DeAnn Knighton
DeAnn Knighton
The power of sober community in the workplace (a conversation w/ Earl Murphy, Soberforce President)
The power of sober community in the workplace (a conversation w/ Earl Murphy, Soberforce President)
The power of sober community in the workplace (a conversation w/ Earl Murphy, Soberforce President)
Tuesday 16th January 2024
Join Earl Murphy as he shares his journey from drinking culture to leading Soberforce, creating recovery-friendly workplaces at Salesforce.
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Episode Overview
- Earl shares his personal journey from a drinking culture to recovery
- The impact of Soberforce in creating a recovery-friendly workplace
- Embracing sobriety and the changing landscape of sobriety
- Challenges of seeking help for addiction in corporate cultures
- The business value and benefits of embracing recovery-friendly environments
The world is changing. Sobriety is fashionable. We're all gets hit with the most recent news of Matthew Perry's passing and trying to make sense of addiction, the disease of addiction, the broad spectrum range of addiction. Because if it's not alcohol or substance abuse, it can be consumerism, it can be attention, it can be fitness, it can be money, it can be sex, whatever it is, there is this escapism syndrome that I can identify with ways to take me out of my reality.
Imagine working in an environment where sobriety is not just accepted but celebrated. In this episode of 'Show Up and Stay', DeAnn Knighton chats with Earl Murphy, the President of Soberforce, a peer-led sober community within Salesforce. Earl takes us on his personal journey from being deeply entrenched in a drinking culture to leading a business resource group dedicated to sobriety.
He opens up about the hurdles he faced when seeking help and how societal norms around alcohol can make recovery challenging. Soberforce was born during the pandemic and has since become a beacon of support for those in recovery at Salesforce. Earl discusses how Soberforce creates an inclusive space for recovery and allyship, making it easier for employees to navigate early sobriety without stigma.
The conversation touches on the importance of fostering a recovery-friendly workplace and the broader business benefits that come with it. DeAnn and Earl also explore the educational aspects of early sobriety and the impact of alcohol in corporate settings. They highlight the need for a stigma-free corporate culture where employees feel safe to seek help and support. Earl's story is not just about personal growth but also about changing workplace dynamics to better support sobriety.
If you're curious about how sober communities can transform workplaces or if you're seeking inspiration for your own recovery journey, this episode offers valuable insights and heartfelt stories. Tune in to learn more about the changing landscape of sobriety and how businesses can play a crucial role in supporting their employees' recovery.