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Meet the MessDeath of Liam Payne, Trump's 🍆 Ramblings and McDonald's Side Hustle, October Theory, Favorite Candy Bars -- And, Should Jen Write a Sex Scene?!This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it’s time to MEET THE MESS!This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss the tragic passing of One Direction’s Liam Payne. And, is Donald Trump officially off his rocker? Hear their thoughts on his bizarre comments on Arnold Palmer’s 🍆 and Harvey Weinstein getting "schlonged." (His words, not ours.) Plus, is “October Theory” a smarter way to reach your goals than doomed-to-fail New Year’s Resolutions? And, we need to know — what’s you...2024-10-221h 12
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2024-08-1654 min
Good DistinctionsEp. 23 - This Lent: Grow in the Virtues of St. Francis of Assisi w/ Jen Arnold👀 Looking for Affiliates and Partners! 👀If you a connection to any businesses, ministries, individuals, or channels who would appreciate the work of Good Distinctions, please put us in touch. I value collaboration!Sometimes these partnerships can lead to mutual benefit. Good Distinctions, in order to continue, needs to cover expenses. Apart from individual contributions - which I invite to prayerfully consider in being a paid subscriber - short advertisements during our weekly episodes can help share the good work of other businesses while providing a regular income stream for this channel!I’m very ope...2024-02-121h 17
The Unleashing Leaders PodcastEp 8: Exploring the Impact of Leaders on Mental Health and Performance with Jen ArnoldJen Arnold is the CEO of Growth Signals, a training and development firm based in Nevada. Jen brings a unique perspective on well-being in the workplace and shares insights on how leaders can create a positive and thriving environment for their teams. She joins Lee Scott to delve into the importance of trust, the impact of leaders on employee well-being, and the five dimensions of well-being according to Gallup. Get ready to be inspired and equipped with practical steps to unleash your leadership potential. Additional Resources:Â Connect with Lee on LinkedIn Learn more about Unleashing L...2023-10-0422 min
The Borscht Belt TattlerShowbiz 101 with Howard Rapp and Arnold GrahamFor over 50 years, Howard and Arnold have made show business their business. In its heyday, Charles Rapp Enterprises was the biggest entertainment booking agency for all of the resorts and bungalow colonies. Join me in conversation with Howard and Arnold of NYK Rapp as they look back and share their favorite memories of working and booking entertainment in the Borscht Belt. Upcoming Events:Thursday May 25, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - Don't miss the first  historical marker dedication at Ethelbert B Crawford Public Library. www.maytheborschtbewithyou.orgSaturday July 29, 2023 - Borscht Belt Fest hits El...2023-05-151h 31
Growing Through It041: End of Season OneAnd it’s a wrap! What started as a seasonal podcast went longer than originally planned. Join your host, Jen Arnold to hear the podcast origin story, her realizations over the past 40 episodes, and what’s in store for a next season. She’ll also provide some updates on some life challenges she mentioned in prior episodes.2023-04-1209 minGrowing Through It036: Real Talk: Dealing with Life’s RoadblocksRoadblocks are part of life, but that doesn’t mean they are easy to get through. In this episode, I (host, Jen Arnold), tell you a story about some roadblocks I’ve faced recently. I’ll walk you through what to do when you experience a roadblock and what you can learn from them.  2023-03-0309 minGrowing Through It034: Real Talk: This Greatly Impacts Your ResilienceHave you ever felt like you were on edge, feeling extra emotional or finding it hard to focus? That’s been me for the past few weeks. In this episode, I (host, Jen Arnold), walk you through one thing that if you don’t get enough of it, will make it much harder for you to be resilient.2023-02-2412 minGrowing Through It030: Real Talk: A Step-by-Step Process for Unpacking Your StressorsDo you ever feel stressed but not sure why? Or do you just feel “off” and want to get back to feeling “normal”? If so, this episode is for you. Listen in as I (host, Jen Arnold), walk you through a step-by-step process to move through the stress and get yourself to a better place.2023-02-0313 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastCareer & Life Advice from The Office Director & Producer | with Jen CelottaWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistJen Celotta is a writer, director, and producer for both television and most recently an animated feature. Her three most notable credits include The Office, Cobra Kai, and Abbot Elementary, but ask Jen and she will tell you the highlight of her career was when she got to fulfill her lifetime dream of playing a Schrute in The Office.While Jen’s highly successful...2023-01-311h 26Growing Through It028: Real Talk: How Resilience is Often MisunderstoodEver since COVID, the word “resilience” has been overused and often misunderstood. It doesn’t help that there’s a popular social media post that inaccurately defines it. Listen in as I (host, Jen Arnold), walk you through what people often get wrong about resilience and offer a different take.2023-01-2708 minGrowing Through It026: Real Talk: A Practice That Has Strengthened My ResilienceThere’s a resilience concept that has so greatly helped me in my life that I want to share it with you. It’s the concept of acceptance. Listen in as I (host, Jen Arnold), walk you through what acceptance is, how it’s helped me, and how it can also help you. Plus, I’ll share three questions you can ask yourself to determine if you are struggling with acceptance. 2023-01-2010 minGrowing Through It024: Real Talk: Why You Need a Personal Mission StatementToday’s episode is about the power of having a personal mission statement. A personal mission is a guiding statement that directs your energy and choices. It encapsulates what is important to you in all facets of your life. Listen in as host Jen Arnold, walks through how it’s helped her in her life, the research behind it, and a free challenge she’s hosting for you to create yours.2023-01-1310 minGrowing Through It022: Real Talk: Balancing Self-Compassion with ChallengeHave you ever beat yourself up because things didn’t work out as planned? Or have you let yourself off the hook for something you really need to do? If you err too much on one side of the spectrum, listen in as host Jen Arnold, walks through how to be self-compassionate and still challenge yourself to reach your goals. 2023-01-0609 minGrowing Through It020: Real Talk: Setting Goals from a Place of ValueIf you are setting goals for yourself in the new year, then this real talk episode is for you! In this episode, Jen offers two perspectives on goal setting for you to consider – setting goals from a place of knowing you are a worthy, valuable human and drilling down on what it would actually take to reach your goals (sacrifices and all). These Friday episodes are dedicated to casual conversations about real life. Your host, Jen Arnold, aims to share what she does to get through hard times and how she’s putting her podcast gues...2022-12-3009 minGrowing Through It019: Real Talk: Your Career WellbeingThese Friday episodes are dedicated to casual conversations about real life. Your host, Jen Arnold, aims to share what she does to get through hard times but also wants to put podcast guests’ advice into practice. In this real talk episode, Jen talks about the importance of career wellbeing, the research behind it, and ways to take inventory of your own career wellbeing.2022-12-1613 minGrowing Through It017: Real Talk: 7 Questions to Reflect on 2022These Friday episodes are dedicated to casual conversations about real life. Your host, Jen Arnold, aims to share what she does to get through hard times but also wants to put podcast guests’ advice into practice. In this real talk episode, Jen pulls out a helpful strategy from this week’s podcast interview and shares 7 questions you can use to reflect on 2022.  