Together, they explore how workplace culture is evolving and what both employers and employees can do to improve well-being at work.

The topic is timely. The average person spends around 90,000 hours in the workplace, and local statistics show that a significant portion of mental health concerns are rooted in work and relationship stress.

The Richmond Foundation receives around 7,000 calls a year, with many relating to workplace pressure, anxiety, and burnout. Across Europe, over 3.5 million workers reported work-related mental health issues last year, highlighting a growing crisis.

Throughout the episode, the panel discusses how to identify burnout, set healthy boundaries, recognise toxic behaviour, and build supportive environments for women at work.

Christabelle speaks openly about her own experience with burnout, offering insight into how to spot it both in yourself and in others. Daniela shares professional insight on how the Richmond Foundation supports those experiencing workplace stress, while Sarah explains how the private sector can be part of positive change.

One standout moment from the episode has already sparked discussion. Christabelle reflects on shifting work culture among younger generations, sharing an interview she witnessed firsthand.

 

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“A candidate arrived twenty minutes late. The manager told her she had already started interviewing someone else, and she replied ‘I am already not liking this, I do not want this job’ and walked out. If I was not there I would not have believed it.”

Christabelle said she believes social media plays a role in shaping unrealistic expectations around success, arguing that online platforms sometimes promote shortcuts rather than hard work.

When asked by Trudy whether social media may have also contributed to entitlement in the workplace, Christabelle laughed in agreement, prompting Trudy to say, “I am going to take that as a yes.”

Despite acknowledging the benefits of social platforms for brands, Christabelle remarked that the negatives can outweigh the positives.

The conversation also touches on how different generations view work, the importance of empathy in leadership, and why emotional intelligence matters just as much as skill. By sharing personal stories and real workplace experiences, the episode aims to help viewers feel seen while encouraging healthier, more open conversations around mental health.