Joan Pons Laplana is on a mission to turn the healthcare system upside down and empower frontline staff & patients to lead together. He currently works at Health Education England where he helps young adults gain work experience and improve employability and independence skills. In 2014, he was awarded the Frontline Leader of the Year Award at the East Midlands GB Care Awards. In 2018, he won the Britain BJN “Nurse of the Year” Award.
In this episode, we discuss what it was like to work on the front lines of COVID as a nurse. What were the key challenges and ultimate cause for Jo’s burnout and eventual quitting? We also cover mental health, stress, and work-life balance issues and look at Jo’s new career path of helping others through teaching.
#TheMoreYouKnow: As of July 16, 2022, people experiencing a mental health crisis in the United States, can simply call or text the numbers 9-8-8.
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Key topics discussed (Time Stamps):
(03:01) Who is Jo, and what is his upbringing and background?
(04:35) What are some of the things Jo has been passionate about when it comes to his job and profession?
(05:58) Jo’s experiences in health care. What types of things work and don’t work in the medical field?
(08:50) The medical field was at the center of the pandemic. How was Joe’s professional life changed?
(11:42) Lessons from the COVID pandemic.
(14:26) What was the ultimate reason for Jo leaving his job during the pandemic?
(19:25) After leaving his role, what is Jo up to now?
(22:20) Advice for people in health care or other highly stressful fields.
(24:43) What can employers do to support employees in the post-COVID world?
(26:24) Jo’s book was written as a part of therapy.
(30:10) Final thoughts and further resources.
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