Why Work Is Draining Your Energy (And How To Fix it) || w/ workplace psychologist Dr Kat Page
Don't Let The Old Man InShow Notes
In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we speak with Dr Kathryn Page (organisational psychologist and author of Good Work) to understand what is draining our energy in the workplace, why burnout looks different in men, and the importance of maintaining identity outside of our work.
Learn more about Dr Kat Page's book here: https://www.drkatpage.com/about-4
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest 02:17 Growing up in a police family and its influence 07:45 Work to live versus live to work 14:56 The concept of the third space and its significance 25:42 The effort recovery framework explained 42:23 Languishing versus flourishing and how to move forward 01:02:20 Final thoughts and message for future generations
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