Ep. 217: Slice of GTD Life with Alba Leal

Jul 25, 2023

In this engaging conversation, Alba Leal, a GTD trainer from Mexico City with a rich background in journalism, corporate work, and art therapy, shares her transformative journey. She discusses her shift from burnout to art therapy and how it shapes her approach to workplace productivity. Alba highlights the alarming rise in burnout among financial analysts and the role of organizational psychology in alleviating it. She emphasizes the importance of evaluating meeting cultures and fostering efficiency to create healthier work environments.

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Early GTD Exposure

Alba Leal first learned about GTD in the early 2000s from her supervisor.
She was working as a journalist in Puerto Rico and got excited about GTD but didn't stick with it.

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GTD Revival

Alba re-engaged with GTD in 2015 while working for a multinational company in California.
Their "transformation team" used GTD, which she found very helpful and began sharing with peers.

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Burnout and Art Therapy

Alba Leal experienced burnout while working in Silicon Valley, leading her to discover art therapy.
She moved to Mexico City to study art therapy and is now pursuing a doctorate in organizational psychology.

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Alba Leal is a GTD Trainer in training in Mexico City. She has a fascinating background, including journalism, corporate work in Silicon Valley, and a new degree in art therapy. She is currently working on a doctorate in Organizational Psychology. As usual, we talk about how she got into GTD, and what tools she uses. After that she goes into more detail on her journey, and the changes she plans to inspire in organization cultures.

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