Through Oh Yeah, a platform which takes a more balanced approach to exploring career change, I’ve heard from many questioning their level of pace and reactivity and wanting real change in their working lives. We’ve been trained for years, if not decades, to go at a certain pace, react fast, and constantly strive for success. But at what cost?
Workplace culture can breed constant reactivity, where multiple demands dominate our days. The question is about balance: how do we sustain good energy and personal growth throughout our careers, remaining curious and creative without burning out? We’re actual humans needing a more inclusive, balanced approach to live well. That’s really been the key theme, regardless of industry or level of experience.
So in 2026, I’m really looking forward to this growing movement of folks turning their backs on performative culture and putting more healthy boundaries in. And how we’re shifting towards real meaning, honesty and IRL community connection. And I’m inviting everyone to experiment with a more conscious and playful approach in how we want to live our working lives. To not run for the bloody bus, or to eat your Pret breakfast baguette over your keyboard in 45 seconds. To call out unreasonable demands. To choose not to multi-task; to not wear busyness or constant productivity as a badge of honour.
Because guess what, no one is gonna give you a medal for going at that pace or include it in your leaving speech. But your body and mind will thank you for taking more moments of pause, cutting short that path to burn out. Balance has to be learned, habits changed bit by bit, and I’m excited that more folks are opening up and finally experimenting to see how life can be more fulfilling and grounded through that journey.