Episode 13: Healthfully Dealing with Soul-Crushing Work

An interview with Career and Leadership Coach Brenda Abdilla — Part II of II

In this episode, we discuss strategies to deal with toxic work environments with the goal of maintaining your sanity and maximizing well-being.

SHOW NOTES

4:00 - Many organizations don’t realize they have a dysfunctional culture.

4:50 - Things aren’t likely to get better in American work culture.

5:00 - Activate your network.

6:00 - The importance of LinkedIn and cultivating a wide range of professional relationships.

8:50 - Dealing with stress.

10:30 - Seeking help from a therapist or coach.

11:20 - The importance of exercise.

12:15 - Dealing with stress in our private lives.

15:00 - Identifying your blind spots.

16:15 - Common problems: being aggressive, socially awkward, ADHD.

22:30 - David summarizes Brenda’s major points.

LINKS

Brenda Abdilla on LinkedIn
Management Momentum