Tips for Leaders and Employees to Overcome Quiet Quitting (2 of 3) Artwork

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.

🎧 Follow Life Fulfilled on your favorite podcast app
💌 Subscribe to the Weekly Fulfill newsletter: fulfilledatworkacademy.com/newsletter
📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: @LifeFulfilledpod

All Episodes

Life Fulfilled Podcast — Because Work Shouldn’t Drain Your Life

Tips for Leaders and Employees to Overcome Quiet Quitting (2 of 3)

October 20, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 257

On the second of three episodes on quiet quitting, host Bernie Borges dives deep into why fulfillment matters and how it’s connected to the growing issue of quiet quitting. Whether you’re an employee feeling disengaged or a leader trying to inspire your team, there are practical steps you can take today to bring meaning back to your work life.

Here are 3 key takeaways:

1️⃣ Alignment is Everything: True fulfillment at work isn’t about “having it all.” It’s about the alignment between your personal values and your everyday reality. When those are out of sync, disengagement and quiet quitting become almost inevitable.

2️⃣ Small Steps Spark Change: Employees don’t need a massive career overhaul to reclaim fulfillment. Sometimes, asking yourself what energized you in the past, volunteering for a new project, or having a candid conversation with your manager is enough to trigger a positive shift.

3️⃣ Leaders Set the Tone: 70% of team engagement is directly tied to manager behavior. Leaders who listen, provide clarity, and foster genuine connections create environments where team members stay engaged and motivated instead of slipping into autopilot.

Main takeaway: Fulfillment at work isn’t a luxury; it’s foundational to purpose and achievement. Whether you’re an individual contributor or a leader, self-awareness and small, intentional actions can turn the tide on quiet quitting.

Looking for ways to measure where you stand? Try the Fulfilled@Work Scorecard, and see where you’re thriving, or where you might need a spark.

Take the FREE Fulfilled@Work Scorecard

Stay tuned for the next episode (3 of 3), where Bernie digs deeper into quiet quitting and the impact on culture.

Connect with Bernie Borges
LinkedIn
Instagram
TikTok
Website

Email: bernie@fulfilledatworkacademy.com
Fulfilled@Work™ LinkedIn Newsletter

Get in touch with Bernie to:
Explore hiring him as a keynote speaker.
Explore a tailored workshop on Fulfillment Centric Leadership™.

Watch the Life Fulfilled Podcast on YouTube

Music attribution:
Old Bossa Twin Musicom
Suno

Text us your feedback on the podcast.

Get the Weekly Fulfill weekly newsletter and never miss an episode!