Fully Engaged

Rethinking Work with Melissa Swift: How to Build Human-Centered, High-Impact Workplaces


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In this deeply insightful episode of Fully Engaged, Jennifer sits down with Melissa Swift — founder of Anthrome Insight and award-winning author of Work Here Now. Melissa is a leading voice in transforming how we work, focusing on combating work intensification and reshaping leadership in modern organizations.

Together, Jennifer and Melissa unpack:
*What it really means to be fully engaged (hint: it’s not about hustling harder)
*The science behind burnout and “the work anxiety monster”
*Why interdependence might be quietly wrecking your team's productivity
*The critical shift from “busy” to “impactful” work
*How leaders and individual contributors can reclaim control through agency and smarter boundaries *The sneaky ways tech makes us feel overwhelmed — even if we're working fewer hours
*What’s truly driving burnout in the C-Suite (yes, even CEOs are drowning in tasks!)

With warmth and wisdom, Melissa challenges outdated work norms and offers data-driven, human-centered strategies to help leaders build workplaces where people truly thrive. Whether you're in HR, L&D, leadership, or just feeling overwhelmed by the modern workplace — this episode offers powerful insights and practical solutions.

Listen now and discover how to stop working harder... and start working smarter, healthier, and more human.
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Fully EngagedBy Jennifer N. Sutherland