#162: Work less and challenge your hero mentality with Chris Miran
"A lot of the productivity tools out there have taught us that those break-ins of time is really the kind of bad thing"
In this conversation, Heather and Christian Miran discuss the importance of balancing work and life, moving away from hustle culture, and implementing strategies for personal and professional growth. Christian shares practical tips for business growth, the significance of intentional scheduling, and the challenges of navigating distractions.
They delve into the hero mentality that often leads to burnout and explore the implementation of a four-day work week as a means to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction. The discussion also touches on the importance of community engagement, personal growth, and the future of coaching in a world increasingly influenced by technology.
Takeaways
- Acknowledge the hustle culture and give yourself grace.
- Prioritise your well-being before tasks.
- Conduct an energy audit of your schedule.
- Start your day with a to-be list instead of a to-do list.
- Recognise that distractions are inevitable.
- Challenge the assumptions that limit your potential.
- Implement a four-day work week to enhance productivity.
- Engage with your community for personal growth.
- Have a plan B for your career.
- Focus on building meaningful connections in your work.
At a glance…
00:00 Embracing Balance Over Hustle
03:08 The Power of Intentional Scheduling
06:09 Navigating Distractions and Prioritising Tasks
08:59 The Hero Mentality and Its Consequences
11:56 Implementing a Four-Day Work Week
14:56 Challenging Assumptions in Leadership
18:04 Building Community and Presence
21:02 The Importance of Plan B
23:56 The Future of Coaching and Connection
26:58 Finding Your Ideal Client
About the Guest
Chris Miran is a corporate renegade turned culture re-designer. He led the 4-day work week rollout at Medibank and has worked with some of Australia’s most innovative brands (including Culture Amp, Seek, and Open Universities). Today, he partners with bold CEOs, founders, and executive teams to redesign how work feels and functions.
His focus: building high-trust operating systems that run on energy, not exhaustion - because he believes the way your team feels is the way your business performs.
