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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Melanie Borg, found of The Good Move.  Melanie is a registered physiotherapist & clinical Pilates instructor and launched The Good Move in late 2022. Following many years of working in private practice and her current role in workplace injury management, Melanie founded The Good Move - a series of short movement based videos that promote regular movement throughout the day. We also discuss: The importance of movement and physical activity for overall health and wellbeing The negative effects of prolonged sedentary behaviour and the rise of this issue with remote work The benefits of incorporating movement breaks throughout the workday How The Good Move is helping individuals and workplaces prioritize movement and combat the negative effects of sedentary behavior Tips and advice for individuals looking to incorporate more movement into their daily routines, including easy exercises that can be done at home or in the office The future of The Good Move and its plans for expansion and growth If you're looking to improve your health and wellbeing, particularly in the context of remote work, then this is an episode you won't want to miss! ~  Connect with Melanie Ferns (nee Borg) https://www.thegoodmove.com.au/ Instagram The Good Move ~ ⁠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. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  ⁠Book a demo today⁠. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠Linkedin⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠here⁠.

We are excited to present our newest 4-part mini-series, Courageous Women Leaders, featuring high-performance consultant Poppy Griffiths.  Tune in as we engage in insightful conversations around these four key subjects: Tapping into self-awareness and strengths for success The power of vulnerability to show up as our best selves Using empathy for A+ leadership Building Resilience to bounce back from setback In this episode, Tom and Poppy discuss the topic of resilience and how it affects our lives. They address the common misconception that resilience is something that only some people possess and argue that it's a learned skill that can grow as we face challenges and stress. Poppy explains that resilience is not just about bouncing back from setbacks, but it's also an outlook that we can develop to help us focus on the important things in life.  Poppy emphasises the importance of recognizing our own imperfections and differences, which can help us become more compassionate and curious about ourselves and others. She highlights that resilience isn't just for the few with strong inner strength, but it's attainable for all of us. The duo shares their own experiences of facing challenges and setbacks, and how they have learned to cultivate resilience over time. Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights and actionable tips on how to build resilience, such as developing a growth mindset, building a support network, and practicing self-care. Overall, this episode provides a powerful reminder that resilience is not a fixed trait, but a skill that can be cultivated and strengthened over time. ~ Poppy Griffiths is a professional coach and speaker on high performance. She is the Director and Founder of UnlimitU a high performance consultancy that passionately supports the career-life success of working parents, the personal and leadership development of women, and the positive mental wellbeing of people. Poppy combines 15 years of senior corporate experience working for global businesses including Swisse Wellness & Qantas Group  What are some of the stressors that stop you from pursuing a meaningful career? ~ 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. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  Book a demo today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

 We are excited to present our newest 4-part mini-series, Courageous Women Leaders, featuring high-performance consultant Poppy Griffiths.  Tune in as we engage in insightful conversations around these four key subjects: Tapping into self-awareness and strengths for success The power of vulnerability to show up as our best selves Using empathy for A+ leadership Building Resilience to bounce back from setback In this episode, we explore the topic of empathy and empathetic leadership. Poppy discusses the importance of empathy in today's hybrid work environment and breaks down what empathy truly means. Empathy is our ability to see the world through other people's eyes. It involves being compassionate to their feelings and emotions and requires us to put our own egos aside. Self-awareness is also key to empathy as it allows us to recognise our own imperfections and be more curious and compassionate towards the imperfections and differences of others. Poppy also touches on the neuroscience behind empathy, with the emotional centre of our brain perceiving the feelings of others and the cognitive centre of our brain working to understand and help them.  Empathy is a vital skill for leaders to cultivate as it allows them to connect with their teams on a deeper level, understand their needs and perspectives, and ultimately drive better results. Tune in to this episode to learn more about empathy and how to become a more empathetic leader. ~ Poppy Griffiths is a professional coach and speaker on high performance. She is the Director and Founder of UnlimitU a high performance consultancy that passionately supports the career-life success of working parents, the personal and leadership development of women, and the positive mental wellbeing of people. Poppy combines 15 years of senior corporate experience working for global businesses including Swisse Wellness & Qantas Group  What are some of the stressors that stop you from pursuing a meaningful career? ~ 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. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  Book a demo today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

