How novel writing became a creative life raft during challenging times? With guest speaker Michael Nest

Send us your questions.Welcome to "Aligned and Thriving," where today our guest is Michael Nest, an award-winning author and consultant in the anti-corruption and anti-fraud field. Michael was born in rural Australia, completed his studies at the University of Melbourne, and has lived in various places, including New York, Dili, and Montreal. He has recently published his first novel, "Take Out the Jocks," and will be sharing insights into his approach to work life balance and the creative process.Podcast Episode Summary:Michael Nest discusses his approach to work-life balance, emphasizing the importance of taking breaks and setting boundaries.Michael Nest, a former consultant and author, reflects on a career shift to a less interesting job for practical reasons. This change causes them to fear losing their identity and becoming mundane. They emphasize the significance of creative projects in maintaining a balance between an engaging life and work, resisting being solely defined by economic roles.Michael reflects on the differences between writing nonfiction and fiction, the role of creative projects in maintaining mental well-being, and the impact of structured timeboxing on his productivity.He also highlights the significance of balancing personal responsibilities, such as caring for his mother-in-law, with his professional and creative pursuits.Take Out the Jocks Novel - https://www.amazon.com.au/Take-Out-Jocks-feminist-revenge/dp/1738184013Take Out the Jocks Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555254423522Connect with Michael Nest in LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/michael-nest-8141144Connect with Judith Bowtell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judith.bowtellTo learn more about how we can work together: https://www.albanylane.com.au/Come say hi on: https://www.facebook.com/AlbanyLane/Let’s be Instagram friends: https://www.instagram.com/judithbowtell/Let’s stay connected on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-bowtell-4977a04/Don't forget to rate, review, or drop your questions on:Apple podcast Spotify