#82 From BURNOUT to BETTER JOURNEY: JASON MARSHALL'S Journey and the Creation of WPWI

In this episode of The Thriving Workplace Podcast, Jason shares his journey from teaching to co-founding WPWI with Lauren. They discuss the challenges faced in the education sector, the importance of workplace wellbeing, and how they navigate their partnership in business and life. The conversation highlights the need for recognition in the workplace, the distinction between being busy and being effective, and their exciting plans for the future of WPWI.

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The National Workplace Wellbeing Conference 2026

Secure your ticket here: https://wpwi.org/national-workplace-wellbeing-conference-2026/ The National Workplace Wellbeing Conference 2026 is coming to Brisbane on 16 and 17 September and early bird tickets are now on sale. Two full days of practical leadership content built around performance, retention, and culture, with some of Australia's best speakers in the room. Last year sold out. This year we are going bigger. Early bird tickets start at just $1,197 and close 31 May. Secure your seat at wpwi.org/national-workplace-wellbeing-conference-2026.