Rethinking Work with Melissa Swift: How to Build Human-Centered, High-Impact Workplaces

In this deeply insightful episode of Fully Engaged, Jennifer N. Sutherland sits down with Melissa Swift — founder of Anthrome Insight and award-winning author of Work Here Now. Melissa is a leading voice in transforming how we work, focusing on combating work intensification and reshaping leadership in modern organizations.

Together, Jennifer and Melissa unpack:

*What it really means to be fully engaged (hint: it’s not about hustling harder)
*The science behind burnout and “the work anxiety monster”
*Why interdependence might be quietly wrecking your team’s productivity
*The critical shift from “busy” to “impactful” work
*How leaders and individual contributors can reclaim control through agency and smarter boundaries
*The sneaky ways tech makes us feel overwhelmed — even if we’re working fewer hours
*What’s truly driving burnout in the C-Suite (yes, even CEOs are drowning in tasks!)

With warmth and wisdom, Melissa challenges outdated work norms and offers data-driven, human-centered strategies to help leaders build workplaces where people truly thrive.

Whether you’re in HR, L&D, leadership, or just feeling overwhelmed by the modern workplace — this episode offers powerful insights and practical solutions.

Watch now and discover how to stop working harder… and start working smarter, healthier, and more human.