Inside the women-only executive retreat that turns boxing into leadership training

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Erin Renzas
Erin Renzas is a former marketing executive.

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Erin Renzas spent nearly two decades dutifully climbing the career ladder before she hit a breaking point.

She had achieved many of the outward markers of success, like a high-paying tech career, including a stint as marketing lead during Square's IPO. So why wasn't she satisfied?

I used to resent my employees for taking long vacations. Here's why I no longer feel that way.

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Ruchir Shah in Japan
Ruchir Shah

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I had a stroke at 29 and went back to work weeks later. It taught me how to lead through a crisis — and to give grace to myself and my colleagues

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Kari Cobham
Kari Cobham learned how to be a better leader after a health crisis early in her career.

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Critical Role's chief creative officer, Matt Mercer, explains how he avoids burnout

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Matthew Mercer appears onstage during the
Critical Role's chief creative officer, Matthew Mercer.

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Americans are living in a 'career industrial complex.' Venture capitalist Bill Gurley explains how to break out and find your dream job.

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Bill Gurley
Bill Gurley said the "career industrial complex" is fueling workplace disengagement.

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Burned out in her 50s, she left corporate life. Starting over in Korea helped her heal.

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A woman posing in a blue blazer,
Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there.

Greg Samborski.

I quit my job at 29 and traveled solo. I didn't tell my parents until I'd finished my business plan.

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Cassi Zheng running down a street in Italy.
Cassi Zheng

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My husband and I divide parenting duties strategically. We share the load while relying on our strengths.

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The author said she and her husband divide parenting duties based on interest and expertise.

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I was juggling a tech leadership role and caring for my autistic brothers until burnout stopped me in my tracks. Here's what I changed to recover.

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Kirsten Hurley

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I founded Bala after a burnout recovery trip — but burned out again. Here's how I cope now.

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Natalie Holloway

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