Summary: 

Dr Lena Waizenegger is a researcher and academic at AUT University, with a strong interest in connectivity and how individuals and teams interact with technology.  Originally from Germany, Lena was a successful snowboarder before changing career pathways. In this episode, we explore Lena’s career transition, her research into how employees experienced working from home during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and also her current research inspired by ‘Phone Free Friday’. 

Chat highlights:

• Lena talks about her change from a career as an elite sportsperson, to a career in research and academia.
• Sharing insights from her team’s research into the experiences of people working from home during the COVID-19 lockdowns. 
• Presenting new research looking at the impact of ‘Phone Free Day’ on people’s professional and personal lives. 

PLUS, Lena shares her recommendation for a great restaurant in Auckland too. 

Links and resources:

• Find out about Lena’s research:  https://academics.aut.ac.nz/lena.waizenegger
• Follow Lena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenawaizenegger/
• Learn about Phone Free Day:  https://www.phonefreeday.org/
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