120. Tackling Workplace Loneliness with Louise Johnstone Forster and Prina Shah

Louise, CEO of Advocare, discusses workplace loneliness with Prina, focusing on its impact and solutions. Through her experiences at Chorus, she highlights the prevalence of loneliness among professionals, emphasizing the need for diverse and inclusive environments. Referencing Dr. Vivek Murthy's book "Together," they explore the health implications of loneliness and the importance of quality connections. Louise stresses the role of leadership in fostering a supportive workplace.Main Topics:•(00:00) Louise Forster - CEO of Advocare•(06:01) Signs of Lonliness in Workplace•(15:53) Impact on Employee Productivity•(29:07) Technology's Impact on Loneliness•(40:40) How Leadership Can Help Build ConnectionsAdditional Resources:• Louise on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louforster/• Advocare - https://www.advocare.org.au/• Dr Vivek Murthy - https://twitter.com/Surgeon_General• Hofstede Cultural Dimensions - https://geerthofstede.com/Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah