Join me as I discuss workplace transformation, burnout, and resilience with Katie Desai from Tipping Point Collab.
Katie shares her journey from a 16-year corporate career to self-employment, highlighting research on workplace wellbeing and reimagining work systems that help people thrive.
1. Katie’s Career Journey
• From corporate strategy roles in the UK & NZ to founding Tipping Point Collab
• Struggles with work-life balance as a parent led to health challenges
• Transitioned to self-employment to align work with wellbeing.
2. Workplace Transformation & Research Insights
• Early career experiences shape long-term workplace expectations
• Core job needs: learning, relationships, and leadership
• Technology’s dual role: enhancing productivity but also blurring work-life boundaries
• Setting boundaries is crucial for sustainable careers.
3. Alternative Work Models & The Future of Work
• Portfolio careers and fractional work as flexible career alternatives
• Organisations benefit from specialized skills without full-time hires
• Moving toward human-centred, outcomes-based work environments.
4. Work-Life Integration Challenges
• Mismatch between school and work schedules
• Declining "village" support systems add to parenting challenges.
• Need for flexible, family-friendly work policies.
Key Takeaways:
• Work structures must evolve beyond outdated models
• Career decisions should align with personal values and wellbeing
• Leadership must rebuild trust and foster modern workplace cultures
• Wellbeing practices, including boundary-setting, are essential for long-term success.
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