Do you STRUGGLE IN SILENCE with frequent bouts of acid reflux (GERD), Globus sensations in your throat, or sleepless nights due to persistent chest and throat pain? Are you a chronic “Throat Clearer?” Have you been trying, but to no avail, to identify the key contributors and solutions to these conditions? If you answered YES to one or all of the above questions, Episode 3 of Executive Wellness UNPLUGGED with Dr. Inna Husain, a Medical Director and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux...

In Episode Two of Executive Wellness UNPLUGGED, my guest, Melody Byblow, and I discuss the "Gut-Brain Connection" and how optimizing it enhances the well-being and performance of executives (and others). Melody Byblow is a Holistic Nutritionist from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and a graduate of our Workplace Wellness certification programs, including our "Certified Executive Wellness Coach" Course. She has since joined the WWCOE Faculty and helped support the delivery of a...

Welcome to the first episode of Executive Wellness UNPLUGGED. Our new podcast series (replacing our prior series, Cultivating Healthy & Vibrant Workplaces) features candid conversations with industry leaders and experts about matters relating to the mental and physical health and well-being of executives and managers, the cornerstone of impactful leadership. While the EWU series and inaugural episode speak to leaders specifically, we can all be uplifted by and benefit from the wisdom...

In Episode 16, we explore the power of leading through storytelling. Our guest, Karuna Ramanathan, has an established track record in supporting senior leaders and organizations through difficult transformations, increasingly in middle manager execution challenges, and in values, people, and culture change. Following two tours as a naval warship captain, Karuna went on to lead and architect leadership transformation and systems-level change in the Center for Leadership Development...

Episode 15 offers a fascinating look into the role of Corporate Chaplains and the nexus of Corporate Chaplaincy and Spirituality in the Workplace. Our guest, Cyril Gowler, shares how his work as a Corporate Chaplain helps enhance workplace relationships and offers much-needed emotional and spiritual support to employees in these challenging times. Here is an overview of some of the many topics we discussed relating to his important work: The role and day in the life of a Corporate...

In Episode 14, Marc Michaelson, Founder of "LEAD LIFE FIRST" and arguably the Godfather of Workplace Well-being, illuminates five transformative shifts for navigating the future of Workplace Wellness, among other timely topics. Our forward-looking conversation offers a strategic blueprint for leaders of all levels and disciplines, especially Workplace Wellness and HR professionals and Executive Coaches. Topics we explored include: "Five Transformative Shifts" we need to embrace to...

In Episode 13, John Toomey and I discuss thought-provoking questions and existential issues intersecting humanity and well-being, including: The importance of being mindful of the future of humanity. Well-being issues and challenges revealed and amplified by the pandemic. Responding to employee well-being needs in today’s hybrid environment. The role of governments in supporting our collective well-being. Advice for WWCOE program graduates and others launching a career as a...

Healthy work cultures are cultivated when we lead from the heart! Our guest for Episode 12 is Mark Crowley, author of Lead From the Heart, an Amazon Top-100 Bestseller, and host of the "Lead From The Heart" podcast that ranks in the top 1.5% of all podcasts worldwide and has an audience in 163 countries. In Episode 12, we engaged in a "heartfelt" discussion of the following: The inspiration for his book and podcast series How he defines and promotes "leading from the heart" How...

In Episode 11, Newton Cheng, Director of Health + Performance at Google, takes us on an emotional journey of his experience with burnout during the pandemic. We get an up close and personal look into how he addressed and transcended depression and ultimately cultivated "Emotional Vibrancy" (i.e., newfound meaning, purpose, and joy in his life and work). In our discussion, we pulled back the curtain on: - Contributing factors to Newton's burnout and his trepidations in requesting a...

Episode 10 of Cultivating Healthy & Vibrant Workplaces kicks off our special “Executive Wellness & Stress Mastery” Series with a return guest, Ruvi Makuni, a Certified Executive Wellness Coach from our Track 3 certification programs. This episode will particularly interest executives, senior leaders, HR and Benefits professionals, Workplace Wellness leaders, and those considering becoming a “Certified Executive Wellness Coach” through our Track 3. Throughout our thought-provoking...

As you will discover in my revealing discussion with Lisa Elsinger, Associate Director of Workplace Wellness, Broward College, Workplace Wellness leaders can be instrumental in nurturing “Change Agents,” organizational alliances, and systemic transformation for healthy, inclusive, high-performing work cultures and thriving employees. In Episode 9, we explored: Lisa’s role as Wellness Director with Broward College. What a typical month looks like for her and how her work has evolved. ...

