Work That’s Worth It (with Georgi Enthoven)

 In this episode, Chedva talks with Georgi Enthoven, founder and author of "Work That's Worth It." They explore how to find meaningful work that balances personal fulfillment with positive impact. Georgi challenges the false dichotomy between doing good and earning well, and shares her journey from tech executive to purpose-driven thought leader. This conversation fits perfectly with the season's theme of questioning traditional priorities in our work lives.

Key Topics:

• The meaning behind "Work That's Worth It" and why our career choices matter
• Finding purpose within our 90,000-hour career journey
• Challenging the divide between profitable careers and meaningful impact
• The importance of being compensated fairly while doing good
• How to discover work that energizes rather than depletes you
• Embracing a beginner's mindset throughout your career

Notable Quotes:

• "You can't convince ambitious people to give up income. It's about finding options where you can do good and well for yourself."
• "I really want the kindest, most empathetic people to get to the top levels where they are pulling the levers of decision making."
• "If you are doing good in the world and you burn out in two years, we lose you."
• "Work that you're meant to do adds value to your life - it gives you incredible challenges that make you wake up eager to get out of bed."
• "The powerful question is: what is worth your 90,000 hours?"

Georgi's Powerful Question: "What is worth your 90,000 hours?"

Resources & Links:

• Purchase "Work That's Worth It": Available at major booksellers
• Calculate your remaining career hours: https://georgienthoven.com/
• Follow Georgi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgienthoven/
• Subscribe to Chedva's newsletter: chedva.substack.com