Biggest Challenges Faced By A Chief Administrative Officer At Christ-Centered Ministries
Chandra, Chief Administrative Officer at Christ-Centered Ministries, identifies maintaining work-life balance as the biggest challenge in their role, emphasizing the importance of "keeping healthy and whole" to serve as a positive role model for others. This includes setting boundaries and prioritizing family time through scheduled vacations and regular evenings/weekends off, demonstrating a commitment to holistic well-being alongside professional success.
Executive/Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Stress Management, Mentorship, Overcoming Challenges
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Chandra Williams
Chief Administrative Officer
Christ-Centered Ministries
El Camino then did UCLA Executive Education program - 2021
UCLA Executive Education- Business Management Cert
Business Management & Admin
Faith-Based Services
Operations and Project Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Maintaining work-life balance is a significant challenge, even for experienced professionals.
2. Mentoring younger professionals and showing them the importance of self-care is a key focus.
3. Setting boundaries and prioritizing personal well-being alongside professional success is crucial for long-term sustainability in a demanding role.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
Honestly, my biggest challenge in my current role is keeping work-life balance and making sure I'm taking care of myself. This is a big conversation right now, even in other networks I'm in.
I'm in a network called Chief with other women leaders, and so many of us struggle with self-care. We can do so well in our roles because we're skilled at them, or some people have been in their role for years, and it's second nature. But the challenge is balancing it all.
The goal is to stay healthy and whole, to keep your mind clear and sound so you can continue to perform. I'm big on showing younger people and being a mentor to other young folks doing the same thing.
For me, it's important to exhibit that you don't have to stress your life completely out. You don't have to give up on a good family life or a good personal life to also be a good executive or staff member.
Of course, you have to sacrifice a little bit, but you want to set boundaries for yourself. I'm working very hard on that. I've scheduled a couple of vacations from last year to this year, making sure I'm taking my family with me.
These aren't just business trips. It's very important to try to do that. Make sure you're going home in the evenings on weekdays and on weekends, and doing something that fulfills you.