A Conversation With Cyril Peupion, CEO of Work Smarter Live Better (WSLB)
In this conversation, Cyril Peupion shares his journey from a corporate leader to the founder of Work Smarter Live Better (WSLB), emphasizing the importance of learning effective work habits. He discusses the challenges he faced in writing his book and the significance of giving back to others. Cyril highlights the power of team alignment and setting clear priorities for success, while also advocating for personal growth through reflection and planning. His philosophy revolves around living fully, giving generously, and continuously growing, encouraging listeners to cherish every moment and focus on what truly matters.
Takeaways
Takeaways
- Cyril's journey began with a realization of the need for effective work habits.
- Many leaders struggle with managing information flow and work habits.
- Improvement comes from small, consistent changes rather than one big shift.
- Practicing new habits with guidance is more effective than just receiving knowledge.
- Writing a book was a significant personal challenge for Cyril.
- The importance of giving back to others is a key theme in Cyril's philosophy.
- Team alignment is crucial for achieving collective goals.
- Setting clear priorities can lead to greater success and less overwhelm.
- Personal growth should be a continuous process, not limited to professional development.
- Cherishing every moment and living fully is essential for a fulfilling life.
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If you would like to connect with Cyril Peupion outside of this episode, connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/personal-productivity-work-life-balance-trainer-speaker/
If you would like to connect with Cyril Peupion outside of this episode, connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/personal-productivity-work-life-balance-trainer-speaker/
Creators and Guests
Host
Julie Williamson, PhD
Julie Williamson, PhD is the CEO and a Managing Partner at Karrikins Group, a Denver-based, global-serving business consultancy. Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of The Failure Gap Podcast, Julie is a leading voice in how alignment can transform leaders and organizations.
Guest
Cyril Peupion
For many years, Cyril has worked behind the scenes in some of Australia's biggest companies. He gets the clutter - on the desk, under the desk, the full diary, the email and meeting addictions and multiple task lists back to ground zero. He gets his clients focused on their priorities. His fans say he had a big impact on their performance and the performance of their business. His biggest fans say he has changed their lives. One even said she now ‘sleeps at night’ and is not woken up anymore thinking of all she has to do. Cyril has held senior management roles in both Europe and Australia. In France, he was the General Manager of EF Corporate, a subsidiary of the international group EF Education. He was also Director of Sales for British Airways, overseeing corporate and indirect sales for the group. In 2006 Cyril launched ‘Work Smarter: Live Better’ (WSLB) with one simple vision: providing efficiency solutions to millions around the world. With his team, Cyril has built WSLB into a highly respected efficiency coaching and consulting firm for the Australian and International market. WSLB focuses on enabling organisations and their people to be above target and in control, Cyril is the author of ‘Work Smarter: Live Better’, in the top 10 business books in Australia. He is a regular contributor to business magazines such as BRW and AFR, and has appeared many times on national TV and radios. Today, as well as managing and leading WSLB, Cyril is coaching CEO and Senior Executives. He is a regular key note speaker on ‘strategy execution’ and ‘working smarter’ and consulting for large companies on aligning people with the strategy of their business. Above all, he is a passionate business leader and coach who focuses on helping people to change their work habits, take control and dramatically improve their performance. Today Cyril lives in Sydney with his wife and three children and works with clients in Australia and around the world.
