Vantage Fit Corporate Wellness Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Human Resilience at Work emphasizes the critical role of resilience in the workplace, highlighting three key dimensions: physical, mental, and relational well-being.
In this podcast, Allison underscores the significance of fostering a supportive environment that nurtures employees' ability to bounce back from challenges, both personally and professionally.
Allison Jackson is the founder of Allison Jackson Fitness, where she helps high-performing professionals get lean and healthy without crazy gimmicks or stress so they can lose weight and feel good in their own skin. She is a certified nutrition coach, personal trainer, yoga instructor, and pro masters figure competitor.
In this podcast, Kirk discusses the various strategies employees can take to maintain a balance between their nutrition and hectic schedules.
Kirk Anderson is helping busy professionals transform their health and well-being. Featured in Forbes Health, TEDx Talks, Newsweek, Healthline, and other globally recognized mediums, his coaching program transforms lives leaving clients looking good and feeling even better.
After struggling with clinical obesity, pre-diabetes, and high blood pressure and cholesterol, Anderson curated a method that resulted in him losing weight and feeling even better. Now he's sharing his framework and over 4000 hours of ISSA training in health & nutrition knowledge with others.
A first-generation entrepreneur, Asif Upadhye started his entrepreneurial journey in 2010 with the launch of Never Grow Up - a Work Culture Consultancy firm focusing on Employee Engagement, Employer Branding, Employee Well-Being & Communications; dedicated to the pursuit of happiness at work.
With a Master’s Degree in Advertising and Communications Management from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (Pune) & a certified Lateral Thinking Trainer, he has been at the forefront of building better work practices by offering diverse perspectives to complex talent management challenges while positively enhancing the corporate workplace landscape.
Human resilience at work refers to an individual's capacity to adapt, recover, and maintain well-being in the face of workplace challenges. It involves the ability to bounce back from setbacks, navigate stress, and sustain optimal performance. Resilience encompasses psychological, emotional, and physical aspects, emphasizing coping mechanisms, a positive mindset, and support systems.
Listen to Barbara speak more about this.
Soft skills are crucial for employee well-being because they contribute to effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal relationships in the workplace. These skills, which include communication, teamwork, adaptability, empathy, and emotional intelligence, play a significant role in creating a positive and supportive work environment.
Strong, soft-skilled employees can navigate challenges more effectively, manage stress, and build meaningful connections with colleagues.
In this podcast, Raluca Apostol discusses the importance of soft skills and their impact on wellbeing.
Raluca Apostol is co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Nestor, the People Intelligence Platform that helps organizations unlock the Power of Skills to drive workforce agility, higher performance, and continuous growth. With a Ph.D. in machine learning, she leads the research and product development at Nestor. She deeply cares about customer success and makes sure that every employee using the product is becoming better every day.
Workplace conflict refers to the discord, disagreement, or tension that arises between individuals or groups within an organization. Conflicts in the workplace can manifest in various forms, such as differences in opinions, communication breakdowns, personality clashes, competition for resources, or opposing work styles.
In this podcast, Penny Tremblay discusses more on this topic.
It’s imperative that staffing teams, and the technologies they may use, recognize the uniqueness of people with diverse life experiences and perspectives, thus coming with ‘superpower’ benefits like great insights, new ideas, and valuable skills.
Sarah Danzl serves as Chief Marketing Officer, focused on the global marketing and go-to-market strategies for Skillable. Most recently, Sarah was Communications Officer and Vice President of Customer Marketing at Degreed. She has been actively involved in the learning space for 15 years, leading marketing and communications efforts in both corporate and startup capacities, especially thriving in high-growth SaaS environments.
The impact of a particular work arrangement on health can vary among individuals. For example, remote work might offer more flexibility, potentially reducing commuting stress and providing a better work-life balance for some. On the other hand, it could lead to challenges like social isolation and difficulty in separating work from personal life.
In this podcast, David talks about the various factors that come into play and influence employee wellbeing.
Dr. David Lenihan is the CEO of Ponce Health Sciences University (a medical school with campuses in Ponce, Puerto Rico and St. Louis, MO) and the co-founder of Tiber Health. His POVs on a variety of leadership, business strategy, and medical education topics have been featured in The HR Director, STAT, CPO Magazine, OZY, Fierce Healthcare, Forbes, Fast Company, the Washington Post, Entrepreneur, and many more.
Remote work, or working from anywhere, can sometimes lead to feelings of loneliness. This happens because people miss their usual interactions in a traditional office.
In this podcast, William shares his insights on the challenges employees face while working remotely.
William Sipling, SHRM-PMQ, DASM, is the Director of Workforce Transformation and Chief Brand Storyteller at Hubstaff. With over thirteen years of experience in communications, media, and leadership, he focuses his interests on labor relations, inclusive HR practices, and organizational development.
Managing work-life balance and mental health is crucial for overall well-being. Striking a balance between professional responsibilities and personal life while safeguarding mental health requires intentional efforts.
In this podcast, the MD of ANSR, Vikram Ahuja, shares his insights on the topic and discusses how organizations can support their employees by promoting work-life balance.
Vikram Ahuja is the Managing Director of ANSR, the tech leader enabling companies to set up, manage, and scale global teams via GCC. Vikram is also the co-founder and CEO of ANSR’s proprietary talent platform, Talent-500. This is an end-to-end AI-enabled offering that helps fast-growth businesses acquire, build, and manage global teams.
The impact of fitness on your bank account is an interesting and multifaceted concept that connects physical health to financial well-being. By staying healthy, you can lower your medical expenses, insurance premiums, and out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Investing in fitness through regular check-ups and preventive measures can help identify health issues early, reducing the cost of treating advanced or chronic conditions.
In this podcast, Ritchi Nkana talks about how staying healthy ensures financial wellness.