We are excited to present our newest 4-part mini-series, Courageous Women Leaders, featuring high-performance consultant Poppy Griffiths.  Tune in as we engage in insightful conversations around these four key subjects: Tapping into self-awareness and strengths for success The power of vulnerability to show up as our best selves Using empathy for A+ leadership Building Resilience to bounce back from setback In this episode, we dive into the topic of self-awareness and its importance in our personal and professional lives, especially for those in leadership positions. Poppy that self-awareness is about understanding our strengths and weaknesses, our values and motivations. It drives the impact we have on ourselves and others. We discuss the practical applications of self-awareness, such as increased self-confidence, openness to feedback, and a desire to improve. When we are self-aware, we can show up authentically and encourage others to do the same, leading to greater success and fulfilment.  Tune in to discover how to cultivate greater self-awareness and unlock your full potential. ~ Poppy Griffiths is a professional coach and speaker on high performance. She is the Director and Founder of UnlimitU a high performance consultancy that passionately supports the career-life success of working parents, the personal and leadership development of women, and the positive mental wellbeing of people. Poppy combines 15 years of senior corporate experience working for global businesses including Swisse Wellness & Qantas Group  What are some of the stressors that stop you from pursuing a meaningful career? ~ 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. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  Book a demo today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

We are excited to present our newest 4-part mini-series, Courageous Women Leaders, featuring high-performance consultant Poppy Griffiths.  Tune in as we engage in insightful conversations around these four key subjects: Tapping into self-awareness and strengths for success The power of vulnerability to show up as our best selves  Using empathy for A+ leadership  Building Resilience to bounce back from setback In today's episode, we discuss the concept of courageous leadership with Poppy, who believes that everyone has the potential to be a leader regardless of their gender, job role, or career path. We explore how anyone can develop the courage to find their potential and positively impact their own lives and the lives of others. Some key points from today's conversation:  We are all leaders with unique talents that we can use to make positive contributions in our families, communities, and organisations. Courageous leadership is about taking responsibility for finding potential in ourselves and others, and having the courage to develop it in any situation, even when we can't control or predict the outcome. Doubts and fears are a natural part of being human, but they can fuel negative thoughts and limit our ability to make a positive impact. By being courageous in how we lead ourselves and influence others, we can build deeper connections and relationships, perform at our best individually and collectively, and ultimately be happier. ~ Poppy Griffiths is a professional coach and speaker on high performance. She is the Director and Founder of UnlimitU a high performance consultancy that passionately supports the career-life success of working parents, the personal and leadership development of women, and the positive mental wellbeing of people. Poppy combines 15 years of senior corporate experience working for global businesses including Swisse Wellness & Qantas Group  What are some of the stressors that stop you from pursuing a meaningful career? ~ 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. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  Book a demo today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

Today's episode is all about embracing equity in the workplace, in honour of International Women's Day. Tom is joined by Poppy Griffiths, director of UnlimitU, a high performance consultancy, keynote speaker, and educator on leadership, working parents, and team culture. Together, they discuss practical strategies for embracing equity at the individual, team, and organisational level.  They touch on important topics, such as calling out biases in the workplace, finding allyship, and building D&I solutions that work.  This episode aims to provide actionable insights and takeaways for listeners to implement in their own workplaces. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Poppy Griffiths and celebrate International Women's Day with the Well Workplaces Podcast. ~ Poppy Griffiths is a professional coach and speaker on high performance. She is the Director and Founder of UnlimitU a high performance consultancy that passionately supports the career-life success of working parents, the personal and leadership development of women, and the positive mental wellbeing of people. Poppy combines 15 years of senior corporate experience working for global businesses including Swisse Wellness & Qantas Group  What are some of the stressors that stop you from pursuing a meaningful career? ~ 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. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  Book a demo today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

