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Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Intro: The Culture Works PodcastHi, Chester Elton here. And Adrian Gostick. If you've been listening to our podcast, Anxiety at Work, first and foremost, we just want to say thank you. You know, we started that podcast during a really stressful time. There was a lot of anxiety. There was a lot of pressure. And those conversations were important. And by the way, they still are. Right. But the conversation's evolving in leadership. And so are we. So we're launching a new podcast. It's called Culture Works podcast. It's about human -centered leadership. It's how it's...
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Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthTransform Your Work Relationships by Active ListeningThese days, with everyone multitasking and constantly plugged in, real connection can feel rare. But what if the key to resilience and healthy relationships wasn't about talking more, but listening better? In a world filled with noise, distraction, and division, could the simple act of truly listening be the key to deeper connection, better mental health, and greater understanding—even across opposing viewpoints? In this powerful and timely episode, Chester and Adrian are joined by journalist and workplace mediator Emily Kasriel, whose upcoming book, Deep Listening, explores how we can transform our relationships by listening not just to...
2025-05-2125 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthLetting Go of What Holds Us BackHosts: Chester Elton & Adrian Gostick Guest: Dr. Bob Rosen, Psychologist & Author of Detach: Ditch Your Baggage to Live a More Fulfilling Life Run Time: Approx. 45 minutes Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWith a world full of uncertainty—from global unrest to economic instability—it’s no surprise that anxiety is on the rise. In this uplifting and enlightening conversation, Chester and Adrian welcome renowned psychologist Dr. Bob Rosen, who brings both deep expertise and personal vulnerability to the mic. Bob shares insights from his la...
2025-05-0732 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthThe Three Cs of Meaningful Work: Community, Contribution & ChallengeIn a world of complexity, purpose at work is still the clearest path to resilience and results.🔔 Subscribe & Share this episode if you believe leaders can—and should—create workplaces where people actually want to show up.Gostick & Elton are Joined by researchers and authors Wes Adams and Tamara Myles, co-authors of Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee, the conversation explores the foundation of workplace meaning and how any job—yes, any—can become meaningful with the right leadership practices. Tamara and Wes introduce their compe...
2025-04-1029 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthWhy Wellness Programs Fail- and What Really WorksDespite the growing investment in workplace wellness programs, employee morale and satisfaction continue to decline. What’s going wrong? 🔔 Subscribe & Share this episode if you believe leaders can—and should—create workplaces where people actually want to show up. - Wellness Starts with Culture, Not Perks - Leaders Must Build Real Relationships—Swiftly - High Expectations + High Support = Wellness🎧 Episode Summary:Despite skyrocketing investments in workplace wellness programs, burnout, disengagement, and dissatisfaction are on the rise. So, what’s going wrong?In this energizing and eye-o...
2025-04-0305 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthCreate Agile, Inclusive Work Culture, Confidence, and ResilienceEver had a boss that drove you a little… bonkers?You’re not alone. In this episode, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton sit down with visionary tech executive and new author Eric Charran to explore the fascinating world of dysfunctional leadership—and how to rise above it.Eric’s new book Have You Ever Had a Boss That… breaks down nine archetypes of difficult managers—from the “Firefighter” to the “Amnesiac”—and offers real-world strategies for thriving, not just surviving, under imperfect leadership. It’s a masterclass in navigatin...
2025-03-2725 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthThe Right Questions Positively Transform Your LifeHow can you restore hope and restore your vitality?🎯 Top 3 Takeaways1️⃣ We live in the world our questions create2️⃣ Psychological safety ≠ comfort3️⃣ "Companies have mission statements—why not mission questions In this thought-provoking episode hosts Gostick & Elton dive deep into the transformative power of questions with special guest Topaz Adizes. A master of human connection, Topaz's Emmy Award-winning experience design studio, The Skin Deep is renowned for creating immersive and thought-provoking interactive experiences that explore human connection and relationships. He is also the author of 12 Questions for Love...
2025-03-1925 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthRestored Hope: The Neuroscience of Optimal Brain HealthHow can you restore hope and restore your vitality? 🎯 Top 3 TakeawaysThe Brain's Fuel: Glucose 🍬Reducing Excess Glucose Consumption 🧠Environmental Impact on Mental Health 🌿🏢In this episode of "Anxiety at Work," hosts Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick delve into the neuroscience of hope and vitality with their guest, Dr. David Stevens. Dr. Stevens is the founder, president, and CEO of Humanity Restored, holding a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology. He is also the author of "Restored Hope: A Neuroscien...
2025-03-1230 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthHow to Be a Great Leader in a Changed WorldWith AI, our teams spread around the world, and major shifts occurring in the workplace, our guest today says humanity-first leadership is the last real differentiator!🥕Love this episode? Share it with your network & leave us a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎯 Top 3 Takeaways🌟 Emotional Maturity Over Emotional Intelligence🧩 The Four Core Employee Needs🚀 Be Insatiably Curious About Your PeopleThis week, Adrian & Chester are joined by Dr. Christie Smith to explore humanity-first leadership as the ultimate differentiator in a rapidly changing workplace. From the rise of distributed teams to the impacts of generat...
2025-03-0526 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthGot Stress? Here’s How You Manage ItUnder pressure, even the most well-intentioned manager can become the boss nobody wants to work for. 📣 Love this episode?✅ Share it with your network & leave us a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🔑 Top 3 Takeaways:Pressure Corrupts, Not Power ⚡The Importance of Self-Management 🛠️The Power of 'Blank Space' 🕰️In this episode, Chester and Adrian explore the challenges of managing pressure with grace and intelligence 💡. Joined by executive coach and author Sabina Nawaz, they reveal how pressure—not power—is the real culprit when it comes to toxic management. Sabina s...