Ritchie is an award-winning author, Chartered Accountant, and Transformational Specialist. He's also a certified Personal Trainer, Metabolic Conditioning Coach, Sports Therapist, Pain-Free Performance Specialist, and Sports Nutritionist.
For over a decade, he led transformation initiatives in the banking industry. In the last few years, he launched his own coaching business, leveraging his expertise in both physical and financial fitness. Ritchie is dedicated to transforming busy individuals into peak performers through fitness.
Healthcare disruption refers to the significant changes and innovations occurring within the healthcare sector, driven by technological advancements, changing patient expectations, and the need to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery. Preventative medicine focuses on proactively maintaining and enhancing individual and population health by preventing illness and disease before they occur.
In this podcast, Breck L. Rice discusses the various aspects of the two in detail.
Breck helps employees get back to work safely while mitigating the risk and liability of employers. He also helps community pharmacies get fair reimbursements and improve patient care.
Habit building plays a crucial role in fitness journeys. It is often said that consistency is the key to success in achieving and maintaining fitness goals, and habits are the building blocks of consistency.
In this podcast, Ashish shares his views on the same and offers us valuable insights.
An entrepreneur for life, Ashish brought his journalistic learning to his calling as a wide-spectrum communication coach, ranging from CxOs to shopflooors to enabling unemployed youth to find jobs. He believes that coaching is one of the most effective and sustainable ways of skilling, and no one should be left 'uncoached'.
Queer inclusion at work is the practice of creating a workplace environment that is welcoming, supportive, and respectful of LGBTQ+ employees. In this podcast, Delshad talks about the struggles and challenges these individuals face in the society.
Squadron Leader Delshad Master is an Indian Air Force veteran, having served as an officer for a decade, in forward fighter bases across India. Post her retirement, she has been pursuing her many passions, one of which is theatre and films.
In her second innings, she's found her calling in championing the cause of the LGBTQIA+ community.
As a Queer Sensitisation Catalyst she writes, speaks and trains on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with a special focus on the Queer community.
"Ikigai" is a Japanese concept that represents a person's reason for being or the source of their passion and purpose in life.
In this podcast, Jayashmita talks about ways of finding ikigai at work.
Jayashmita Barman is a biotechnologist working in the Biopharmaceutical sector since mid 2018. Her work deals with making medicines which are used for the treatment and management of chronic illnesses.
In this digital realm, where the boundaries between workspace and living space blur, the emphasis on well-being takes center stage. Remote employees face unique challenges, from the isolation of solo workdays to the siren call of digital distractions. Nurturing their well-being is not just a corporate responsibility; it's a strategy for success.
In this podcast, Ananya talks about the culture of remote work and what should be done for the wellbeing of those remote employees.
The "Great Resignation" is a trend where workers leave their jobs voluntarily due to factors like remote work preferences, burnout, and a reassessment of career priorities. "Quiet quitting" refers to employees mentally disengaging from their jobs without formally resigning, often due to dissatisfaction or lack of growth opportunities.
Taylor talks about these topics in detail in this podcast and how they affect the corporate world.
Taylor Bradley is a former firefighter-paramedic turned HR leader. With over a decade of HR experience, Taylor specializes in leading lean, results-driven HR teams in late-stage tech companies and is currently the Head of HR Business Partners and Compensation at Turing.
The idea of "humanity in the workplace" highlights the significance of incorporating human values, ethics, and well-being into the workplace. It illustrates the idea that work should take into account the overall needs and aspirations of both the workforce and society at large, rather than just being profit-driven.
In this podcast, Christie Mann talks about the topic of bringing humanity to the workplace.
Christie is a co-founder of UpLevel Productions, a boutique leadership development agency. She's a Best-selling Author, Executive Coach, learning consultant, speaker, and Meditation + Embodiment teacher who designs, delivers, and facilitates transformational content and experiences.
From bullying and harassment to physical altercations and cyber threats, workplace violence takes various forms and affects diverse industries.
Yasmine Mustafa shares their personal journey and insights, shedding light on the nuances of workplace violence prevention, the significance of cultivating a culture of respect, and the power of effective communication in diffusing potential conflicts.
Yasmine Mustafa believes ROAR found her, not the other way around. She draws upon her experience as a refugee, discovering she was undocumented, and working in unsafe conditions to lead the Company in its mission to empower and protect others. She has over 15 years of leading technology companies and sold her first company, a lead gen tool, to a Silicon Valley firm in 2009.
A well-structured learning and development initiative can significantly influence employee well-being and work-life dynamics. As employees engage in continuous learning, they experience a sense of accomplishment and personal growth, contributing to heightened self-confidence and reduced stress levels.
In this episode, Omer Glass (CEO and Co-Founder of GrowthSpace) discusses the dynamic relationship between learning and development initiatives and the ever-elusive work-life balance.
Processing our emotions in healthy and productive ways refers to the practice of acknowledging, understanding, and effectively managing our feelings and reactions in a manner that supports our overall well-being and facilitates constructive outcomes in various aspects of our lives.
It involves developing emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and coping skills to navigate through the ups and downs of life in a balanced and positive manner.
Yoga encourages emotional balance and resilience, empowering individuals to respond to triumphs and setbacks gracefully. Yoga's harmonizing influence allows individuals to nurture their professional ambitions while cherishing the precious moments of personal life, creating a harmonious and fulfilling work-life balance.
In this episode, Parwage Alam talks about yoga and work-life balance. Parwage Alam is a renowned Athlete and Pole Vault champion who dedicates his life to promoting health and fitness.
Corporate employees lead a lifestyle which is often desk-centric. The habits they develop over the years while working in a sedentary environment take a toll on their health.
In this podcast, Ashdin Doctor talks about building habits for corporate wellness.
Mental health for the monkey mind pertains to maintaining optimal psychological well-being and balance amidst a restless and easily distracted mind. Developing mental health for the monkey mind is beneficial to achieving a state of tranquility, clarity, and cognitive functioning.
