How to Find Your Purpose and Thrive in Uncertain Times with Dr. Kat Page

Dr. Kathryn Page and host Alena Bennett as they explore the depths of purpose, well-being, and the future of work. Discover how embracing discomfort, community, and values can transform leadership and organizational culture.Dr Kathryn (Kat) Page is an organisational psychologist, Leadership Partner at ByMany, Adjunct Professor of Management and Leadership at Swinburne Unniversity, and author of Good Work: Transforming Your Work from the Inside Out.She holds a Doctorate in Organisational Psychology and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Melbourne, exploring the relationship between work and mental health through a public health lens.Kat has worked with leaders across industries—from healthcare and mining to finance and retail—helping them navigate pressure, complexity and change. Her work is grounded in a simple but powerful idea: what if work could be part of the solution to our wellbeing, not the problem?Blending science, story and real-world experience, Kathryn brings a deeply human perspective to leadership—focusing on how we create work that enables people to perform, belong and thrive.To grab your copy of Good Work: https://www.drkatpage.com/about-4And to reach out to Dr Kat:https://www.drkatpage.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kat-page-2366514/For more information on Alena and the Real Math of Business:https://www.alenabennett.com.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenabennett/Chapters00:00 Thought Provoking Question01:57 Chat with Dr Kat Page04:49 The Journey of Finding Purpose07:55 Navigating Corporate Life and Personal Values10:40 The Importance of Self-Discovery13:41 Understanding Well-Being and Happiness16:44 The Spectrum of Well-Being19:36 Eudaimonia and Flourishing22:23 People vs. Math in Business Success28:07 Navigating Psychological Safety in Organizations31:09 The Power of 'What If' Questions34:53 Embracing Discomfort for Growth38:14 The Value of Community and Collaboration43:07 Practical Steps for Personal and Professional Growth51:56 Listener Question: CFO Traits for 202652:26 The Four Quadrants of CFO Leadership54:43 Adapting Skills for the Future