One team member at the age of 15 was responsible for bringing recycling practices to Westfields. I presented wellbeing sessions to varied groups – the Women’s Prison, Magill Youth Detention Centre and to at-risk youth, and loved supporting The Big Issue to start the Adelaide Street Soccer program for those homeless and at risk. Teams and individuals decided where they wanted to contribute in alignment with the company ethos and values- some tree planted, some supported at hospices… all of which support components of the Global Goals we have today.
I believe a positive, purpose-driven and proactive workplace culture can support people to be the authentic ‘best versions’ of themself at work- enriching culture and in building ethical, compassionate and collectively connected teams, something so many businesses want more of. And in my experience, the flow on to business success is unquestionable.
There is buckets of research to support the importance of connecting to purpose. Meaning is one of the five components in the PERMA Positive Psychology framework as a path to flourishing. We are at our best when we dedicate our time to something greater than ourselves. This could be through our work, family, community work, a cause or a charity, a professional or creative commitment.
The 17 Global Goals are a gift and there is an opportunity for all workplaces to make a difference- collectively and as individually.
For insight into the global goals;
What’s happening in Australia
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If you’d like support to unpack the goals, align with your organisational values and build some team and personal strategies at a team, leadership or conference event- we would love to assist with an interactive, engaging and empowering workshop. We have a brilliant workshop here: Business Opportunities and the SDG’s
I think we all have some work to do!
