TRR Podcast: Season 6 Episode 65
“McKinsey's Health Institute found that the single biggest driver of negative employee outcomes is toxic work behavior. And toxic refers to behaviors that leave you feeling belittled, disrespected, intimidated, unsafe, or un, Undermined. And at work it can look like harassment, unfair treatment, cutthroat competition, manipulation, gossiping, gaslighting, unethical behavior, abusive management.”
Are You Experiencing Burnout? with Guest Host Alicia Roebuck
Summary:
In this compelling episode of the Reminder Remedy, host Alena Conley welcomes Alicia Roebuck, one of her first life crafting coaching clients, for a deep dive into finding not just a job, but a mission-driven career. Over three years of transformative coaching, Alicia has seen remarkable personal and professional growth. This episode marks the beginning of a recurring monthly segment, Lead and Thrive where Alena and Alicia explore the current state of work and organizations, addressing crucial topics like workplace burnout, everyday micro-aggressions, and the search for purposeful work.
Key Points:
Introduction to Alicia Roebuck: Alicia shares her journey of personal and professional growth under Alena's coaching, setting the stage for a series of in-depth discussions on meaningful careers.
Work as a Mission, Not Just a Job: The conversation focuses on the significance of finding work that aligns with one's core values and beliefs, going beyond the conventional notion of work.
Dealing with Workplace Burnout: Alena and Alicia discuss strategies to combat burnout, a common issue for professionals today, emphasizing the importance of recognizing early signs and taking proactive steps.
Navigating Micro-Aggressions in the Workplace: Insights into handling everyday micro-aggressions with grace and resilience, promoting a healthier work environment.
Challenges of American Work Cultures: The duo sheds light on the demanding nature of work cultures, particularly in the U.S., discussing the struggle to balance long work hours with personal life and the expectations of constant availability.
Sustainable Work Practices: Solutions for managing unsustainable work demands, including exploring opportunities within the same industry that offer a better balance.
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Supplemental Resources:
Article Mention in this episode:
Books:
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink Explore the core aspects of motivation and how purpose can transform our work and lives.
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Insights on vulnerability as a strength in creating meaningful work and life experiences.
The Work-Life Equation: Six Key Values That Drive Happiness and Success by William L. Maw Strategies for achieving a fulfilling balance between work demands and personal life.
Podcasts:
WorkLife with Adam Grant A deep dive into improving work life through innovative practices and ideas.
How to Be Awesome at Your Job Practical advice for overcoming common workplace challenges and excelling in your career.
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Exploring the science of happiness and its implications on work and personal life.
Conclusion:
This episode of the Reminder Remedy with Alena Conley and Alicia Roebuck is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to find more meaning in their work and overcome the challenges of modern work cultures. Tune in to be inspired and to discover how you can navigate your own journey towards a fulfilling and balanced career.