Welcome to the Timeout with Tom, where we explore how to find balance in a world filled with screens, pings, and notifications.  In today's episode, we discuss the fine balance between being online, being offline, and being present inside our brains. Our guest is Dr. Kristy Goodwin, a digital wellbeing expert and author of the book "Dear Digital: We Need to Talk." Topic Discussion: Tom and Kristy dive into the topic of multitasking and the question of whether it is truly possible. Kristy shares her insights and the latest scientific research on the effects of multitasking on the brain. She explains how our brains are not designed for multitasking and what happens when we try to juggle multiple tasks at once. Kristy also provides practical tips on how we can minimise multitasking in our daily lives and improve our productivity and focus.  She emphasises the importance of taking breaks and setting boundaries to ensure a healthy relationship with technology. Dr Kristy Goodwin highlights the importance of being aware of our digital habits and finding a balance between being online and offline. She encourages listeners to take small steps towards creating healthier digital habits and invites them to read her book, "Dear Digital: We Need to Talk." Thank you for tuning in to Timeout with Tom. ~ Resources Ep012 Chasing dopamine and the lost art of deep work with Dr Kristy Goodwin - Digital Wellbeing Expert - listen to the full episode here.  Here is the link to Kristy's book (use the code freeshipping_dd for free shipping).  We would also love to share some other resources from Dr Kristy here. Connect with Dr Kristy Goodwin ~ 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. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll actually use.  Book a demo today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.

Introducing Nick Jonsson, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Executives Global Network (EGN) and who is high-achiever with a background in executive leadership and top 1% world age group triathlete.  Nick is also the author of the international bestselling book "Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World" In today's episode, Tom chats with Nick about: Nick's background in the corporate world and his journey to leave the corporate world and start EGN. Highlighting Nick's experience of the day-to-day challenges faced by senior executives and business owners. Mentioning the creation of a safe space for leaders through EGN where they can open up and be vulnerable. His passion for mental health awareness through his life experiences Solutions to combat executive loneliness. We also hear about Nick's personal journey and the tough challenges he was faced with when rebuilding his life.  As well as emphasizing the importance of mental health and wellbeing, especially for executives and leaders.    Connect with Nick Jonsson ~ 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.

Introducing an exciting new segment (*drumroll please*) ... Timeout with Tom.   Similar to sending your children for a timeout to the naughty corner, this style of podcast is a shorter and under 10 minutes. We cut right into a previous episode where we bring in the best questions asked and answered by our experts through our a hundred episodes that we've recorded. I hope you enjoy this format that we'll be bringing to you over the year that really can cut into those key lessons that we've learned over the last two years of doing this podcast with so many great experts and educators in the wellbeing space. ~ High performing organisations have had to do a full 360 dunk when it comes to employee wellbeing over the last two years. From permanent office to remote to the rebirthing of hybrid and the learnings that have come with it to now. We're thrilled to be joined by Kate Renner, Head of Employee Experience at Wisr. Kate is an HR expert by trade and human behaviour heroine at heart, she has over 15 years’ experience creating amazing workplaces in the tech industries.  Kate believes that with the right people, tools, mission, leaders, and behaviours in place, we can create meaningful workplaces and technology that can change the world.  We're excited to welcome Kate Renner to the Well Workplaces podcast to share how wellbeing inclusions can improve employee performance, experience and also facilitate employee attraction and retention.  Wisr just won Most Outstanding Practice in Diversity & Inclusion and was awarded #2 in the Best Places to Work in Banking, Superannuation, and Financial Services in the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work awards. ~ Listen to Episode 059:  How Wellbeing Inclusions Contribute To High Performance Culture With Kate Renner, Wisr ~ 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.

Samuel Eddy is a workplace mental health stress management, and career confidence expert.  He's an executive coach also, and he helps teams and individuals build healthy, thriving lives, careers and workplace cultures.  As an experienced executive coach, Sam's Business Open Change is an independent consultancy that specializes in executive coaching for some of Australia's leading organizations. In this episode, Tom and Sam discuss: What are some of the key issues for executives? How common are communication /conflict issues within teams? The key solutions to help people on this issue and some key examples Common workplace conflict triggers: communication, assumptions, lack of role clarity Identifying the protective personality or EGO that feeds conflict The conflict iceberg - how to get below the surface and shift into empathy Owing your contribution Rehearsal, Options & Agreements Tactical tools - language, tone and energy ~ Connect with Samuel Eddy  ~ Resources: Ep04 How to take a stress temperature check? Samuel Eddy principal consultant and educator ~ About Pinnacle Performance Club (PPC) Pinnacle Performance Club is a collective of keynote speakers, health educators and industry leaders, who are passionate about wellbeing and performance (just like us) and know how to energise and inspire your team and workforce. Pinnacle Performance Club is designed specifically for highly-engaged workplaces and teams who are wanting to learn, grow, connect and ultimately achieve peak performance. ~ 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.