The Psychology of Work: Why People Do What They Do Transforming Burnout to Growth Through Cutting-Edge Neuroscience and Ai-Driven Insights
Ready to rethink what really drives success at work? In this episode of The Psychology of Work, Dr. Bobbi Wegner sits down with Jennie Blumenthal, former PwC partner, leadership advisor, and author of Corporate Rehab for a bold, honest conversation about why relentless hustle is breaking our teams, and how AI can actually help us unlock true leadership and growth. From pandemic reflections to practical strategies for boosting capacity without burning out, this episode unpacks why tech isn’t the issue, it's how we lead and adapt. If you want to discover how to move your team out of survival mode and into a real growth zone, this one’s for you.
Jennie Blumenthal is a former PwC partner, leadership advisor, CEO and Corporate Rehab Leadership and author of Corporate Rehab. She helps enterprise leaders accelerate growth in the age of AI by transforming leadership capacity and organizational systems. Jennie’s work draws on her high-powered corporate background and personal experience overcoming burnout, allowing her to guide leaders to build more sustainable and innovative teams.
KEY TOPICS
- How leadership capacity, not technology is the real constraint on organizational growth today 00:46
- Jennie Blumenthal’s personal burnout story and the pivotal moment that led her to rethink corporate leadership 05:35
- Why constantly pushing harder leads to diminishing returns and breaks leadership effectiveness 07:04
- The AI absorption gap: Why organizations struggle to leverage new technology despite rapid advances 18:33
- The growth zone concept: Striking a balance between burnout and disengagement for optimal team performance 22:04
Todays guest, Jennie Blumenthal, can be found online at:
Website: https://www.corporate-rehab.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennieblumenthal/
Your host, Dr. Bobbi Wegner, can be found online at:
Groops: https://www.joingroops.com/
Harvard Extension School Faculty Spotlight: https://youtu.be/zwLai-lu-pk?si=GpKNhtxVvTrS3-pu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiwegner/