Beyond Wellbeing: Why Human Flourishing is the Ultimate Business Asset with Karen Seymour

In this episode of the Future Proof Podcast, host Sam Peñafuerte sits down with Karen Seymour—CEO and Co-Founder of the World Flourishing Organization and former Chief Purpose Officer at Human at Work. Tracing her journey from financial markets in Toronto to over 30 years in Hong Kong leading global corporate engagement at Li & Fung, Karen shares how a transformative moment meeting Room to Read founder John Wood redefined her career trajectory.

Together, Sam and Karen explore the concept of Human Flourishing—moving beyond traditional workplace wellness to place human thriving, harmony, and connection at the very center of business strategy. They discuss the impact of AI acceleration, why "willing the best for others" is a game-changer for organizational culture, and how the Future Proof program builds a global tribe of purpose-driven leaders.

World Flourishing Organization: worldflourishing.com

Connect with Karen Seymour on LinkedIn: Karen Seymour