2025-02-2626 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthCourage Is Conquering Fear to Realize Your True PotentialEver feel like fear holds you back from stepping into your potential? 💪✨📣 Love this episode?✅ Share it with your network & leave us a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🔑 Top 3 Takeaways:✅ Courage isn’t about eliminating fear—it’s about acting despite it. Your fear doesn’t define you; your actions do.✅ Rewriting your inner narrative can change everything. The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality. Make sure yours empowers, not limits you.✅ Right-sizing your fear helps you move forward. Fear is often bigger in our minds tha...
2025-02-1232 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthHow to Feel More Confident and Powerful in Your Work!💪✨ Ever feel like you're giving away your personal power at work?🔑 Top 3 Takeaways :✅ Why personal power is different from traditional power—it’s about your belief in your ability to create impact, not your position or title.✅ How your physical presence and mindset impact confidence—small shifts in posture, body language, and mindset can make a big difference.✅ Why responsibility reduces anxiety at work—people who take ownership of their work feel more powerful and less stressed.🚀 This Week’s GuestWe welcome...
2025-02-0533 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthMaking all Work Fair with Data-Driven DesignWhen the U.S. Census Bureau first started tracking data on women-owned businesses in 1962, there were only about 400,000 female business owners in the country. Today, there are more than 13 million women-owned businesses. 🔑 Top 3 Takeaways ✅ Why workplace fairness is not just a “nice-to-have” but a business necessity✅ How small, simple tweaks ( changing résumé formats) can lead to big impacts✅ Why perceived unfairness fuels workplace anxiety and burnout—and what leaders can do about it🚀 This week we welcome Siri Ch...
2025-01-2931 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthHow You Learn Stress-Free Negotiation with Confidence🤝 Negotiations are a delicate dance and can be anxiety-inducing for even the most seasoned professionals.✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen.What You'll Learn in This Episode:🎓 Negotiation is a Learned Skill📜 Preparation vs. Flexibility😰 Managing Anxiety in NegotiationWith us is our new friend Renowned negotiation expert Joshua N. Weiss. Dr. Weiss is co-founder of Harvard's Global Negotiation Initiative and offers a groundbreaking approach to reviving stalled negotiations in his new book: Getting Back to the Table: 5 Steps to Reviving Stalled Negotiations.📚 Resou...
2025-01-2229 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthLower Anxiety From Collaboration & Business RelationshipsHow can we work more collaboratively with our colleagues, vendors and others in business?In this episode of Anxiety at Work, Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick sit down with Kate Vitasek, international authority on collaborative business relationships, creator of the Vested business model, and leader of the University of Tennessee’s research on strategic partnerships. Kate shares the groundbreaking principles of her "Vested" model, a framework that shifts business relationships from transactional to transformational. Learn how adopting a "What's in it for we?" mindset can reduce workplace anxiety, foster innovation, and build partnerships that thrive in challenging en...
2025-01-0129 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthRethinking Work: Is it the end of the full time job?In the very near future, are we headed to the end of the full-time job?👂Listen in and don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, & share 🧡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:🛠️ The Shift to the Access Economy🌈 Employee Perspectives🧘 Challenges of Fractional Work🧠 Psychological OwnershipIn this episode of Anxiety at Work, Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick sit down withSara Daw, a leading authority on the future of work and the author of Strategy and Leadership as Service. She is a graduate of Oxford University...
2024-12-1130 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthListening--for Many--is the Closest Thing to Love✨ Tired of the constant division and anxiety in today's world? There’s hope!👂Listen in and don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, & share 🧡📌 Key Points:💡 Bridging Divides with Empathy🌟 The Power of Shared Identity🎤 Tools to Lower AnxietyIn this episode of Anxiety at Work, Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick sit down with Juliana Tafur, director of UC Berkeley’s Bridging Differences Program. Together, they unpack how to foster empathy, find shared goals, and reduce the stigma of anxiety at work and beyond.💡 "...
2024-12-0434 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthHow Positive Psychology Reduces your Anxiety🧠 Human brains are wired to focus on the negative. Wouldn’t it be great if we could change our brains to have more happiness?👂Listen in and remember to like, comment, subscribe, & share 🧡 📌 Key Topics Covered:🧠 The Science of Positive Psychology: rewire our brains to focus on gratitude and resilience, even during difficult times.📲 The Power of Short Bursts: can have a profound impact on mental well-being.🌅 Morning Rituals for Mental Health: The importance of starting each day with a calming routine.In th...
2024-11-0627 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthNavigate Conflict: How to Understand Each other BetterHow can you navigate conflict in the workplace before it becomes toxic? Key Takeaways📍🧠 Embrace Intellectual Humility: the importance of recognizing knowledge limitations and being open to learning from others.💬 Assume Positive Intent: a key habit is assuming that others have good intentions, which can help reduce misunderstandings and build stronger relationships.🎭 Use Humor to Diffuse Tension: Learn how using self-deprecating humor can help ease tension and a more comfortable environment for difficult conversations.In this episode, Gostick & Elton are joined by world-renown...
2024-08-2827 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: 3 Proven Strategies to Overcome Public Speaking AnxietyMany people dread having to convey their ideas to others in public, it’s a frequent source of anxietyIf you missed episode #212 with Matt Abrahams, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Preparation Enables Spontaneity: you can prepare to be spontaneous. Mindset Over Perfection: Communication should be about connecting with others rather than delivering a flawless performance. Structure Your Messaging: crafting your message with a clear beginning, middle, and end, much like the problem-solution-benefit structure in advertising. We encourage you to li...
2024-04-1205 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Break the Silence with Innovation & Wellbeing at WorkIf you missed episode #210 with Elaine Lin Hering, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌The Problem of Learned SilenceRedefining CommunicationPractical Advice for LeadersPersonal ApplicationWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elt...
