EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 34 MIN
How Boundaries Can Transform Your Career: The Power of Self Advocacy
from The Plumm Pod · host Plumm
In this episode, Claire shares her journey from HR to well-being strategist, revealing why setting boundaries is key to both personal and professional success. Claire talks about the challenges of overcommitting and how finding balance in the workplace is more crucial than ever, especially after the pandemic.You'll learn:Why well-being should be prioritised in the workplace to boost productivityHow to set and maintain boundaries without feeling guiltyWhy internal comms play a huge role in employee satisfaction and engagementThe importance of knowing your worth and advocating for your needsDon't miss this insightful conversation, subscribe for more episodes and share with a leader who needs a plan, not a panic!Chapters:00:00:00 — The Road to HR00:02:30 — Why HR Wasn’t What I Expected00:04:02 — Internal Comms: The Emotional Infrastructure00:06:56 — HR’s Evolving Role in Well-Being00:09:55 — Why Well-Being Comes First00:12:25 — The Shift from Hustle to Sustainable Work00:14:18 — Creating Micro Boundaries for Maximum Impact00:16:58 — How Stress Impacts Productivity00:18:53 — Fighting the People-Pleasing Cycle00:21:40 — Advocating for Yourself at Work00:23:10 — Leading with Vulnerability00:25:40 — Boundary Setting Without Guilt00:27:39 — Why Everyone Needs Boundaries00:29:12 — How to Build Healthy Work Relationships00:31:10 — What I Wish I Knew About Boundaries Earlier00:33:40 — The Power of Saying ‘No’
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In this episode, Claire shares her journey from HR to well-being strategist, revealing why setting boundaries is key to both personal and professional success. Claire talks about the challenges of overcommitting and how finding balance in the workplace is more crucial than ever, especially after the pandemic.You'll learn:Why well-being should be prioritised in the workplace to boost productivityHow to set and maintain boundaries without feeling guiltyWhy internal comms play a huge role in employee satisfaction and engagementThe importance of knowing your worth and advocating for your needsDon't miss this insightful conversation, subscribe for more episodes and share with a leader who needs a plan, not a panic!Chapters:00:00:00 — The Road to HR00:02:30 — Why HR Wasn’t What I Expected00:04:02 — Internal Comms: The Emotional Infrastructure00:06:56 — HR’s Evolving Role in Well-Being00:09:55 — Why Well-Being Comes First00:12:25 — The Shift from Hustle to Sustainable Work00:14:18 — Creating Micro Boundaries for Maximum Impact00:16:58 — How Stress Impacts Productivity00:18:53 — Fighting the People-Pleasing Cycle00:21:40 — Advocating for Yourself at Work00:23:10 — Leading with Vulnerability00:25:40 — Boundary Setting Without Guilt00:27:39 — Why Everyone Needs Boundaries00:29:12 — How to Build Healthy Work Relationships00:31:10 — What I Wish I Knew About Boundaries Earlier00:33:40 — The Power of Saying ‘No’
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