“Do you really believe in work-life balance—or just say you do?” I’ve always prided myself on juggling work and play like a pro. But in this episode of Jest Business, Paddy and I dig into the gap between what leaders say about balance… and what they actually do. Playing out a hilarious roleplay between a junior employee and a CEO who’s “always urgent,” we explore the hypocrisy behind late-night emails, the Montgomery Manifesto, and how “urgency” became the corporate excuse for overwork. It’s satire with a little too much truth. Let’s just say—if you’ve ever replied to a midnight email out of fear, this one’s for you.

Discussion Topics: THIS is the meaning of Work Life Balance

• Think you’ve nailed work-life balance? Think again.
• Meet the boss who’s always on… even at midnight.
• Workaholic? Or just brilliantly overworked? You decide.
• A company manifesto that belongs on a T-shirt.
• The CEO’s secret weapon: coaching by surprise.
• Midnight emails and corporate contradictions—explained.
• What would you regret on your deathbed? The answer may offend you.
• One meeting missed. One career-defining decision.
• The weirdest equation for employee burnout you’ll ever hear.
• Want 24/7 hustle from your team? Just say this magic phrase.
• Amazon, Coke, IBM… who’s winning the urgency arms race?
• A tennis analogy you didn’t know you needed.
• If you’re heading toward a cliff… maybe don’t sprint.
• Got your own horror story? Time to spill the tea.