2024-04-0506 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Crossing the Line: When Passion for Work Becomes a Path to BurnoutCan caring too much about your job land you in the ER?If you missed episode #208 with Teresa Vozza here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌The Danger of Over-CaringImpact of Childhood ExperiencesThe Importance of Self-CarePractical Strategies for Managing EmotionsWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your person...
2024-03-2906 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Stressed? Welcome Adversity, Practice Discipline, and Commit to Growthknowing how to manage stress effectively is crucial to thrive amidst the challenges and demands of the workplace! If you missed episode #206 with Dr. Steven Stein here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌The Three Cs of HardinessReframe Stress as an OpportunityThe Power of Emotional Intelligence in Stress ManagementWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental healt...
2024-03-2404 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Strengthen Confidence for Deeper, More Meaningful ConnectionsDo you feel insecure or anxious in relationships? Have you ever stayed in a toxic situation too long?If you missed episode #204 with Jennifer Nurick, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Understanding Anxious Attachment: Anxious attachment is characterized by heightened sensitivity to relational dynamics, a need for reassurance, and a fear of conflict. Healing and Self-Improvement: Healing from anxious attachment involves cultivating self-worth, trust, and confidence. Attachment Styles in the Workplace: Attachment styles can manifest in work dynamics, often...
2024-03-1506 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: 100 Hours of Interviews: Lessons from the Son of Sam on Isolation, Connection, and RedemptionWhat can we learn about stress and anxiety from one of the world's most notorious killers?If you missed episode #202 with Michael Caparrelli, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌 profound insights into stress, anxiety, and human behavior through the lens of his extensive interviews with David Berkowitz, also known as the Son of Sam. Here are three to four key takeaways from the discussion:Isolation as a Major Stress Factor: conversations with Berkowitz highlighted isolation as a significant contributor to stress and anx...
2024-03-0805 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Transform Your Mental Health with Powerful Single Session Therapy InterventionsWhat if instead of years of therapy, we could be helped with brief, meaningful sessions?If you missed episode #200 with Dr. Jessica Schleider, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌 the significant gap in mental health care accessibilitychallenge the conventional belief that long term care is significantthe importance of self-guided activities that promote the ability to manage moments of distressthe power of brief interventions and single, meaningful interactionsWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you...
2024-03-0106 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Overcoming Past Traumas: Embrace Healing and Self-AcceptanceWhat do we do when the pain of the past is too much to bear?If you missed episode #198 with Karena Kilcoyne, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.This Episode Key Highlights: 📌Embrace Self-Compassion and Positive Self-Talk: the importance of being compassionate towards yourself and engaging in positive self-talk. Journaling as a Tool for Reflection and Growth: this practice is a discipline that can help you understand and rise above your story.The Process of Healing and Forgiveness: a process for...
2024-02-1603 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Escape Burnout: Embrace Body Signals, Establish BoundariesIf you missed episode #195 with Dr. Neha Sangwan, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.A huge shout out to our sponsor, Magic Mind! Experience the energy boost w/o the crash and enhance your focus & productivity. Try it out for yourself and feel the difference. Only in January, for a fully focused you, get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANleading AND with our code: LEADING20This Episode Key Highlights: 📌Burnout as a Wa...
2024-02-0206 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: The Importance of Mental Wellness in Today's High Stakes Business WorldIf you missed episode #193 with Nick Jonsson, co-founder and Managing Director of Executives' Global Network, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.A huge shout out to our sponsor, Magic Mind! Experience the energy boost w/o the crash and enhance your focus & productivity. Try it out for yourself and feel the difference. Only in January, for a fully focused you, get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANleading AND with our code: LEADING20 Ke...
2024-01-2805 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: True Grit: Push through Fear with the Power of ResilienceEver wonder what you might learn about overcoming anxiety from an Alaskan bush pilot?If you missed episode # 191 with Missy Lee, CEO of Floats & Skis Inc., here is the bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Living with Purpose and CourageOvercoming Self-Doubt and IndecisionEmbracing Challenges for Growth and ChangeWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stig...
2024-01-1905 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: How Women in Leadership are Breaking Down BarriersIf you missed episode # 189 with Jennifer McCollum, author of the new book: In her own voice: A woman’s rise to CEO , here is the bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Challenges Faced by Women in LeadershipImpact of COVID-19 on Women LeadersOvercoming Internal and External HurdleWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and y...
2024-01-1205 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: 4 Secret Interview Styles that Help you Land Your Dream JobIf you missed episode # 187 with Anna Papalia, author of the new book Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing , here is the bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Discover Your Interview Style: Learn the 4 distinct interview stylesChallenge Conventional Interviewing Wisdom: Lose outdated interview advice and memorized responsesAdvice for Hiring Managers: *hint - do more listeningNegotiation is Key: remember negotiation is not just about salary.We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the...
2024-01-0504 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Navigate Mental Wellness by Leading with Empathy Post-PandemicIf you missed episode # 185 with Scott Schalchlin, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health: the increase in people seeking mental health services post-pandemic due to trauma experienced during the pandemicStrategies for Staff Wellness and Retention: the importance of creating a supportive and respectful work culture.Engaging with Younger Generations in the Workplace: the importance of listening to younger employees and understanding their perspectives.We encourage you to listen to the full episode and...
2023-12-2905 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: How to Navigate Gen Z's Mental Health in the Digital Age with Digital NativesIf you missed episode # 183 with Dr. Sarah Adler, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Gen Z's Unique Mental Health ChallengesCommunication Gap with Older GenerationsTips for Gen Z in the WorkplaceWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gra...
