Well Workplaces

Sharon Darmody, co-founder of Strive Occupational Rehabilitation and author of 'Work Your Magic', brings over 25 years of expertise in occupational therapy. She dives into how workplace challenges have evolved, addressing mental health, technology, and loneliness. Sharon emphasizes the significance of early intervention to create healthier environments and explores her 'MAGIC' framework to enhance workplace connections. The conversation also highlights the adaptability required in today’s remote work settings and the importance of meaningful in-person interactions.

In today's episode, Tom chats with Olly Bridge, a visionary leader in athletic and corporate health sectors, and co-founder of Essentio Health. They discuss the importance of treating employees as 'corporate athletes' and the necessity of a holistic approach to wellness, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional health.Olly highlights his methodology that combines the latest in health assessments, including DNA testing, sleep analysis, and functional movement screenings to create personalised wellness plans for executives.The discussion also touches on common health challenges faced by executives, such as sleep deprivation and stress management, and provides practical, evidence-based strategies for improving wellbeing. Additionally, the conversation explores the future of workplace wellness, emphasising the value of simple, foundational health practices and the potential impact of technological advances in enhancing health and performance. 00:00 Introduction to Well Workplaces Podcast01:09 Meet Olly Bridge: A Visionary in Athletic and Corporate Wellness02:45 The Genesis and Mission of Essentio Health06:09 The Three-Legged Stool of Wellbeing: Activity, Nutrition, Recovery24:45 Deep Dive into Sleep and Recovery Strategies31:29 Looking Ahead: The Future of Health and Performance Essentio Health Olly Bridge

Today's episode features a conversation with Lucy Piper, a corporate climate expert and director at WorkforClimate. Lucy shares her journey from experiencing climate anxiety to taking action by leveraging her professional skills for climate solutions. WorkforClimate aims to educate and empower employees to drive stronger climate action within their companies. The discussion covers the importance of individual and collective action in the workplace for climate activism, the concept of corporate sustainability, and the effective strategies businesses can utilise for real environmental impact. Lucy and Tom also touch upon the significance of creating a community of workplace climate champions and address both the challenges and opportunities of promoting corporate sustainability and climate-conscious practices in the business sector. ~ About Lucy Lucy Piper is a corporate climate expert and Director at WorkforClimate - an NFP that educates and empowers employees to help influence stronger climate action at their company. ~ Resources WorkforClimate: https://www.workforclimate.org/⁠ Connect with Lucy Piper: https://au.linkedin.com/in/lucypiper

Today's episode features Dr. Michelle Lim, a leading scientific expert on loneliness and a practicing clinical psychologist. Dr. Michelle Lim discusses her personal experiences with loneliness and the importance of addressing social needs in healthcare and workplaces. The conversation dives into the consequences of loneliness on health, including mental health issues and physical conditions such as heart disease. Dr. Lim also addresses the stigma and misconceptions surrounding loneliness, highlighting the need for increased awareness and open conversations. Strategies for combating loneliness at an individual, relational, community, and policy level are discussed. The episode also explores the impact of remote and hybrid work models on loneliness and offers advice for leaders to foster social connection and wellbeing among their teams. ~ Resources: Ending Loneliness Together ELT Downloadable Resources Connect with Dr Michelle Lim 00:00 Welcome to Well Workplaces: Exploring Health, Performance, and Culture 01:16 Meet Dr. Michelle Lim: Australia's Leading Expert on Loneliness 02:06 Deep Dive into Loneliness: Personal Stories and Professional Insights 02:18 The Science of Loneliness: Understanding Its Impact and Solutions 05:26 The Role of Social Connections in Wellbeing and Work 12:39 Addressing Loneliness: Strategies for Individuals and Workplaces 16:30 The Future of Work: Hybrid Models, Loneliness, and Leadership Challenges 23:27 Closing Thoughts: The Importance of Addressing Loneliness

In today's episode, Tom discusses the challenges of time management and maintaining mental wellbeing in high-stress environments, particularly in start-ups, with guest Andrew Hartman, who shares his personal journey from education to the start-up world. Andrew talks about the overwhelming nature of working in a marketing technology agency and the physical and mental toll of stress, leading to a significant health scare. Andrew's experience sparked a journey towards finding better ways to manage time and stress without sacrificing impact or mental health. The conversation explores the commonality of these issues among professionals, the addiction to the stress cycle, and practical tips for effective time management and setting healthy work boundaries. Andrew introduces his Time Boss model, focusing on the importance of prioritising tasks, protecting personal time, and being fully present in the moment to enhance productivity and wellness. The episode emphasises the necessity of clear goals in meetings, closing down mental tabs at the end of the workday, and the value of time in fostering employee engagement and wellness. ~ Resources Time Boss: https://www.timeboss.us/masterclass Connect with Andrew Hartman here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhartman ~ 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.

