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Kindness, Calendars, and Goals with Asha Strazzero-Wild | Ep. 19 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd

Host Josh Byrd explores how leaders can prevent burnout by balancing work, family, and personal goals with guest Asha Strazzero-Wild. They discuss discipline, intentional scheduling, and the importance of community support. These strategies aim to harmonize personal and professional lives.

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Asha uses disciplined scheduling with family planning and task reviews to balance priorities.

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Purpose-driven work is highlighted by Asha's dedication to improving patient experiences.

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Building community support networks is essential for navigating challenges and successes.

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Professionals often juggle the competing demands of work, family, and personal growth while striving to achieve their goals. The increasingly blurred boundaries between personal and professional life make this balance more challenging than ever. Asha Strazzero-Wild offers actionable insights into how discipline and intentionality can help harmonize these priorities. Burnout affects more than 70% of professionals at some stage, highlighting the growing urgency of achieving balance.

How can leaders effectively balance the rigor of entrepreneurship, the joys of family life, and the call of community service, all while maintaining personal well-being?

On this episode of Growthwell host Josh Byrd sits down with Asha Strazzero-Wild, co-founder of Outpointe, to discuss strategies for achieving professional excellence and personal harmony. Together, they explore Asha's unique approach to planning, prioritization, and community involvement.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Calendar as a Compass: Asha emphasizes the power of disciplined scheduling to balance family, work, and personal priorities. Her strategy includes weekly family planning sessions and daily reviews of tasks to stay on track with her goals.
  • Purpose-Driven Work: Asha shares how her commitment to improving the patient experience drives her professional efforts and inspires her personal growth.
  • The Importance of Community: Asha highlights the value of building support networks through groups like the Boston Club and her local community to navigate challenges and celebrate successes.

Asha Strazzero-Wild is the co-founder and principal at Outpointe, a growth strategy and execution agency dedicated to supporting healthcare innovators. With a background in healthcare marketing and a passion for improving patient experiences, Asha combines entrepreneurial savvy with a deep commitment to community service. Based outside Boston, she is also a devoted mother, wife, and advocate for work-life integration.

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Josh Byrd

Host, Growthwell

Josh Byrd is the host of the 'Growthwell' podcast. He engages early-stage founders and innovators in candid conversations to provide tangible advice and transformative ideas. His podcast focuses on empowering listeners to grow their ventures with intention and purpose.

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Asha Strazzero-Wild

Co-founder and Principal

Outpointe

Asha Strazzero-Wild co-founded Outpointe, a growth strategy agency for healthcare innovators. She has a background in healthcare marketing and focuses on improving patient experiences. Based near Boston, she balances her professional commitments with being a committed mother and community advocate.

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