2022-12-0911 minGrowing Through It015: Real Talk: It’s Supposed to Be HardThese Friday episodes are dedicated to casual conversations about real life. Your host, Jen Arnold, aims to share what she does to get through hard times but also wants to put podcast guests’ advice into practice. In this real talk episode, Jen pulls out a helpful strategy from this week’s podcast interview and shares a way she reframes challenging situations.2022-12-0210 minGrowing Through It012: Real Talk: Examining Your Relationship with AlcoholThese Friday episodes are dedicated to casual conversations about real life. Your host, Jen Arnold, aims to share what she does to get through hard times but also wants to put podcast guests’ advice into practice. In this real talk episode, Jen talks about her own relationship with alcohol and the steps she’s taken to get more mindful when she does partake.2022-11-1811 minGrowing Through It010: Real Talk: Understanding What You Need in a BossThese Friday episodes are dedicated to casual conversations about real life. Your host, Jen Arnold, aims to share what she does to get through hard times but also wants to put podcast guests’ advice into practice. In this real talk episode, Jen walks through five things to consider when you are dealing with a boss that doesn’t quite live up to your expectations.2022-11-1115 minGrowing Through It008: Real Talk: Questions to Get Past FailureThese Friday episodes are dedicated to casual conversations about real life. Your host, Jen Arnold, aims to share what she does to get through hard times but also wants to put podcast guests’ advice into practice. In this real talk episode, Jen walks through four questions to help you reframe your failure.2022-11-0410 minGrowing Through It006: Real Talk: Parenting StrugglesThese Friday episodes are dedicated to casual conversations about real life. Your host, Jen Arnold, aims to share what she does to get through hard times but also wants to put podcast guests’ advice into practice. In this real talk episode, Jen walks through her own parenting struggles, where she’s had to do some of her own work, and her advice to other struggling parents.2022-10-2820 minGrowing Through It004: Real Talk: Setting BoundariesThese Friday episodes are dedicated to casual conversations about real life. Your host, Jen Arnold, aims to share what she does to get through hard times but also wants to put podcast guests’ advice into practice. In this real talk episode, Jen walks through what she learned from podcast guest, Jill Griffin, where she struggles with setting boundaries, and the steps she’s taking to align her actions with what she wants out of life.2022-10-2117 minGrowing Through It002: Real Talk: Facing My FearThese Friday episodes are dedicated to casual conversations about real life. Your host, Jen Arnold aims to share what she does to get through hard times but also wants to put podcast guests’ advice into practice. In this real talk episode, Jen walks through the fear inoculation experiment suggested by podcast guest, Corey Wilks, Psy.D.2022-10-1415 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast258: Signing Off from the Redesigning Wellness Podcast with Jen ArnoldIf you listened to Jen’s last interview with Bob Merberg, then you know the Redesigning Wellness Podcast is wrapping up. Jen wanted to come on one more time and officially wrap up the podcast. In this episode, Jen revisits her Wellbeing model and tells you about her new podcast, Growing Through It.2022-10-1211 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast257: The End of the Redesigning Wellness Podcast with Bob Merberg, Principal, Jozito, LLCThe Redesigning Wellness podcast is coming to an official close and who better to recap the last five years of episodes with Jen than Bob Merberg. Bob Merberg founded the wellbeing program at University of Rochester and served as Paychex’s wellness manager for more than 10 years. His consultancy, Jozito LLC, is dedicated to wellbeing strategy and content creation for top-tier organizations that prioritize innovation and excellence. In this episode, Bob interviews Jen about what it’s like to interview 250+ experts across a variety of fields. They cover why Jen started the podcast in the firs...2022-09-291h 01Redesigning Wellness Podcast254: What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Business with Jen Arnold, CEO Redesigning WellnessThinking about leaving your corporate job to go out on your own? After six years of running her own business, Jen brings her recommendations for those in the wellbeing profession contemplating entrepreneurship. Wellbeing is one of those professions that can be very limited in career growth, so many of us think that going out on our will solve for that problem. That’s why Jen wanted to offer her lessons learned from leaving the corporate world to run her own business. Spoiler alert: she didn’t do any of these…that’s why they are lessons l...2022-09-0824 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast245: How Organizations Can Build Employee Resilience: Reconnecting to What’s ImportantThis is the final excerpt from a recent webinar Jen facilitated through Wellable Labs titled “Resilience: Why We Need It More Than Ever”. In this clip, Jen reviews another way organizations can build employee resilience – reconnecting to what’s important. Listen in for practical tips for organizations and leaders. Plus, you’ll hear a live Q&A from webinar participants. Want to learn more about resilience training for your organization? Learn more here.2022-06-2813 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast243: How Organizations Can Build Employee Resilience: Rest & RecoveryThis is a short excerpt from a recent webinar Jen facilitated through Wellable Labs titled “Resilience: Why We Need It More Than Ever”. In this clip, Jen reviews one way organizations can build employee resilience – supporting rest and recovery. Listen in for practical tips for organizations and leaders. Stay tuned next week for the last in the series on how organizations can support resilience.2022-06-2100 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast241: How Organizations Can Build Employee Resilience: Acknowledging & Making Space for EmotionsThis is a short excerpt from a recent webinar Jen facilitated through Wellable Labs titled “Resilience: Why We Need It More Than Ever”. In this clip, Jen reviews one way organizations can build employee resilience - acknowledging and making space for emotions. Listen in for practical tips for organizations and leaders. Stay tuned for another way organizations can support resilience next week. 2022-06-1419 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast239: Resilience Facts & Myths with Jen ArnoldThis is a short excerpt from a recent webinar Jen facilitated through Wellable Labs titled “Resilience: Why We Need It More Than Ever”. In this first clip, Jen reviews some true/false questions around resilience. Will you answer them correctly? Stay tuned for the next clip next week.2022-06-0711 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast234: An Update After a Year-Long BreakIt’s been over a year since host, Jen Arnold, decided to take a break from the Redesigning Wellness podcast. In this episode, Jen walks you through what’s in store for the podcast and her thoughts on where we are today (and where we’re not) with organizational wellbeing. She also reveals a new product she’s just released and unveils where her and her family settled down after almost two years of RV travel. Plus, she answers the questions she gets most often about the transition from full time RV life to living in a (stationa...2022-05-1015 min
Stirring the Shot008. Special Abilities with Dr. Jen ArnoldIn this Episode of Stirring the Shot Podcast, Tracey and Tiffany interview Dr. Jennifer Arnold, who is the new Program Director of Boston Children’s Hospital Simulator Program (SIMPeds) as well as a Member of the faculty, at Harvard Medical School. We’re speaking with Dr. ARnold today about working in a healthcare environment with special abilities. So send the kiddos out to the play yard and find a comfortable place to sit because you will not want to miss Jen’s insight on how to pursue your life goals despite having special abilities, and how to interact with co...2022-01-271h 07
The Iowa Idea Podcast114. Jen RiceThe Iowa Idea: Jen Rice
“How do we create a more human future of work?”
