Marta Cecchinato (part 2) on promoting wellbeing through leadership, EDI & self-care

This is part 2 of my conversation with Dr Marta Cecchinato (Part 1 is here). Marta is an Assistant Professor (Senior Lecturer) in the Computer and Information Sciences Department at Northumbria University. Her research focuses on understanding the complexities of multiple technologies in everyday life and how digital experiences can be shaped to support wellbeing at work and in our personal lives.  In part 2, we go on to discuss a range of issues from how her wellbeing stance has influenced her leadership of a new group and the Athena Swan EDI initiative in her department, how managers can better support people on parental leave, her own experiences being a first-time mother, and the digital wellbeing strategies that have been most helpful to her. “I love my job, but it’s a job at the end of the day, and just because I stopped sooner, and I don't work longer hours every day doesn't mean that I love my job less. I'm probably setting a better example. For others as well.”“There's so much more to life than than just work”Overview (times approximate): [Full TRANSCRIPT available here]00:30 Preamble03:00 Setting up her own group and building trust in your relationships 9:11 The transition from a self-acknowledged control freak to a leader. 13:46 Leading the Athena Swan exercise. 17:53 Digital wellbeing, flexible working and EDU issues 20:03 How managers can better support people going on parental leave25:30 Having her own first child during the pandemic 31:12 The importance of being out in nature. 35:02 The micro-boundary strategies with the biggest impact for her 38:01 Sabbatical plans41:31 How Marta creates micro moments of rest in her day44:29 Key strengths47:11 EndRelated links:Digital Wellbeing Strategies Handbook (updated Sept 2023)Marta’s personal website & Northumbria profileMarta on social media: LinkedIn and TwitterAurora leadership programmeAisling O’Kane CAL podcast Part 1 and Part 2 Advance HE Athena Swan Charter Oscar Trimboli CAL podcast Part 1 and

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