Episode 57 – We Are In a Burnout Crisis! Boosting Workplace Happiness And Mental Health Through Leadership With Jennifer Barroll

We Are In a Burnout Crisis! Boosting Workplace Happiness And Mental Health Through Leadership With Jennifer Barroll

Welcome back to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal! Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals.

This is Episode #57, where Dr. Meenal explores the intersection of leadership, mental health, and employee wellness with Jennifer Barroll. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!

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Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #57: We Are In a Burnout Crisis! Boosting Workplace Happiness And Mental Health Through Leadership With Jennifer Barroll

In this inspiring episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal explores the intersection of leadership, mental health, and employee wellness with international keynote speaker and author of Make Work Not Suck, Jennifer Barroll.

Together, they dive into the critical topic of happiness in the workplace—a missing ingredient in today’s high-pressure environments, especially in healthcare. With most Americans feeling disengaged or dissatisfied at work, this episode uncovers how poor leadership and burnout are impacting both physical and mental health on the job.

Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• What makes employees tick and drives motivation and wellbeing
• How to avoid toxic workplace culture through smarter hiring
• The power of weekly 15-minute check-ins
• Why money isn't the only motivator
• Actionable steps leaders can take to reignite joy at work

Learn more about Jennifer Barroll at JennyB.Ca and on Instagram @Jennifer_Barroll, and sign up here to get early access to Make Work Not Suck.

Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal.

Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

• We Are In a Burnout Crisis! Boosting Workplace Happiness And Mental Health Through Leadership With Jennifer Barroll
  • [0:53] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes
  • [1:23] Welcome Jennifer Barroll
  • [2:06] Who’s happy at work and why and how?
  • [5:09] What makes people tick though?
  • [7:30] The two secret superpowers to bring people into alignment
  • [8:56] How does one become a better leader?
  • [13:36] How to offer real-time feedback outside of quarterly reviews
  • [15:31] Invest 15 minutes on the frontend to avoid hours of headache on the backend
  • [17:19] What does appreciation look like?
  • [20:38] When appreciation is most effective
  • [23:52] Questions to ask yourself as a leader
  • [25:10] How much does money matter to people?
  • [30:12] The management style that tends to get the most out of employees
  • [34:50] Is what you’re doing right now working?
  • [38:30] What should you be doing to make yourself happier at work?
  • [43:00] Are you a student of the circumstance or a victim of it?
  • [44:59] What does Jennifer predict as the future of workplace happiness?
  • [48:25] What’s behind the wave of disengagement at work?
  • [50:27] Connect with Jennifer Barroll!
  • [52:26] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
  • Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov

Transcript

What is Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal?

Thanks for listening to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal. Being an eye doctor makes life easy, right? Not so fast. Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals. In each episode, you will face reality and vulnerability. You’ll hear how to manage your wellbeing, culture, and physical and mental health. You’ll also navigate self-improvement and professional development, all while uncovering innovation in patient care from experts in our healthcare system. Let’s do this while keeping it “real” and authentic. Hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, Expert Optometrist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Mom of 3.

Who is Dr. Meenal Agarwal?

With three clinics in Toronto and sought-after experience, Dr. Meenal Agarwal is an expert in vision and eyecare innovation. She is a leading voice on patient care, technology, professional development, and wellness in the healthcare industry.