2023-12-2204 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Transforming Minds: Harness Consciousness & Meditation for Anxiety Relief and Spiritual HealthIf you missed episode # 181 with Karen Newell, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Sound Healing Meditation: Learn the effectiveness of sound healing meditation in reducing anxiety.Consciousness Beyond the Brain: This perspective opens up discussions on the continuity of consciousness beyond physical existence.Spiritual Health and Connection: Understand the importance of spiritual health, which involves connecting to something greater than oneself. Gratitude and Emotional Well-being: Expressing gratitude and focusing on positive emotions like joy and happiness can create a positive ripp...
2023-12-1505 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: You can Transform your Anxiety into Creativity with a Little ZenIf you missed episode #179 with Will Cady, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Anxiety as a Source of Creativity The Importance of Calmness and Presence Cultivating Human Connection and Mindful Time ManagementWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratit...
2023-12-0804 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Empowering Leadership Begins with Empathy, Inclusion, and IntentionalityIf you missed episode #184 with Erinn Singman Kaine, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Intentional Leadership and Time Management Instead of adding more tasks to their day, leaders should focus on being more purposeful and mindful in their existing schedulesEmpathy and Compassion in Leadership these qualities, once considered 'nice to have', are now expected and essential in effective leadership.Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Psychological Safety This involves giving a voice to those who are less vocal, encouraging diversity of tho...
2023-12-0130 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Great Leaders Share Vulnerability, Encourage Belonging, and are Self AwareIf you missed episode #182 with Jerry Colonna, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Radical Self-InquiryAddressing Toxic LeadershipThe Power of Acknowledgment and ApologyWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to...
2023-11-2406 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Master Calm with Strategies to Lower Stress and AnxietyIf you missed episode #180 with Chantal Donnelly, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Impact of Past Experiences on Present Work LifePhysical Responses to StressImportance of Physical MovementConnecting with the Inner SelfWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460...
2023-11-1704 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Self Aware? 5% cause 90% of the Anxiety at WorkIf you missed episode #178 with Dr. Michelle P. King, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌#1 barrier for men is D&I initiatives focus on women 5 ways to work effectively with team mates How much social skills depend on success at work Who you work with much more important than who you work for How hybrid and remote work has changed the world of workWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the sti...
2023-11-1005 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Authentic Leadership & The Wisdom of Listening in an Era of DisconnectionIf you missed episode #176 with Talia Fox, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Loneliness as an EpidemicThe Illusion of ConnectionThe Power of Presence:Authenticity in LeadershipWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of grat...
2023-11-0305 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Negative Thoughts? Unlock Potential & Dump the Head TrashIf you missed episode #174 with Renie Cavallari here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Understanding "Head Trash 🗑️The Four Big Lies People tell themselves 🚫The Power of Kindness and Gratitude 💖We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from...
2023-10-2704 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Coping, Community, Connection: 3 Ways to Use Stress to your AdvantageIf you missed episode #172 with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Acceptance and Management of Stress 😌Cope with Stress through Community and Connection 🤝Counteract Stress with Gratitude and Action 🙏✨We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from...
2023-10-2004 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Executive Coaching: The Super Power to Transform Your Leadership & LifeIf you missed episode #170 with Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌🚀 The Essence of Being Coachable:Unlock untapped potential by embracing feedback and change.🧠 The Openness Framework:Accepting feedback and adaptability fuels transformative growth.🌱 Embracing Change:View change as an opportunity, not a daunting task.🤝 Accountability in Focus:Transform it from punitive to a positive growth experience.Quotes to Ponder:“We get to change. We can ref...
2023-10-1307 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Mind Trap? Mind Shift to Free Yourself from Negative Self Talk & Write your Own StoryIf you missed episode #168 with Hortense Le Gentil here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌🌟 The era of the "superhero" leader is over. Today, authenticity, vulnerability, and empathy are the cornerstones of effective leadership.🧠 We all encounter "mind traps" - limiting beliefs and assumptions shaped by societal pressures and our own experiences. 🌹 Embracing the "path of roses" means having the courage to listen to our inner wisdom, rewrite our stories, and lead authentically.🤝 Empathy isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a vital skill for u...
2023-10-0603 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Situational Leadership®: Leading with Empathy and CareIf you missed episode #166 with Suzie Bishop here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌🎯 The Essence of Situational Leadership®: Leadership is not a one-size-fits-all approach. 🤝 Building Trust: Trust isn't just about knowledge; it's built on caring behaviors. 💙 Empathy in Leadership: the true mark of a leader lies in their ability to foster psychological safety, genuinely listen, and amplify the voices of their team. We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us...
2023-09-2905 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Live Peacefully to Reduce Anxiety & Increase HappinessIf you missed episode #164 with Dr Tara Perry here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Understanding Anxiety: Dive deep into the root causes of anxiety 🧠Empowerment: Make the shift from a victim mindset to one of empowerment 💪Daily Practices: Discover the transformative power of daily gratitude 🙏We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your persona...
2023-09-2204 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Stop Negative Self-Talk & Be Grateful to Reduce AnxietyIf you missed episode #162 with Dr. Heather Penny, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights:Confronting Self-defeating Thoughts 💭: Understand the universal struggle with limiting beliefs that might be undermining your potential.The 'Thrive Plan' Blueprint 🗺️: Discover Heather Penny's approach to holistic well-being through the 'Thrive Plan.'Cultivating Gratitude ❤️: Dive into the central theme of gratitude and its pivotal role in personal growthWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with u...
2023-09-1505 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Chewys: Good for Mental Health & Empathy (People & Pets) 🐾If you missed episode #160 with Thomas Herdtner, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton. Key Highlights:Self-Growth: Dive into Thomas’s unique blend of exercise, relationship-nurturing, and sacred me-time. 🌱Culture Vibes: Learn how Chewy crafts a culture with storytelling, open ears, and open hearts. 📖💓Behind the Strategy: Peek into Chewy’s multi-layered mental health initiative – it’s way beyond just keeping folks around! 🧩We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with...
