Resilience in the Workplace: Turning Setbacks into Opportunities [W&S 98]

Are workplace setbacks holding you back?

We explore how to manage those difficult moments with advice from Sharad Lal, a resilience coach and podcast host. Sharad offers actionable strategies, from mindfulness techniques to journaling, to help you navigate workplace challenges. Learn about the "second arrow syndrome," a Buddhist concept that explains how our emotional reactions can worsen problems.

How can you maintain professionalism while handling frustration or disappointment?

Can emotions like anger actually help you progress? Watch now to discover practical tools for turning setbacks into opportunities!

00:00 Intro
02:58 What should you do to control emotions in stressful situations?
09:26 How can managers encourage emotional expression while maintaining professionalism?
11:25 How do you balance vulnerability and professionalism at work?
17:00 How do you regain composure after reacting emotionally to work news?
22:34 How does emotional management differ across generations at work?
25:37 What’s your advice for balancing grief with work responsibilities?

Check their full interview on Wise and Shine, Episode 98 on Spotify, YouTube, Apple podcast for insights into one of Singapore’s most talked-about retirement schemes.