Karen Duggan - Navigating Sobriety and Creating Recovery Friendly WorkspacesKaren Duggan - Navigating Sobriety and Creating Recovery Friendly Workspaces
Addiction & Recovery Conversations with Brett Lovins
Karen Duggan shares her journey of sobriety and discusses the importance of creating recovery-friendly workplaces with Brett Lovins.
54:00•27 Jun 2024
Creating Recovery-Friendly Workspaces with Karen Duggan
Episode Overview
- Finding solidarity with another sober colleague can significantly impact one's professional life.
- Empathy plays a crucial role in team coaching and creating supportive environments.
- Open communication about personal struggles can foster a healthier workplace culture.
- Recovery-friendly workplaces benefit both individuals and the overall corporate environment.
- Understanding and reducing stigma around sobriety is essential for inclusive workspaces.
“It's smart business to let people show up and be fully who they are and speak openly about all the things”
Karen Duggan joins Brett Lovins to share her journey of achieving and maintaining sobriety while working at a large corporation. Together, they discuss the significance of finding solidarity with another sober colleague and the impact it had on their professional lives. Karen, a team coach with a high empathy quotient, shares how her sensitivity and sobriety influenced her work, making her a powerful advocate for creating recovery-friendly workplaces.
Brett and Karen also explore the importance of allowing employees to be their true selves at work, fostering an environment where people can openly discuss their struggles and triumphs. They highlight the benefits of recovery-friendly workplaces, not just for individuals but for the overall corporate culture. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding how sobriety can be seamlessly integrated into professional life and the positive ripple effects it can create.
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