On this episode of The Iowa Idea Podcast, I’m joined by Jen Rice. Jen is the founder and CEO of Groundbreaking LLC, an integrated coaching and strategy firm that nurtures natural growth of impact-driven leaders, brands and businesses, or as Jen describes them “rebels with a cause.”
We talk about Jen’s journey from advertising and account planning, with a fascination for what makes humans tick; to management consulting with a focus of brand and customer experience; to burnout a...2021-11-0156 min
The Work Well PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Landscape in the U.S. with Jen ArnoldIn this episode of The Work Well Podcast, we are joined by Jen Arnold. Jen is the founder of Redesigning Wellness, a company and podcast that aims to improve traditional wellness programmes by supporting other companies' wellbeing through training, writing, and speaking.
Her podcast, Redesigning Wellness, was one of the first independent podcasts discussing workplace wellbeing and was a huge influence on the creation of this podcast. Jen is a TEDx speaker and storytelling fanatic who uses humor to keep people engaged episode after episode.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Jen and her family...2021-10-1844 min
Redesigning Wellness233: Taking a Break from Podcasting with Jen Arnold, CEO of Redesigning WellnessHost Jen Arnold began the Redesigning Wellness Podcast in 2016, fresh out of the corporate workforce and eager to learn and dissect the multitude of aspects affecting employee wellness. Back then, she had fewer clients, much more free time, and one fewer kid at home. After a bit of soul searching and careful deliberation, Jen’s […]
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Redesigning Wellness Podcast233: Taking a Break from Podcasting with Jen Arnold, CEO of Redesigning WellnessHost Jen Arnold began the Redesigning Wellness Podcast in 2016, fresh out of the corporate workforce and eager to learn and dissect the multitude of aspects affecting employee wellness. Back then, she had fewer clients, much more free time, and one fewer kid at home. After a bit of soul searching and careful deliberation, Jen’s decided that she needs some space from the podcast to assess if she misses it, or if it’s time to move on. In this episode, podcast host Jen Arnold explains her decision to take a break from the podcast, a few...2021-03-3116 minRedesigning Wellness PodcastWhat Are Your Values?In this solo episode of the Redesigning Wellness podcast, host Jen Arnold talks about the importance of knowing your values, why they are important, and how she uses them to guide her decisions. This values exercise is mentioned: Click here2021-01-2209 minRedesigning Wellness PodcastThe Role of the Wellness CoordinatorIn this solo episode of the Redesigning Wellness podcast, host Jen Arnold talks about the role of the wellness coordinator, how the job duties are keeping us (and wellness) small, and how we can elevate the role in an organization.2021-01-1512 minRedesigning Wellness PodcastAn AnnouncementThis is a special episode of the Redesigning Wellness podcast, where host Jen Arnold talks solo about a recent pivot she’s making in her business.2021-01-0810 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast221: 2020 End of Year Wellness Wrap-up with Jen Arnold and Bob Merberg, Principal Consultant at JozitoGive yourself a pat on the back for making it through 2020! It’s time for Jen’s annual wellness wrap-up with colleague Bob Merberg, Principal Consultant at Jozito. A year like this one definitely needs a debrief to look at how the industry coped and pivoted through a year fraught with uncertainty and tumult. In this episode, Jen and Bob recap how they personally fared in 2020 along with their opinions on the high notes and challenges that the industry at large experienced. They touch on essential wellness topics highlighted this year, such as the conversation on diversity in we...2020-12-161h 07
Redesigning Wellness Podcast217: Wellness in 2021: Turning Obstacles into Opportunity with Jen Arnold2020 has presented an abundance of obstacles, but have you noticed the opportunities? In this webinar turned podcast, host Jen Arnold highlights some of the essential skills wellness and HR professionals need while planning for 2021 and how you, too, can develop and strengthen them. In this episode, Jen takes listeners through practicing acceptance, building agility, and staying relevant despite the changing demands of the post COVID workforce. She highlights opportunities that can be found in situations you might currently see as obstacles and explains the importance of understanding organizational objectives to continue showing your value. Lastly, J...2020-11-181h 02
Redesigning Wellness Podcast205: Balancing Compassion and Productivity with Becky Jacobs, Founder and Chief Engagement Officer of Simple ChangeAs organizations return to in person workspaces, leaders are tasked with the responsibility of encouraging productivity without increasing already high employee stress and anxiety. Today’s guest, Becky Jacobs, Founder and Chief Engagement Officer of Simple Change, believes balancing compassion with the push for productivity is the key to facilitating this transition with minimal negative impact on the workforce. With more than 20 years in senior leadership roles at industry giants such as Bank of America, Red Hat, and Rise Against Hunger, Becky is uniquely poised to help organizations improve engagement and productivity by building healthy, high performing te...2020-08-1942 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast204: Reducing Anxiety in the Workplace (in Response to COVID-19) with Dr. Ashley Solomon, Founder of Galia CollaborativeWith COVID numbers rising, businesses returning to the office, kids returning to school, it should be no surprise that anxiety abounds in your workforce. Along with anxiety, comes many hurdles to productivity in the workplace, from assuming the worst, inflexible thinking, and less commitment to the organization. What can your company do to lower employee anxiety? Today’s guest, Dr. Ashley Solomon, founder of Galia Collaborative and a nationally recognized expert in the treatment of anxiety and stress, has a few tips for managing and responding to the increased anxiety of these uncertain times. In thi...2020-08-1239 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast203: Increasing Racial Diversity in the Wellness Field with Dawn Carter, Jessica Etheredge, and Juanita HawkinsTake a moment to picture a wellness professional in your mind’s eye. What or who came to mind? Chances are, the image of a young, fit, white woman sprang to mind. Considering the vastly varied workforces that the wellness community aims to serve, the lack of diversity in the field means we’re missing out on a staggering amount of perspective that would greatly benefit our end user - employees. Today’s guests, Dawn Carter, Jessica Etheredge, and Juanita Hawkins, are health promotion professionals who are brave enough to discuss the challenges they’ve faced in their car...2020-08-0559 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast202: Moving Beyond Healthcare Costs Savings with Jim Purcell, Founder of the Returns on Wellbeing InstituteThe C-Suite focus on ROI doesn’t have to be a stumbling block to getting support for comprehensive wellbeing programs. Today’s guest, Jim Purcell, Founder of the Returns on Wellbeing Institute offers three strategic and impactful ROIs that senior leadership may not be considering beyond reduction in health care spending. As the former CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Jim is uniquely positioned to offer practical, evidence based framework for designing and implementing effective workplace wellbeing cultures and programs that senior leadership will support. He is a frequent contributor to Forbes.com, and w...2020-07-2956 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast201: Learning to Human Better with Beth Weissenberger, Co-Founder and President of HG CorporateAccording to a report from the Personnel Management Association, when training is combined with coaching, individuals increase their productivity by an average of 86% as opposed to just 22% with