Today, Tom Bosna, interviews Emmy Award-winning guest Topaz Adizes, the founder of the experience design studio called The Skin Deep. Topaz shares his journey from a traumatic childhood with arguing parents to finding solace in filmmaking and experiencing a turning point in Melbourne, Australia.They discuss the importance of daily self-questioning and deep, meaningful conversation in the context of personal relationships and in the workplace. Topaz provides insights on learning to listen with one's whole body to stimulate authentic communication and introduces the 'Deep Listening' concept. They also reflect on society's increasing loneliness problem and how fostering better social connections can be a solution. Tom wraps up the conversation by sharing his intention to incorporate the insights gleaned from the interview while also inviting the listeners to do the same. ~ Connect with Topaz Adizes Book: 12 Questions for Love The Skin Deep {THE AND} Relationship Cardgame ~ 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.

Trier Bryant, a renowned expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion, joins Tom to share her insights on fostering a supportive workplace culture. She breaks down the differences between diversity, equity, and inclusion, emphasizing that DEI should be treated as essential as revenue generation. Trier advocates for starting small to implement effective changes, critiques tokenism, and highlights the ongoing nature of genuine inclusivity. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading in hybrid work environments, stressing the importance of regular team engagement.

In today's episode, host, Tom Bosna and guest, Dr. Natalie Flatt, CEO and founder of Connect, Psych Services, discuss Superfriend's annual thriving indicators of workplace report. Superfriend conducts the largest survey for workplace mental health and the report provides valuable insights into the state of workplace mental health across different industries. They discuss the importance of leadership roles and work design, while pointing out the worrying underuse of mental health support resources. The conversation also zeros in on the need for better strategies to tackle distressed workers and the high levels of reported burnout. ~ Resources Indicators of a Thriving Workplace,Australia’s largest workplace mental health survey. ~ Connect with Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D of 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.

Welcome back to our latest episode. Joining us from Texas is Bjorn Billhardt, the CEO and founder of Abilitie, a global leadership development company. Bjorn is a pioneer in e-learning and business simulations, co-founded Inspire Learning in 2001. With degrees from the University of Texas and Harvard Business School, he's the brains behind "The 12 Week MBA," a book distilling essential skills from Ability's renowned program. Bjorn shares insights from his book, offering a practical guide to crucial skills in today's business world. Discover the impact on professionals at Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola and Dell. We also hear about experiences steering Abilitie, his unique insights into leadership development, as well as his vision for the future of leadership development, drawing from his work with top-tier companies. Big thanks to Bjorn for joining us. ~ About Bjorn Bjorn Billhardt is CEO and founder of Abilitie, a global leadership development company. Prior to launching Abilitie, Bjorn co-founded Enspire Learning in 2001, an early pioneer of e-learning programs and business simulations. Bjorn holds a BA from the University of Texas and an MBA from Harvard Business School. A native of Hamburg, Germany, he came to the US as an exchange student in high school and now lives in Austin, TX with his wife and three young boys. ~ Resources The 12-Week MBA: Learn the Skills You Need to Lead in Business Today⁠  12-week mini-MBA program⁠ Abilitie Dan Pink - Drive ⁠ ~ Connect with Bjorn Billhardt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjornbillhardt/ ~ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to the Well Workplaces Podcast! Today's episode is a special one as we kick off FebFast. Joining Tom is Kathryn Elliott, Australia's leading specialist alcohol and binge drinking coach for high-functioning professionals. A returning guest from last year, Kathryn's expertise is regularly featured in lifestyle, health, business, and women's media nationally. As one of two certified senior "This Naked Mind" specialist alcohol coaches in Australia, Kathryn shares her journey of living alcohol-free since July 1st, 2019. With over 30 years of personal experience as a former binge drinker, Kathryn believes in the power of vulnerability and sharing personal stories as a tool for healing and establishing a more balanced relationship with alcohol. ~ Resources Ep102 - Transforming Life: A Journey of Sobriety and Empowerment with Kathryn Elliott Alcohol Coaches Australia Hello, Sunday Morning The Alcohol Mindset Coach - Instagram Connect with Kathryn Last Drinks Podcast with Maz Compton ~ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.