EP 58: 2026 Work & Wellness Predictions- Why Human Energy, Connection and Capacity Will Matter More Than Ever

In this episode, Angela unpacks three powerful work and wellness trends set to shape the workforce in 2026 — inspired by a recent Forbes article that signals a meaningful shift in how organisations think about performance.While AI continues to accelerate, this conversation brings the focus back to the human system behind the work. Angela explores why wellbeing is no longer a “nice to have,” and how energy, recovery, connection and capacity are becoming critical drivers of decision-making, performance and longevity at work.Why analog work is making a comebackFace-to-face connection, offline thinking and human creativity are becoming the new luxury in an always-on world. Angela shares why digital tools can support work — but never replace real connection.How longer lives are reshaping careersWith people living and working longer, Angela explores portfolio careers, multi-generational teams, mentoring models and how organisations can better harness decades of experience without burning people out.The rise of biometric data in the workdayFrom wearables to readiness scores, we look at how data on sleep, recovery and energy could help leaders make smarter decisions, structure work more intelligently and prevent burnout before it happens.This episode is a hopeful look at the future of work — one where performance improves not by pushing harder, but by working in better alignment with human limits.Angela also shares why she’s encouraged to see major business publications finally treating wellbeing as a core business strategy, not a perk.Link to Forbes Article- 4 Growing Wellness Themes That Will Shape The Workforce In 2026