{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The iGaming Leader","title":"Why Work-Life Balance Is a Lie for Gaming Leaders","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2237,"description":"In this episode of the iGaming Leader Podcast, Leo sits down with Grainne Hurst, CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, a distinguished professional in the gaming industry with over a decade of experience working with prominent organizations such as GVC, Labworks Coral, and the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). \nGrainne shares her challenging yet brilliant career starting from her return from maternity leave into a period of immense professional upheaval and a subsequent promotion. She discusses her journey of resilience also feelings of 'mum guilt' and her approach to managing work-life balance with a supportive network, her unexpected path into lobbying, and her entry into the gaming industry.\nGUEST BIO:\nGrainne Hurst is the CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, bringing nearly a decade of leadership experience from global betting brand Entain, where she served as Group Corporate Affairs Director. \nIn this role, she spearheaded government relations, led the company's successful rebrand from GVC to Entain, and developed the multi-award-winning safer gambling strategy “Changing for the Better.” \nWith deep expertise in political communications, advocacy, and regulatory affairs. Grainne previously served as a special advisor to the UK government, and her appointment as BGC CEO came as part of a strategic leadership restructuring, with former CEO Michael Dugher transitioning to Chair. \nCurrently serving as a board member of Global Gaming Women and leading the charity's international expansion across the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.\nKEY POINTS:\n00:00 — Introduction and Guest Welcome\n00:40 — Overcoming Career Challenges\n12:22 — Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions\n20:05 — Balancing Work and Family Life\n23:44 — The Importance of Networking and Support\n26:43 — Current Role and Industry Insights\n35:19 — Advice for Career Resilience\n39:01 — Conclusion and Final Thoughts\nMEMORABLE QUOTES:\n“There's no such thing as a work-life balance.”\n“Continue to hold your...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yqvdFvcfDiDCUT_op0gUBWr9w0nodzeeimRJmH0xYVI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNTg1/MTBkYjJjNjA5MTU2/ZWFkZDc3OGI4MDgx/NDRmOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}