Welcome to Challenge The Work, where we unravel the complex dynamics of modern work culture.
We believe work should be more than just tolerable: it should be meaningful and fulfilling.
In each episode we challenge conventional wisdom and take on the status quo, diving into the root causes of workplace discontent and offering practical actions to help you reshape the way you work.
Join hosts Jules Fedele, venture builder and founder of the Portfolio Career Club, and John Rizzo, organisation architect and founder of Joyous Work. Let’s challenge the work!
Welcome to Challenge The Work, where we unravel the complex dynamics of modern work culture.
We believe work should be more than just tolerable: it should be meaningful and fulfilling.
In each episode we challenge conventional wisdom and take on the status quo, diving into the root causes of workplace discontent and offering practical actions to help you reshape the way you work.
Join hosts Jules Fedele, venture builder and founder of the Portfolio Career Club, and John Rizzo, organisation architect and founder of Joyous Work. Let’s challenge the work!

In this episode, we reveal why 86% of workers using AI tools might actually be drowning in more work, not less. We expose how AI productivity can amplify the "work-about-work" epidemic and explore radical approaches from Basecamp's calendar rebellion to creating protected "mission time" for your team. Plus, practical post-it note strategies to harness AI's power without losing your craft or sanity.
Check out our Substack where we unpack each post-it note in detail
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