Episode 110

Camilla Kring: How to work better with our rhythms

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So, picture this. You’ve just landed a new role at work, and you might have some transition time beforehand. Are you a night owl or a morning lark?

For many of us the traditional working day just doesn’t suit our circadian rhythms. We’re called into a meeting or slumped over a desk at 8am but hyper-focused as we’re about to leave the office and head home. What if work took our biological clocks into account?

In this episode, I am joined by Camilla Kring, author of Chrono Leadership. We talk about the costs of rigidity in work patterns, and what it takes to develop smarter, more flexible arrangements.

Camilla’s ideas are revolutionary: she talks about taking the bias away from the 5am club and creating better conditions in the workplace for all. Surely that is something we would all want to get behind. So, when do you perform at your best during the day?

You’ll hear about:

How circadian rhythms dictate our natural sleep and wake cycles
Why understanding your chronotype can enhance productivity
The fact most people are not morning persons, yet workplaces favour early risers
How living out of sync with your internal clock can harm health
Flexibility in work hours can lead to higher productivity and well-being
Trust in employees being crucial for implementing flexible work schedules
Why synchronising work and family rhythms can improve life quality
How creating early wins can help establish momentum in a new role
Why organisations must adapt to operate effectively within ecosystems

More about Camilla

Camilla Kring, as the founder of Super Navigators, has dedicated the last 20 years to helping individuals navigate their lives, and organisations create flexible and inclusive work cultures that accommodate different chronotypes and family structures. She has worked across Europe, China, Latin America, and the Middle East, with companies including Abbott, Medtronic, Roche and Novo Nordisk.

Camilla’s insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, and on the BBC. She is the author of six books and a TEDx speaker. She holds a Master of Science in Engineering, and a PhD in work-life balance from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).

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“We can unite high levels of productivity with high levels of life quality.”

Camilla Kring — founder of Super Navigators and author

VIEW RUNNING ORDER

02.59	Understanding and using circadian rhythms.
04.46	Is your circadian rhythm fixed?
07.40	Revolutionising work start times.
11.41	Working effectively with your chronotype.
15.35	Camilla’s advice to leaders.
23.37	Pioneers of working with circadian rhythms.
29.16	Changes to Camilla’s own practice.
32.02	Camilla’s superpower and biggest weakness.
33.39	What does Camilla’s best day look like?
35.16	What should a new CEO focus on?