In this episode, Chandra Sekar who is a certified organizational development and change management professional with over 11 years of experience, talks about nurturing mental health for the monkey mind involves finding strategies to calm the inner chaos, cultivate mindfulness, and regain focus and clarity.
The impact of stress and competition on employee performance is a complex and multi-faceted topic. Both stress and competition can have positive and negative effects on employees' performance, depending on various factors.
Listen to Banani discuss this topic and share her own insights.
Banani Das Dhar, a psychology Counselor, an Energy Healer, Meditation Teacher, an Author & a Coach.
Exp.: 7+ years
Banani Helps people create their own Reality. She helps organizations grow by helping their employees' emotional and mental health. In addition to 1:1 personal consultations, Banani does Employees wellness Training sessions for organizations too. The training program is effective for the employees' Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing for better performance.
Banani solves people''s problem by understanding their limiting beliefs and helping them create their new reality.
The well-being of employees has become an essential focus for organizations in the modern workplace, with demands and pressures ever-present. HR professionals are important in supporting employee well-being, acknowledging its importance, and taking proactive measures to foster a supportive environment.
In this podcast, Deepshika Bhowmick talks about the Vital Role of HR in empowering employee health and wellness and the impact of the right leadership on the growth of the organization as well as employees'.
Self-care in the workplace is vital for individuals to thrive professionally. Amidst the demands and pressures of work, prioritizing self-care becomes a necessity rather than a luxury.
In this episode, Shweta Gautam, a wellness blogger and content marketer talks about self-care in the workplace and its importance. And, how taking breaks, setting boundaries, and engaging in activities that promote well-being benefit employees' and contribute to a positive work environment.
Self-confidence implies having a true belief in oneself and their abilities. Trusting your potential and acting toward it results in an increased realization of your self-worth.
In this podcast, Jocelyn M. Reaves, the founder of Fireside Insights, talks about the facets of self-confidence and its impact on our lives.
Secondhand stress is the sense of tension or overwhelm brought on by being around or watching someone else's stress. Even if individuals are not directly involved in the source of stress, it happens when they are negatively impacted by the stress of those around them.
In this podcast, Eliz Greene talks about the topic of "Secondhand stress" in detail.
Eliz Greene is an author, blogger, and professional speaker who gets ridiculously excited about stress. She not only finds the chemical reaction in the body caused by stress fascinating, but stress is also her favorite topic to speak about, write about, or discuss in line at the grocery store. With a surgically repaired heart, Eliz also knows stress management isn’t a ‘nice-to-have,' but rather an essential survival skill.
Recognizing and managing anxiety triggers in the workplace is crucial for promoting a healthy and productive work environment.
Stacy Fritz, the President and CEO of FIT2Order, a Baltimore-based corporate wellness company, talks about workplace anxiety issues today in this episode of the Vantage Fit Corporate Wellness Podcast.
She also suggests prioritizing a supportive and inclusive work environment where managers are trained to recognize signs of anxiety and provide appropriate support. Organizations can help employees better manage their anxiety triggers and foster a happier and more productive workforce.
Stress management refers to a set of strategies and techniques used to cope with or reduce the negative effects of stress on the mind and body.
In this podcast, Dr. Eva Selhub talks about stress and ways to manage it.
Dr. Eva Selhub is a keynote speaker and executive coach, empowering individuals to manage stress and face adversity. She also works as a resilience consultant for organizations, helping companies improve their business and achieve optimum corporate wellness through a culture of health and resilience. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Selhub served as an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and as a Clinical Associate of the world-renowned Benson Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital for close to 20 years, serving as their Medical Director for six of those years.
The power of mindful presence cannot be overstated when it comes to improving your personal and professional life. By intentionally focusing on the present moment without judgment or distraction, you can cultivate greater mental clarity, reduce stress, and increase productivity.
Grace De La Rosa is the CEO and Founder of Living with Grace, LLC, located in Jacksonville, FL. She provides Spiritual Advising and Holistic Wellness Training.
In this episode of the Vantage Fit Corporate Wellness Podcast, Grace discusses how mindful presence can help you build deeper and more meaningful relationships with others by enabling you to be fully present in your interactions and listen more attentively.
The term "food addiction" describes an uncontrollable drive to eat specific foods, even when one is not hungry, which has a significant impact on one's physical and emotional wellbeing.
In this podcast, Dr. Bunmi Aboaba talks about the subject and shares her valuable insights on it.
Dr. Bunmi Aboaba is an internationally renowned Food Addiction coach. She's helped hundreds of clients achieve healthy relationships with food to meet their unique long-term health goals. Her work covers the full spectrum of disordered eating, including overeating, compulsive eating, emotional eating, addicted eating, and other associated patterns.
Somatic psychotherapy focuses on the connection between the mind and body and how physical sensations and experiences affect emotional and psychological well-being.
It can effectively treat various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and chronic pain.
In this podcast, Amira Rajput, a somatic mental health specialist who understands the concept of Holistic Wellness and Behavioral Health, talks about the underlying importance of somatic therapy. And its need in today's corporate setting.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a disorder that occurs in people having traumatic experiences in the past. It mostly develops in individuals who have difficulty in recovering from those experiences.
In this podcast, Kristen Harper talks about PTSD in detail and how to help people suffering from it.
Kristen Harper is a health and wellness speaker. She inspires audiences to keep healthy, happy, and motivated. Kristen founded her company Perfect Health Consulting Services, LLC in 2009, with the goal to help people all around the world become healthy.
Compassion fatigue is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced ability to empathize. Employees experiencing compassion fatigue may become less motivated, less productive, and more likely to make mistakes or errors in judgment.
In this podcast, Barbara Rubel, a keynote speaker on Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Secondary Traumatic Stress, or Vicarious Trauma, talks about compassion fatigue and its impact.
