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Impostor syndrome at work: Episode Notes In this episode of the Stepsero podcast we discuss a series of relevant work-related topics, including a common psychological phenomenon known as the impostor syndrome. Albert, is an HR leader who decided to intensify his focus on people following a very trying experience that involved a mass layoff. Our conversation starts with covering specific traits of...

Diversity and Inclusion: Episode Notes With conversations about mental health becoming increasingly frequent, professionals today are paying more attention to a wide variety of related aspects, such as diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our guest Manjuri is particularly well-versed in this area, and has agreed to share her own thoughts on the Stepsero podcast. Diversity is not only related...

A gym for mental health: Episode Notes Javier is a successful entrepreneur who came up with the idea of building a gym for mental health. He had this intuition while going through a rough time himself, as he realized that the approach to improving mental well-being is outdated. Specifically, he has resolved to tackle the following pain points:  People get lost among many different solutions a...

Sales and mental health: Episode Notes The relation between sales and mental health has always been fairly controversial due to the nature of the job.  Sales representatives are continuously exposed to a wide range of stressors, which makes them an easy target for issues like burnout, anxiety and depression.  Statistically, over 40% of sales people experience mental health problems, and...

Design thinking and mental health: Episode Notes Leaders often miss the close connection between design thinking and mental health. This happens mostly because they think of design as something purely aesthetic that is not relevant for their business. Design thinking is a hyper-iterative process that encourages individuals to fail fast in order to keep experimenting and improving over time. Specif...

The power of empathy: Episode Notes When it comes to understanding the power of empathy and its impact on society as a whole, look no further than Mimi Nicklin. Thanks to her impressive professional experience, and a strong belief in the importance of kindness and decency at work, Mimi has embarked on a journey to bring empathy to the role of leadership. Empathy is all about taking perspective, an...

Healthy engagement at work: Episode Notes Over-engagement is a real issue in most occupational environments nowadays. While leaders appreciate that workers are serious about their jobs, at some point people’s excitement can get our of control and turn into stress. In this Episode of the Stepsero podcast, Marie provides us with relevant insights about the problem of over-engagement and its im...

Disconnecting after work: Episode Notes This episode of the Stepsero podcast is about disconnecting after work and finding the right mental balance. With mental health being such a personal matter, individuals need to focus on themselves and the reasons why they are not feeling well in the first place. In the first part of the conversation Mirela speaks openly about the chance to address mental he...

Change management and mental health: Episode Notes Nicole started as a change management consultant in the late 90s, when there wasn’t a lot of room for vulnerability at work. Throughout the years she experienced several situations that made her realize how often organizations suffer from a misalignment between values and behaviors. While it is important for leaders to be active and visible...

Connecting with People: Episode Notes Selin and Hilary are all about connecting with people. As recruiters and people partners they understand the value of building meaningful relationships, both at work and outside. While they are based in different locations (Berlin and New York), they share a similar perspective on living in a hectic and fast-paced environment, which includes the difficulty of...

When leaders care about people: Episode Notes Michael is one of those leaders who truly care about people. He comes with invaluable experience both as a C-level executive and an entrepreneur, and has a lot of insights to share about growing a team. In this Episode of the Stepsero podcast, Michael opens up about the responsibility that comes with being a people manager. Among several other valid po...

Introduction to mental well-being: Episode Notes In this introductory episode with Dr. Caroline Böttiger we touch upon a few interesting topics related to mental well-being. Following a brief presentation about her background in neuroscience and her vast experience in both individual and business coaching, we move onto an insightful discussion on burnout.  Dr. Böttiger carefull...

We are glad to welcome you on a journey to raise awareness on the many facets of mental well-being in the modern workplace. Our aim is to provide professionals and organizations with informative content about mental health at work, including its influence on productivity, organizational design, employee motivation and management style. Stepsero debuts with a podcast hosting professionals in People...