In this Humanity at Work podcast episode, host Christina Disler is joined by Hannah Phang, Co-founder of The Now Work, a platform connecting over 2,000 leading global sustainability professionals with organisations driving change. A thought leader at the intersection of climate, sustainability, and the future of work, Hannah challenges how we address systemic issues, individual responsibility, and the need for new ways of working.
Together, they explore how our economic, social, and cultural systems shape our understanding of success, productivity, and self-worth. Hannah shares insights on how our economic system—built on the concept of infinite growth and shareholder value—fuels disconnection from ourselves, one another, and the planet, keeping us in cycles of emptiness and reinforcing the belief that we must constantly strive for more. They also discuss the paradox of the wellness industry, questioning whether many modern self-care practices truly support well-being or simply help us cope within structures that were never designed for human flourishing.
At its core, this conversation is about reclaiming agency, challenging inherited narratives, and remembering that systems are designed—meaning they can be redesigned. Hannah offers a compelling perspective on what it means to live and work in alignment—not by escaping the system, but by shifting how we engage with it.
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