training alone. Additionally, a survey by Manchester Inc. found that coaching provided an average return on investment of almost six times the cost of coaching. Today’s guest, Beth Weissenberger, Co-Founder and President of HG Corporate (The Handel Group), offers a colorful look at the company’s fresh, rowdy, no holds barred approach that is taking both the personal and professional world of coaching by storm. Since found...2020-07-2251 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast200: Understanding the New EEOC Proposed Law with Barbara Zabawa, Owner of the Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLCIn a meeting on June 11th, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to move forward with a new initiative of proposed laws pertaining to wellness programs. The unofficial transcript of the meeting has many wellness professionals concerned that employee wellbeing is not at the forefront of the proposal. Today’s guest, Barbara Zabawa, owner of the Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC, returns to dissect and explain the new proposal and what it might mean to employers. Barbara is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee College of Health Sciences, Department of He...2020-07-1537 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast199: Advancing Multicultural Competency in Wellness with Linda Howard, CEO of AlturnativeAs social consciousness shifts towards demanding inclusivity and diversity, the need for multicultural competency in workplaces is more and more apparent. Today’s guest, Linda Howard, CEO of Alturnative and President of the Board of Directors of the National Wellness Institute, has been working to highlight the tools needed to create a culture of inclusivity and train wellness professionals on how to develop and hone them. With over 30 years of combined experience in law, compliance, and managed care operations, Linda provides thought leadership to esteemed organizations and educates thousands of professionals annually in multicultural competency and social re...2020-07-0854 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast198: Research on the Effectiveness of Traditional Wellness Programs with Julian Reif, Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of IllinoisDo traditional biometric screening and incentive-based wellness programs have any meaningful effect on the physical health of employees? Today’s guest, Julian Reif, Associate Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Illinois, is a principal investigator on the Illinois Workplace Wellness Study and is here to discuss the study’s answer to that question. In addition to his associate professorship, Julian is also a Senior Scholar at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research has been supported by the National Institutes of H...2020-07-0154 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast197: Fighting Back Against Fatphobia with Ragen Chastain, Speaker, Writer, and ConsultantDespite the fact that nearly 95% of diets fail in the long term and dieters often experience more weight gain than they originally lost, weight loss still remains the focus of many wellness programs and health initiatives. Today’s guest, Ragen Chastain, believes there is another way to health without buying into diet culture that just doesn’t work. She believes that health is achievable at any size. Ragen is an internationally recognized speaker, writer, and thought leader in the fields of body image and the Health At Every Size (HAES) philosophy. She has presented to corporations such as G...2020-06-2455 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast196: Building Strong Teams During Turbulent Times with Mike Robbins, Best Selling Author and Motivational SpeakerIn the current climate of COVID-19 survival, increasing political divide, and racial unrest, the message of Mike Robbins’s newest book We’re All in This Together is needed now more than ever. Leaders face the increasingly hard task of holding teams together as cohesive and efficient units despite the stressful and rapidly changing environment. Mike Robbins is an author, thought leader and sought-after speaker who teaches people, leaders, and teams to infuse their lives and businesses with authenticity and appreciation. He has authored 5 books and been featured on NPR, ABC News, the Harvard Business Review, and The...2020-06-171h 08
Redesigning Wellness Podcast195: Fighting Racism in the Workplace with Dr. Ella Washington, CEO of Ellavate SolutionsThe President of the American Psychological Association recently stated, “we are living in a racism pandemic, which is taking a heavy psychological toll on our African American citizens.” Our colleagues, friends, and the people who have been on the receiving end of our wellbeing efforts, have been facing racism for years. Until now, White Americans (me included) have been unaware of the racism that continues to run deep in our country. Let’s change that. Today’s conversation is the first of a series of conversations about race and how it shows up in the workplace. As today’s...2020-06-1047 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast194: Combatting LSD Using Positive Psychology with MJ Shaar, Motivational Speaker**Disclaimer - this episode was recorded pre-COVOD.** More than 80% of workers admit to feeling stress, 40% report being lonely, and 10% admit experiencing depression - and these are only those willing to report. LSD (Loneliness, Stress, and Depression) costs companies a collective 1 billion dollars annually. Today’s guest, MJ Shaar, one of the most sought after experts in applying positive psychology to health promotion, believes that increasing employee bonding and creating healthy work cultures through positive psychology is the answer to lowering the effects of LSD in workplaces. MJ Shaar is a renowned speaker, wellness culture coach, an...2020-06-0343 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast193: The Impact of Substance Use Disorder on Your Workforce with Peter Loeb & Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Co-founders of Lionrock RecoveryIf employees aren’t engaging in substance use while on the clock, why is it so imperative that employers champion substance use disorder recovery? “The research shows that 180 billion dollars are lost annually in productivity, turn over, and health care costs in untreated substance use disorders,” says Peter Loeb, one part of today’s father/daughter guest duo - Peter Loeb and Ashley Loeb Blassingame, co-founders of Lionrock Recovery. Together, along with their third co-founder Iain Crabb, they have pioneered the path into telehealth for substance use disorder (SUD) recovery, using technology to make treatment more private and atta...2020-05-271h 02
Redesigning Wellness Podcast192: The Causes of Leadership Breakdowns with Eric Kaufmann, President and Founder of SagaticaAs technology accelerates the shifting of corporate America and culture at large, leaders find themselves with less and less time to regroup and recenter themselves - making leadership breakdowns increasingly likely. Eric Kaufmann, founder of Sagatica, returns to discuss the top ten mistakes that cause a leader to break down and how to avoid them. Eric Kaufmann has been coaching and training leaders and executives on how to think more creatively, decide more effectively, and relate more wholeheartedly for more than 20 years. His clients include industry giants like Verizon, Sony, Petco, Facebook, and Navitas Organics to name...2020-05-2050 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast191: Your Leadership Blueprint with Doug Conant, Founder of ConantLeadership“Your leadership story is your life story,” according to Doug Conant, globally renowned business leader, bestselling author, and today’s guest. If you find yourself struggling to settle into your own personal leadership style, the key is to look inward - a method Doug developed and has shared the blueprints to. Doug’s experience proves that once you understand your purpose upfront, leading through a crisis like the current pandemic becomes much easier. Doug Conant has over 40 years of leadership experience, including the most senior level positions at industry giants like