Ep 34: Designing a Career You Don’t Want to Escape From: Wellness and the Portfolio Career Path with Anna Mack
SummaryIn this episode of Work in Wellness, Angela Davies speaks with Anna Mackenzie about navigating the complexities of modern work culture, the importance of wellness, and the rise of portfolio careers. They discuss personal experiences with burnout, the significance of strategic vision in business, and the future of work in a rapidly changing landscape. Anna shares insights on setting boundaries, operational efficiency, and her journey towards creating a comprehensive system for managing portfolio careers. The conversation culminates in Anna's exciting new venture of writing a book proposal focused on portfolio careers and the future of work.TakeawaysThe hustle culture often clashes with wellness, making balance essential.Building something for oneself can be the most rewarding career highlight.Burnout often results from working hard on the wrong things.Finding alignment with work can prevent burnout.Setting clear boundaries is crucial for maintaining well-being.Regularly checking in on workload helps prevent overcommitment.Strategic vision is as important as day-to-day operations.Staying close to customers is vital for business success.The future of work is leaning towards portfolio careers.Creating systems and processes can streamline operations.Keywordswellness, burnout, portfolio career, future of work, strategic vision, personal growth, setting boundaries, operational efficiency, career advice, self-awareness
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EP 33: Reset and Rise: Reclaiming Your Financial, Mental, and Career Wellbeing This Financial Year
SummaryIn this episode of Work in Wellness, Angela Davies discusses the importance of resetting our financial, mental, and career well-being as we transition into a new financial year. She provides practical tools and journal prompts to help listeners reflect on their spending habits, mental health practices, and career alignment. The conversation emphasizes the need for recalibration rather than complete overhauls, encouraging individuals to thrive in their personal and professional lives.TakeawaysHustle culture often clashes with wellness, creating a need for balance.The end of the financial year is a great time for reflection and reset.Financial stress is a major source of anxiety for many people.Improving financial literacy can lead to reduced stress and increased control.Journaling can help clarify spending habits and align them with personal goals.Mental decluttering can enhance focus and improve sleep quality.Recommitting to non-negotiable habits can boost mental well-being.Career alignment with personal values is crucial to prevent burnout.Updating professional profiles can enhance self-esteem and career clarity.Small adjustments can lead to significant improvements in overall well-being.Keywordswellness, financial wellbeing, mental health, career development, burnout, self-care, productivity, work-life balance, personal growth, reflection
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EP 32: Style, Self-Image & Midlife Confidence: How Fashion Shapes Wellbeing with Ange Cleary
SummaryIn this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host Angela Davies engages in a deep conversation with fashion stylist Ange Cleary about the intersection of personal style, self-image, and emotional wellbeing, particularly for women navigating midlife transitions. They explore how personal presentation impacts confidence and professional opportunities, the importance of decluttering one's wardrobe, and the balance between embracing trends and maintaining timeless style. The discussion emphasizes empowerment through personal style and the significance of self-care in fostering a positive self-image.TakeawaysHustle culture often clashes with wellness, making balance essential.Personal style significantly influences self-image and confidence.Women in midlife often feel invisible and struggle with their style.Professional presentation can impact career opportunities and perceptions.Emotional wellbeing is closely tied to how we dress and present ourselves.Decluttering your wardrobe can lead to a clearer mindset.Finding your authentic style can be a journey of self-discovery.Trends should be approached with caution; timeless pieces are key.Budget-friendly fashion options can still allow for stylish presentation.Empowerment comes from embracing your unique style and self-care.hustle culture, wellness, personal style, self-image, emotional wellbeing, midlife challenges, fashion trends, budget fashion, empowerment, confidence
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EP 31: The Inner Shift- How Intuition and Mindset can help to Heal our Mental Health with Madelyn Carafa
SummaryIn this episode of the Work in Wellness podcast, host Angela Davies speaks with Madeleine Kerafa, founder of The Healthy Hustlers. They discuss the challenges of navigating hustle culture while prioritizing wellness, the journey from corporate burnout to creating a thriving wellness brand, and the importance of cultivating intuition and self-awareness. Madeleine shares her experiences with burnout, postpartum challenges, and the mindset shifts that have helped her overcome limiting beliefs. The conversation emphasizes the significance of nurturing one's internal world and the power of energy in achieving personal growth.TakeawaysBurnout can be a catalyst for change.Healthy habits are essential for thriving in a fast-paced environment.Self-awareness is key to maintaining well-being.Intuition can guide decision-making and personal growth.Creating space for silence can enhance creativity and intuition.Mindset plays a crucial role in overcoming challenges.Feelings are not permanent; they ebb and flow.Supportive relationships are vital during tough times.Nurturing your internal world attracts positive outcomes.Investing in self-care is essential for long-term success.hustle culture, wellness, burnout, intuition, mindset, personal growth, postpartum, self-awareness, healthy habits, podcasting
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EP 30: How to Protect Your Mental Health During EOFY- Tips to Stay Focused and Avoid Burnout
SummaryIn this episode of Work in Wellness, Angela Davies discusses the pressures associated with the end of the financial year and how to navigate them without succumbing to burnout. She highlights the psychological effects of increased workload and stress, offering practical tools for self-regulation and wellbeing. Additionally, she provides strategies for leaders to support their teams during this challenging time, emphasizing the importance of mental health and work-life balance.TakeawaysEnd of financial year can create a pressure cooker environment.Chronic stress leads to cognitive overload and fatigue.It's normal to feel scattered and emotionally flat during this time.Self-regulation tools like breath work can help manage stress.Setting non-negotiable tasks can alleviate pressure.Protecting thinking time is crucial for productivity.Healthy eating habits are essential during busy periods.Mental offloading can reduce intrusive thoughts.Leaders should model healthy behaviors for their teams.Prioritizing mental health is a necessity, not a luxury.
Welcome to Work and Wellness, the podcast for anyone who wants to feel great and perform at their best, without burning out. I’m Ange Davies, a wellbeing speaker and ex-corporate leader, here to help you create a life that feels as good as it looks. Each week, I’m joined by guests who bring real stories and practical insights on what it means to thrive both at work and beyond. Ready to live well and succeed on your own terms? Hit follow and let’s get into it!
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