Faye McCray's Tips for Boundary Setting and Healthy Ambition
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04/20/25 • 43 min
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Join Faye McCray and Kimberly Benoit as they delve into the pressing topic of work-life balance and the steps to achieving healthy ambition without burning out. Discover insightful lessons from Faye's personal journey and gain practical strategies to navigate your professional path effectively.
☞Faye's career journey from law to media and the personal crisis that led to a pivotal shift.
☞Identifying the signs of burnout and the impact of stress on health.
Strategies for cultivating a supportive network and understanding the transactional nature of work.
☞The importance of setting boundaries and the power of saying no.
☞Guidance for new and established leaders on maintaining balance and pursuing fulfilling career choices.
FAYE BIO:
Faye McCray is an author, executive leader, journalist, and attorney with a passion for storytelling and brand building. She has led content strategy and audience growth for major media and health platforms, driving significant engagement and revenue growth. As a speaker, Faye shares insights on mental health, wellness, and workplace culture, with appearances on major networks and industry events. She is the Founder and President of Rest and Reclaim Retreats and a small business consultant for Goldman Sachs. A proud wife and mother of three, Faye holds degrees from Binghamton University, Johns Hopkins University, and Howard University School of Law.
#WorkLifeBalance #HealthyAmbition #Stress #Burnout #CareerTransition #SelfCare #Boundaries #Networking #Mentorship #Leadership #Transparency #Humility #LifePriorities #CareerPlanning #FinancialFoundation #JobSatisfaction #WorkIdentity
To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn.
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Work with Kimberly 1:1 to build stronger teams and lead with confidence.
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Join Faye McCray and Kimberly Benoit as they delve into the pressing topic of work-life balance and the steps to achieving healthy ambition without burning out. Discover insightful lessons from Faye's personal journey and gain practical strategies to navigate your professional path effectively.
☞Faye's career journey from law to media and the personal crisis that led to a pivotal shift.
☞Identifying the signs of burnout and the impact of stress on health.
Strategies for cultivating a supportive network and understanding the transactional nature of work.
☞The importance of setting boundaries and the power of saying no.
☞Guidance for new and established leaders on maintaining balance and pursuing fulfilling career choices.
FAYE BIO:
Faye McCray is an author, executive leader, journalist, and attorney with a passion for storytelling and brand building. She has led content strategy and audience growth for major media and health platforms, driving significant engagement and revenue growth. As a speaker, Faye shares insights on mental health, wellness, and workplace culture, with appearances on major networks and industry events. She is the Founder and President of Rest and Reclaim Retreats and a small business consultant for Goldman Sachs. A proud wife and mother of three, Faye holds degrees from Binghamton University, Johns Hopkins University, and Howard University School of Law.
#WorkLifeBalance #HealthyAmbition #Stress #Burnout #CareerTransition #SelfCare #Boundaries #Networking #Mentorship #Leadership #Transparency #Humility #LifePriorities #CareerPlanning #FinancialFoundation #JobSatisfaction #WorkIdentity
To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn.
➡ NEXT STEPS
👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI!
📖 Purchase a copy of We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace HERE!
📆 Book a call to discuss how we can work together.
😍 Loving the show? Hit subscribe/follow so you don’t miss out on more podcasting tips.
Have comments or questions about this episode, send them to [email protected].
Special thanks to Esplanade Studios for mastering support & Melissa Argyle Designs. Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay
#leadership #wevealldoneit #professionaldevelopment
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👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI!
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📆 Book a call to discuss how we can work together.
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Have comments or questions about this episode, send them to [email protected].
Special thanks to Esplanade Studios for mastering support & Melissa Argyle Designs. Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay
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To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn.
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👋 Say hi on Instagram and and share your favorite takeaway from this episode in your stories. Be sure to tag @kimberlyjbenoit so I can say HI!
📖 Purchase a copy of We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace HERE!
📆 Book a call to discuss how we can work together.
😍 Loving the show? Hit subscribe/follow so you don’t miss out on more podcasting tips.
Have comments or questions about this episode, send them to [email protected].
Special thanks to Esplanade Studios for mastering support & Melissa Argyle Designs. Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay
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