Well Workplaces

Affect labelling. Never heard of it? Me neither, until my good pal Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D broke it down for me like this - the ability to put feelings into words. This latest podcast is part of our commitment to educating our Well Workplaces community on the mental health tools to help you rebound, regroup and recover into 2022. In this episode, you will learn what affect labelling is, how it works wonders for your brain and how to implement it and put it in your toolkit. Share the love with your keen colleagues, friends and partners! About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

The Festive season can be a time for family, connection and a break from our busy lives. We sometimes romanticise about how our festive season will be and elevate our expectations of what we will experience to a fault. In this final Well Workplaces podcast for the year, Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D and Tom are excited to be talking about how to manage our expectations and set boundaries this festive season. They discuss managing family, managing expectations of ourselves, gift giving and my favourite - post Christmas recovery! Join us for the grand finale of 2021 and set yourselves up for a healthy break! About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

Rapid change can feel like you are on a rollercoaster that just won't stop. This feeling of not being in control, or in the drivers seat, over the last twelve months has created anxiety and overwhelm for many. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D and Tom Bosna talk about how to create your circle of control. This is a really simple tool to centre yourself, to take back control and reduce overwhelm. Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D will talk us through the specific steps in the circle of control exercise. About Dr Natalie Flatt and Connect Psych Services About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

What a year it's been for Burnout.   Technically, Burnout has been defined as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D and Tom discuss how to protect yourself from burnout during these times.  We discuss the key warning signs to look out for, as well as unpacking how burnout can effect relationships and the long term risks. More importantly, we share the best self-care strategies to help protect yourself from the risk of burnout.   Join the Well Workplaces community as we empower ourselves with the mental health tools for optimal performance and wellbeing.  About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities. Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

It is only natural to feel uncertain and anxious about returning to 'new normal' way of life. Just like readjusting into lockdown mode of life where we took on new routines and coping strategies, it is normal for some of us to not feel ready for change (again). The term re-entry anxiety has been coined to describe the feeling that can come with this adaption back to 'normal' and I'm very excited to speak with Dr Natalie Flatt on this topic on our podcast. In this session, we cover off on what actually is re-entry anxiety, how common it is in the community and, as always, touch on some practical tips to help self-assess and improve coping strategies. Connect with Dr Natalie Flatt and Connect Psych Services About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

The great resignation. Have you heard of this term yet? With the past 18 months changing how some people think about life, work, and what they want out of both. Now is a perfect time for leaders, business owners and employers to stop and reflect. With workforce anxiety well documented, leaders should review their communication and relationship building capacity.  One of the best wellbeing strategies for workplaces is clear communication. Introducing Debra Roberts, LCSW, conversation expert, trauma consultant, and developer of The Relationship Protocol® communication model coming to us live from New York City. For more than 20 years, Debra has been a go-to-choice for individuals and organisations struggling to achieve more effective communication.  She is also a columnist for Inc. Magazine and has been featured in other major media publications, including The New York Times, Real Simple, Business Insider, and The Cut. I'm excited to introduce Debra to the Well Workplaces community to talk about The Great Resignation, why misunderstandings are one of the biggest issues in workplaces and how leaders can communicate with clarity, reduce misunderstandings and lead dynamically during these times. We would love to hear what think is the core issue behind the great resignation? About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

How has work impacted your wellbeing this year? With COVID hangovers, we have all seen organisations continue to adapt through challenging times, with a heightened focus on employee wellbeing and support. It has become accepted that employee wellbeing will be a core contributor and driver of business success now and into the future. Introducing, Katrina Walton, Director of Wellness Designs to the Well Workplaces community. Katrina is an industry leading Workplace Wellbeing Strategist with over 25 years experience in helping organisations with strategic consultancy. In this episode, Katrina and Tom have a conversation about: - The 7 biggest workplace wellbeing trends she is seeing in organisations, due to the impact of COVID - Her predictions on what will stay relevant for workplaces beyond COVID - The rise of the Chief Wellbeing Officer in workplaces - How wellbeing leaders can build on their careers in this space and help their organisations thrive Some suggested links we discuss within this episode:   Wellness Designs Website www.wellnessdesigns.com.au Wellness Practitioner Academy training programs Training - Wellness Designs The Hub – Australasia’s first knowledge for workplace wellbeing www.wellnessdesigns.com.au/join Free Resources (including Wellbeing at Work Guide and Career Guide) Free Resources - Wellness Designs About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