2023-09-0804 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthChewys: Good for Mental Health & Empathy (People & Pets) 🐾Hello and welcome to Anxiety at Work. We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Key Highlights:Self-Growth: Dive into Thomas’s unique blend of exercise, relationship-nurturing, and sacred me-time. 🌱Culture Vibes: Learn how Chewy crafts a culture with storytelling, open ears, and open hearts. 📖💓Behind the Strategy: Peek into Chewy’s multi-layered mental health initiative – it’s way beyond just keeping folks around! 🧩Episode Overview:Dive in with hosts Adrian G...
2023-09-0632 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Workplace Mental Health: Managers, Burnout, and ResilienceIf you missed episode 158 with Dr. Karen Doll, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.You will learn: - The role of Managers in Mental Health- How to Recognize & Address Burnout- Everyday Practices for ResilienceWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly...
2023-09-0105 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: How To Manage Emotions to Reduce Pressure & Stress in the WorkspaceIf you missed our episode with Craig Dowden, Here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester EltonYou will learn: To flip your thinking --> Choose to look at obstacles as collaborative opportunitiesBusiness is personal --> Engagement is about emotions and feeling connectedThe difference between pressure and stress --> Where are the areas of your life you're feeling under-resourced.We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and...
2023-08-2507 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Belonging: Why Genuine Care Helps People Feel Normal & Open to Self-ExpressionIf you missed Episode #155 with Dr. Beth Kaplan, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.📌 Key Insights:The Innate Need for BelongingThe Perception and Reality of ExclusionThe Promotion of AuthenticityWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRAT...
2023-08-1804 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthBelonging: Why Genuine Care Helps People Feel Normal & Open to Self-ExpressionIn a deeply resonant episode, hosts Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton delve into the heart of fostering genuine belonging within professional settings. This episode promises transformative insights to transform workplace atmospheres into sanctuaries of authenticity and mutual respect.📌 Key Insights:The Innate Need for BelongingThe Perception and Reality of ExclusionThe Promotion of AuthenticityDr. Beth Kaplan, is one of the world’s leading experts on belonging. Beth earned her doctorate in Learning and Leadership Strategy from The University of Pennsylvania. She is a trailblazer, combining cutting-edge neuroscience with...
2023-08-1627 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Perfectionism: Why Good Enough Will Reduce Anxiety & Boost PerformanceIf you missed Episode #153 with Dr. Thomas Curran, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.📌 Key Takeaways:The Perfectionism EpidemicPerils of Perfectionism 3 Steps to Overcome Perfectionism We encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.
2023-08-1106 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthPerfectionism: Why Good Enough Will Reduce Anxiety & Boost PerformanceIn this enlightening episode of Anxiety at Work, hosts Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick sit down with social psychologist Dr. Thomas Curran to dive deep into the increasing menace of perfectionism.Key Insights:The Perfectionism Epidemic: Today's world, particularly for younger generations, sees a surge in perfectionist tendencies. Influenced by social media, mounting academic pressures, evolving parenting styles, and unstable job scenarios, this mindset is more pervasive than ever.Perils of Perfectionism: Contrary to popular belief, perfectionism isn't a performance enhancer. Instead, it's a ticket to anxiety, plummeting self-worth, and...
2023-08-0929 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Your Talent, Teamwork & Strategy Increases WellnessIf you missed Episode #151 with Mark Servodidio, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.📌 Key Takeaways:Listen intently. Hearing employees builds trust, lowers anxiety.Accept different work styles. Don't force one mold. Value unique strengths.Have monthly "aspirational conversations" on career goals. Prevents turnover.We encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekl...
2023-08-0428 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Radical Acceptance: Do Your Biases Create Anxiety at Work?If you missed Episode #149 with Risha Grant here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.📌 Key Takeaways for Radical AcceptanceWe all have "bias spheres" - belief systems 💭 ingrained since birth that impact how we see others. Be aware of your biases."You can't treat every person like the one person who offended you." Make positive choices 🙌 even when biased.Meet bias head-on. 😤 Talk to people who make you uncomfortable. Chances are it's not about you. 💁♀️We encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help...
2023-07-2807 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Pay Attention: The Power of Focus, Observation and Empathy for Anxiety ReliefIf you missed Episode #147 with Christian Madsbjerg, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.📌 Key Takeaways:What is hyper reflection? Why is it important?3 levels of attention Discover what and why people do what they doThe gaps between what people say, and the actuality of how they liveThe myth that we have access to our belief, desires and can express themWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the wo...
2023-07-2107 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Mentoring and Employee Development are Vital for your Team SuccessIf you missed Episode 141 with Laine Joelson Cohen here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.What you will learnWhy Employee Development is Essential for a Healthy Work TeamImportance of mistakes as an opportunity to learn4 Ways that mentoring and curiosity increase engagement and retentionWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showF...
2023-06-1605 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: MoneyZen: Does Your Net Worth Determine your Self Worth?If you missed the flashback Episode 139 with Manisha Thakor here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.You will learn:- How we get out of the trap of feeling we never have enough- How to change your relationship with money, work, success, accolades- 4 differences between healthy work engagement and work addictionWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal li...
2023-06-0906 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: How to Get Along with (Almost) Anybody with MBS: 5 Questions to AskIf you missed the flashback Episode 137 with MBS here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode, you will learn:- Why working relationships have a huge determination on your success- The 5 BEST questions to ask that will set up a great working relationship- The dance between safety and vitality (and repairability) in your work relationshipsWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental he...
2023-06-0236 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Why SMART Goals Aren't that Smart, Overcome Obstacles, Stop Overthinking ThingsIf you missed the flashback Episode 135 with MBS here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode, you will learn:Why SMART goals aren’t that smartHow you can stop your internal advice monsterThe three questions you should ask yourself every dayWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the show...