She further discusses how important it is for organizations to identify employee issues and help overcome them. Spread awareness and create an empathetic workspace for all.
Listen to Dr. Suraj Gogoi discuss the significance of lifestyle in wellbeing.
Suraj Gogoi is a transformational coach-mentor and holistic psychiatrist with over twenty years of experience. He helps his clients create a life they love to live, enabling them to fully express their unique gifts and talents in the world. He works with individuals who want to get unstuck and move forward in their lives with more joy, satisfaction, and meaning. Being qualified as a medical doctor and psychiatrist, Dr. Suraj's approach blends the best of traditional psychiatry and psychology with Eastern holistic practices, such as mindfulness and meditation.
Health and wellbeing are often used interchangeably . However, there lies a difference between the two. Health refers to being in a particular state, whereas wellbeing refers to being in a good or well state.
In this session, Oliver Rolfe shares his knowledge and experience in the wellness spectrum.
Oliver Rolfe is the Founder & CEO of Spartan International and focuses on Life & Career Guidance and Global Equities & Investment Banking recruitment. He studied Accounting and Finance and started his career within a leading global accounting firm. Oliver then sought a new challenge and moved into the executive search arena in 2003.
Laughter yoga is a group of exercises involving laughing and breathing in several ways. It comes with ample benefits.
In this podcast, we are in a conversation with the Laughter Guru himself- Dr. Madan Kataria. He was the one giving birth to the concept of Laughter Yoga.
Dr. Madan Kataria is a medical doctor from Mumbai, India popularly known as the ‘Guru of Giggling’ (London Times). He is the founder of Laughter Yoga Clubs movement started in 1995. While researching the benefits of laughter, he was amazed by the number of studies showing profound physiological and psychological benefits of laughter. So, he decided to find a way to deliver these benefits to his patients and other people. The result is Laughter Yoga, a unique exercise routine that combines group laughter exercises with yoga breathing.
Spiritual wellness can be beneficial for overcoming emotional exhaustion at work. It can effectively help you manage emotional exhaustion and promote your overall well-being.
Jaydip Das is an Author and Spiritual Intelligence Coach. In this episode, he shares his view on the importance of spiritual wellness and how it can help overcome emotional exhaustion at work. Also talks about bringing Spiritual Quotient into the light of corporate culture.
Self-care and collective wellness are both essential components of burnout relief. Collective regular self-care practices such as exercise, healthy eating, and hobbies help individuals better cope with the stresses of their daily lives and prevent burnout.
Erayna Sargent is a Burnout Relief Specialist & Speaker who further discusses;
Burnout is a collective workplace well-being problem that will require the collective — meaning everyone — to solve. Creating healthy and thriving workplaces is a collective care issue that begins with an organization’s leadership.
In recent years, the connotation of leadership has changed. And the emphasis on emotional intelligence has increased. Emotional intelligence, or EQ, has been identified for its correlation to success in professional and personal life, motivation, and overall well-being.
Mr. Vasant Agarwal is the Director at Discover My Mind, a Lifeskills platform, and the author of several books, including "The Power of Emotional Intelligence," "Parenting with Emotional Intelligence," and "The Accidental Addict and The Power of Positive Thinking." Now available on www.discovermymind.com.
In this podcast, he talks about Emotional Intelligence in leaders and its relevance.
You can achieve success in life by learning how to change your mindset. Today, to thrive, having an agile mindset is crucial. A changed mindset allows you to perceive things better than a constant mindset.
In both personal and professional lives, your mindset defines you. A changed mindset comprises your renewed beliefs, values, and attitudes about yourself and the world around you.
Cyriel Kortleven is a global professional & TEDx speaker(Making Change Simpler) and Author of 5 books. For more than 20 years, he has inspired organizations like IKEA, NASA, and Unilever to approach Change with courage, confidence, and enthusiasm.
In this Vantage Fit Corporate Wellness podcast episode, Cyriel discusses the need to embrace a change mindset. And its relevance in today's corporate setting.
A bowl of homemade supper is good for your health and wallet.
But, it depends on the quantity and quality of the food you consume, especially when it comes to your good health and well-being. Spending hours or even minutes in the kitchen is not always on your to-do list until you realize healthy home food's benefits.
Dr Umesh Wadhavani is a Corporate Wellness Coach & a Nutritionist and also the founder of SIMPLY WELLNESS. He has conducted successful workshops across various established organizations such as Deloitte, Gillette, Britannia, Landmark, and Quantiphi to name a few.
In this podcast, he discusses how employees can make their home food healthy. And, the benefits and importance of eating healthy homemade food.
Maintaining a healthy weight requires one to include physical activities and a good diet into their routine. Listen to this podcast by Aarthi Priyankhaa and learn the various ways to master weight management.
She speaks about her own journey in weight management. She further discusses the various aspects of weight management and how to incorporate them into corporate wellness programs.
Aarthi Priyankhaa is a vivacious, versatile HR Business partner who loves traveling, singing, and swimming. She is an award-winning Toastmaster from Chennai and a Plus-Size Model who recently won the All India pageant for South India 2022.
She is also a body positivity influencer who believes in and practices inclusivity.
Stress and anxiety have become part of everyday life for many employees and employers. Being emotionally resilient helps you overcome that part of life or the struggles you are going through.
Resilience is a quality that you either do or do not possess. An emotionally resilient individual can respond to stressful or unexpected crises more skilfully.
In this podcast episode by Meghna Mathur, she helps understand how being resilient emotionally can help you become a better person at work. Megha Mathur is a Stress & Anxiety and Corporate Wellness Coach. She is an experienced life coach who helps build RESILIENCE within you.
Emotional intelligence is the power to integrate thoughts and make optimal decisions. It is the ability to be agile with one's feelings. Emotional intelligence is key to any successful relationship at work or in personal life. Also enhances well-being and improves quality of life.
