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Anxiety 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 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 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 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 min