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Finding Your Rhythm in Work

Finding Your Rhythm in Work

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Insights from Valentine Gatard

Last Friday, episode 29 of the Wisepreneurs Podcast featured insights from Parisian Valentine Gatard—with a unique blend of talents—musician, coach, HR practitioner on the future of work, and speaker. Her approach to the world of work, creatively influenced by her passion for jazz, offers a refreshing perspective on how we can all find harmony in our professional lives.

The Melody of Work-Life Balance: Valentine's journey reveals the importance of integrating personal passions, like music, into our work. It's not just about work-life balance but about finding a rhythm that resonates with who we are.

Jazzing Up Teamwork and Leadership: Drawing from her musical background, Valentine illustrates how jazz improvisation can inform and enhance teamwork and leadership, emphasizing flexibility, creativity, and collaboration.

The Solo of Freelancing: She dives into the growing trend of freelancing, discussing how it allows for a more personal and value-driven approach to work, urging us to compose our career paths.

Rehumanizing Our Workspaces: Valentine advocates for a more human-centric approach in the workplace, where personal values and professional aspirations harmonize, leading to more fulfilling and productive work environments.

Takeaways:

  1. Integrate Your Passions: Like Valentine's love for jazz, find ways to weave your interests or hobbies into your work.
  2. Embrace Improvisation: In teamwork and leadership, allow room for creativity and adaptability, much like in a jazz performance.
  3. Value Flexibility: Consider the benefits of freelancing or flexible work arrangements to align more closely with your values.
  4. Humanize Your Workspace: Foster an environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work, improving engagement and satisfaction.
  5. Compose Your Career: Don't be afraid to craft a unique career path that reflects your talents and passions.

Valentine Gatard's insights offer a refreshing outlook on finding a more harmonious blend between our professional and personal lives.

Listen here: https://www.wisepreneurs.au/valentine-gatard-work-life-narratives/
or if you are reading this on your mobile https://pod.link/1621969305

Episode 30—Global Branding Reimagined: Tash Menon-Verheul's Visionary Approach
On Friday, 9 February, in the Wisepreneurs Podcast, we explore the innovative world of branding with Tash Menon-Verheul, the brain behind MASH, a pioneering creative technology company from Melbourne. Discover how Tash's unique approach leverages a global community of independent experts (expert mature professionals) to tailor bespoke teams for brands, transforming the traditional marketing landscape. Join me to uncover the secrets behind crafting culturally effective work that resonates across borders, as shared by this visionary leader whose journey from a shared birthday phenomenon to reshaping global branding practices promises to inspire.

Cheers

Nigel Rawlins​
I help professional women shift to self-employment
with practical, down-to-earth marketing strategy, planning, and execution.

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