Health & Happiness at Work Katy Tombaugh

Hello everyone, Brené Brown describes human connection as, “the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” This episode highlights a variety of tools and ideas for establishing and strengthening relationships, identifying a support system and nurturing a sense of belonging for yourself and those around you. Additionally, we’ll discuss h...

The type and volume of self-care needed continually changes based on what’s happening in our lives. Therefore, self-care strategies are highly personalized – intended to support you in feeling inspired, restored and re-energized – or simply steadier and better equipped to go with the flow and demands of the day. If you struggle with taking care of yourself and need some new ways to think about your life and your day, then this episode is for you. By moving beyond the basics, you’ll have sever...

For many adults, more hours are spent working than participating in any other activity. While some people have the option to work from home, that doesn’t always guarantee their workdays are healthier. This episode tackles the idea that we can truly transform the workplace (and the workday) across all industries, plus how everyone experiences it, so that it’s healthier and more convenient to practice wellness. Look forward to simple strategies for a complex situation. Regardless of ...

Everyone wins with clear and considerate communication, but getting to this outcome isn’t always an easy or comfortable journey. This episode explores communication in a variety of ways – including types, styles, considerations, best practices and tactics – with the hope that building your communications toolkit ultimately empowers you to be proactive and productive in expressing yourself, overcoming conflict and building relationships. We’ll also explore the many ways in which thoughtful, no...

Are you ready to celebrate ‘human goodness’? It’s amazing what we can learn about ourselves – and perhaps most importantly our individual uniqueness - with readily available resources and some time spent reflecting intentionally. This episode explores how the assessment and use of your highest values, virtues [character strengths] and other strengths can shape your decision making, daily actions, pursuits and so much more. Take a listen – especially if you’re in the market for a heavy dose of...

Some people describe themselves as begin a “perfectionist” while others (who have been working on this tendency) may use the term “reformed perfectionist”. This begs the question (or many questions): What does it mean for something to be perfect? Where does this drive for perfection come from, and what are the unfortunate side effects? Perhaps most importantly, what can we do to challenge the idea of what’s perfect? How can we shift into a way of thinking that creates more peace (and less exh...