Work-life balance is incredibly important if you want to stay sane and avoid burnout. But maybe thinking of it in that way isn’t quite right. This week’s new article explores why, instead of simply carving out time for yourself, you may find more joy in re-prioritizing tasks, setting boundaries, and making more efficient use of your resources.
This week also comes with two new podcast episodes. Gail Doby is joined on the Creative Genius Podcast by our clients Margaret Donaldson and Courtney Heffron of Margaret Donaldson Interiors to discuss how they shifted from running the business off of instinct, to implementing cultural and procedural changes that made massive differences. Gail is also joined by Kiri-Maree Moore, who shares her deep insights on leadership, how to realize your leadership potential, and her concept of Return On Decision. Don’t miss these incredible episodes!
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The Work-Life Balance Myth: Overcoming Burnout and Designing an Extraordinary Life
Feeling stressed and exhausted, but not productive? The myth of the 50/50 work-life balance is setting you up for frustration and failure. Learn how to shift your focus, identify High-Value tasks, set boundaries, and strategically delegate to design a sustainable and joy-filled career.
Margaret Donaldson ran her firm “from the gut”—that is, until the business got bigger than her! In this episode of the podcast, Margaret and CFO Courtney Heffron share the hard decisions they made to pivot their culture and double their net profit, proving that shifting from boss to leader pays off. Listen to the Creative Genius Podcast for their candid story and lessons on generational growth.
Are you measuring your Return on Decision? Global strategist Kiri-Maree Moore joins Gail Doby to break down why focusing solely on Return on Investment is an outdated leadership model. Kiri-Maree explains how to create a measurable Return on Decision, ensuring every choice you make drives speed, curates capacity, and optimizes time and energy. This is a must-listen for visionary leaders ready to stop managing and start mentoring.
Urbanology Wins 4 Prestigious Awards in 48 Hours
In just 48 hours, Urbanology Designs was honored with four prestigious design awards from PaperCity and Modern Luxury—including a living room recognized by both. Explore the award-winning projects and the intentional design behind them.
These awards reflect the trust their clients place in them to create singular, legacy-level spaces that elevate both daily life and long-term value.
The Urbanology Team works under the direction of Founder, Ginger Curtis. We have enjoyed working with Ginger and congratulate Ginger and the team for their excellence in interior design.
Photography by Frank Carnca
Photograph by Stephen Karlisch
A deeply meaningful restoration that honors the home’s 1920s architectural soul while introducing modern luxury and tailored functionality. This award celebrates their belief that historical spaces deserve both reverence and reinvention—allowing old stories to coexist beautifully with new ones.
Photography by Matti Gresham
Photography by Frank Carnica