2023-05-2605 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Psychological Safety is Important for a Healthy Workplace & Reduces AnxietyIf you missed Episode 133 with Karolin Helbig and Minette Norman, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn: - 5 positive outcomes of having psychological safety (including making a really great leader and teams) - Why it’s not WHO is on the team, but HOW they interact - What is managing your reactions and how do you do it? - Why it’s important to ask the question: What am I missing?We encourage you to go back to the full episode and as alw...
2023-05-1905 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: 3 Ways Personal Development Creates a Positive Ripple EffectIf you missed Episode 131 with Karen Allen, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn: - Why you should let go of life as a highlight reel - Why it’s okay to just do your best and leave it there - 3 Ways Personal Development Creates a Positive Ripple Effect - Why you should talk to yourself the way you talk to a friendWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us wil...
2023-05-1205 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: The Best Change Agent is Your Own Mind: How to Perform at your Best & Recharge when there is No TimeIf you missed Episode 129 with Christina Curtis, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn: - 3 ways to overcome challenges and setbacks - Why you should have micro breaks, how you will benefit - 10 evidence based approaches to boost energy - choose oneWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.###Suppo...
2023-05-0506 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Give Grace to your People to Increase Psychological Safety & Reduce AnxietyIf you missed Episode 127 with John Baldoni, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn:- Three things leaders need to do when adversity strikes. - How leaders can combine joy with empathy in their leadership style - Why leaders do a lousy job of taking care of themselvesWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your per...
2023-04-2805 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Great Leadership is Authentic, Compassionate & AligningIf you missed Episode 125 with Michelle K. Johnston, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn:How you can develop authentic executive presenceWhy perfectionism is toxic for a successful leader 3 unfortunate things that happen in a culture of fearWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of g...
2023-04-2105 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: 5 Great Leadership Practices that promote Peace at Work and Reduce AnxietyIf you missed Episode 123 with Peter de Silva, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn:- 10 leadership Principles and which is the #1 most important- 5 critical workplace trends that are must haves for work life peace- why you should spend more time with people who aren’t like youWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and y...
2023-04-1405 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Shift from Burnout & Overwhelm to Psychological Safety & Reduce AnxietyIf you missed Episode 121 with Bob Glazer, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn: - How do we help our teams reach their full potential without burning out - How leaders develop a culture of feedback & restoring work boundaries - 3 Ways Trust is built and how it can be damaged - What is time blocking and why it’s importantBob’s important takeaways. - The importance of taking time for self-care - Pick one thing to...
2023-04-0704 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: How to Meditate & How Meditation Lowers your Fear and AnxietyIf you missed Episode 119 with Shaun Randall, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn:- How to start meditating- How to think about your thoughts- How to control your future outcomes- Ways to find inner peace and contentment in a complex world- How to achieve mindfulness that will help you be a better leaderWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the ti...
2023-03-3106 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Self Love & Why AI shouldn’t Cause Anxiety for Job SecurityIf you missed Episode 117 with Chris Shipley, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.What you will learn - 3 benefits for leaders rethinking their leading style to care for the whole person - How AI is impacting anxiety in the workplace and how to reduce that anxiety - 2 things leading with empathy is not (And what it actually is)What leaders should be doing now - asking empathetic and authentic questionsChris' TakeawayRelax in yourself. We’re in a...
2023-03-2407 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Leaders are Hurting: Why They Need More Compassion & CareIf you missed Episode 115 with Sheila Champion-Smeeth, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.What you will learn in this episode:1.) Why CISCO has a engagement score of 96%2.) How to drive a conscious culture of wellbeing3.) Why more time with your leader increases wellbeingparting advice from Sheila: - Focus on yourself first. It is not selfish - Reach out for support when you need itWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us...
2023-03-1705 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Great Leaders Look for These Signs of Distress, Know their Employees & Care about ThemIf you missed Episode 113 with Ruth Pott, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.What you will learn in this episode - Why sharing personal experience is a powerful way to create psychological safety- 3 simple measures that are making a big difference for employees struggling - 4 things leaders should be looking for in employees who are in mental duressWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental he...
2023-03-1005 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Assume Positive Intent: Don’t be a Thought Police & Avoid TriggersIf you missed Episode 111 with Sally Helgesen, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.What you will learn in this episode - 8 triggers that inhibit connection - What is a trigger and how we should respond - Ways to address individual triggers - How to rewrite your own script to be more positive - Behaviors that create an inclusive cultureWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma...
2023-03-0305 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: From Rock to Wreck: Even Resilient People Burnout - Ask for HelpIf you missed Episode 109 with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier (MH), here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn:- Why leaders don't acknowledge anxiety, and why they should- How resilience impacts anxiety- 4 ways leaders create psychological safety at workWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.###Support the showF...
2023-02-2406 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: A Leaders Role: Psychological Safety, Empathy, See & AcknowledgeIf you missed episode 107 with Michelle Ray, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn:- Why we will benefit from the most savvy generation of our time contributing to businesses - Why leaders are no longer feared and on a pedestal - Why leaders should be vulnerable and show their weaknesses - 3 ways Leaders can manage their anxiety - What leadership lessons can be learned from hockey?(Be prepared: The players have the power)We enc...
2023-02-1705 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Leaders get paid to be anxious: 6 Self-Care Skills for Sustainable Positive LeadershipIf you missed Ep 105 with Morra Aarons-Mele, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn:How can anxiety be a superpower for leaders?6 great self-care skills for sustainable positive leadership4 Ways Anxiety manifests itself in leadership stylesWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.###Support the showFor a weekly dose of gr...
