Finance professionals working collaboratively and in a balanced and sustainable way

Blog for Finance Professionals on Success, Work & Life

Resources and advice shaped by two decades in finance leadership and the belief that career success should not come at the expense of the rest of your life.

Here, I share practical insights, mindset shifts, and real-world strategies to help ambitious professionals work more intentionally, lead more effectively, and create career success that feels sustainable.

By Design, Not Default: Why I Created This Coaching Program

By Design, Not Default: Why I Created This Coaching Program

By Design, Not Default: Why I Created This Coaching ProgramAllison Marie
Published on: 25/07/2026

Discover why finance professionals shouldn't have to choose between career success and the rest of their life and the philosophy behind my coaching.

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How to Work Fewer Evenings and Weekends in Finance

How to Work Fewer Evenings and Weekends in Finance

How to Work Fewer Evenings and Weekends in FinanceAllison Marie
Published on: 19/07/2026

Discover why you're working so many evenings and weekends in finance - and how to start taking back control without sacrificing your performance.

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How to Improve Work-Life Balance in Finance: 4 Steps

How to Improve Work-Life Balance in Finance: 4 Steps

How to Improve Work-Life Balance in Finance: 4 StepsAllison Marie
Published on: 10/06/2026

Work-life balance in finance doesn’t require a perfect routine. Use this practical 4-step process to make more intentional choices about your time.

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Work-Life Balance in Finance: Why Not All Imbalance Is Bad

Work-Life Balance in Finance: Why Not All Imbalance Is Bad

Work-Life Balance in Finance: Why Not All Imbalance Is BadAllison Marie
Published on: 12/05/2026

Not every busy season or period of imbalance is a problem. Learn to distinguish meaningful, intentional imbalance from patters that are no longer working.

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