1124: How to Build Hope and Combat Burnout at Work with Jen Fisher

Jen Fisher discusses the strategic value of hope—and how leaders can harness it to improve wellbeing and transform the workplace. 

— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) Why hope is a valid strategy in the workplace

2) How a few words can kill or build hope

3) How to counter your brain’s tendency to be overly critical

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— ABOUT JEN — 

Jen Fisher is a global authority on workplace wellbeing, the bestselling author of Work Better Together, and the founder and CEO of The Wellbeing Team.

As Deloitte US's first chief wellbeing officer, she pioneered a groundbreaking, human-centered approach to work that gained international recognition and reshaped how organizations view wellbeing. 

Jen is also the creator and host of The WorkWell Podcast, a TEDx speaker, and a sought-after voice at events like Workhuman, SXSW, Milken Global Conference, and Happiness Camp. 

At the heart of Jen's work is the knowledge that hope is not just a feeling—it's a strategic imperative. She helps leaders harness hope as a catalyst for cultural transformation, guiding them to reimagine work as a force for human flourishing. She lives in Miami with her husband, Albert, and their dog, Fiona.

• Book: Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbeing

• LinkedIn: Jen Fisher

• Substack: Thoughts on Being Well

• Website: Jen-Fisher.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Study: “Hope theory: Rainbows in the mind.” by C.R. Synder

• Book: The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Dr. Edith Eva Eger

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