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.

Navigating a Demanding Finance Career Without It Taking Over

Navigating a Demanding Finance Career Without It Taking Over

Navigating a Demanding Finance Career Without It Taking OverAllison Marie
Published on: 09/08/2026

Learn how to navigate a demanding finance career without letting it demand so much of you—and build a more sustainable way of working.

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Is Coaching Worth the Investment? A Way to Think About ROI

Is Coaching Worth the Investment? A Way to Think About ROI

Is Coaching Worth the Investment? A Way to Think About ROIAllison Marie
Published on: 29/07/2026

Learn a different way to think about ROI and discover how coaching for finance professionals can create returns at work, in life, and over the long term.

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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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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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