Brenda Lee is the CEO of Modig Leadership. She reduces friction and frustration in an organization so they can have both profitability and performance.
In this podcast, Brenda discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace and how it directly impacts how they engage and communicate.
Healthy eating is a fundamental aspect and impacts individual lifestyles a lot. What we eat and how we eat affect and influence our actions in everyday life.
Thus, promoting nutrition and wellness can reduce office stress and increase energy, productivity, creativity, and inspiration. It also lessens absenteeism, burnout, presenteeism, etc., and other health and wellness issues at work.
Anjan Goswami is a Lifestyle & Wellness, Weight Management, Fitness, Nutrition, and Corporate Wellness Coach. He discusses the importance of eating healthy at work in this podcast. So listen to the podcast and learn more about eating healthy in the workplace.
Making sure you always put your best foot forward is a sure way to build healthy relationships in the workplace. Building effective relationships in the workplace can make your personal and professional life smoother.
You don’t have to put in an equal amount of effort with everyone at the workplace, as the key to connecting is putting in some with everyone you meet. So listen to Carolyn Swora speak on meaningful connections as wellness activities that regulate our systems and improve our working environment.
Carolyn is a trauma-informed leadership coach, consultant, and Human Spirit Ignitor who supports impact-driven leaders within purpose-led organizations to understand themselves. And so that they can lead from their most empowered and greatest version to drive real change.
Can you define happiness? If yes, how?
Happiness is a subjective term. For each one of us, happiness might mean different. In the work environment, the meaning of happiness can be narrowed down to when someone enjoys their work and has an optimistic attitude toward life.
Pamela Gail Johnson, Founder of the Society of Happy People, is featured in this podcast to share her thoughts on happiness and most importantly the theory of practical happiness.
She is a Practical Happiness Advocate who helps companies engage employees, increase retention and boost wellness.
Breathing is not merely about living but also about living life with a sense of deep meaning. Conscious breathwork is vital to our health and wellness as it signifies the magnitude of being alive and mindful. And also helps balance personal and work life.
In this podcast episode, Ed Harrold talks about the benefits of breathwork.
Ed Harrold is an author, inspirational leader, public speaker, coach, and educator. Ed’s mastery of the science of mindful breathing has guided him to apply conscious breathing practices in corporate health & performance coaching, fitness & athletic training, healthcare continuing education courses, stress reduction, and overall health and well-being. Ed is the author of Life With Breath IQ + EQ = NEW YOU & BodyMindBusiness: The Business Of BE’ing Within.
Incorporating breathwork can improve and guide the well-being of the mind, body, and soul. Ed talks about its importance and essence of it in our lives. He says breathwork helps an individual become more reflective towards themself and their life.
As we see improvements in women's rights in modern times, we also see numerous diseases come into being. There have been various health issues concerning women, from ovarian cancer to polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The list is growing.
In the early times, the air was fresh, and life was less sedentary. But at present, the scenario is quite the opposite. Although women are seen in various fields now—working in corporates and leading the world, some stigmas are still prevalent.
In this podcast, Michelle Smith discusses the aspects mentioned above in detail.
Michelle Smith is a teacher, mentor, and coach who has worked for 20+ years in healthcare and marketing. She is the founder of AmpedLife Global Wellness.
This podcast features the leadership expert Craig Johns, who gives us valuable insights on how a sport is not just a game or a way towards wellness. But it even helps individuals with their personal growth and leadership skills.
Craig Johns is a former elite athlete, international coach, and CEO turned High-Performance Leadership Expert. He is relentlessly curious, obsessed with human behavior and performance, and passionate about transforming influencers into high-performance leaders.
He has curated Breaking The CEO Code (Future Of Leadership Performance) and the active CEO Podcast to ensure that CEOs, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and influencers don't make the same mistakes he made, which resulted in burnout and waking up in the hospital after flat-lining with heart problems because of working 70-80 hours a week ... for 302 days straight ... and not recovering with purpose.
Burnout is a common problem found in workplaces today. The WHO now recognizes burnout as a medical condition and it needs a call for action at the workplace. As burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion, it can occur at any time.
Rozina discusses burnout-related issues in the office in a vibrant way. She shares her personal experiences to explain the recurring events of burnout in the workplace. And, how leaders can react and find solutions to the problem.
Dr. Rozina Lakhani is an Executive Coach, Corporate Speaker, and Psychiatrist for over 20 years, Dr. Rozina has helped hundreds of leaders reduce losses due to burnout-related injuries and have guided them in getting the right tools and action plans in place to become happy, productive, and healthy leaders in all aspects of life.
Taking or talking about rest in the workplace is like a taboo. Even though stress, anxiety, unproductivity, and absenteeism are common problems faced by employees today.
Sindhuja in this episode discusses the need for rest. Further elaborating why rest is crucial for productivity, well-being, and good mental and spiritual health. She elaborately defines the concept of deep rest and why it is vital for employees' holistic health.
Sindhujaa is a Holistic Wellness Practitioner licensed in Integrative Health and Alternative Medicine (Lifestyle Medicine). A vibrant thought leader in women's health and holistic empowerment, she's a columnist and featured wellness expert for The Times of India and Economic Times, Entrepreneur magazine, Business World magazine, The Pioneer, and others.
One of the common notions here is that behavioral health is the same as mental health. Even though both are interchangeable, mental health is a term that comes under behavioral health. One silver lining amid all the disruption and issues is the normalization of these challenges at work.
Behavioral health focuses on one's behavior that contributes to one's well-being. These can even be physical health issues like obesity or mental issues like depression that contribute to behavioral health.
Edy Nathan discusses the importance of behavioral health in the workplace. She further suggests techniques on how to get rid of such conditions among many employees today.
