Summary: On today’s episode we have the privilege of hearing from Dr Clare Allen, CEO of VisAbility and Guide Dogs WA, iconic charities that are leading the way in transforming workplace culture.<br> Clare has amalgamated her many years of success as a leader into its core essence which she teaches through training, speaking and coaching.<br> Highlights from our conversation include:<br> <br> * The meaning of work life harmony and why Clare feels that this phrase is better to describe the way she fits work into her life.<br> * The need for everyone to find their purpose in order to always be acting in the state of flow required for work life harmony.<br> * The benefits of creating a high trust culture and the need for clear expectations around job requirements as a base for successfully implementing a flexible work environment, where employees (within job expectations) can decide their hours, place and way of working.<br> * The need for senior leadership to be constantly modelling the high trust culture requirements, and recognition from leaders and managers that change won’t happen straight away – it is a gradual process that strengthens over time.<br> * The need for employers to have real open discussions about a person’s needs for flexibility and what a role genuinely requires – rather than just sticking to the script of a role being full time etc.<br> * A discussion around the benefits of employing working mums.<br> <br> Links mentioned in this episode<br> If you would like to get in touch with Clare you can find her at: <a href="http://www.drclareallen.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.drclareallen.com</a><br> You can learn about VisAbility at: <a href="http://www.visability.org.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.visability.org.au</a><br> Subscribe to learn when each podcast episode is released: <a href="http://www.thejuggle.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.thejuggle.com.au</a><br> Like our Facebook page at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/managingthejuggle/">www.facebook.com/managingthejuggle/</a><br> If you would like to continue the conversation, come and join us in our private Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thejugglecommunity/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thejugglecommunity/</a><br>
