Well Workplaces Tom Bosna | Workplace Health, Wellbeing and Performance

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.

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.

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Connect with Topaz Adizes

Book: 12 Questions for Love

The Skin Deep

{THE AND} Relationship Cardgame

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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.

In this conversation, Trier Bryant and Tom discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Trier explains the difference between these three aspects and how they contribute to workplace culture.

Using practical examples, she emphasises respect for DEI as a discipline, similar to revenue generation or marketing, and suggests starting with small, manageable goals rather than attempting to overhaul an entire organisation. Trier also addresses the issue of tokenism and authenticity in DEI efforts, and shares her thoughts on how the future of work may look from a DEI perspective.About TrierTrier Bryant is a people-first leadership & inclusion expert and the founder of TrierBryant.com, a consulting firm that advises organisations on strategies and tactics to improve their workplace culture. Trier is also the co-founder of Just Work, a company that provides coaching and workshops to create more collaborative and equitable work environments. Trier has an extensive track record as an executive spearheading DEI & Inclusion initiatives at top organizations including Goldman Sachs, Twitter, and the U.S. Air Force. She also serves on the Board for Athena SPACs and Campaign Zero. Trier has been featured as an influential voice on leadership and DEI by publications including USA Today, CNN and Fortune.

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Connect with Trier Bryant

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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.

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.
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Resources
Indicators of a Thriving Workplace,Australia’s largest workplace mental health survey.

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Connect with Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D of Connect Psych Services

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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.