One Health Podcast

Balance with Andy Boote

One Health Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode of the One Health Podcast Wellbeing Series, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Andy Boote, Senior Project Manager at Health ICT. Andy talks about finding the right balance at different stages in his working life. He speaks about finding fulfilment, being a lifelong learner, and accessing support through our Employee Assistance Program. Andy also talks about the things he currently does for his own wellbeing, and about the things he knows he could or should be doing.

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