The New Work Journal is your reliable daily resource. This go-to guide is designed to help you consciously structure and make lasting improvements to your workday. Over 12 weeks, weekly prompts will inspire you to find answers to
key questions on self-management, habits, collaboration and communication.The weekly refl ection and planning pages give you the framework to sharpen your focus and stay on track.
1. Self-Management – The Art of Organizing Yourself
2. Self-Reflection – A Hidden Muscle
3. Finding Purpose – Giving Life Meaning
4. Habits – Saving Energy & Achieving Goals
5. Learning – From Now On, Forever
6. Health – Relationships & Sleep
7. Meetings – From Time Wasters to Sources of Energy
8. Communication – Understanding and Being Understood
9. Peer-to-Peer Coaching – Reaching Goals Together
10. Team Culture – Psychological Safety Is the Key
11. Diversity & Inclusion – How Differences Make Us Stronger
12. Sustainability – Because There Is No Alternative
The central message of the New Work Journal is: Good work begins with mindful self-leadership. Those who reflect on themselves, establish clear structures, and collaborate with trust within their teams not only increase their own productivity but also enhance their well-being — contributing to a better society.
It combines the power of reflection with the challenges of everyday working life, giving users the opportunity to approach themselves and their work with greater awareness. Personal growth thus becomes not just an abstract goal, but a tangible, motivating process — one that can be experienced day by day.
Swantje Allmers is recognized as one of the leading voices in leadership and New Work. As a consultant, coach, and trainer, she supports people and organizations in driving meaningful change – with a focus on self-management, collaboration, and transformation.
Dr. Michael Trautmann was Global CMO at Audi before becoming a leading entrepreneur and thought leader in Germany’s creative and leadership scene. For the past eight years, he has shaped the future of work as a podcaster, author, and coach – strategic, growth-oriented, and deeply human