Nabisco, Campbell’s Soup, Avon, General Mills, and...2020-05-1354 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast190: A Collaborative Effort for Mental Wellness with Rebecca Fairman, Executive Director of Connections for Mental WellnessAccording to the World Health Organization, the estimated cost of depression and anxiety is $1 trillion per year (globally) due to lost productivity. The 2019 Mind the Workplace report revealed that 55% of respondents were afraid to take the day off to tend to their mental health. Pair these two stats (just a couple of the many out there) and we have a costly issue wrapped in stigma. That’s why one of the most exciting advances in wellness is the inclusion of mental health as a component of employee wellbeing. Today’s guest, Rebecca Fairman, Executive Director of Connections for...2020-05-0645 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast189: The Impact of Employee Loneliness with Hakan Ozcelik, Professor at California State University, SacramentoWith the increased need for social distancing, working from home, and quarantining, loneliness has become even more of a hot topic than it was before COVID-19. Today’s guest, Hakan Ozcelik, walks us through his most recent research study on loneliness and the impact on employees, teams, and the organization as a whole. Hakan is a professor of management at California State University, Sacramento. With a Ph.D. in organizational behavior, he has published his research on many topics including workplace loneliness and organizational neuroscience in countless prestigious outlets such as the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and th...2020-04-291h 01
Redesigning Wellness Podcast188: Evaluating Your Relationship with Alcohol, with Heather Lowe, Founder of Ditched the DrinkAlcohol is integrated into our current culture to celebrate, socialize, relax, and cope. Especially during this pandemic, memes and jokes about increasing alcohol consumption, virtual happy hours, and quarantinis abound. Today’s guest, Heather Lowe, founder of Ditched the Drink, believes in the benefits of evaluating and understanding your relationship with alcohol. Heather, like many of us, grew up in a community where liberal alcohol consumption was the norm. Her background in social work, HR, and sales, as well as her passion for helping others, live their fullest and most meaningful lives resulted in founding Ditched the Dr...2020-04-2244 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast187: Communicating During COVID-19, with Wendy Reizer, Marketing Communications Consultant at W Creative Brand CommunicationsDoes the stress and anxiety of the #COVID19 crisis have you unsure of how to communicate with employees? During the heightened stress and anxiety of the COVID-19 crisis, it is more important than ever to have clear, concise, easily consumable information offered from organizations to employees. Today’s guest, Wendy Reizer, draws on over 20 years of experience in marketing communications consulting to break down meaningful, palatable information specific to the challenges of communicating during this national pandemic. Wendy’s specialty is creating resonate brands, campaigns, and content that align with people’s values and inspire them to...2020-04-1537 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast186: Diet Culture and Weight Stigma in the Workplace, with Christy Harrison, Author of Anti-DietWith so much of the wellness world focused on weight loss as the key to health, how is it possible that the science suggests otherwise? Christy Harrison, registered dietitian and author of Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating, believes the obsession with diet culture overshadows the actual research proving that weight loss is unsustainable and actively harmful to individual wellbeing. Christy seeks to turn what you think you know about health and wellness upside down while taking on diet culture and the multi-billion-dollar industries that profit from it. Her podcast Food Psych...2020-04-0855 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast185: 4 Critical Keys for More Impact and Influence with Jen Arnold, Founder of Redesigning Wellness and Rebecca Johnson, Cofounder of ViDL SolutionsAs wellness professionals, we are constantly seeking ways to increase our impact and influence within our organizations. Today, Jen Arnold, our host and founder of Redesigning Wellness and Rebecca Johnson, cofounder of ViDL Solutions seek to jumpstart your path to confidently bring your organization into the next generation of wellness all while building your credibility as a thought leader within your organization or with your client. In this webinar turned podcast, Jen and Rebecca discuss the 4 critical keys for more impact and influence, as well as high level ideas to get you thinking about what needs to...2020-04-011h 03
Redesigning Wellness Podcast184: Navigating the Virtual Workplace with Mary Abbajay, President of Careerstone GroupThe current pandemic has forced many leaders and their teams around the world out of offices and into virtual workplaces. Many are trying to transition to working from home for the first time, while also managing a workspace that now includes their families as well as a slew of new technology. Thankfully, Mary Abbajay, president of Careerstone Group, is saving the day with a host of tips and tricks for both managers and employees on navigating these tough times. Mary is a sought after author, speaker, consultant, and trainer helping clients develop the strategies, skills...2020-03-2543 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast183: Managing Anxiety During COVID-19 with Dr. Richa Bhatia, MDThe current COVID-19 health crisis has nearly everyone feeling some varying degree of anxiety. Today’s guest, Dr. Richa Bhatia, MD, board certified psychiatrist and American Psychiatric Association Fellow, is here to reassure us that anxiety during this time is completely normal, as lack of control and fear of the unknown are two of the biggest triggers to anxiety - the most common mental health condition among people. In today’s episode, Dr. Bhatia defines anxiety and discusses why a crisis such as COVID-19 exacerbates it. She shares a plethora of tips for self management and anxiety redu...2020-03-1828 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast182: Creating Change through Context with Norman Wolfe, Founder of Quantum LeadersOrganizations are much more like living bodies than the well-oiled machines that we so often imagine them to be. Helping leaders understand and utilize this difference is the life goal of today’s guest, Norman Wolfe, founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders. In his book The Living Organization, Norman draws on his 30 plus years of consulting and mentoring leaders to explain the core principles of how the world works and how it can be applied in businesses to create extraordinary impact and unleash the power of the human spirit. In this episode, Norman explains how hi...2020-03-111h 10
Redesigning Wellness Podcast181: Building an Inclusion Revolution with Colleen Reilly, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Immersive WorldsIncorporating technology into culture doesn’t have to take away from the humanistic aspect. In fact, Colleen Reilly, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Immersive Worlds, would say it’s just the opposite. Technology opens up new worlds of possibility for creating a human centered and connected culture. Colleen has had a robust career in the wellness industry for over 20 years. She not only founded Total Well-being, one of the nation's leading providers of corporate well-being consulting, but has worked with corporate giants like Coors Brewing Company, Mayo Clinic, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Boeing, and Keurig Green Moun...2020-03-0452 min
How Do You Want To Be Seen?Wait...Can It Be A Good Business If It's NOT Downtown? Jen Brown-Bassle; Manager SupercutsDowntown businesses; support local; Main Street. Â These are all ideas I support and encourage. Â So much so that I tend to assume that any business on 'the circle (rotary)' must by design be, well, kind of terrible. Â Then I met Jen.
