Burnout to Brilliance by Balanceology
Exploring burnout prevention, recovery, and what it means to create sustainable, human ways of working and living.
Hosted by Jayne Morris MCC, the UK’s leading Executive Burnout Coach, founder of Balanceology, and author of Burnout to Brilliance: Strategies for Sustainable Success, the podcast features thoughtful conversations with clinicians, researchers, coaches, and leaders working at the forefront of burnout and wellbeing.
Each episode offers evidence-informed insight and compassionate reflection, moving beyond quick fixes to explore burnout as both a personal and systemic experience, and how recovery can lead not just back to functioning, but forward to clarity, connection, and meaningful success.
Burnout to Brilliance by Balanceology
E50: Season 3 - Hybrid Workspace Thought Leadership with Kay Sargent
In Season 3, Episode 10 of The Art of Balance podcast, hosted by Balanceology co-founder Jayne Morris, workplace design expert Kay Sargent discusses the critical role of workspace design in preventing burnout and enhancing productivity in hybrid work models. Kay emphasises the importance of understanding organisational culture and sensory intelligence to create environments that accommodate individual and collective needs.
Kay shares insights from her extensive research on how different forms of sensory stimulation impact well-being and offers practical strategies for designing flexible and inclusive workspaces. The conversation also explores the challenges organisations face in transitioning to hybrid work models and the importance of leadership and clear communication in achieving successful outcomes.
00:00 Introduction to the Art of Balance Podcast
00:42 Hybrid Workspace Thought Leadership with Kay Sargent
02:01 The Impact of Workspace Design on Well-being
04:04 Understanding Sensory Stimulation in Workspaces
06:38 Challenges and Misunderstandings in Workspace Design
10:43 The Importance of Organisational DNA in Workspace Design
15:29 Redesigning the Process for Effective Workspaces
25:32 Advice for Individuals Facing Workspace Anxiety
29:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Useful link:
https://www.workdesign.com/2023/11/set-up-for-failure/
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Balanceology is a leading coaching organisation dedicated to preventing workplace burnout and restoring sustainable success. Through talks, workshops, trainings, coaching and retreats, Balanceology supports individuals and organisations to work well, live fully, and thrive.
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