Jennifer Petriglieri

Author of Couples That Work

Hi, I’m Jennifer

Hi, I’m Jennifer

I’m an associate professor at INSEAD, and the author of Couples That Work, a forthcoming book on how dual-career couples can thrive in love and in work. I’ve spent over a decade researching how people’s close relationships shape who they become professionally and personally, and for the past 6 years I’ve been studying the lives of dual-career couples.

In addition to researching and working with hundreds of couples that work, I’m part of one myself. I know the challenges and the joys of a dual-career life and through my rigorous research I’ve built a more nuanced approach to guide couples on how to make their lives work for them.

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How to have your career and your love too
How to have your career and your love too

October 9, 2019

Couples that Work in 4 minutes. The pleasure. The struggle. The deal....

What I Learned About Equal Partnership By Studying Dual-Income Couples
What I Learned About Equal Partnership By Studying Dual-Income Couples

October 13, 2019

The battle for equality begins at home....

The Key to Bliss for a Dual-Career Couple? A Contract.
The Key to Bliss for a Dual-Career Couple? A Contract.

October 4, 2019

There is nothing more romantic than being deliberate in your work and love life…...

Why couples are better off giving up on work-life balance
Why couples are better off giving up on work-life balance

October 11, 2019

When was the last time you wished for more balance between your work and your life? Time to rethink that longing…...

How Dual-Career Couples Make It Work
How Dual-Career Couples Make It Work

September 30, 2019

Not all couples who work are couples that work. Read about the predictable challenges of dual-career couples, and the habits that help them thrive in love and work....

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Whitney Johnson

Jennifer Petriglieri’s new book is an inspirational read for anyone who is part of a dual career couple.

Whitney Johnson
Bestselling author of "Disrupt Yourself and Build an A Team"

Francesca Gino

The hope and demythification of the dual-career life makes Couples That Work a must read for any couple committed to their relationship and to their careers.

Francesca Gino
Professor of Business Administration Harvard Business School and bestselling author of "Rebel Talent"

Laszlo Bock

Couples that Work is a sweet, captivating journey into the lives, loves, and lessons of over a hundred couples. An inspiring read for anyone looking to both work and love.

Laszlo Bock
CEO Humu, former SVP of People Operations at Google, and author of "Work Rules!"

Joanna Barsh

Every couple struggles with how to make a fulfilling life work for both. Here comes a book with practical solutions that can actually work!

Joanna Barsh
Director emerita McKinsey & Company and author, "How Remarkable Women Lead"

Lynda Gratton

In this provocative and thoughtful book Professor Petriglieri has created a brilliant conversational road map for everyone navigating a dual career path. I read it with my partner – and suggest you do the same. It’s fascinating!

Lynda Gratton
Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School, Bestselling author of "The 100-year life"

John M. Gottman

This book is a research-based handy guide for dual career couples who want to have it all. Jennifer Petriglieri has studied one hundred couples all dealing with the challenges of two careers and children. This book can help couples avoid disaster and also thrive together.

John M. Gottman
Author of "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work"

Herminia Ibarra

Jennifer Petriglieri’s wonderful book provides an elegantly simple yet profoundly insightful roadmap to the predictable transitions all couples traverse. It’s a definite must read for any dual-career couple.

Herminia Ibarra
Professor of Organisational Behaviour London Business School, Best selling author of "Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader"

Adam Grant

Jennifer Petriglieri hasn’t just spent five years carefully studying the challenges of juggling two careers; she has also lived them personally. In this book, she shares what she’s learned about how dual-career couples can not only survive, but also thrive.

Adam Grant
New York Times bestselling author of "Originals" and "Give and Take", and host of the TED podcast WorkLife