Camilla Kring: How to work better with our rhythms

Are you a night owl or a morning lark?

For many of us the traditional working day just doesn’t suit our circadian rhythms. We’re called into a meeting or slumped over a desk at 8am but hyper focused as we’re about to leave the office and head home. What if work took our biological clocks into account?

In this episode I am joined by Camilla Kring, author of Chrono leadership. We talk about the costs of rigidity in work patterns, and what it takes to develop smarter, more flexible arrangements.

Camilla’s ideas are revolutionary; she talks about taking the bias away from the 5am club and creating better conditions in the workplace for all. Surely that is something we would all want to get behind.

So, when do you perform at your best during the day?

“Synchronise your work, family, and biological rhythms for real performance.” - Camilla

You'll hear about:

·      How circadian rhythms dictate our natural sleep and wake cycles.

·      Why understanding your chronotype can enhance productivity.

·      The fact most people are not morning persons, yet workplaces favour early risers.

·      How living out of sync with your internal clock can harm health.

·      Flexibility in work hours can lead to higher productivity and well-being.

·      Trust in employees being crucial for implementing flexible work schedules.

·      Why synchronising work and family rhythms can improve life quality.

More about Camilla:

Camilla Kring, as the founder of Super Navigators, has dedicated the last 20 years to helping individuals navigate their lives and organisations create flexible and inclusive work cultures that accommodate different chronotypes and family structures. She has worked across Europe, China, Latin America and the Middle East with companies including Abbott, Medtronic, Roche and Novo Nordisk.

Camilla's insights have been featured in the New York Times, the BBC and the Guardian. She is the author of six books and a TEDx speaker. She holds a Master of Science in Engineering and a PhD in work-life balance from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). 

Resources:

• Profile: https://www.camillakring.com/about-camilla/ 

• Book - Chronoleadership: https://www.camillakring.com/books/ 

• Supernavigators services: https://www.supernavigators.com/ 

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