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The Dark Side of Company Culture: What "Always-On" Really Costs You
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In this episode, Tara discusses the toxic "always on" culture requiring constant availability, which impacts mental and physical health. She examines its origins, driven by technology, hustle culture, the pandemic, and capitalism, and provides practical steps for setting boundaries and challenging urgency without guilt.
Tara also addresses the exaggerated narratives about success and the importance of reclaiming personal time. She encourages listeners to remember their "why" and visualize a balanced life, emphasizing that stepping back can lead to both personal and professional fulfillment.
00:00 The Pressure to Be Always Available
00:40 Understanding "Always On" Culture
01:35 The Mental and Physical Toll
03:04 The Sneaky Traps of Overwork
04:33 The Role of Technology
06:07 Hustle Culture and Its Impact
06:52 The Pandemic's Influence
08:02 Capitalism and Constant Availability
09:22 Strategies to Push Back
13:17 Envisioning a Balanced Life
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I’m Tara Kermiet, a leadership coach specializing in burnout prevention and work-life integration. I know what it’s like to feel like you’re holding it all together with duct tape and coffee. But success doesn’t have to mean running yourself ragged. I help high achievers find work-life balance and shine as badass leaders.
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Chapters
1. The Pressure to Be Always Available (00:00:00)
2. Understanding "Always On" Culture (00:01:26)
3. The Mental and Physical Toll (00:02:21)
4. The Sneaky Traps of Overwork (00:03:50)
5. The Role of Technology (00:05:19)
6. Hustle Culture and Its Impact (00:06:53)
7. The Pandemic's Influence (00:07:38)
8. Capitalism and Constant Availability (00:08:48)
9. Strategies to Push Back (00:10:08)
10. Envisioning a Balanced Life (00:14:03)
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