189: Overcoming Perfectionism and Prioritising Well-Being with Jordana Confino

Do you want to learn how to overcome perfectionism and enhance your well-being and performance in the workplace?In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I had an enriching conversation with career coach and founder of JC Coaching and Consulting Jordana Confino about the transformative journey of finding fulfillment and well-being in the workplace. Jordana's insights into overcoming perfectionism and prioritising inner well-being provided invaluable guidance for navigating the modern workplace.Jordana emphasised the importance of aligning personal values with work tasks to foster a sense of identity and intrinsic meaning, and how cultivating self-compassion is a powerful tool for enhancing well-being and performance.We discussed the impact of perfectionism, and Jordana shared her personal struggle which led to burnout and a loss of personal connection. Her story shed light on the pervasive impact of overachieving behavior and the toll it takes on well-being and relationships.Our conversation emphasised the need for organisations to prioritise employee well-being, the impact of perfectionism in demanding industries, and the growing recognition of the need to address well-being in the legal industry.Jordana's inspiring journey serves as a reminder of the importance of self-compassion, values alignment, and addressing perfectionism in the pursuit of happier and more fulfilling work experiences.The main points throughout this podcast include:Finding fulfillment and well-being in the workplaceInvaluable guidance for navigating the modern workplace.The importance of aligning personal values with work tasks to foster a sense of identityPervasive impact of overachieving behavior and the toll it takes on well-being and relationships.The need for organisations to prioritise employee well-beingConnect with JordanaWebsite: https://www.jordanaconfino.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanaconfino/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JordanaConfino Self-Compassion Guide: https://www.jordanaconfino.com/self-compassion-guide Values Discovery Guide: https://www.jordanaconfino.com/valuesDo you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien:Website: https://happieratwork.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happieratwork.ieYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappierAtWorkHQTwitter: https://twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ 

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Happier at Work® is a weekly business podcast for HR and business leaders who know that their people are their best asset, and who want to retain their top talent. Happier employees are more productive, more engaged, and stay in an organisation for longer. Through interesting guest interviews and solo episodes, host Aoife O’Brien covers four main themes: leadership equity; engagement and belonging; productivity and performance; and the future of work. What does being happier at work mean for you and your organisation?