In this episode of the Get EVEN podcast, Dr Nora Koslowski speaks with organisational psychologist Dr Kathryn Page about what makes work genuinely good for us.

For many women in leadership, mid-career often brings increasing responsibility alongside rising emotional load. The same drive that fuels career development can also lead to over-functioning and burnout. This conversation offers a more honest look at why that happens and what to do differently.

Drawing on her research and her book Good Work, Kat explores how work design shapes wellbeing, performance and fulfilment. Together, Nora and Kat unpack the hidden drivers of burnout, why high-performing women are particularly at risk of over-extension, and how to recognise patterns that no longer serve you.

They also challenge conventional career development thinking, offering a more sustainable approach to building a career that supports both ambition and wellbeing.

A practical, thoughtful episode for women navigating leadership and mid-career complexity.

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