Balance and Burnout
In this episode of Tough Day podcast, KVJ sits down with Lori Sherer, a partner at Bain & Company, and Wagner Denuzzo, author of "Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace" to chat about strategies, myths, and real-life scenarios to help you tackle tricky work situations. Lori and Wagner open up about their personal journeys and offer practical advice for managing high-stress roles, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, psychological safety, and continuous learning in today’s workplace. They also share their insights on creating a supportive work environment and achieving balance in a competitive world.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Concept of work-life harmonization versus traditional work-life balance.
- Creating psychological separation in a home workspace.
- Team norms and clear roles to mitigate after-hours work pressure.
- Setting boundaries and creating clear team norms to avoid burnout
- Adapting to changing work environments and avoiding binary thinking.
- Issue of imposter syndrome, particularly among women in high-pressure roles
- Flexibility in work environments and reciprocity in expectations and boundaries.
- Strategies for managing energy and authenticity in the workplace.
Learn more about Lori Sherer | Bain & Company | Bain's Global Advanced Analytics Practice
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorisherer
Websites: https://www.bain.com/ | https://www.bain.com/insights/consulting-services-insights/advanced-analytics-insights/
Learn more about Wagner Denuzzo | Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wagnerdenuzzo
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Succeed-Essential-Skills-Workplace/dp/1632261421
Learn more about KVJ | Tough Day
Website: https://tough.day/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kvonjan
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