Joanna Tress Interview

"Life/Work Harmony - Don't Endure; ENJOY!" Joanna Tress was almost my first Season TWO guest of "The Failure Guy" (not Season One, as I mistakenly say during the recording) but I failed to capture her audio. That turned out to be a fortunate mistake, since this conversation turned out to be richer and more insightful than the one we attempted almost four months ago. Joanna is a singer, dancer, actor, creator and multi-talented artist in many disciplines. She is also combining her decade of experience in the field of employee retention with her unique approach to guiding and mentoring individuals in creative expression to develop a consultancy aimed at creating programs that not only create more relaxed, enjoyable work environments, but actually train employers to recognize and encourage the full spectrum of creative expression within their staff. Everyone is a naturally born creator. Joanna believes that this innate capacity not only never truly goes away, but is essential for each of us to live happier, fuller lives, but for all of us to realize a world in which every aspect of our lives is not merely balanced, but integrated and harmonized into an experience where we can pursue a trade or profession in a way that leaves us enriched and fulfilled at the end of each day, instead of deflated and defeated. If you think "do what you love" or "love what you do" are ideas completely at odds with "working for a living", I believe you may change your mind after listening to this powerful conversation.