In this episode of Balanced Soul, we discuss creating work-life balance and purposeful careers with Dr. Tenia Davis, an expert in organizational culture and employee well-being.
Dr. Davis, who has navigated a successful career change herself, shares her insights on:
Her personal awakening during the COVID pandemic and its impact on her work-life balance journey.
The challenges and solutions for businesses in creating a more balanced and flexible work environment post-pandemic.
Practical techniques to reduce workplace stress and promote engagement.
Strategies for identifying your passions and aligning them with your career path.
Whether you're an employee seeking a career shift or a leader looking to improve your company culture, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you achieve a more balanced and fulfilling work-life experience.
Listen now and gain the tools to create a career you love!
- Learn more about Dr. Tenia Davis's work at theleadershipwise.com
- Check out her latest book, The Feedback Blueprint.
Show Notes
Aug 28th, 2024
SUMMARY
Dr. Tania Davis discusses her own experience with burnout and how COVID-19 provided an opportunity for reflection and reassessment. She emphasizes the importance of finding purposeful work and highlights the need for organizations to support their employees' well-being. Dr. Davis suggests that individuals assess what brings them joy and value, consider company culture and values, and prioritize their personal and family needs. She also encourages employees to proactively seek out community resources and engage with their benefits team for support. Additionally, Dr. Davis discusses the shift in organizations towards a more holistic approach to employee well-being and the importance of cultivating a supportive and inclusive company culture. In this conversation, Tenia Davis, PhD, and Bethany Sadler-Jasmin discuss the importance of finding purpose in work and life. They emphasize the need to understand one's own desires and values and to create boundaries that align with those values. They also highlight the significance of having a support system and giving oneself grace during times of transition and change. The conversation concludes with the reminder to seek joy and build purpose outside of work, as well as the importance of effective communication and connection in the workplace.
KEYWORDS
Burnout, purposeful work, reflection, reassessment, well-being, company culture, values, personal needs, family needs, community resources, benefits team, employee support, holistic approach, inclusive culture, purpose, work, life, values, boundaries, support system, transition, change, joy, communication, connection
TAKEAWAYS
COVID-19 provided an opportunity for reflection and reassessment of work and personal priorities.
Finding purposeful work involves assessing what brings joy and value, considering company culture and values, and prioritizing personal and family needs.
Employees can proactively seek out community resources and engage with their benefits team for support.
Organizations are shifting towards a more holistic approach to employee well-being and are recognizing the importance of cultivating a supportive and inclusive company culture. Take the time to understand your own desires and values in order to pursue purpose-driven work.
Create boundaries that align with your values and contribute to your overall fulfillment.
Build a support system of people who can provide guidance, laughter, and a listening ear during times of transition.
Give yourself grace and allow for pivots and changes in your career journey.
Seek out moments of joy and peace in your life and incorporate them into your daily routine.
Effective communication and connection in the workplace are essential for both leaders and employees.
TITLES
Finding Purposeful Work
Proactive Employee Support Finding Purpose in Work and Life
Seeking Joy and Purpose Outside of Work
SOUND BYTES
"COVID just offered an opportunity to reset. You know, what's important to you? Are you doing what you feel is your purpose? Are you enjoying your work?"
"Life is happening and it is OK. And I think companies that were able to do this well, they allowed grace because life was happening for all of us."
"Companies are trying to figure out what is that balance? Like, what do we really support? What are we supposed to support? What makes sense to support?"
"Yeah, yes, like a boundary there."
"You have to know that for what you want inside first. You have to know internally, right? Because people can't really fulfill that for you. You have to fulfill that for yourself."
"Have a good support system around you."
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Burnout Story
06:00 Supporting Employees and Allowing Grace
09:49 Balancing Employee Support and Business Needs
14:41 Proactive Employee Engagement and Support
18:02 Finding Purposeful Work and Assessing Company Culture
20:26 Shifting Organizational Approach to Well-being
23:06 Giving Yourself Grace and Embracing Change
25:00 Seeking Joy and Purpose Outside of Work
28:43 The Importance of Communication and Connection
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