Jen is the manager of the local franchise Super Cuts. Â As soon as we met I could tell from her presence she was in the beauty industry, just the way she looked and carried herself. But I quickly jumped to my strong-held belief that there must be something a little...cheaper...about her service once I re...2020-02-2612 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast180: Open Hiring at Greyston Bakery with Joe Kenner and Sara MarcusWhen people aren’t working, the community is suffering, according to Joe Kenner, Vice President of Programs and Partnerships at Greyston Bakery, an organization founded on an open hiring philosophy. From Greyston’s earliest beginnings, they’ve been hiring populations that many would deem unemployable, using a first come first serve approach. As VP of Programs and Partnerships, Joe Kenner is responsible for directing Greyston’s workforce development and community wellness strategies and activities. He’s joined in today’s conversation by Sara Marcus, Partnerships Manager at Greyston’s Center for Open Hiring. She oversees partnerships with employers, non...2020-02-2658 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast179: Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety with Dr. Timothy Clark, founder and CEO of LeaderFactorPsychological safety is an absolute necessity in order to have innovative, high achieving teams. According to today’s guest, Dr. Timothy Clark, founder and CEO of LeaderFactor, a team’s leader is the cornerstone in creating and fostering this multifaceted safety within its culture. Tim is a global expert in the fields of senior executive development, strategy acceleration, and organizational change. He is a decorated author, with five published books and more than 150 articles pertaining to these subjects. He has served as CEO of multiple companies, making him a highly sought after coach, advisor, and facilitator to seni...2020-02-1951 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast178: Reimagining Wellness with Chuck Gillespie, CEO, National Wellness InstituteIt would be nearly impossible for one wellness organization to be the expert on each of the many facets of whole person wellness. That’s why partnerships and collaborations are so important to Chuck Gillespie, CEO and executive director of the National Wellness Institute (NWI). Chuck is a former human resources executive whose work throughout the last 20 years has included developing workplace and community initiatives and evaluating and consulting with hundreds of organizations on wellness strategies. He has spent time teaching for Purdue University, IUIPUI, and Indian Wesleyan University. Chuck’s passion and dedication to furthering comprehensive welln...2020-02-121h 03
Redesigning Wellness Podcast177: The Art and Science of Employee Surveys with Jirs Meuris, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-MadisonCreating effective measurement tools is an integral yet sometimes confusing piece of any wellness program. Today’s guest, Jirs Meuris, is back to help demystify the steps to planning and implementing an effective survey. Jirs is an assistant professor in the Management and Human Resources Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and serves as a faculty affiliate at the Institute for Research on Poverty and the Center for Financial Security. He has conducted research in affiliation with numerous universities, health care companies, finance and transportation industries. Jirs has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and th...2020-02-0556 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast176: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Melissa Lucas, Founder, Edge of Your Comfort ZoneEver think you want to try something new but stop yourself short of taking action on it? You’re not alone. Doing new things can be scary because it gets us out of our every day (and unconscious) habits and outside of our comfort zone. Whether it’s asking for a raise, moving to a new city or trying a new food, stepping out of our comfort zone can lead to personal growth and happiness. According to today’s guest, Melissa Lucas, “doing things that terrify you is where it’s at.” Melissa, the founder of Edge of You...2020-01-2941 min
Redesigning Wellness Podcast175: Marketing Strategies that Increase Wellness Engagement with Benjamin Prinzing, Founder and CEO of KadalystThe roles that branding and marketing play in employee engagement cannot be overstated, but often these are concepts that many wellness professionals overlook. Today’s guest, Benjamin Prinzing, helps companies understand how common marketing principles can be used to promote employee buy-in to wellness initiatives - reducing future healthcare spend and improving employee health. Benjamin, CEO and founder of Kadalyst and co-founder of Culturehive.org, has served as Chair of the American Heart Association's Annual Wellness Summit since 2013, as well as joining the American Heart Association Board of Directors. He is an accomplished public speaker passionate about he...2020-01-2256 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast174: Winning Tactics For Building Better Work Relationships with Bryan Falchuk, Founder of Insurance Evolution PartnersThe dynamics and health of the relationships in a workplace is an integral part of the overall health of the organization and the wellbeing of its people. Today’s guest, Bryan Falchuk, is back to share his 50 75 100 solution to healthier relationships and learning how to keep your cool when interactions prove difficult. Bryan, Founder of Insurance Evolution Partners, is the bestselling author of Do A Day and his newest book The 50 75 100 Solution. He is a life and executive coach, having worked as a C-Suite executive and having been involved in several startups. Bryan has also shared his ex...2020-01-1555 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast173: The 4 Steps to Organizational Influence for Wellness Professionals with Jen ArnoldConnecting and developing relationships with leaders is a common pain-point among wellness professionals. In today’s episode, podcast host Jen Arnold shares a webinar she presented on her 4 steps to organizational influence - a plan that takes the mystery out of building these successful relationships with business leaders who are in a position to invite you to the table. Jen has over 20 years of experience leading and advising on organizational health and wellness efforts. She has interviewed more than 170 experts in the field of organizational health and has spoken many stages, including Tedx, WELCOA, and WCWI. ...2020-01-081h 04Redesigning Wellness Podcast172: Becoming Unmuted with Rachel Druckenmiller, Founder/CEO of UnmutedUnleashing and giving yourself permission to be your truest and most authentic self is one of the most vulnerable and rewarding things you can do, according to today’s guest Rachel Druckenmiller, CEO, and founder of Unmuted. Rachel, daughter of two teachers turned entrepreneurs, always knew that owning a business was in her future, but she had to learn to stop silencing herself and step in to her own to do it. In 2019 she left her role as a corporate wellness coordinator and founded Unmuted. Through her business, Rachel is on a mission to bring out...2020-01-011h 01Redesigning Wellness Podcast171: Constructive Dialogue and Collective Wellbeing with Karen Moseley, President of HEROThe practice of conducting research and translating that research into meaningful best practices is one of the foundations and drivers of moving the wellness industry forward. Today’s guest, Karen Moseley, is the president of the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), which strives to do just that. HERO is a national nonprofit think tank dedicated to providing leadership in research and education on issues such as the impact of wellness program best practices on health outcomes for employees, their spouses, dependents, and their wider communities. Karen has been at the helm of this