Join me as I discuss workplace transformation, burnout, and resilience with Katie Desai from Tipping Point Collab.

Katie shares her journey from a 16-year corporate career to self-employment, highlighting research on workplace wellbeing and reimagining work systems that help people thrive.

1. Katie’s Career Journey

• From corporate strategy roles in the UK & NZ to founding Tipping Point Collab

• Struggles with work-life balance as a parent led to health challenges

• Transitioned to self-employment to align work with wellbeing.

2. Workplace Transformation & Research Insights

• Early career experiences shape long-term workplace expectations

• Core job needs: learning, relationships, and leadership

• Technology’s dual role: enhancing productivity but also blurring work-life boundaries

• Setting boundaries is crucial for sustainable careers.

3. Alternative Work Models & The Future of Work

• Portfolio careers and fractional work as flexible career alternatives

• Organisations benefit from specialized skills without full-time hires

• Moving toward human-centred, outcomes-based work environments.

4. Work-Life Integration Challenges

• Mismatch between school and work schedules

• Declining "village" support systems add to parenting challenges.

• Need for flexible, family-friendly work policies.

Key Takeaways:

• Work structures must evolve beyond outdated models

• Career decisions should align with personal values and wellbeing

• Leadership must rebuild trust and foster modern workplace cultures

• Wellbeing practices, including boundary-setting, are essential for long-term success.

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Katie Desai 

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