5to9

02: A More Regenerative Work/Life // Alice Katter (Founder of Out of Office)

Aug 17, 2023

Alice Katter, founder of Out of Office, discusses work-life balance, work culture shock in the US, importance of creativity, community, and redefining work. The conversation explores the concept of workism, sustainable work models, power of creative projects, and regenerative business design.

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Being intentional in daily interactions and reconnecting with natural moments enhances awareness and intentional living.

Balancing work with play fosters creative potential, emphasizing the correlation between contemplation and productivity.

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Developing Intentionality in Daily Life

Alice Kater emphasizes the importance of being intentional in daily interactions by engaging with one's surroundings. She highlights the significance of taking pauses, practicing meditation, and reconnecting with natural moments to enhance awareness and intentional living. Kater reflects on her journey towards greater intentionality, acknowledging a shift in prioritizing presence after experiencing work culture shock upon moving to the US.

Balancing Inspiration with Self-awareness

01:22

Reframe Work with Playfulness and Joy

01:08

Centering Life Around Life Itself

01:03

Intro

2min

Reflections on Work Culture Shift and Reconnecting with Values

5min

Exploring the Concept of Workism and Its Impact on Life

2min

Redefining Work: Embracing Sustainable Models and Balance

22min

The Power of Creative Projects and Building Networks

7min

Exploring Collaboration, Curiosity, and Regenerative Business Design

3min

In this episode of 5to9, I had a chat with Alice Katter, Culture & Community strategist, digital nomad, lover of working at cafes, and founder of Out of Office, a life-centered research and design lab committed to scaling a culture of well-being.

Originally from Austria, she moved to New York and has been fascinated by America’s relationship with work.

With a community-centered approach, she designs strategies and programs to empower organizations in catalyzing workplace well-being with companies such as Kyu Collective, Dropbox, and Working not Working.

We had an insightful conversation about Alice’s point of view on the intersection between work and play, how she brings intention to her daily life, her work culture shock after moving to the US, the importance of creative projects, community, and more!

Here is Alice Katter for 5to9.

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