{"id":16809,"date":"2020-08-26T16:37:36","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T06:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-328533-4778250.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=16809"},"modified":"2020-08-26T16:37:38","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T06:37:38","slug":"rebecca-huntley-principal-at-vox-populi-research-author","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balancethegrind.co\/interviews\/rebecca-huntley-principal-at-vox-populi-research-author\/","title":{"rendered":"Balancing the Grind with Rebecca Huntley, Principal at Vox Populi Research & Author"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dr. Rebecca Huntley is one of Australia’s foremost researchers on social trends and the Principal at boutique social research firm, Vox Populi Research<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

She is also the author of the book, How to Talk About Climate Change in a Way That Makes a Difference<\/a><\/em>, where she explains why the key to progress on climate change is in the psychology of human attitudes and our ability to change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1) To kick things off, could you tell us a little about your career background and current role?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I did a law degree and PhD in politics. I\u2019ve worked in politics, academic and publishing because I stumbled onto the social and market research industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I now divide my time between research, speaking, consulting and writing with a bit of board work thrown in there as well. I run a small boutique research firm called Vox Populi Research and work closely with the climate change movement on research and strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) What does a day in the life look like for you? Can you take us through a recent workday?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well, it all depends if I have my children with me that work or not! I share custody with my ex 50\/50. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I have my kids, mornings are busy getting them sorted and then a lot of the day is working from home, the usual zoom meetings with clients and emails, sneaking in a dog walk and some cooking and laundry in between tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I don\u2019t have my kids, I spend my spare time doing yoga, swimming, walking and catching up with friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On recent work day, started with yoga, then a podcast on my recent book on climate change, a couple of zoom meeting, reviewing a research proposal, a few phone calls with prospective clients about upcoming projects or a briefing about a speaking event and then some business admin before catching up with a former colleague from publishing for a drink at a local bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Does your current role allow for flexible or remote working? If so, how does that fit into your life and routine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It does. I couldn\u2019t make my life work without it. Doing a PhD you develop excellent skills to work from home and be self-motivated. I don\u2019t need a boss looking over my shoulder to ensure I work to deadlines and deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) What does work-life balance mean to you and how do you work to achieve that goal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Work-life balance requires almost a daily rethink. I am getting better at saying no and also trying to explain to people my limitations given my family responsibilities. And the need as I get older to priories health and exercise and time with friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the more privileged you are in terms of economic and social capital, the easier it is to strike a balance. Its not all hard work and comprehensive do to lists!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5) In the past 12 months, have you started or stopped any routines or habits to change your life?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I have started exercising a lot more. I have also found myself getting better at being honest with clients and friends about what I can and can\u2019t do. I have a few people in my life who are teaching me how to be lazy. To not to anything. It\u2019s hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) Do you have any favourite books, podcasts or newsletters that you’d like to recommend?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Books: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can\u2019t Stop Talking<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jess Hill, See What You Made Me Do<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And I am reading The Witches<\/em> by Roald Dahl because my daughter is studying it at school and I like to have something to talk to her about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Podcasts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n