Empathy Without Burnout in HR with Dimple Dhabalia

Rebel HR Podcast: Life and Work on Your Terms

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Imagine walking a tightrope between service to others and preserving your own well-being, a path so many in high-impact roles know all too well. Dimple Dabalia joins us to share her transformative journey from government service on asylum and refugee issues to launching Roots in the Clouds, offering a stark look into the realities of occupational traumas like vicarious trauma and burnout. Through Dimple's lens, we navigate the complex interplay of individual struggles and systemic organizational challenges that demand urgent attention and change.
It's time to tear down the old narrative that service must always come before self. As we unravel the threads of organizational trauma with Dimple, we uncover the four pillars integral to fostering a humane work culture: mental health prioritization, human-centered practices, restorative rest, and nurturing a shared mission. We confront the uncomfortable truths within our workplaces, including the role HR professionals have played in upholding detrimental norms, and we propose actionable strategies to bring about healing and a renewed sense of community and purpose within the workforce.
In our final moments together, we reflect on the delicate dance of empathy and boundaries in leadership. We stress the significance of creating a space that allows connection without emotional fatigue, and we celebrate the power of clear boundaries and self-care in safeguarding our mental health. As we bid farewell, we extend a heartfelt note of gratitude to Dimple for her invaluable insights and remind our Rebel HR community to carry forward these conversations with courage and compassion, reshaping the future of work-life balance.

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Capítulos

1. Empathy Without Burnout in HR with Dimple Dhabalia (00:00:00)

2. Challenging the Narrative of Service (00:00:03)

3. Addressing Organizational Trauma and Root Issues (00:14:35)

4. Navigating Challenges in Work and Wellness (00:27:53)

5. Empathy, Boundaries, and Self-Care (00:32:31)

6. Rebel HR Podcast Interview With Dimple (00:40:22)