Edy Nathan is an author, public speaker, and grief therapist. And in her expertise, she interweaves her formal training as a psychotherapist with breathwork, guided imagery, ritual, and storytelling. Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR is an author, public speaker, and licensed therapist. She earned her degrees from New York University and Fordham University, with post-graduate training at the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy. She practices in New York City.
Happiness in the workplace is still an underrated topic, even though workplace culture is changing today. With the changing work scenarios and demands of employees are altering. Money, growth, and success can help put a smile on your employees’ faces. But, it’s not the only way to keep them cheerful.
Neha Pant Tewari discusses in this podcast about employee happiness being the key to a successful organization in today's world. She further discusses, how do employees shift their thinking about happiness at work? And how can employers make employees work lives feel more satisfying—like something that meaningfully contributes to their health and wellness?
Neha is a Youth Mentor & Happiness Coach certified by the Berkeley Institute of Well-Being and a certified NLP practitioner. She is the founder of Your Success Story, based out of Pune. Neha is passionate about happiness, well-being, and youth empowerment. Armed with an MBA(Marketing) from SIMS and MBA(HR) from ICFAI, she has impacted around 22k lives through her venture Your Success Story. She also wishes for these virtues not to be positioned as a luxury but as bare necessities of life, which drives her vision and mission for life! Her recent awards include - The most inspiring Indian award by IESECCI and 40 over 40 by shethe peopletv.
The practice of self-care is regarded as an active contribution to our well-being. It comes in various forms. Self-care can be anything that works towards your overall wellness. Getting an eight hours of sleep is self-care and going to a spa for a good head massage is also one. However, people often tend to view self-care as a luxury. The reality is anything but that. Infact, a self-care routine includes taking care of yourself in any way you choose.
Adeola imparts her expertise on therapeutic self-care in this podcast and how it enhances personal and professional lives.
Adeola Mead is a Naturopathic Physician and Director at VitaliTeam Workplace Wellness with 15+ years of clinical and corporate consultancy experience.
VitaliTeam Workplace Wellness provides and curates health/wellness services and experiences centered on individual holistic, personalized care while fostering social connection and positive team cultures.
They are a “Boutique EAP” agency that is hyper-focused on identifying and comprehensively addressing the root cause issues underlying individual and organizational health concerns.
With a growing emphasis on creating a supportive work environment for all employees, it has become paramount for employers to consider women's health in their workplace. The topic of women's health is crucial as they spend equal amounts of time at work as men. Creating an equitable workplace culture that addresses women employees' health necessities and requirements is only exemplary.
In this podcast episode, Jackie Ruka discusses the importance of optimizing corporate wellness programs by prioritizing women's health from a larger perspective. After all, any company's growth depends on employee productivity, which depends on employees' overall health and well-being.
Jackie IS a Professional Happyologist who is on a mission to transform the definition of success and promote the positive quality of life in which we work and live. She is a Certified, Harvard-trained Leadership and Success Coach. And also Specialized in Improved Individual and Work/Life Happiness.
Life becomes more meaningful when people can find a balance between their actions and thoughts. People often fail to pay attention to their inner voice, which inadvertently affects their values, morals, and beliefs. That is why we must practice spiritual wellness to live a life full of meaning, virtue, and purpose.
Hema Vyas is a renowned speaker on heart wisdom, human consciousness, spirituality, health, energy medicine, and the science of Ayurveda. She is an Omnipreneurial Psychologist, speaker, and mentor.
Hema talks about the steps in enhancing one's spiritual health and about developing awareness at the organizational level. Taking care of the mind, body, and soul is vital to remaining productive throughout the day. And, practicing spiritual wellness becomes necessary to become a successful person and holistically healthy.
Movement therapy is a way to recourse health and wellness by doing any bodily movement. It paves the way for one's mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
In this podcast, Myah Payel Mitra talks about the importance of movement in the realm of corporate wellness.
Myah is an award-winning Employee Engagement and Career Transition Coach, with 15 years of work experience. She was named by Encubay in 2021 as one of the pioneering leaders working with movement therapy and recognized by SheThePeople.TV in 2018 as one of the Top 5 Women Entrepreneurs working on mental health. Myah is the first and only certified dance movement therapy practitioner (CDMTP) in India with an engineering & management background and Big 4 experience.
Talking about good mental health is something we do a lot these days. But little do we know there is another side to it, which deals in love, joy, anger- all types of emotions. When we hear the term emotional wellness, we instantly think it is about feel-good emotions. But that is not just it. It is more than that. In fact, emotional wellness involves going through all kinds of emotions and managing them. If a person is facing a difficult situation, an emotionally well person would have a positive outlook and work towards solving it with resilience.
Moumita Paul discusses the spectrum of emotional wellness in great detail in this podcast. She further talks about her journey in the field of emotional wellbeing and how wellness programs would help promote it.
Moumita Paul is a self-discovery coach, content creator and a public speaker. She has been a corporate employee for 14 years, working as a senior product manager in companies like Amazon and Walt Disney. After feeling going through depression in 2020 and overcoming it, Moumita made it her mission to empower young corporate employees, small business owners, and mid-career crisis professionals to raise self-awareness, eliminate limiting beliefs, excel at work, remain calm in difficult situations, and improve any relationships.
Mental health is a significant part of our lives. It is as important as our physical health. In fact, both are correlated. If a person is struggling with depression or stress, that is going to affect his physical health in the long run. Even though very important, mental health often has to take a backseat, considering how people do not have time to nurture their inner selves. They mostly prioritize their health by following a workout routine and maintaining a healthy diet. But what they often forget is to take care of their mental well-being.
In this podcast, Rachel Druckenmiller talks about her journey in mental wellness and how it is a crucial part.
As the CEO of UNMUTED, a training, and development company, Rachel Druckenmiller is on a mission to ignite resilience, connection, engagement, and compassion in organizations, leaders, and teams. Recognized by The Daily Record as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women of 2022, Forbes as a Next1000 honoree in 2021, the #1 Health Promotion Professional in the U.S. by the Wellness Council of America in 2015, and a 40 Under 40 Game Changer in 2019, Rachel is a national thought leader in employee engagement and wellbeing.
