Creating positive work environments – Supporting thriving teams
Who is Anetta Pizag
I am a workplace design consultant and strategist, workstyle coach and author. I find it fascinating how our environments and habits influence how we think and feel and what we are able to achieve. My calling is to help people excel and find joy in what they do by making conscious and intelligent choices about where and how they work.
Why I’m here
I have seen and worked at a large variety of workplaces. I notice that the qualities of the space, and the ways we approach our tasks, can make a difference between having a good day or a bad day at work. I’d love to help people to get into the right headspace and do amazing work every day, by giving them training, guidance, and the environment they need to thrive.
What I do
I assist with the creation of human-centric, future-ready workspaces that enable people to effectively tackle the ever-changing challenges of work while maintaining a healthy body and mind. I guide and educate people to explore their unique work styles, and develop work practices that bring out the best in individuals and teams.
My approach
I work with business leaders, managers and team members as partners in the change process, and explore problems and solutions in close collaboration with them. I also consider scientific insights, proven design solutions and work practices, the results of pilot studies and experiments, as well as my intuition, when developing a tailored workplace strategy.
35 Smart Choices
Bring out the best in yourself and your team through powerful decisions about when, where and how you work
By Anetta Pizag
35 Smart Choices is your guide to exploring your unique work style and discovering how you can make the most of your talent by working smarter, not harder.
Whether you’re a leader, manager, employee or entrepreneur, this book will help you bring out the best in yourself and others, even in the trickiest of situations.
You’ll be able to use this knowledge wherever you work – in a traditional office, coworking space, home office, cafe, or on the road.
7 key qualities of high-performance work environments
My design strategies are based on how the most successful, consistently high-performing businesses work, how their workplaces are designed, and how they use the space. This is the foundation of my unique design model which focuses on 7 key areas of business and workplace performance. I make sure that every single aspect of the physical space – including colours, textures, materials, lights, sounds, room layouts, furniture, technology and media – supports excellence in each of the 7 areas of your business.
Latest blog articles
How to take breaks that actually leave you recharged
We all know that taking restorative breaks is essential for high performance. When we feel well-rested and energised, we also have different ideas and different conversations compared to when we’re exhausted and stressed. Not only our wellbeing and productivity are at stake, but also our innovative thinking and culture. Yet, this topic doesn’t get nearly…
The secret to effective breaks – You need to outsmart your instincts
We know that stepping away from work and taking quality breaks during the day can really help us to up our game. We’re more energised, switched on and creative after a refreshing breather, and thus able to achieve more. Then why are many of us so lousy at taking breaks? Largely because our minds and…
We all have ample opportunity to make our job easier and more rewarding, wherever we work
During this pandemic, it’s inevitable to implement restrictions around where we work and how we interact. Many professionals are concerned about maintaining productivity, engagement and a great workplace culture under these conditions. I believe there’s huge potential for positive change. Even when we can’t choose freely where we work, we have plenty of opportunities to…
Are you constantly pushing yourself? – Be careful not to hurt your relationships
Do you see yourself as a superhero at times, smashing through obstacles and pushing yourself to your limits? You’ll achieve more if you slow down a little and put yourself first once in a while. Otherwise you might risk distancing yourself from the very people you wish to engage. The days before internet and personal…
Why you want to create a workplace where personalities are free to shine
In open and inclusive cultures, where team members express their true selves, we see stronger work relationships and higher performance. I vividly remember the last evening of high school. We knew we may never see each other again. The risk of saying something controversial and then living with the consequences was gone. So under the…
When meeting face to face isn’t possible, how can we communicate more effectively?
The pandemic has distanced us from each other; yet, it’s just as important as ever that we communicate seamlessly and collaborate closely with each other. This article explores how we can overcome this challenge. I’m a huge advocate of face-to-face interactions. I enjoyed many turning points in my career when I had the chance to…