61 episodes

Welcome to The Wellbeing Rebellion, an award-winning podcast! We are Ngozi Weller, a corporate wellbeing and productivity consultant, and Obehi Alofoje, a psychologist and behavioural change specialist.

We are the founders of Aurora, a corporate culture consultancy that specialises in creating psychologically safe workplaces that enable employees to thrive, and for us, wellbeing is personal.

The problem with employee wellbeing support, in most workplaces, is that it puts the responsibility on the person struggling to seek help. And when you are unwell, that is just too big a burden to bear.

It's not enough to say that your door is always open.

We need to get better at supporting our employees, and that is precisely what this podcast is about.

The rebellion is here, and it is long overdue. So this podcast is specifically for the HR or business leader who wants to make a difference to their employees. And the bottom line is we want to create psychologically safe workplaces where employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to create a culture that is inclusive, supportive, and encourages everyone from the shop floor to the boardroom to play their part.

On the wellbeing rebellion podcast, we'll give you weekly up-to-date insights, strategies and tips that cover leadership capability, executive burnout, mental health, equity, diversity and inclusion and employee challenges such as retention, productivity and emotional resilience. Sometimes, it'll be just us. Other times we'll interview industry leaders and experts.

Don't hesitate - listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts, because The Wellbeing Rebellion starts now!

The Wellbeing Rebellion Ngozi Weller & Obehi Alofoje

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    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

Welcome to The Wellbeing Rebellion, an award-winning podcast! We are Ngozi Weller, a corporate wellbeing and productivity consultant, and Obehi Alofoje, a psychologist and behavioural change specialist.

We are the founders of Aurora, a corporate culture consultancy that specialises in creating psychologically safe workplaces that enable employees to thrive, and for us, wellbeing is personal.

The problem with employee wellbeing support, in most workplaces, is that it puts the responsibility on the person struggling to seek help. And when you are unwell, that is just too big a burden to bear.

It's not enough to say that your door is always open.

We need to get better at supporting our employees, and that is precisely what this podcast is about.

The rebellion is here, and it is long overdue. So this podcast is specifically for the HR or business leader who wants to make a difference to their employees. And the bottom line is we want to create psychologically safe workplaces where employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to create a culture that is inclusive, supportive, and encourages everyone from the shop floor to the boardroom to play their part.

On the wellbeing rebellion podcast, we'll give you weekly up-to-date insights, strategies and tips that cover leadership capability, executive burnout, mental health, equity, diversity and inclusion and employee challenges such as retention, productivity and emotional resilience. Sometimes, it'll be just us. Other times we'll interview industry leaders and experts.

Don't hesitate - listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts, because The Wellbeing Rebellion starts now!

    Rebel Recap: Women's Wellbeing Mash-Up 2024

    Rebel Recap: Women's Wellbeing Mash-Up 2024

    This Women's Month has shown us some of the challenges that still exist for women when it comes to equality, wellbeing, and mental health support.
    So, as we come to the end of March, we want to look back at some of the great insights that have been shared by the guests we've had on The Wellbeing Rebellion.
    This episode focuses on the culture companies have towards mental health, wellbeing, grief, diversity, and inclusion for female employees and women in top management.
    Here are the highlights:
    (09:19) Reasonable adjustments are only limited by our imagination.  
    (14:24) Change is disruptive!
    (23:48) A culture that empowers the people. 
    (30:30) Keeping your values while adapting to your work environment.
    (41:59) We need to cause good trouble to make positive things happen.
    Take the Aurora 360 Quiz: How Effective Is Your Company's Wellbeing Strategy?
    Click Here


    Connect with us here:
    Website: aurorawellnessgroup.co.uk
    LinkedIn: Ngozi
    LinkedIn: Obehi

