Work-life balance: balancing time or balancing identity? | Michelle Ryan | TEDxExeter

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Some argue that women choose not to go into particular jobs, often because of the hours required and the sacrifices that need to be made. But what is really going on?

Michelle Ryan is a Professor of Social and Organisational Psychology and Dean of Postgraduate Research at the University of Exeter, UK, and Professor of Diversity at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands.

With colleagues she has uncovered the phenomenon of the glass cliff, whereby women (and members of other minority groups) are more likely to be placed in leadership positions which are risky or precarious.

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All Comments (21)
  • @ProfileboosterAustralia
    You never know which person in your work environment has some incredible solutions. Got to give everyone a fair go.
  • @pokemon_go5745
    How this talk speaks to me right now, is unreal! For 5 years, since getting my kids, i've struggled to do just that, and it's still an ongoing struggle, i.e. balancing the life of work with children and still maintaining one's sense of identity. It must really be an ongoing journey, so thanks for your honesty and raised concerns on this chat, it helped me put things into perspective. I'm ambitious, but not at the cost of a balanced life with myself and family..
  • @RohitSharma-uf3hs
    We need more sessions like this to spread awareness about the issue of teacher stress.
  • @shilpapopat3236
    Balance between work life and personal life is very important. Thanks for sharing the information
  • @elizabethjolley1290
    I believe there are other factors to take into consideration when one is looking at their work life balance.Personally,I'm in position where I could advance into an Executive Leadership role. I chose not to do so because I currently work normal business hours from home and homeschool my son. I realize if I were to take an advancement additional working hours would be required and the flexibility I once had may be gone. Sometimes the advancement isn't worth the additional working hours and increased responsibility.
  • @shailja9894
    intersesting session on work-life balance.Thank you.
  • @esperanza404
    I don't think a refusal to make sacrifices at home is a bad thing. Your children only have one childhood, that's the only guaranteed time you have with them. You can have a career any time.
  • @chahem
    what is she trying to say. I didn't understand.
  • @dr.shuvojitmondal2503
    Work-life balance is different for each of us because we all have different priorities and different lives. Nicely explained.
  • @djbgj
    Good research, articulate presentation. Identity and belonging aid confidence to succeed.