She has facilitated nearly 300 virtual learning experiences since March 2020 as a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and leadership trainer. Rachel has spoken to leaders at a wide range of organizations, including Citizens Bank, Sherwin-Williams, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Education Association, and the American Heart Association.
Working a job is a necessity in today's world. But with a job comes a set of responsibilities and workload, which brings along stress, often referred to as workplace stress. Amid the hustle-bustle of work and life, employees tend to feel heavily pressurized, ultimately leading to burnout.
In this podcast, Teany and Debbie talk further about how to address the issue of workplace stress and prevent it.
Teany Hidalgo is a Burnout and Purpose coach with 12+ years of running her private wellness practice. Her 22 years of background in Corporate America with leadership roles, hiring, and training staff, plus her own major pivot points, helped her understand the burnout struggles of the working class.
Debbie Bellenger is working full-time as the solopreneur of Body By Definition, providing Advisory Services to individuals and organizations who wish to add wellness programming to their menu of services and offerings. In addition, Debbie has extensive medical wellness experience both in programming and center operations.
Wellness matters in everybody's lives today. Especially after Covid-19, it has gained huge recognition. Even in workplaces, employers prioritize employee health and well-being as they realize employees make the organization's most valuable assets. With this in view, organizations have come up with wellness programs to ensure employee wellness. Employee wellness refers to nothing but programs aimed at improving employee health.
In this podcast, Debbie Bellenger talks about how organizations should promote employee wellness at work and how it is relevant in tackling burnout and ensure retention.
Debbie Bellenger is working full-time as the solopreneur of Body By Definition, providing Advisory Services to individuals and organizations who wish to add wellness programming to their menu of services and offerings. In addition, Debbie has extensive medical wellness experience both in programming and center operations. She was the first Director of Wellness for two healthcare systems in SC and NC: Lexington Medical Center for 12 years and Caromont Regional Medical Center for 9 years. In her role as the Director of Employee Health, Occupational Medicine, and Wellness at CaroMont, she oversaw four business units which included: 1) 13,000 Medical Wellness Center, 2) Employee Wellness Program for CaroMont, 3) Discover You Interactive Learning Center, and 4) Community and Employer Wellness Service line which generated $0.5 million dollars in revenue.
The role of leadership comes with an array of responsibilities. And those duties cannot be taken for granted. And leaders have to be mindful of their every motion while dealing with their teams. Thus, mindful leadership implies the approach leaders and managers take where they are open-minded and compassionate towards their team members.
Klyn Elsbury has endured over 70 hospitalizations from cystic fibrosis and is the founder of MK Foundation.
She dedicates her life to helping others achieve seemingly impossible goals by overcoming adversity, embracing mindfulness, and practicing gratitude.
In this podcast, Klyn Elsbury talks about how mindful leadership is related to wellness. She further emphasizes the importance of having a mindful leader at work.
Stress is a disease that has affected every human being In today's world. There is no world without it. In this podcast, Claudia Grace will offer us valuable insights on the topic of chronic stress. She will talk in detail about the various types, symptoms, and effects.
Claudia Grace is a certified Health & Wellness Coach who designs custom Wellness Programs for organizations and private coaching clients. Her holistic approach is founded on a science-based methodology and her vast experience in the healthcare industry covering a broad variety of health issues: stress reduction, chronic disease management, nutrition, and mental health support. Her various programs create healthy habits and lifestyle modifications, activate a powerful mindset, and inspire people to reach new heights at work and in life.
COVID-19 has made people conscious of their health and wellness. Especially it is seen that the post-pandemic corporate industry is more focused on achieving holistic goals and mental wellbeing for its employees. Mental wellbeing has seen a rise in priority, considering how lockdowns have taken a huge toll on people's mental health.
In this podcast, Namrata Jain talks about the various mental wellness trends in the current world and how businesses are implementing them to support their workforce as they march towards with the hope of a Covid-less future.
Namrata Jain is a TEDx Speaker, Psychologist, Corporate Trainer, and Life Coach with expertise in understanding the human mind-body and spirit through which she guides her clients to live a more balanced, healthy, and spiritual lifestyle. She caters to clients with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and work-life stress.
Namrata has evolved an innovative approach towards in-classroom training at Corporate and Educational Institutions. Her focus is new age and more on Experiential Learning as it allows every individual" to be," thus making learning; a process of growth rather than a lecture platform.
Physical Health is all we people are worried about. What often gets neglected is mental health. Many might not know, but taking care of our mental well-being is equally important. Especially in today's world where we are engrossed into our hectic schedules, anxiety and depression become our permanent guests.
In this podcast, Swagata Bapat talks about how having good mental health needs to be our priority. She further explains how to cope with the challenges that come in our way effectively.
Swagata is an executive coach and facilitator with over 30 years’ experience in the mental health and wellbeing space.
She has worked with leading mental health and wellbeing organisations in Australia including headspace national youth mental health foundation, and orygen, the national centre for excellence in youth mental health; peak bodies such as Mental Health Australia and has provided consultation to State and Federal Governments across her career.
Swagata is an accredited coach with the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL) and an accredited practitioner in the Human Synergistics Lifestyles Inventory tool (LSI).
Psychological safety is believing that you can openly express your ideas without being ashamed, embarrassed, or rejected. Speaking up with thoughts and ideas, particularly in the workplace where your teammates surround you, can sometimes be challenging. In this podcast, Ruthann Weeks shares powerful insights about the role of psychological safety in the workplace. She explains how a psychologically safe workplace would benefit both employers and employees.