    Book a Call here

    • 56 min
    Amanda Bennett - Spotlight On Disability, The Forgotten D In DEIB

    Amanda Bennett - Spotlight On Disability, The Forgotten D In DEIB

    This week I’m joined by Amanda Bennett, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEIB) at The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. 
    Amanda has spent years working with children and young people in culture change environments. She is passionate about making people feel valued and accepted for who they are. 
    Today we talk about disability and how we can make workplaces more diverse and accessible for everyone.
    Here are the highlights from this episode:
    (02:48) If it comes with good intent, it’s not a silly question!
    (04:48) The distinction between disability and neurodiversity. 
    (18:40) It was no longer good enough to be a passive bystander.
    (23:01) What kind of organisation do you want to be? 
    (32:27) You should be constantly checking your unconscious bias. 
    (37:32) Celebrate diversity of thought.
    Take the Aurora 360 Quiz: How Effective Is Your Company's Wellbeing Strategy?
    Click Here


    Connect with us here:
    Website: aurorawellnessgroup.co.uk
    LinkedIn: Ngozi
    LinkedIn: Obehi

    Book a Call here

    • 40 min
    Elizabeth Cameron - What’s Race Got To Do With It- The Impact Of Race On Workplace Mental Health

    Elizabeth Cameron - What’s Race Got To Do With It- The Impact Of Race On Workplace Mental Health

    In honour of International Women’s Month, I’m joined by my friend and fellow rebel, Elizabeth Cameron. 
    Elizabeth is a champion of change! She is a public speaker on equalities, a personal development coach, an anti-racism advocate, and an ambassador for Show Racism the Red Card.
    Today, we focus on the impact of race in the workplace and how this has been overlooked.
    From her personal experiences as an employee and her time in management, Elizabeth gives us practical tips on things that can change our work culture and how we can manage racist incidents for our own mental health.
    Here are the highlights from this episode:
    (17:54) Turning the pain into purpose.  
    (26:49) It makes you value yourself less. 
    (30:39) Having more than just one person setting the tone.
    (50:49) We can have an antiracist strategy. 
    (1:02:24) You’ve got another chance at this!
    Links:
    Email: elizabethcameronequality@gmail.com  
    Website: https://www.elizabethcameron-equality.com/ 
    Lupus UK: https://lupusuk.org.uk/ 
    The Guardian Cotton Capital Report: https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/cotton-capital
    Take the Aurora 360 Quiz: How Effective Is Your Company's Wellbeing Strategy?
    Click Here


    Connect with us here:
    Website: aurorawellnessgroup.co.uk
    LinkedIn: Ngozi
    LinkedIn: Obehi

    Book a Call here

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Lisa Wright–Navigating The Change: The Impact Of Menopause On Senior Female Leaders

    Lisa Wright–Navigating The Change: The Impact Of Menopause On Senior Female Leaders

    This week marks International Women's Day, and who better to have as a guest on the show than Lisa Wright. 
    Lisa is the founder of Menopause The Wright Way; an organisation that helps companies support their employees through menopause. Previously, she served as a managing director working with a multi-generational and multi-cultural team across the UK and South East Asia for 20 years.
    Today, Lisa talks about navigating menopause at work and the impact it can have, especially on senior female leaders.
    Here are the highlights from this episode:
    (12:32) For a lot of women, there just isn't that level of awareness. 
    (15:15) Don’t rely on Dr. Google!
    (27:37) Try not to put any pressure on them and just listen.
    (37:59) You’re not going mad!
    (45:15) There’s multiple things that an organisation can do. 
    (55:32) Take control and look out for yourself. 
    Links: 
    Connect with Lisa; 
    Website: https://menopausethewrightway.com 
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/Menopausethewrightway   
    Women’s Health Concern – this is the “patient” website offered by the British Menopause Society, so lots of useful information and fact sheets: https://www.womens-health-concern.org/ 
    Newson Health Balance menopause website and app – these are the resources created by Dr Louise Newson. There is a fully searchable library of articles, factsheets, podcasts etc and Dr Newson only uses research evidence for all of her information. 
    https://www.balance-menopause.com 
      
