How Boundaries Can Transform Your Career: The Power of Self Advocacy

In this episode, Claire shares her journey from HR to well-being strategist, revealing why setting boundaries is key to both personal and professional success.

Claire talks about the challenges of overcommitting and how finding balance in the workplace is more crucial than ever, especially after the pandemic.

You'll learn:

Why well-being should be prioritised in the workplace to boost productivity

How to set and maintain boundaries without feeling guilty

Why internal comms play a huge role in employee satisfaction and engagement

The importance of knowing your worth and advocating for your needs

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Chapters:

00:00:00 — The Road to HR

00:02:30 — Why HR Wasn’t What I Expected

00:04:02 — Internal Comms: The Emotional Infrastructure

00:06:56 — HR’s Evolving Role in Well-Being

00:09:55 — Why Well-Being Comes First

00:12:25 — The Shift from Hustle to Sustainable Work

00:14:18 — Creating Micro Boundaries for Maximum Impact

00:16:58 — How Stress Impacts Productivity

00:18:53 — Fighting the People-Pleasing Cycle

00:21:40 — Advocating for Yourself at Work

00:23:10 — Leading with Vulnerability

00:25:40 — Boundary Setting Without Guilt

00:27:39 — Why Everyone Needs Boundaries

00:29:12 — How to Build Healthy Work Relationships

00:31:10 — What I Wish I Knew About Boundaries Earlier

00:33:40 — The Power of Saying ‘No’