablishing Space / Boundaries14:35 Routine vs. SpontaneityDaily NeedsNew Pursuits16:48 How Smaller Companies Can Compete to Bring on Experienced ProfessionalsFlexibility19:21 Ways to Stay Connected to Family When TravelingAmy Hughes Example22:04 Diving into Carisma CommunicationsPublic Relations for Automotive IndustryDigital Content Producer23:37 Most Poignant Takeaways from Carearing, Laurie's PodcastGiving and GuiltPerspective on Enjoying Career28:26 Diving into the Carearing Podcast
