#81 Burnout was the Signal: The Birth of WPWI & Rethinking High Performance

#81 Burnout was the Signal: The Birth of WPWI & Rethinking High Performance

18:33 Jan 19, 2026
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In this episode of the Thriving Workplace Podcast, Lauren shares her personal journey with burnout and the creation of WPWI. She discusses the impact of burnout on personal and professional life, the misconceptions surrounding high performance, and the importance of stress management. The conversation emphasizes the need for organisations to prioritize wellbeing as a strategic outcome and empowers HR professionals to advocate for their teams. Lauren reflects on the achievements of WPWI and expresses excitement for future initiatives aimed at creating sustainable change in workplaces.Follow Lauren McGeeInstagram - @lauren_thestresssolutionistLinkedIn - Lauren McGeeFollow Jason MarshallInstagram - @jasonmarshall_LinkedIn - Jason MarshallFollow WPWIWebsite - Workplace Performance and Wellbeing InstituteInstagram - @workplacepwiLinkedIn - Workplace Performance and Wellbeing Institute
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