Coffee with Fleur

The second of our two-part SMART work design episode sees us explore how we as individuals can ensure that our work settings enable us to thrive.

The model, developed by Australian Research Council Professor Sharon Parker from Curtin University, is a framework that can be used when designing meaningful and motivating work.

Within the formal structure of our work environments there are things that we can do to make our jobs more enjoyable, fulfilling and satisfying.

An example is job crafting, where we can fulfill our responsibilities, complete the tasks that need to be done, while also finding ways to incorporate an emphasis on aspects we really enjoy, and from which others and the organisation can benefit.

Watch Rob Baker talk about job crafting:

https://tailoredthinking.co.uk/jobcrafting

Read more about SMART work design

https://www.transformativeworkdesign.com/smart-work

 
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This episode sees Fleur talk us through the SMART work design framework, which supports organisations and individuals to ensure that their work settings enable us to thrive.

The model, developed by Australian Research Council Professor Sharon Parker at the Future of Work Institute, is a framework that can be used when designing meaningful and motivating work.

​Focusing on how optimising our work design can lead to a more rewarding and interesting work experience can have significant wellbeing benefits for employees and employers alike.

In the first of a two-part episode, Fleur introduces the concepts and takes an organisational view and explains how leaders can ensure they are providing the best work environment possible.

She also gets very passionate and spills her coffee, making a bit of a mess!


Read more about SMART work design
https://www.transformativeworkdesign.com/smart-work

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This episode of Coffee with Fleur sees us explore what’s meant by the term ‘burnout’, what it is, what it isn’t and why it occurs.

We look at some of the contemporary research that’s available that identifies how organisational culture and continuous change can create the systemic conditions where employee burnout occurs.

And how in this information overloaded world, if we don’t put personal boundaries in place, our busyness gives us no respite and can lead to burnout.

We open up about our own personal experiences and share the strategies and tools that have helped us to find a manageable balance between maintaining our health while also performing at a high level. 

Watch: Jen Fisher 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9l_lpYnzhI 

Read: Susan David
https://www.susandavid.com/newsletter/battling-burnout/ 

Try: Cal Newport
https://calnewport.com/work-less-to-work-better-my-experiments-with-shutdown-routines/ 

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In a special bonus episode of Coffee with Fleur we head into the bright lights of the city to watch the amazing movie Inside Out 2.  

Riley has now become a teenager which means big changes and even bigger emotions. Suddenly life becomes more complicated as Envy, Ennui (Boredom), Embarrassment and most of all Anxiety upset the balance in her life. 

How will Riley adjust to growing up and becoming an adult? What does it even mean to be an adult with a whole new range of emotions to navigate? And as an adult do you experience less Joy?

Grab the popcorn and join Fleur and I, as we awkwardly remember what it was like when we were teenagers, relive our own emotional experiences and laugh at all the psychology puns embedded within the script.

Shhh, the lights are dimming and the musics starting…


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Inside Out 2 is now available streaming on Disney+

We’re back in the cafe!

That’s right, our podcast Coffee with Fleur is back and we’re talking about all things change and wellbeing.

Since our last episodes we’ve done so much. Fleur has been immersing herself in the world of smart work design and David has been further exploring the world of change and wellbeing.

And we’ve both been trying to navigate what it is to live in a information overloaded world, where we tend to forget that our brains are just like AI, only more personal and more powerful, and that we need to take time out to look after them.

The result? Fortnightly 15 min episodes covering topics such as burnout, values, smart work design, empathetic leadership, social media, strengths and purpose.

There’ll also be some special bonus episodes along the way! 

So, lick the foam off your latte spoon, or sip on your espresso. Because Coffee with Fleur is back.

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The season finale episode sees us

- Reflecting on all the change and wellbeing topics, strategies and tools that we’ve explored during the season, encouraging listeners to take their own meaningful action  

- Exploring the PERMA+ model, a framework developed by positive psychologist Martin Seligman, outlining the elements for a flourishing life

- Breaking down the components of PERMA+: Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, + Physical Wellbeing; all areas we’ve covered in Coffee with Fleur

- Discussing how each element of PERMA+ contributes to overall well-being and how they are key to successfully navigating and adapting to change

Join us for one last coffee as we reflect on season one and think about what comes next.

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In this episode we 

- Discuss that, particularly during change, there areas that we can control, areas that we can influence and areas that are purely of concern that we can do little about.

- Emphasise the benefits of having this understanding on our emotional wellbeing, reliving some of the pressure we might be feeling.

- Share an activity that helps you identify what’s in your control and what isn’t, enabling you to focus your attention on those things that you can control.

- Remind ourselves that over time, practicing these skills builds our long-term resilience in the face of change or challenge.

Join us in the café as we explore our circles of control, influence and concern, remembering that while we are in control of our order, the barista is in control of the coffee.

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In this episode we

 - Delve into the benefits of writing as a tool for emotional expression and processing, particularly as we navigate change.

- Discuss how journaling serves as a safe space to articulate emotions, thoughts, and experiences, preventing the suppression or bottling up of feelings. 

- Explore the mechanisms behind expressive writing, uncovering how it facilitates emotional release, increases self-awareness, and fosters psychological resilience. 

- Emphasise the importance of embracing vulnerability and authenticity while adapting to change, fostering deeper emotional understanding and growth. 

Join us for a comforting cup of coffee as we uncover the benefits of writing and journaling your way out of a funk.

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In this episode we

- Explore the concept of having an ‘explanatory style’ and mindset and their roles in shaping our perspectives during change and challenge. 

- Discuss various psychological resources such as resilience, gratitude and mindfulness, 

- Highlight easy to use, practical strategies and tools to build our awareness of other people’s and our own explanatory styles and levels of optimism. 

Join us back in the café where our personal coffee cups are definitely half full, while recognising that others, genuinely and very reasonably, might see them as half empty.

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In this episode we 

- Explore the significance of social connections in shaping our emotional wellbeing.

- Discuss the benefits of strong social relationships, from reducing stress and enhancing mental health to fostering a sense of belonging and support – particularly important as we navigate change.

- Highlight the role of various social resources, including friendships, family bonds, community, work, and support networks, in bolstering our emotional health.

- Encourage listeners to prioritise and nurture their social connections as a fundamental aspect of enhancing their emotional well-being and tackling life's challenges. 

Join us for coffee in the café as we chat about the value of social resources and embracing meaningful connections as a way of fostering resilience.

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