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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 workplace
  • Invaluable guidance for navigating the modern workplace.
  • The importance of aligning personal values with work tasks to foster a sense of identity
  • Pervasive impact of overachieving behavior and the toll it takes on well-being and relationships.
  • The need for organisations to prioritise employee well-being

Connect with Jordana

Website: 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/values

Do 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!

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappierAtWorkHQ

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