Working Fully Part-Time: Redefining Success with Lindsay Barnett

In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Lindsay Barnett, executive coach, HR consultant, and former professor of organizational culture at USC, to explore a refreshing approach to work-life harmony—working fully part-time without quiet quitting. Lindsay shares her personal journey of stepping back from burnout while maintaining her leadership edge. Together, they unpack practical strategies for setting boundaries, embracing flexibility without sacrificing ambition, and navigating the corporate and startup worlds with intention. If you’ve ever questioned whether it’s possible to lead powerfully at work without being consumed by it, this episode offers a roadmap.

About Lindsay Barnett:
Lindsay Barnett is an executive coach, HR consultant, and former professor at USC with over 20 years of experience across Fortune 500 companies and startups. She specializes in cultivating organizational culture and helping leaders work smarter, not harder. Her book Working Hell to Working Well provides tools for creating resilience, flexibility, and harmony at work and in life.

Key Takeaways:

• Working fully part-time is about presence, not hours—embracing work as just one part of your life.

• Leaders must challenge outdated expectations and support flexible work without bias.

• Creating a win-win proposal helps advocate for flexible arrangements.

• Resilience comes from nurturing three key energies: connection, creativity, and completion.

• Building an active network is vital for long-term career growth, even when stepping back.

Connect with Lindsay Barnett:

• Website (Book & Resources): https://workinghelltoworkingwell.com/

• Coaching & Consulting: https://barnettcoaching.com/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaykbarnett/ 

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