Choice not Chance: Simplifying Success
Have you ever considered how successful individuals break free from the conventional 9-to-5 mindset and create lives where they can embrace entrepreneurial opportunities inside and outside traditional organizations? Is it a myth that achieving great success requires sacrificing your joy? Are you intrigued by the possibility of experiencing extraordinary success while enhancing your enjoyment in life?
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Choice not Chance: Simplifying Success
EP004 From PhD Candidate to Mom: Laura Longo’s Lessons on Simplifying Success
In this episode of Choice Not Chance: Simplifying Success, I sat down with my sister, Laura Longo. We discuss Laura's remarkable 25-year career in education, how she manages various responsibilities from kindergarten through 12th-grade science programs, and her pursuit of a Ph.D. Despite her demanding career and raising three children, Laura shares her secret to balancing it all, highlighting the importance of intentionality, structured processes, and lifelong learning.
We talk in-depth about how leadership skills are developed in unconventional ways and the importance of investing in yourself and leaning into experiences to craft your future. Our engaging conversation covers topics like work-life balance, strategies for career advancement, and the value of being a strong, confident woman in leadership roles.
Highlights from this episode:
[02:28] Balancing Career and Family
[05:18] Journey into Science Education
[12:03] Navigating Challenges as a Female Leader
[23:54] Building a Supportive Community
[29:39] Divine Interventions and Human Connections
[34:32] Investing in Yourself
[36:29] Navigating Career Transitions
[42:54[ Balancing Career and Personal Life
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A little bit about Laura Longo:
Laura Longo is an accomplished educator with 25 years of experience in the field of science education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematical Physics and a Master's degree in Secondary Education of Physics, and she is certified in Educational Leadership. Laura is currently working on her dissertation for a PhD in Science Education at Stony Brook University.
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