Reframing Wellbeing in the Workplace with Liz Sebag-Montefiore

In this episode, Liz Sebag-Montefiore reframes wellbeing from a workplace “perk” or isolated initiative into a strategic driver of performance, retention and risk management—and argues that the future of wellbeing lies in personalised, employee-led solutions. In this episode of Reframe Your Mindset for Success, Paul is joined by Liz Sebag-Montefiore, CEO of 10Eighty, to explore the big idea of reframing wellbeing in the workplace. Liz explains why wellbeing is no longer a “nice to have” or just another HR initiative, but a core business strategy that directly impacts performance, retention and long-term organisational success. The conversation explores why wellbeing has become such a major area of investment for organisations. Liz shares that, following research with clients, wellbeing emerged as one of the top priorities for the next 2–5 years, alongside AI and future skills. She explains that organisations are increasingly recognising the connection between how people feel and how they perform, with burnout, disengagement and absence now seen as systemic challenges rather than isolated issues. At the same time, employee expectations have shifted, with people far more willing to leave organisations that do not genuinely support their wellbeing. Liz also challenges the traditional “one-size-fits-all” wellbeing model. Instead of generic benefits or token initiatives, she makes the case for personalised, employee-led wellbeing—support that reflects the different ages, stages and real-life needs of a diverse workforce. This is the thinking behind 10Eighty’s new Marketplace Platform, which allows employees to self-select from a wide spectrum of wellbeing support in a way that is both tailored and, where needed, anonymous. A major takeaway from the episode is that leaders play a crucial role in whether wellbeing succeeds or fails. Liz highlights the importance of managers being able to have better conversations, create psychological safety, and build enough trust for employees to speak honestly about what they need. Wellbeing, she argues, must be embedded into leadership capability and organisational culture, rather than bolted on as a standalone programme. You’ll hear:​Why wellbeing has become a strategic priority for the future of work​The top three reasons to invest in wellbeing: performance, retention and risk​Where organisations still get wellbeing wrong​Why personalisation matters more than generic wellbeing offerings​How leaders can create the trust and conversations that make wellbeing real​Why the future of workplace wellbeing is likely to be more preventative, predictive and employee-led. A practical and timely conversation for leaders, HR professionals and organisations who want to make wellbeing more than a benefit—and instead turn it into a meaningful part of how people work, perform and thrive.Check out 10Eighty's Wellbeing Offering for organisations - https://10eighty.co.uk/services/wellbeing-services/