Dr Carolyn Ann Strong Author

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Work-Life Balance - Tips for Start-up Founders

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Dr Carolyn Ann Strong

During my career as a marketing academic, I have mentored young people developing their business plans, competing in entrepreneurial competitions, and applying for funding. I have worked with young people aged nine years old to twenty-four years old on a range of projects including Step into Business, L’Oreal Brandstorm, and MBA small business strategic plans.

My current work focuses on the need to develop a work-life balance to ensure mental health and well being. I use my career journey as the basis of discussion around work-life pressures and the need to be radical when making important work-life choices, moving away from the traditional feeling of time pressure, guilt, and the drive towards linear career pathways.

My current research aims to provide a pragm... view more»

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