Does more freedom at work mean more fulfillment? | Sarah Aviram

Does more freedom at work mean more fulfillment? | Sarah Aviram | TEDxAliefStudio

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Жыл бұрын

Sarah Aviram worked remotely from 12 countries in 12 months while researching the future of work as a Human Resources leader for a New York-based tech company. In this talk, she reveals the surprising opinion that remote and hybrid work policies are only short-term solutions for real challenges. Sarah shares what those challenges are and how you can thrive at work - no matter where you’re located.
Sarah Aviram is a former Fortune 500 Human Resources and Talent Development leader. After working remotely from 12 countries in 12 months in 2019, researching the future of work, she published the best-selling book, "Remotivation: The Remote Worker’s Ultimate Guide to Life-Changing Fulfillment." Sarah is an international keynote speaker and workshop facilitator for organizations globally on the topic of motivation in the new era of work. She has created and delivered leadership development programs and processes to over 50,000 people at companies like Google, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Bank of America, and her alma mater, New York University Stern School of Business.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@momoneyy408 Жыл бұрын

People who work from home can have many benefits. You save gas, time and money. Or working on the beach can be less stressful for some people.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed!

@30AndAWakeUp Жыл бұрын

Great information! Have her do another!!!!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

I just might! Thanks! :)

@YanaFriedman-fq2tr Жыл бұрын

So true! Where ever you go, there you are. Motivation comes from within; its a mindset.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed! Thanks for sharing!

@flvaky23 Жыл бұрын

As someone who has been married for 24 years and been at the same company for 27, I love the idea of experiencing different relationships with your job/company over your career.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm glad the talk resonated with you!

@atlantic_love Жыл бұрын

At my job, working in the air cargo industry, I have a certain amount of freedom as a team lead. As long as I'm pushing people, and putting out brush fires, all is good. There really isn't a lot of room for growth where I work, and in a sense I'm okay with that. I'm not a type that does well with a lot of change (I praise anyone who embraces it!) or uncertainty. A team lead is a good spot for me. What I used to hate were jobs that pidgeon-holed me because I was really good at something.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@saturdaydarknight8469 Жыл бұрын

Such a coherent way of explaining something so easy to digest and comprehend. It leaves me wanting more anecdotes. Sarah's way of describing a subject that everyone has questions about, makes me feel like I can definitely achieve my goals. Thanks so much Sarah! I truly enjoy this.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that you enjoyed the talk! Thanks for your kind comment!

@pancicah Жыл бұрын

I work from home and I really struggle with the lack of external motivation to get things done. However, I also cannot work for other people. Every job has it's ups and downs, we just have to find and focus on the good parts. Thank you for your talk, Sarah!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

I totally understand your perspective. Thanks for sharing!

@nicolewest3878 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't relate to this more! "If you hate your job in Houston, you will hate it in Hanoi." If you can't work at your dream job, it also helps to separate your job from yourself. If it's not your dream job, DO NOT let it become your identity. Aligns with building a different relationship - "building a better path forward together", like you said

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing what resonated with you, Nicole! And yes, you get to decide what that relationship with your job looks and feels like.

@uaps28 Жыл бұрын

This is better from TEDX, not so many uploads today. Just about right.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@askcesar Жыл бұрын

Yaaaaaas!! You crushed this, Sarah. :)

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@sdalfonzo Жыл бұрын

Great points Sarah! "Doing work that lights you up wherever you are" - YES!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Stephanie! What kind of work lights you up?

@kristin.n.spencer Жыл бұрын

Yes, we need to deal with whether we love our work or not before we try to take it remote to change those feelings. So good!! Thank you for sharing.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed! Thank you!

@iamionaholloway Жыл бұрын

All companies need to be having these conversations!

@aylbdrmadison1051 Жыл бұрын

All countries need to adopt Progressive-socialism very soon. Conservative-capitalism has already caused a mass extinction event, and are forcing humanity into extinction too. And all just to sate their unbounded greed, their immediate monetary gratification.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

I agree, Iona! :)

@MoveOnWithMyra Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@savorfoodandbody Жыл бұрын

I've built my career around how to help other people (women in midlife) while trying to find a way of working that honors my creativity and my life. This is brilliant Sarah! Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise with all of us who are passionate about working differently.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Amanda! You're doing very important work!

@adammorra3813 Жыл бұрын

Perfect talk for these times.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@runningrigert Жыл бұрын

This is such an insightful discussion- thank you! Totally agree... I moved across the country for a new job before working on leaning in to what I was really seeking. I ran away rather than towards, and I appreciate how you present tools to help us be more intentional when finding a career that we really find fulfilling. Great talk!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jillian! What do you think is the key question you’d ask yourself next time before making that decision?

@jonfrancia Жыл бұрын

great share! would love to see more of Sarah's content here for sure!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jon!

@alefender91 Жыл бұрын

You got the crucial point in our work life. Great, thanks for sharing it!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@anyarevah9089 Жыл бұрын

I love this! So relevant to today’s remote/hybrid world. Thank you, Sarah! I can’t wait to see more from you!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Anya!

@jmulein Жыл бұрын

Wherever you go, there you are…SO TRUE!!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed! Thanks for commenting!

@anneireneryan Жыл бұрын

Sarah, I really enjoyed your TEDx talk. My favorite quote of your talk is “Do work that truly lights you up wherever you are." I also really liked the questions to ask yourself - I am thinking of them as a fulfillment question formula: contentment? + impact? + growth?

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anne! I like the formula!

@anneireneryan Жыл бұрын

@@sarahaviram6553 you are very welcome! Watching your TEDx talk was 12 minutes very well spent.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

@@anneireneryan I'm so glad to hear that!