    Australian Menopause Society – this is actually one of the best websites offered for patients by a menopause society in terms of resources and information: https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info
    Take the Aurora 360 Quiz: How Effective Is Your Company's Wellbeing Strategy?
    Click Here


    Connect with us here:
    Website: aurorawellnessgroup.co.uk
    LinkedIn: Ngozi
    LinkedIn: Obehi

    Book a Call here

    • 58 min
    How To Engage Your Workforce: Turning Wellbeing Intention Into Action with Jon Davies

    How To Engage Your Workforce: Turning Wellbeing Intention Into Action with Jon Davies

    Today, I have the pleasure of speaking to Jon Davies. Jon is a behavioural science expert and the founder of Leafyard, a platform that motivates people to take control of their own mental health using behavioural science. In the last 15 years, Jon has co-founded a series of successful startups, and he continues to champion mental health wellbeing in the workplace.
    In this episode, we're exploring the reasons why we don't do the things we should and how we can actively change that.
    Here are the highlights:
    (07:36) If we just understand each other a bit better, we can solve problems without relying on technology all the time.
    (10:26) What are the things that work to make you feel better?
    (12:53) If you don't make habits, habits make you.
    (19:02) What are the financial implications of poor mental health and mental fitness within business?
    (38:25) It’s got to be about lasting change.
    Useful links:
    Peter Singer: Famine, Affluence & Morality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVl5kMXz1vA
    Leafyard: https://www.leafyard.com/
    Is Your Company Wellbeing Washing? Podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-wellbeing-rebellion/id1675517581?i=1000629448465
    Take the Aurora 360 Quiz: How Effective Is Your Company's Wellbeing Strategy?
    Click Here


    Connect with us here:
    Website: aurorawellnessgroup.co.uk
    LinkedIn: Ngozi
    LinkedIn: Obehi

    Book a Call here

    • 46 min
    How Effective Is Your Company's Wellbeing Strategy?

    How Effective Is Your Company's Wellbeing Strategy?

    Is your company's wellbeing strategy really effective? 
    Creating the right wellbeing culture means adopting a holistic approach. Having a happy and healthy workforce builds a thriving work environment; and that, my friends, is good for business!
    So today, we’ll help you spot any gaps that you might have in your strategy because it’s never too late to get it right!
    Here are the highlights:
    (04:28) Take the Aurora 360 Quiz!
    (07:13) Wellbeing is never done, it's an ongoing process. 
    (18:12) You can only deal with the problem once you know what it is. 
    (24:49) People can't change behaviour in 90 min talks!
    (27:55) The idea that you didn't know is not an excuse anymore.  
    (36:33) Are your policies up to scratch?
    Take the Aurora 360 Quiz: How Effective Is Your Company's Wellbeing Strategy?
    Click Here


    Connect with us here:
    Website: aurorawellnessgroup.co.uk
    LinkedIn: Ngozi
    LinkedIn: Obehi

    Book a Call here

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Le blurbeblur ,

Packed with useful insights and fresh perspectives

Love this! Great listen for anyone passionate about progressive workplace practices.

Jo C12 ,

Wellbeing Revolution!

This podcast is revolutionary in its approach to wellbeing. Speaking from the viewpoint of expert practitioners as well as from lived experience in their careers.
Ngozi & Obehi combine an easy going, approachable style with heavy hitting facts. They give really good recaps of key points to take away on each session which helps with action planning.
Ultimately they tell it how it is, not putting the onus on the person looking for support, leaders role modelling culture and not mistaking wellbeing “clues” for strategy.
Awesome podcast!

bermudahappy ,

Great Podcast, highly recommend

I enjoyed listening to your conversations on company culture and mental wellbeing.
Every leader should listen to this podcast!
Excellent hosts! Well done 👌🏾 Love this!

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