2023-02-1005 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Keeping Calm: Take Care of Yourself to Manage Stress & Reduce AnxietyIf you missed episode 103 with Dr. Jacqueline Brassey, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learnWhy making mistakes is essential for learningTwo ways to build your emotional abilityWhy leaders need to learn to manage through chaos Examples of self-care that are important.Why managing emotions & stress help elite athletes get in the flow to perform under pressureWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and men...
2023-02-0305 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Help your Teams Embrace Change, Have a Common Language, Practice Self-Acceptance & Be HeardIf you missed episode 101 with Dr. Richard Winters, MD, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode, you will learn:The 5 steps of Radical Emotional AcceptanceWhy you can't fight your nature and control your feelingsYour emotions are data points. Be curious and learn what they are trying to tell youWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.###Sup...
2023-01-2706 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Awe Inspired: Why Mindfulness Practice Reduces AnxietyIf you missed Ep 99 with Michael Amster, MD here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode, you will learn:1. What the AWE Method is (and what on earth is an AWEgasm?)2. How AWE is scientifically proven to reduces anxiety, depression and loneliness and improves overall health conditions3. Five reasons AWE makes your life betterWe encourage you to go back and listen to the full episode, and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the...
2023-01-2006 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: 5 Steps of Radical Emotional Acceptance & Why You Should Stop Trying to Control Your EmotionsIf you missed Episode 97 with Alex Wills, MD, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode, you will learn:The 5 steps of Radical Emotional AcceptanceWhy you can't fight your nature and control your feelingsYour emotions are data points. Be curious and learn what they are trying to tell youWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.###Support th...
2023-01-1306 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Career Advice: Don't Quit Your Day Job & Self-Care PracticesIf you missed Episode 92 with Aliza Knox, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you learn:How we’re all in a relationship with our workThe disconnect of what leaders think is happening and what's actually happening in their organizationsHow the most successful people differ from those who struggleWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.###S...
2022-12-1905 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: How To Stop Overthinking, Ask Good Questions & Why SMART Goals Aren't SmartIf you missed Episode 90 with Michael Bungay Stanier, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you learn:Why SMART goals aren’t that smartHow you can stop your internal advice monsterThe three questions you should ask yourself every dayWe encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.###Support the...
2022-12-1205 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: SHRM Strategies to Improve Belonging and Mental Health in the WorkplaceIf you missed Episode 88 with Wendi Safestrom, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you learn:1. The difference in being simply tolerated versus being fully accepted at work2. How The SHRM Foundation mobilizes the power of HR for positive social change in the workplace3. The most surprising findings in the SHRM 2022 Mental Health Report We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in...
2022-12-0506 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: How you can Support Women in Leadership Roles, Change Your Mindset, and Achieve your GoalsIf you missed Episode 86 with Shanna Hocking, Here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you learn:1. How to define what your One Bold Move a day is2. Why asking the right questions is key3. The importance of having daily practices and ritualsWe encourage you listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.###Support the show
2022-11-2805 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Effective Leadership Skills: How To Manage Emotions to Reduce Pressure & Stress in the WorkspaceIf you missed Episode 84 with Craig Dowden, Here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton Flip your thinking --> Choose to look at obstacles as collaborative opportunitiesBusiness is personal --> Engagement is about emotions and feeling connectedThe difference between pressure and stress --> Where are the areas of your life you're feeling under-resourced.We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and you...
2022-11-2107 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthWhat Happens When you have a Mental Health Crisis Mid-Career?Welcome to Anxiety at Work --> We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.In this podcast, Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick are joined by Jason Finucan, a mental health advocate and founder of Stigma Zero, to discuss how to cope with a mental health crisis in your career. Jason shares his personal journey of being diagnosed with bipolar one disorder after a six-day manic episode that led him to found Stigma Zero and write a book about his experiences...
2022-09-0740 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAnxiety at Work: Exploring Workplace Mental Health & Addressing Burnout✨ "Anxiety at Work": Exploring Workplace Mental Health with Tom Finn of Leg Up ✨🙏 Watch This Episode & Remember to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡Highlights: 📍🗣️ Insightful Conversation: combating career dissatisfaction and feeling stuck, factors which contribute to workplace anxiety.🔍 Exploring Emotional Sabotage: many professionals may inadvertently sabotage their career paths due to unresolved anxieties and feelings of lack of control.🔥 Addressing Burnout: burnout as a development issue and offers strategies for leaders to identify and prevent it within their teams.J...
2021-10-2128 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthNavigating Workplace Anxiety with Expert Insights on Overload Awareness✅ Navigating Workplace Anxiety with Expert Insights🙏 Watch The Episode & Remember to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡Key Highlights: 📌🔄 Overload Awareness: the complexities of managing overload and stress💡 Positive Intent Philosophy: the power of a positive mindset in reducing workplace anxiety and improving overall mental well-being.🎯 Goal Clarity: Bob reinforces the need for clear personal and professional goals, driving home the message that understanding one's core values is essential for leadership and living up to one's potential.In a thought-provoking episode of the Anxiety at Work podcast, hosts Chester Elton and Adrian Gos...
2021-09-0330 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthConflict Management and Building a Strong Culture will Reduce Anxiety at Work✅ Conflict Management and Building a Strong Culture 🙏 Watch The Episode & Remember to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡Key Highlights: 📌🤝 Conflict Resolution: navigate workplace conflicts with a focus on work, not people.🎨 Culture Crafting: Insights into how a unifying culture can act as a foundation to overcome team challenges and conflicts.🔍 Attention to Anxiety: Strategies to encourage independent problem-solving and overcoming perfectionism, reducing workplace anxiety.Join Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick as they welcome Liz Kislik, a renowned conflict management specialist and executive coach, to the Anxiety at Work podcast. Liz shares h...
