Jen Fisher

Jen Fisher, a workplace wellbeing expert and former Chief Wellbeing Officer at Deloitte, shares her insights on cultivating hope in the workplace. She discusses how hopelessness can lead to burnout and disengagement, and emphasizes the importance of creating hopeful organizations for better performance. Jen introduces hope theory and suggests practical exercises like hope spotting and keeping a hope journal. Leaders are encouraged to become 'hope dealers,' fostering curiosity and agency in their teams to drive engagement and motivation.

Guests include Jen Fisher, Human Sustainability Leader at Deloitte, Progress Coach Jillian Johnsrud, and Rich Girl Rachael who took her own sabbatical. Topics discussed include the logistics and psychology behind taking a sabbatical, the importance of work-life balance and investing tips, strategies for overcoming fear and navigating uncertainty, achieving a sustainable work pace, and the pursuit of financial stability and exposure to new perspectives.

Jen Fisher, Deloitte’s human sustainability leader and former chief well-being officer, discusses the alarming rise of burnout among data professionals. She shares her personal experiences and insights on fostering a supportive workplace culture. Jen emphasizes the importance of genuine well-being initiatives over superficial perks, while explaining the complexities of high-performance environments. Additionally, she highlights the need for connection in distributed teams and the role of leaders in prioritizing their own well-being to create a culture of trust.

Jen Fisher, CEO of The Wellbeing Team and author focused on hope and workplace wellbeing, explains why hope is a strategic tool for leaders. Short segments cover hope as a cognitive process, how language builds or kills hope, spotting hope-killers, and rebuilding after burnout. Practical practices include hope audits, pathway thinking, and cultivating hope through community.

Jen Fisher, a wellbeing expert who served as Deloitte US's first chief wellbeing officer and founded The Wellbeing Team. She recounts shifting identity from relentless production to being present. They discuss presence over productivity, redefining achievement without self-sacrifice, how small acts signal presence, resisting nonstop busyness driven by hopelessness, and leadership practices that build trust and care.