organization for al...2019-12-1849 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast170: 2019 Wellness Wrap-up with Bob Merberg, Principal Consultant at JozitoAnother year has almost passed, which means it’s time for Jen’s annual chat with wellness colleague, Bob Merberg. It’s so easy to forget what happened this year so join Jen and Bob as they chat about what happened in wellness in 2019 and what we can look forward to on the horizon for next year. Bob Merberg, innovator and founder of consulting company Jozito LLC, has been enhancing employee experience and optimizing business results through wellness for more than 20 years. He specializes in qualitative and quantitative assessment and analysis of organizational needs, Total Worker...2019-12-111h 32Redesigning Wellness Podcast169: Be Well Lead Well with Renee Moorefield, Cofounder and CEO of Wisdom WorksWhat comes first, the leader or the wellness professional? According to today’s guest, Renee Moorefield, “a leader is someone who sees themself as stewarding the potential of their team, and that means human wellbeing.” Renee Moorefield, co-founder and CEO of Wisdom Works, is uniquely poised to evaluate and strengthen leadership through the lens of wellness. Having started out in the wellness industry as an exercise physiologist, she quickly realized that she had more influence on creating and altering environments for maximum wellness as a formal leader, then later as an executive coach. Through Wisdom Works, R...2019-12-041h 00Redesigning Wellness Podcast168: From Employees to Entrepreneurs with Maggie Gough, Founder/CEO of Realize WellbeingWhether you feel shoved by the universe or have that insistent excitement in the back of your mind, starting a business is like stepping into completely uncharted territory. In this episode, Jen and today’s guest, Maggie Gough attempt to give you the lay of the land by sharing their own journeys into entrepreneurship. Maggie, founder, and CEO of Realize Wellbeing had a rich career in the corporate wellness industry before branching out to start her own business in 2015. She’s on a mission to empower and embolden fellow wellness warriors, who through compassion, connection, and vulnerability, will...2019-11-271h 07Redesigning Wellness Podcast167: Collaborating for Wellness Success with Alli Cromartie, Global Wellness Leader at Ingersoll RandServing 50,000 employees in 32 countries with a team of one is a setup that would be enough to make many wellness professionals run the other way. Today’s guest, Alli Cromartie, has risen to this challenge and more, filling in the absence of a wellness team through making relationships and connections with other departments in the company. Alli is the Global Wellness Leader at Ingersoll Rand where she oversees programming globally through strategy, design, implementation, and administration of Health Progress - the company’s employee wellbeing program. She serves a diverse population including manufacturing, sales, corporate associates, and distr...2019-11-2053 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast166: How Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Employee Wellness with Diana Bishop, Sr. Learning Consultant and Health and Wellness Coach for Kaiser PermanenteAlthough we aim to impact adults in the workplace, our childhood experiences teach us how to cope with life and affect our overall health and wellness. Wellness programs often offer simple health solutions or use words that may be triggering for employees with adverse childhood experiences. How can we influence employee health when we don’t have the full picture of what an employee has been through in their life? Today’s guest, Diana Bishop, has done an extensive amount of work to understand the implications of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), how they affect adult health and welln...2019-11-1352 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast165: How to Get Out of Your Own Way with Kerry Walls, Founder and CEO of Coaching CollaborativeAs a business coach for almost 20 years, it’s no surprise that today’s guest, Kerry Walls, began to notice some behavioral patterns differing between male and female executives and entrepreneurs. In response to this, she began coaching women leaders on how they may be getting in their own way on their career paths. Kerry has spent the majority of her career focused on building family businesses and partnerships. She began as a coach in leadership development, eventually moving up to CEO before stepping away and founding her own company, Coaching Collaborative. Her unique background in e...2019-11-0645 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast164: Gallup’s Approach to Employee Wellbeing with Ryan Wolf, Physical Wellbeing Lead at GallupIt’s nearly impossible to attend a wellness conference without seeing at least one speaker quoting Gallup data. But how does this industry go-to handle their own internal employee wellness programs? Today’s guest, Ryan Wolf, has been with Gallup’s wellness program since the beginning, currently serving as Physical Wellbeing Lead and touting more than 16 years with the company. He believes the main reason Gallup’s employee wellness programs are so successful is because the company’s core competency is employee engagement. Ryan oversees “In the Zone” - Gallup’s internal wellness program that just passed 70% participation, p...2019-10-3048 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast163: Unlocking Employee Motivation with Scott Rigby, Founder/CEO of Immersyve, Inc.It’s no secret that one of the biggest hurdles in the wellness profession is finding the key to get employees motivated and engaged in our programs. But what if it’s not our job to be the active agent in engagement? Today’s guest, Scott Rigby, believes it's our job to understand that engagement is their decision. It’s our job to create the experiences and circumstances that are most likely to get them to engage and then stay engaged. As a behavioral scientist, author, founder of Immersyve Inc., and co-founder of Motivation Works, Scott has dedicated...2019-10-2353 min
Married With HorsesMwH 101: Jen Arnold - Barrel Racer and Rockstar WifeHowdy! Welcome back! This episode is with Jen Arnold. Jen is a barrel racer that grew up in SE Mississippi and currently lives in the Nashville, TN area. She’s won the 2013 AQHA Amateur Barrel Racing World Championship, has competed in pro rodeo, and qualified for her circuit finals. Jen has a unique story in that she is married to a real life rockstar. In 2009 she married frontman and lead singer of the multi-platinum band 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold. We discuss her life, her rockstar marriage, her barrel racing, her barrel breeding program, and so much more on...2019-10-221h 23