“While the war for talent may ebb and flow with the unemployment rate, the war for top talent is always hot. The irony is that if individuals are given the opportunity to work and live intentionally, organizations just might find they had more top talent all along—they were just tired and a little resentful before.”  [Bree Groff, Senior Advisor, SYPartners] The above quote by Bree is one of many underlying and thought-provoking themes discussed in this episode. By way of introduction, Bree...

Drawing on the expertise of Charlie Estey, Senior VP of Strategic Partnerships with Asset Health, in Episode 7 (Parts 1 and 2), we explore opportunities to leverage Workplace Wellness programs to help connect “disconnected” organizations in today’s hybrid work environment. In this two-part episode, we discuss: [1] The direction and future of Workplace Wellness, and opportunities to foster and lead healthy workplaces in this post-pandemic environment. [2] Aligning Workplace Wellness...

Drawing on the expertise of Charlie Estey, Senior VP of Strategic Partnerships with Asset Health, in Episode 7 (Parts 1 and 2), we explore opportunities to leverage Workplace Wellness programs to help connect “disconnected” organizations in today’s hybrid work environment. In this two-part episode, we discuss: [1] The direction and future of Workplace Wellness, and opportunities to foster and lead healthy workplaces in this post-pandemic environment. [2] Aligning Workplace Wellness...

Coming out of a pandemic, caring for the well-being of employees has never been more critical. In this episode, two of our program graduates, Ruvi Makuni and Christina Della Rocca, share their strategic and holistic approaches to supporting the well-being of small to mid-size businesses (SMBs). Whether you are an owner or leader of an SMB, an HR or Workplace Wellness professional (or aspiring to become one), this episode offers insights and tactical approaches for amplifying the well-being...

How might organizations “lead infectiously in the era of Big Problems?” This was the overarching question explored (and I geek out over) in my fascinating discussion with Dr. Larry McEvoy — an emergency room physician turned CEO turned author, thought leader, and leadership expert. Building on his profile in our book, “Cultivating Healthy & Vibrant Workplaces,” we dive deeper into opportunities for leaders to leverage the multiplier effect of PLV and other drivers of cultural...

“Coaches don’t practice with the team and leave them during the game when it really counts, and neither do good empathic leaders. They are there to provide support, guidance, understanding, and motivation through every step of the way.” The above quote by Rae Shanahan, Chief Strategy Officer for Businesssolver, perhaps best summarizes a vital takeaway from my interview with Carm Moceri, Principal, Certified Executive Coach of Healthcare Alignment Solutions, in Episode 4. As you will...

In Episode 3 of our bi-weekly podcast, Cultivating Healthy & Vibrant Workplaces, I pull the curtains back on our book-writing journey through a warm-hearted and never-dull interview with my husband, Peter Kelly, the co-author of our book, Cultivating Healthy & Vibrant Workplaces. I asked (and he graciously answered) the following questions submitted by a few individuals profiled in our book. (To keep things extra interesting, I added a few questions and some of my perspectives on...

In Episode 2, you get a sneak peek into our book, Cultivating Healthy & Vibrant Workplaces, through my reading of two inspiring profiles of two very talented Workplace Wellness "Change Agents." My first reading shares a heartening account of Deepanjali Sapkota's efforts and achievements in establishing a grassroots wellness program for her organization, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and implementable tips for spearheading a wellness movement in your organization...

Welcome to Episode 1 [Part 3] of the "Cultivating Healthy and Vibrant Workplaces" Podcast featuring an interview with two accomplished Workplace Wellness leaders, Philippa Dawood of Scarborough Health Network, and Jesse Gavin of Baylor College of Medicine.  In this 3-part episode, we explore whether a reset is needed on some level for Workplace Wellness to meet the evolving needs of our employees and organizations attributable in part to the pressures and challenges imposed by the pandemic....

In Part 2 of Episode 1, we continue our illuminating conversation with Workplace Wellness leaders Ryan Wolf of Gallup, Philippa Dawood of Scarborough Health Network, and Jesse Gavin of Baylor College of Medicine. We discuss our expectations for the future of Workplace Wellness and address competencies needed to strategically lead wellness programs in today’s dynamic environment. We also explore ways to connect to the hearts and minds of leaders to advance their support in nurturing healthy...

Welcome to the first episode of the “Cultivating Healthy and Vibrant Workplaces” podcast featuring a panel interview of three highly accomplished Workplace Wellness leaders, Ryan Wolf of Gallup, Philippa Dawood of Scarborough Health Network, and Jesse Gavin of Baylor College of Medicine. In this 3-part episode, we discuss whether a reset is needed on some level for Workplace Wellness to meet the evolving needs of our employees and organizations attributable in part to the pressures and...