2021-08-2335 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthGrowth Strategies Expert: Understanding Your Future Helps Reduce Anxiety✅ Navigating the Seas of Uncertainty: Practical Tools for Maintaining Course in Unpredictable Times🎧 In this enlightening episode of the Anxiety at Work podcast, join Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick as they delve into the complexities of anxiety in the workplace with Dr. Rita McGrath, a prominent figure in leading innovation during uncertain times.Key Highlights: 📌🔗 Embracing Uncertainty: Dr. McGrath discusses the inevitability of uncertainty in the workplace and how leaders can better prepare to face it head-on.🧩 Taskers vs. Optimizers: Insights from Navy SEAL training reveal strategies on...
2021-06-1834 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthHow Confidence will Reduce Anxiety and Increase Resilience✅ How Confidence will Reduce Anxiety and Increase Resilience🙏 Watch The Episode & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡Key Highlights: 📌🧠 Understanding Anxiety's Reach: Julie Carrier discusses the prevalence and communal nature of mental health struggles in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of inherent self-worth over external achievements.🔍 Bridging Science and Mental Health: Leveraging neuroscience to understand and manage workplace anxiety, Julie offers insights into how the brain's default mode network can limit personal growth, and how we can overcome this to foster confidence.🌊 Redefining Failure:
2021-05-0733 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthHow to Improve Mental Health, Nurture Business Relationships, & Reduce Anxiety✅ Gratitude as a Gateway: How to Improve Mental Health, Enrich Business Relationships, & Reduce Anxiety🙏 Watch The Episode & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡Key Highlights: 📌🧠 Journey to Joy: from feeling unfulfilled and disconnected to discovering the power of gratitude and connection.🔍 The Gratitude Effect: Learn about the transformative power of gratitude in the workplace, how it can diminish hierarchy, and promote unity.🌊 Humanizing Business: shifting focus from future-oriented goals to present gratitude can alleviate anxiety and create more compassionate work environments.Join Chester Elton and Adri...
2021-04-3051 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthThe Hidden Cost of Success: Marriage, Stressed-induced Anxiety, Insomnia & Being a Workaholic🎙️ Anxiety at Work Podcast - Unpacking Resilience with Nabeela Ixtabalan📝 Remember to Like, Comment, Subscribe, and Share for More Content!Key Points Discussed:🌟 Defining Personal and Professional Success: a journey from being a "recovering workaholic" to finding balance and advocating for mental well-being in the corporate space.🧘 Balancing Act: experiencing stress-induced anxiety attacks and the importance of self-care in maintaining one's mental health while navigating a successful career.🌐 Building Resilience Across the Organization: strategic approach to well-being as a catalyst for growth and produc...
2021-04-0238 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthBe Organized When Job Seeking to Reduce Anxiety & Improve Your Mental Health🎙️ Be Organized When Job Seeking to Reduce Anxiety & Improve Your Mental Health 🙏 Watch The Episode & Don't Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡Key Points Discussed:🚨 Workplace Anxiety and Job Security: job searching and its impact on mental health.🧘 Maintaining Mental Wellness: Strategies for job seekers to manage anxiety and maintain a healthy mindset during their search.💬 Cultural Fit and Company Research: Insights into how companies can effectively communicate their culture during the hiring process and the importance of candidates researching potential employers.📈 Career...
2021-03-2644 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthHow to Motivate Millennials and Gen Z with Psychological Safety and Gratitude✅ Navigating Workplace Dynamics: Practical Insights with Kristen Zhivago🙏 Enjoy the Episode & Make Sure to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡Key Highlights: 📌💼 Creating a Positive Work Environment: building a mentally safe workplace where empathy and servant leadership prevail.🚫 A No-Jerk Policy: Discover how enforcing a simple but effective rule of not working with jerks or divas can alleviate anxiety and create a harmonious team dynamic.📢 Open Communication: Learn how constant touchpoints through platforms like Slack and establishing clear processes can minimize workplace anxiety.🌟 Appreciation in Action: the power of gratitude and recognizing each team m...
2021-03-1929 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthWoman and Leadership, How To Build Courage & Succeed At Work and Your Personal Life✅ Embracing Grit and Resilience with Shannon Huffman Polson🙏 Enjoy the Episode & Remember to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡Key Highlights: 📌🚁 Barrier-Breaking Leadership: a journey through male-dominated fields, from the military to the corporate world, and the lessons learned on grit and resilience.📘 The Grit Factor: explore the importance of owning your story and connecting to your core purpose to navigate challenging times.🧗 Building Resilience: Learn how small, regular practices and a focus on gratitude can build long-term resilience.🤝 Mentorship and Inclusion: the need for mentorship and sponsorship to support underrepresented groups in the workplace...
2021-03-1029 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthHappy Habits and 2 or 3 Ways for Less Anxiety in your Life✅ Embracing the Chaos: Finding Calm in the Corporate Storm🙏 Watch The Episode & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 💙Join us for an insightful episode of the Anxiety at Work podcast, featuring Wendy Ulrich, a seasoned psychologist with over two decades of expertise. Wendy brings her unique perspective on managing workplace anxiety, emphasizing the balance between healthy concern and overwhelming stress.Key Highlights: 📌🧠 Accepting Anxiety: Wendy discusses the natural role of anxiety and its place on the performance curve, underscoring the importance of a healthy balance.👥 Gender Dynamics: In...
2021-02-0543 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthWhat Kept Me From Telling Anyone About My Anxiety For So Long?✅ Unlocking Resilience: An HR Leader's Journey Through Anxiety🙏 Watch The Episode & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 💙In our latest heart-to-heart on the Anxiety at Work podcast, we delve into the personal experiences of Chris Rainey, an HR titan who stands at the intersection of human resource leadership and the unspoken trials of anxiety. With anecdotes from his vibrant life, including his past as a professional breakdancer and an ice hockey aficionado, Chris sheds light on the significance of vulnerability and support systems in the corporate world.
2021-01-1544 min