In this episode I interview Sarah Harmer, Workplace Wellbeing Specialist and CEO of The Humanity Project, whose career purpose is to create better wellbeing in the world by creating better places to work.
Sarah’s career started in the fitness industry where she went on to become the HR Manager of Les Mills. In 2013 she left her job as an HR Manager of a Law firm to specialise in workplace wellbeing, combining her background in health, fitness, psychology and human resources management experience, to carve out a new niche in occupational health.
As well as being a qualified personal trainer and yoga teacher, Sarah’s academic studies are somewhat intimidating to me! She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Resources Management, a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology, whoa so impressive!
In Aotearoa, latest stats show 57% employees are at risk of burnout so in this chat I posed the question to Sarah – why has work become so detrimental to our wellbeing and what can we do about it?
Here’s what we cover…
🩷 Sarah’s personal journey and experiences that led her to focus on workplace wellbeing
🩷 Why are individuals struggling to be well at work
🩷 Recommendations for individuals to protect their wellbeing at work
🩷 Common mistakes leaders are doing that’s having a detrimental impact on employee’s wellbeing
🩷 The crucial role of leadership in fostering healthy work environments
🩷 The need for organisations to take greater accountability
🩷 Enviable examples of workplaces that are taking accountability
🩷 The dual nature of work: what is a poison can also be a medicine
🩷 Sarah’s personal strategies for managing her ADHD and anxiety
🩷 Importance of self-compassion
We'd love to know why you think work has become so detrimental to our wellbeing and what you or your workplace has been doing about it? Please reach out to Sarah or myself via the links below.
Please share this episode with your workmates, friends and family that would benefit - you never know how this very episode could change someone’s life!
And finally I’d be so grateful if you could please rate the show and hit the follow button so we can introduce more people to be part of this epic community!
Connect with Sarah
sarah@thehumanityproject.co.nz
Connect with Philly