We are excited to introduce Conrad Tracey, CEO of Addiction Coaching Australia to our community. The topic: Addiction in the Workplace Substance misuse is on the rise as a result of the pandemic. We know the misuse of alcohol and other drugs can have a damaging impact on individuals, families and communities. The question is, how prevalent is addiction in the workplace and what is the ripple effect of this on culture and productivity? In this episode, Conrad and Tom have a conversation about his personal story with addiction, the prevalence of addiction in the workplace and how workplace culture can impact personal wellbeing and facilitate substance misuse.   We explore some recommended strategies for leaders and how we can support people through addiction and into recovery. About Conrad Tracey: Conrad holds a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (University Of Melbourne), Mental Health First Aid training (Mental Health First Aid Australia), and a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs and has worked with hundreds of Australians to help them break the cycle of addiction. Conrad is a highly-respected leader, having founded three companies and worked in senior management for some of Australia’s most innovative and culturally conscious organizations. Conrad's personal journey with addiction and highly recognized standing in the Australian addiction recovery community and marked professional success developing and coaching high-performance individuals and teams have inspired him to found Addiction Coaching Australia. Conrad designs and facilitates bespoke programs for individuals dealing with substance misuse issues and has been working successfully with individuals, corporations, government bodies, and organizations through his Liability to Leadership program. Conrad is passionate about well-being and has committed his life to helping people break the cycle of addiction and regain control of their life and choices. White paper: Liability to Leadership About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities. Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin

When was the last time you checked in with a friend and really listened? If there is one positive to come from this year, it is that we are more open to speak about our mental health and wellbeing. With the media starting to reference the shadow pandemic and more attention on this topic, I am really excited to speak with James Hatchman, CEO of Voice of Health. Voice of Health is a preventative mental health organisation that has developed a social platform that provides a safe place where you can share ideas with others, talk one-on-one with someone that understands you, talk without fear of judgement and utilise wellbeing-tools that develop strategies to self manage your own mental wellbeing. Voice of Health attends to the need for an effective preventative mental health solution in the Australian and global community. We value the importance of lived experience, empathy, power of perspective and self-managing your mental well-being. A number of other barriers exist that prevent people from seeking support for their mental health. These include availability of healthcare professionals, location, time, financial restrictions, stigma concerns, preference to self-manage, physical challenge or disability. We are here to eliminate those barriers. In this episode, James Hatchman and Tom Bosna discuss: Why Voice of Health was created and the market it serves The key elements of active listening How active listening in a peer to peer model can improve mental health  How the active listening course can improve mental health dialogue The future goals of Voice of Health and its application for the workplace  You can enroll in Voice of Health's active listening training for free, here. About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities. Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today Connect with well workplaces on Linkedin  Join the community for exclusive events

The workplace has changed forever. The last eighteen months have changed the way we live and work forever and that includes finding a balance between working from home (the ‘first place’) and working from the office (the ‘second place’) I'm excited to be chatting with with the inspiring Dean Katz of Third Place. Third Place is a work from anywhere marketplace, focusing on the hotels sector and hospitality industry. It's mission is to drive the millions of people working from home back into hotels and hospitality venues to work, eat, drink and reconnect with the community. And in doing so, to support the mental health and well-being of the Australian workforce by allowing them to easily discover and reserve unique and inspiring spaces to work remotely. In this episode, Dean and Tom discuss the purpose of Third Place, the global workplace trends and habits he is observing overseas right now and the future applications of Third Place in the work-from-anywhere market. About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities. Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today Connect with well workplaces on Linkedin