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S1E16: Turning Corporate Law into Global Impact - Finding the Work That Lights You Up
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In this episode, host Georgi Enthoven interviews Scott Curran, a former corporate lawyer who followed his curiosity to become general counsel at the Clinton Foundation during what he calls "the modern golden age of philanthropy."
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After a decade at the Foundation, Scott founded Beyond Advisors, a social impact consulting firm that helps organizations like The Starbucks Foundation, Sean Penn's CORE, and the Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation "simplify the hardest parts of doing good well." Throughout his career journey, Scott emphasizes the importance of pursuing what intrigues you, turning "have-tos" into "get-tos," and finding the "Goldilocks zone" where passion meets proficiency.
Scott encourages listeners to embrace work-life integration rather than work-life balance and to view their careers as "both and" rather than "either or" when it comes to meaning and financial success.
Key points:
- Scott's career path evolved from corporate law to philanthropy through a series of seemingly small, chance events that led to significant opportunities
- The Clinton School of Public Service degree and Clinton Foundation fellowship turned into a decade-long career culminating in his role as general counsel
- Scott believes in following your curiosity and "pulling threads" that intrigue you, which has consistently opened unexpected doors throughout his career
- He advocates for turning "have-tos" into "get-tos" to reframe perspective on work tasks
- Scott describes his time at the Clinton Foundation as an "all-star game" of philanthropy during a modern golden age (2005-2015)
- He now runs Beyond Advisors, a boutique social impact consulting firm that "simplifies the hardest parts of doing good well"
- His firm works with high-profile clients on governance, compliance, legal, and operational aspects of philanthropy and social impact
- Scott uses a flat-fee model rather than billable hours to encourage proactive problem-solving
- He believes in "work-life integration" rather than work-life balance
- Scott considers law to be "the single greatest profession in civil society" and essential to maintaining the rule of law
- He encourages people to find their "Goldilocks zone" where passion and proficiency intersect
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