@randahlbeach Жыл бұрын

So Very Truth Sarah. We all need to find what brings us Joy, Happiness, fulfillment & puts a smile on our faces. Cheers to all from Vancouver Canada🙂

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed! We all have our own values and preferences!

@lisafrusztajer2838 Жыл бұрын

I really like the sentiment you express, Sarah. As a coach, some of the work I do with clients focuses on how to love their jobs before they leave them. Most of us can find something we enjoy at work. Identifying what we believe has meaning gives us the ultimate portable skill.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Lisa! Is there a specific question or reflection you ask your clients to consider before they make that change?

@MoveOnWithMyra Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah for the beautiful video!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@petenevenglosky9861 Жыл бұрын

Can totally relate to all of this as an entrepreneur who often works from all over!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience, Pete!

@mariaolsen50after50 Жыл бұрын

True points, well-delivered. Thank you for this thoughtful, insightful talk!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

@MoveOnWithMyra Жыл бұрын

Well said, Maria

@lulipsu Жыл бұрын

She is totally right about fulfillment. Makes the whole difference in the world!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Glad you agree! :)

@MoveOnWithMyra Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@brendawinkle945 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing food for thought. I’ve found that what you say is true… no matter where you go, there you are. Fulfillment matters. It would seem it might mean having conversations and creating dialogue with our companies, too. So good!!!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Brenda! Thanks for sharing!

@LindsayHolden Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great reminder of where to focus (joy/fulfillment/impact) vs. bandaid solutions.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

We all need that reminder once in a while, don't we? :)

@girl-gone Жыл бұрын

Love this point of view, Sarah! Would love to hear more about this topic - where can I learn more?

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Abby! My book, Remotivation, is a good start. :)

@liorlevy4347 Жыл бұрын

Great talk! That is the essence 👏🏼 More on this topic please!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lior! Any specific angles of this topic you'd like to see more of?

@nitemare1525 Жыл бұрын

This was a great tedtalk and that's why I dont keep a job longer than 3 years

@adammorra3813 Жыл бұрын

Very true hawk.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Yes, that is quite common these days!

@saifbensalah1839 Жыл бұрын

The Summary of This Ted Talk : Freedom and Autonomy at work are cool but won't make you love your job if you already hate it. You'll love your job if you focus on doing something that interests you , that impacts people and that helps you grow.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great summary! You've got it!

@ms9001 Жыл бұрын

if all companies stop allowing remote work, people are gonna be so mad and there will be protests. people just take remote work for granted now and never get fulfilled. just like you can never have enough money. i appreciate remote work everyday knowing i can wake up anytime and start working without having to travel to work.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

I agree and I appreciate remote work too! :)

@murlidhar-sj8gw Жыл бұрын

I totally agree

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting!

@bobbiecarltonspeaker Жыл бұрын

Terrific talk and insights from an experience so many of us THINK we desire.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bobbie! I absolutely loved my travel experience but it was also eye-opening!

@Anonyme67 Жыл бұрын

I am Happy to work from home. I do my job to the best. Do I like it do I hate it? Nope. I care about the money only.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

That's totally fair!

@lakeshagadson357 Жыл бұрын

That's true you don't always enjoy what you are capable of doing

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Yes, we have to remember to take a step back and consider this point. Thanks for sharing!

@giftedgreen2152 Жыл бұрын

Are we still pretending this isn't propaganda?

@autumn3884 Жыл бұрын

Its a new age way of saying “keep working tough it out, you don’t need to be satisfied in your life”

@KJFITTV Жыл бұрын

This is so true!!! Thank you for this insight- and pure inspiration! Personal growth is numero uno for me! And wherever I go- there I AM!!! Yes yes yes!

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that the message resonated with you!

@jeremiahbirnbaum6796 Жыл бұрын

Love this message! Really important and inspiring. Thank you Sarah for sharing your knowledge and experience🙏

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support! :)

@deepshikhasairam Жыл бұрын

Such an important message Sarah. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being open to the message!

@hannesRSA Жыл бұрын

The goal of trying to "make your job your passion" is not the correct one. You have a life outside your employment - accept this and don't waste your life on your employer. Hard to do for people like me who give everything in their job.

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

I agree that your work doesn't need to be your passion.

@bukurie6861 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your success!But around the world must to have most work for the family member,...😍🌻

@candelabodemang Жыл бұрын

100% real .

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Candela!

@thatomofolo452 Жыл бұрын

Real talk 🤔🤔🤔

@NormaLopez-mh9lf Жыл бұрын

Salí de la suscripción x que hablo castellano. Gracias. Si puedo recibir en castellano vuelvo a la suscripción

@Superhero-yr8go Жыл бұрын

Good points but the option to work from home is always better

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad working from home works for you. The key is to have options and for each person to choose what works best for them. Thanks for commenting!

@wadysawwest8618 Жыл бұрын

Come on, she wasn't working from home, she worked and travelled and this is a big difference.

@MrYatesj1 Жыл бұрын

If you are living in paradise and you turn up your nose then you have lost a centered perspective. She has said work 40 times in the first 3 mins. It’s turning my stomach

@Anonyme67 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@Heymorganmichaels Жыл бұрын

Mental health struggles though can happen anywhere and everywhere. On the deeper level it doesn’t matter where you are if you don’t feel whole and home within yourself …it won’t matter. She simply took that and applied it to work culture and work life. Which is big pain point for people. The sentiment works for a lot of aspects of life. I understand the taking for granted travel POV …yet everything you experience in life tires and when it tires… you have no choice but to go within. Thanks Sarah …you got a good conversation going. Goes beyond the work place !

@sarahaviram6553 Жыл бұрын

@@Heymorganmichaels Sounds like you really under the essence of the message! Thanks for sharing your thoughts - you're spot on!