Life Fulfilled Podcast — Because Work Shouldn’t Drain Your Life
Hosted by Bernie Borges | Founder, Fulfilled@Work Academy
Most people don’t realize it, but career struggles often bleed into every part of life: your health, relationships, energy, and sense of purpose. If you feel stuck at work, burned out, or quietly wondering, “Is this it?” you’re in the right place.
On the Life Fulfilled Podcast, Bernie Borges helps you decode where fulfillment is missing and how to get it back. While two-thirds of our episodes dive into career and workplace topics like engagement, quiet quitting, leadership, and burnout, we never lose sight of the full picture. We also explore how emerging forces like AI are reshaping the workplace and what it means for your role, your growth, and your sense of purpose.
Because fulfillment doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens across five interconnected life pillars: health, fitness, career, relationships, and legacy.
Through solo insights and expert guest conversations, Bernie brings practical tools to help you reclaim purpose and clarity, especially at work. As the creator of the Fulfillment Centric Leadership™ Framework, he equips professionals and business leaders to create meaningful, energizing careers without sacrificing the rest of their lives.
Whether you’re leading a team or leading your own comeback, subscribe now to learn how to build a life fulfilled, starting where you spend most of your time: at work.
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Life Fulfilled Podcast — Because Work Shouldn’t Drain Your Life
Seagate Technology's Rebound Story through Connection, Trust and Transparency
This episode features Kristin Pascual, VP of Communications, Culture, and Community at Seagate Technology. Kristin shares the story of how Seagate faced a massive market downturn, losing 50% of revenue and 35% of its workforce, yet emerged stronger, with a renewed sense of purpose and record-high employee engagement.
Here are 3 key takeaways from our conversation:
1️⃣ Authentic, Transparent Communication Builds Trust: Even when news was tough, Seagate’s leadership prioritized in-person “Connect Sessions,” open dialogue, and myth-busting dashboards, forging trust through transparency. Leaders showed up with empathy, even admitting when they didn’t have all the answers.
2️⃣ Fulfillment Grows from Connection and Recognition: Fulfillment isn’t just a buzzword; it’s fueled by creating spaces where every employee feels seen and valued, from engineers to supporting staff. Seagate’s new recognition platform celebrated 15,000+ “moments that matter” in its first month, reinforcing community and belonging even in challenging times.
3️⃣ Human Skills are Leadership Skills: Connection, trust, and transparency aren’t “soft skills,” they’re essential leadership capabilities. Real impact comes from meeting employees where they are, actively listening, and ensuring managers recognize achievements at every level.
💡 Main takeaway: Fulfillment at work is not a destination; it's a journey shaped by struggle, growth, ownership, and shared purpose. Seagate’s experience shows that when organizations lead with empathy and genuine connection, both people and performance thrive.
This episode is brought to you by the HR Leadership & Wellness Summit in Atlanta, GA, October 12-14.
This invite-only experience brings together senior HR professionals from companies like Warner Bros., Morgan Stanley, Paramount, and more for three days of transformative conversations, strategic networking, and actionable insights.
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