Redesigning Wellness Podcast162: Launching Redesigning Wellness AcademyAs wellness professionals, we know that the shift into the next generation of wellness isn’t always an easy one. Maybe your organization or clients aren’t ready to ditch incentives and move away from a completely physical view of employee wellness. How can you help shift the wellness industry but start at a more agreeable place? This is one of the many reasons the Redesigning Wellness Academy (RWA) was created. In today’s solo episode, Jen explains the top reasons that Redesigning Wellness Academy is a much-needed bridge for wellness professionals to begin moving their program or cli...2019-10-1600 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast161: Living the Good Life with Melanie Cumbee, Top U.S. Health Promotion ProfessionalAs new health science continues to emerge, it’s imperative that we as wellness professionals allow our ideas and efforts to shift and change along with it. Today’s guest, Melanie Cumbee, has learned to embrace these changes with open arms throughout her 25 years in the wellness industry - encouraging moves away from biometrics and premium incentives toward an employee-centered wellness model that has caught the attention of WELCOA. For the last 11 years, Melanie has led and developed the Good Life employee wellness program for MemorialCare Health Systems, which boasts an inspiring 75% participation among their 11,000 employees. Her pass...2019-10-0900 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast160: Understanding Human Behavior with Steven SislerKnowing the people you’re engaging with is one of the biggest advantages you can have when trying to influence both inside or outside of an organization Today’s guest, Steven Sisler, has honed the art of reading people into a science. He suggests that understanding the personality of those you’re working with, as well as understanding your own personality, can give you a valuable advantage in communicating effectively and getting what you want in business settings. Steve is a behavioral analyst, speaker, author, and podcaster specializing in personality differences, leadership strategy, cultural differences, and temperament strateg...2019-10-0200 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast159: Leading Without a Title with Sue Salvemini, Founder and President of Focal Pointe Consulting GroupAs wellness professionals, one thing we’re constantly seeking is a seat at the table. Oftentimes, the path to this seat lies in developing and utilizing our leadership skills. Today’s guest, Sue Salvemini, believes that regardless of how many people we oversee, or what our job title is, we are all leaders. We can universally increase our effectiveness, impact, and ability to influence change with a commitment to 7 key leadership practices. Sue is the founder and president of Focal Pointe Consulting Group, Inc and has been utilizing her more than 25 years of military and corporate experience to d...2019-09-2500 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast158: The Downside of Being an Expert with Sydney FinkelsteinBeing an expert is highly regarded in the business world. After all, isn’t that why we went to school…to become an expert in our field of interest? As a wellness pro, we are often expected to flex our expert muscle when working with our employers and clients. After all, that’s what they pay us for, right? According to today’s guest, Sydney Finkelstein, our own expertise can be a trap that narrows our focus, makes us reluctant to admit mistakes and makes out of touch with new practices. Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor...2019-09-1800 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast157: Staywell’s Best Wellness Practices with Nicole Latimer, CEO of StaywellIn the worksite wellness industry, there is a divide between thought leaders when it comes to the question – does wellness work? Although this is too simple of a question to ask, recent research has fanned the flames of negative media headlines and contributed to further disagreement. Too often, organizations, consultants and wellness pros read the headlines and are even more confused about what actually works in wellness. Today’s guest, Nicole Latimer, believes this question is the biggest challenge we’re facing as an industry and she believes Staywell’s best practices work to move the needle on health...2019-09-1100 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast156: Why We’re All Biased with Howard Ross, Author and Founding Partner of Udarta ConsultingAs wellness professionals we’re in a unique position to bring employees together. But as humans, we’re biased. We make stuff up about people all of the time. We do it at work on a daily basis. Even worse, our biases are rarely blatant. It’s usually subtle micro-behaviors that we often don’t notice. So, what can we do about it? Today’s guest, Howard Ross, is considered one of the world’s seminal thought leaders on identifying and addressing unconscious bias. Howard has delivered programs in 47 states and over 40 other countries to audiences including Fortune 500 c...2019-09-0400 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast155: How to Address the Mental Wellbeing of All Employees with Justin Kruger, Founder and CEO of Project HelpingIt’s no doubt that mental health is finally getting some of the attention it deserves. But many employers and wellness pros are at a loss for how to address mental health in the workplace. Although it’s important to destigmatize mental health, for those who are suffering, talking about it is the most terrifying thing they can think of. Today’s guest, Justin Kruger, feels that if organizations solely try to identify mental health struggles first, they’ll fail. Justin is the Founder and CEO of Project Helping, a Denver-based mental wellness organization. He played golf professio...2019-08-2800 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast154: How Superbosses Manage Talent with Sydney FinkelsteinSenior executives have ranked talent shortages as a top organizational risk in 2019. According to today’s guest, Sydney Finkelstein, this is not a new concern but rather one organizations have faced over many decades. Instead of accepting the same answers to this perpetual question, Sydney researched a different question “what do the world’s greatest leaders do to find, develop and retain talent?” and put the answers in his book, Superbosses. Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He’s listed at #23 on the “Thinkers 50,” the most prestigiou...2019-08-2100 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast153: The Link between Financial Insecurity and Work Performance with Jirs MeurisA 2019 survey by PwC found that more employees than ever admitted to being stressed about their finances. It’s no surprise with 6 out of 10 US adults holding credit card debt (with nearly 2 in 5 carrying this debt from month to month) and 4 in 10 adults in America unable to cover a $400 emergency.   As a response to these stats, many organizations are now rolling out financial wellness programs, opting to educate their employees on a wide variety of topics – from building an emergency savings to retirement. But is financial education on a wide variety of topics the way to go? Accordi...2019-08-1400 minRedesigning Wellness Podcast146: Make Your Communications Matter with Jennifer Benz, Communications Leader at Segal BenzWith the many strategic priorities within organizations, it’s easy for employers to forgo attention and resources for employee communications. Perhaps there’s a portal that most people don’t visit, uninspiring emails that go out and/or no clear employer brand. But with employers spending millions and millions of dollars on their benefit programs, doesn’t it make sense to put more effort into having employee capitalize on these benefits? Today’s guest, Jennifer Benz thinks so. Jennifer Benz, leads Segal Benz, a consulting firm that helps organizations engage their people and drive business results through effective...2019-06-1900 min
Small Changes Big ShiftsEp. 108 - Jen ArnoldAre you stressed about the upcoming holiday season? Navigating the holiday season is tricky for us and then you add in trying to be healthy and well and it can really be overwhelming. Jen Arnold has three simple things we can do to help make sure we not only survive the holiday but thrive during it as well.  By being mindful, purposeful and practicing self-care, you can put yourself in the position to take on anything the holidays may throw at you and come out on top.  Jen’s education and expe...2017-11-1229 minSmall Changes Big ShiftsEp. 108 - Jen ArnoldAre you stressed about the upcoming holiday season? Navigating the holiday season is tricky for us and then you add in trying to be healthy and well and it can really be overwhelming. Jen Arnold has three simple things we can do to help make sure we not only survive the holiday but thrive during it as well.  By being mindful, purposeful and practicing self-care, you can put yourself in the position to take on anything the holidays may throw at you and come out on top.  Jen’s education and expe...2017-11-1229 min