As a speaker, author, trainer, consultant, and connector, Ruthann specializes in workplace psychological safety and corporate social well-being; mental health; violence and harassment prevention related to bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and domestic violence as it affects the workplace.
As a public speaker Ruthann is engaging, captivating, and inspiring. Her lived experience, coupled with her client work in human service roles and training and education gives her a multi-faceted understanding and approach to workplace wellness that is rich and transforming.
Steve Philip has been a successful consultant, trainer and speaker for the past 30 years. He established The Jordan Legacy CIC, to provide support to those struggling to cope with life or considering suicide.
Steve has delivered talks on the topic of suicide prevention to corporate organisations and communities throughout the UK and Europe. He has also been invited to speak to leaders, employees and policy makers within the following Government departments: Cabinet Office, Department for Health & Social Care, Crown Commercial Service, Home Office, as well as the Ministry of Defence, the RAF and North Yorkshire Police.
In this podcast, he talks about how his life completely changed after his son Jordan took his own life. His lived experience of suicide, combined with his reputation as a highly engaging speaker, will help you understand how to better look after your own mental health and how you can support others.
Ben Eden has presented around the world with a message that raises listeners’ sights and encourages them to “Reach Their Ultimate Potential”. He has a unique way of communicating with words that will capture your attention and inspire your mindset.
With real-life examples and entertaining stories, Ben helps audiences master their thoughts, heal their emotions, and live their dreams so they can achieve their best in both businesses and in life.
In this podcast, he talks about how emotional wellness plays a vital role in the workplace. Ben, here, explains how leaders need to make sure their employees are doing well, both physically and emotionally.
With a background in People Development, Organizational Effectiveness Coaching, and Keynote Speaking, Enzo Ochoga is an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist and a Wellness Nerd. A spiritual needle guides her at all times to make a larger impact, specifically with helping and inspiring people to UNMUTE and TRANSFORM their Mindset by harnessing their POWER within.
In this podcast, Enzo talks about how employee wellness is a key factor in the corporate world, especially amidst pandemic. She further talks on transforming the wellbeing scenario through technological advancement and leveraging it to ensure good employee health.
LeAnn offers Corporate Wellness solutions for organizations of all sizes. With over fourteen years of corporate Human Resources experience, she brings a wealth of corporate, organizational knowledge and understanding, as well as the ability to provide customized and engaging health and wellness solutions.
And, as a certified Health and Nutrition Coach from Integrative Institute of Nutrition and Precision Nutrition together with having a 200-hour yoga certification, LeAnn has a vast array of health and wellness experience and education. She has spent the last eleven years working with clients to adapt and support them in building healthier and happier lifestyles.
In this podcast, she talks about how physical exercises and productivity go hand in hand. LeAnn is of the view that physical activities affect a person's productivity, which makes it a key factor for leaders to motivate their employees.
Mary Ann Baynton is the principal of Mary Ann Baynton & Associates. Her areas of expertise include workplace mental health, psychological safety, resolving conflict, and addressing performance concerns. She strives to help people get unstuck, move beyond problems, restore productivity and improve working lives.
In this podcast, Mary talks about how resilience is preparing oneself to cope with a crisis and going back to the pre-crisis condition. She further talks about the various skills of resilience and the role of leaders in boosting the employees and building resilience in the workplace.
Mindfulness is said to be one of the most effective strategies to improve the overall quality of life since it benefits all elements of health. There is a higher probability that life satisfaction and happiness will improve if an individual begins to embrace mindful living.
In this podcast, Amy McCae talks about how mindfulness and emotional intelligence are co-related and can affect our self-reflection. She further elaborates on the ways to implement mindfulness in the work environment.
Amy McCae is a Corporate Wellness Trainer who empowers CEOs and their teams to find more time for fun and family without costing productivity in business. She holds over 16 certifications related to mind-body wellness and is passionate about healing and helping.
Tatiana Cirio has 10 years of experience in Human Resources, Strategic Planning along with retention and Engagement, and is currently working as VP of People in Rocket Chat, a platform of communication and collaboration installed over 500k servers and counts over 12m users worldwide.
In this podcast, Tatiana Cirio talks about how the pandemic has severely affected employee engagement and led to stress and increased burnout. She further explains how employers can cope with the new changes and take measures accordingly.
Traci Fisher is an executive wellness coach. She is a regular contributor to local media, a wellness consultant, motivational speaker, mother of three, and the managing director of two health and wellness companies based in Cleveland, Ohio. Traci combines her wellness expertise with leadership training to help executives optimize their health and energy in service to performance both personally and professionally. Besides being passionate about helping leaders achieve their next level of success she simultaneously enjoying the experience of life.
In this podcast, Traci Fisher talks about how employee wellness has become an essential aspect for employers. She further stresses how the leaders can show a path to their workforce, especially post-pandemic.
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Amidst the pandemic, businesses were forced to change their ways as per international safety standards and nationwide lockdowns. However, the world continued to operate, thanks to remote working. While remote-working has been of a boon for organizations, it has also impacted the latter negatively. Employee health is one aspect that has been affected significantly by remote working.
In this podcast, Natalie Floyd expresses her views on how remote working has affected employee health and wellbeing.
Natalie (Faria) Floyd is an Experienced Director Of Business Development with a demonstrated history of working in the human resources industry. Besides, she is Skilled in the areas of Coaching, Sales, B2B, Customer Service and Recruiting along with being a strong business development professional with excellent rapport building skills.
Alyssa Poggiolli is a Corporate Health & Wellness Consultant hailing from Chicago, United States. She has served as a corporate fitness manager for the past ten years. And in the present day Alyssa works as a connection coach and is into leadership. Her main motive is to make people create connection and increase their emotional intelligence so they can lead with impact & love with intention.
In this podcast, Alyssa Poggioli talks about the significance of employee wellbeing in the corporate world. She further discusses the various dimensions of wellness and puts her views across regarding wellness programs and their effectiveness.
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