About the Guest(s):
Dr. Lani Jones is a clinical psychologist and performance advisor recognized for her mission to help corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners find balance and fulfillment in their lives. Experienced in both the corporate healthcare and academic sectors, Dr. Jones transitioned to private practice, focusing on coaching and consulting. With a deep understanding of human psychology, she helps clients navigate the challenges of work-life balance, burnout, and self-sabotage while fostering personal growth and empowerment.
Episode Summary
In this episode of the “Best of Yvonne” podcast, host Yvonne Dellos invites Dr. Lani Jones, a seasoned clinical psychologist and performance advisor, to discuss the ever-evolving and often elusive concept of work-life balance. The conversation kicks off with Dr. Jones sharing her career journey from corporate healthcare and academia to private practice and nomadic lifestyle. Together, they dissect the concept of chasing balance, exploring whether it’s truly attainable or just an illusion. Yvonne reflects on her personal desires for balance, drawing insights from her seven Fs of a fulfilled life—Fun, Family, Finances, Faith, philanthropy, and more.
As they delve deeper, Dr. Lani Jones offers her expert advice on tackling burnout and self-sabotage, emphasizing the importance of unpacking ingrained belief systems and rewriting narratives to foster personal growth. They explore common patterns of self-sabotage, such as issues with self-worth and financial success, highlighting how past expectations and societal pressures can hinder personal and professional progress. Dr. Jones encourages listeners to dream boldly, strive beyond societal definitions of success, and utilize creativity as a tool for discovery and fulfillment. This episode is a call to action for women to uplift and support one another, break free from self-imposed limitations, and pursue lives filled with purpose and empowerment.
Key Takeaways:
Work-Life Balance Reality: Explore the concept of work-life balance and discover if it’s an achievable goal or merely an illusion.
Self-Sabotage Awareness: Learn about the subconscious patterns that can undermine success and how to counter them with agency and intention.
Empowerment through Growth: Discover the importance of internal and external assessment to redefine personal success and combat burnout.
The Creative Connection: Understand the vital role creativity plays in fostering fulfillment and breaking free from consumerist mindsets.
Women Supporting Women: Emphasize the necessity of female empowerment and collaboration in reshaping perceptions of success and financial independence.
Resources:
Yvonne Dellos:
Website: https://thebestofyvonne.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestofyvonne/
Get Yvonne’s Book: -“From Food Stamps to Fortunes”
