Well Workplaces Tom Bosna | Workplace Health, Wellbeing and Performance

In this podcast episode, Tom welcomes Jeff Wetzler, who joins us from New York.

Jeff introduces his book 'Ask', which centres around enhancing relationships and learning from peers through the art of asking questions. Jeff shares the inspiration behind his book, emphasising the pervasive and painful problem of disconnection he aims to address.



He outlines the ask approach, a set of five practices based on scientific research and practical testing designed to improve learning and relationships by fostering genuine curiosity and creating a psychologically safe environment for sharing. These practices include:

- choosing curiosity;

- making it safe;

- posing quality questions;

- learning actively; and

- the importance of reflecting and reconnecting.



Jeff also discusses the challenges of establishing genuine connections in a digital world, particularly in remote work settings, and offers strategies for organisations to cultivate better learning environments and encourage a culture of curiosity.

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Resources:

Connect with Jeff here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wetzler-9ba3824

https://www.askapproach.com/#Jeff

https://transcendeducation.org/

Ask: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Hidden-Unexpected-Breakthroughs-Leadership/dp/0306832690

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About Jeff

Jeff Wetzler has been on a quarter-century quest to transform learning opportunities. Blending a unique set of leadership experiences in the fields of business and education, he’s pursued this quest as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, as a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America, and most recently, as co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization.
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00:00 Welcoming Jeff to the Show

00:13 The Connection Through Topaz and Leadership in New Zealand

01:11 The Inspiration Behind Jeff's Book on Asking Questions

02:05 Exploring the Ask Approach and Its Impact on Relationships and Learning

03:24 The Challenge of Virtual Connections in Today's Work Environment

04:54 Diving Deep into the Ask Methodology: Curiosity as a Foundation

12:05 Making It Safe: Creating a Comfortable Environment for Sharing

17:41 The Art of Posing Quality Questions

22:15 The Importance of Listening and Understanding in Communication

29:54 Reflecting and Reconnecting: The Final Step in the Ask Approach

33:08 Facilitating Better Learning Environments in Organisations

In this episode, Tom has an insightful conversation with Sharon Darmody, marking her 20 years at Strive Occupational Rehab. They explore the evolution of workplace challenges, highlighting three main epidemics affecting today's work environments:


mental health,
technology, and
loneliness.

Sharon shares insights from her book 'Work Your Magic' on creating healthier workplaces through early intervention and preventive measures. They delve into the importance of fostering connection, authenticity, and curiosity in the workplace to combat loneliness and enhance employee wellbeing.The conversation also touches on the unique challenges and opportunities presented by remote work and the necessity for intentional actions to support the upcoming workforce.











00:00 Welcome to Well Workplaces: Exploring Health, Performance, and Culture01:09 Introducing Our Guest: Jaron's Journey in Occupational Rehab01:31 The Evolution of Occupational Health: From Treatment to Prevention04:51 Tackling the Tech Epidemic: Finding Balance in a Digital World08:29 Unveiling 'Work Your Magic': A Guide to Thriving at Work09:22 The MAGIC Framework: Meaning, Authenticity, Ground Rules, Interaction, and Curiosity29:23 The Future of Work: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead31:56 Wrapping Up: Insights and Invitations from Well Workplaces

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Resources

Time Boss: https://www.timeboss.us/masterclass

Connect with Andrew Hartman here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhartman

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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.