Cultivating Healthy & Vibrant Workplaces Podcast Lisa Kelly

In Episode 16, we explore the power of leading through storytelling.

Our guest, Karuna Ramanathan, has an established track record in supporting senior leaders and organizations through difficult transformations, increasingly in middle manager execution challenges, and in values, people, and culture change.

Following two tours as a naval warship captain, Karuna went on to lead and architect leadership transformation and systems-level change in the Center for Leadership Development (2004-2014) as its Deputy Head.

Karuna is currently the Principal Consultant for KR Konsulting (KRK), based in Singapore.

He created the “251 Storytelling Model for Leaders”, adopted by UNICEF in 2013, and was featured as one of the “Top 10 Organisation Development Consultants 2023” by the Asia Business Outlook.

Episode 16 illuminates:


Why Storytelling is a critical skill for leaders to hone.
Specific techniques to structure and deliver compelling stories to inspire and influence.
How storytelling helps cultivate a common sense of purpose, shared vision, and motivation.
Common pitfalls or mistakes leaders should be mindful of when storytelling.
Striking a balance between vulnerability, transparency, and confidentiality in storytelling.

You can learn more about Karuna and connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.

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Episode 15 offers a fascinating look into the role of Corporate Chaplains and the nexus of Corporate Chaplaincy and Spirituality in the Workplace.

Our guest, Cyril Gowler, shares how his work as a Corporate Chaplain helps enhance workplace relationships and offers much-needed emotional and spiritual support to employees in these challenging times.

Here is an overview of some of the many topics we discussed relating to his important work:


The role and day in the life of a Corporate Chaplain.


Cyril’s role and efforts in promoting and facilitating
“Trauma Informed Care.”


Common misconceptions about Corporate chaplains.


How Chaplains help support employee well-being, work satisfaction, engagement, and performance.


The benefits of this role in supporting employees experiencing personal challenges and crises.
Ways in which Corporate Chaplains create a safe and
inclusive space for employees to explore and express their spirituality.
The impacts of loneliness today in the workplace and
how his role is helping to address such.

[GUEST BIO] Cyril Gowler

Cyril Gowler is a Corporate Chaplain with All Weather Windows and an on-call Chaplain with the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Police Service.

He is one of four district chaplains with the RCMP K Division and a member of the Canadian Police Chaplains Association.

He serves as a Board Member of the Edmonton Community Chaplaincy Association, the Association of Alliance Chaplains (Canada), and the Christian & Missionary Alliance. He also officiates weddings and offers marriage counseling.

His specialties include the "Prepare and Enrich Canada" evaluation process for pre-marital and marital counseling. He has been certified to administer this evaluation for about 23 years and has had excellent results.

You can learn more about and connect with Cyril via LinkedIn.

[LinkedIn Profile] https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyril-gowler-1a867913/

  

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In Episode 14, Marc Michaelson, Founder of "LEAD LIFE FIRST" and arguably the Godfather of Workplace Well-being, illuminates five transformative shifts for navigating the future of Workplace Wellness, among other timely topics.

Our forward-looking conversation offers a strategic blueprint for leaders of all levels and disciplines, especially Workplace Wellness and HR professionals and Executive Coaches.

Topics we explored include:


"Five Transformative Shifts" we need to embrace to cultivate healthy, high-performing organizations.
Marc's "LEAD YOURSELF FIRST" model for personal, team, and organizational well-being.
Why the Workplace Wellness leader role is more than a "back office function."
How Workplace Wellness and HR leaders can become "Strategic Business Advisers" to senior leadership.
Marc's "Memo of Promise" to Workplace Wellness leaders.
Breaking down siloes to ensure Workplace Wellness is everyone's responsibility.
Critical pain points executives are experiencing today on a personal and professional level.
Ways in which executives can elevate well-being as a cultural pillar.
Approaches for effectively "showing up" to those we lead and coach.
Skills People leaders and coaches should be honing today.

[GUEST BIO] Marc Michaelson

Marc Michaelson is a distinguished professional with a remarkable career spanning over four decades in the realm of human and organizational development.

He was one of the original founders of the Workplace Wellness movement in 1978, pioneering a new approach to wellness and well-being that has transcended conventional boundaries over the past four decades.

In a landscape characterized by a constant evolution in wellness, organizational development, leadership, and management, Marc's dedication to lifelong learning keeps him at the forefront of trends and innovations.

His foresight led to the introduction of the groundbreaking concept of Intergenerational Intelligence (IGQ) in 2019, redefining cross-generational communication and fostering collaborative environments enriched by diverse perspectives, mutual mentoring, and support for intergenerational well-being education.

Among Marc's many influential programs is the D3 Leadership Learning program, which integrates total life well-being with leadership principles and strategies for leadership development. With this fusion of skills, leaders gain a balanced foundation for success on both a personal and professional level.

His forthcoming book, "The Art of Pivoting To Generative Purpose: Navigating Meaning and Well-Being in an Era of Longevity," set to be released in Spring 2024, promises to guide individuals on a transformative journey toward embracing generative purpose and well-being in the face of extended lifespans.

Collaborating with Marc Michaelson means embarking on a journey that explores the integration and alignment of total life planning, well-being, and success for a lifetime.

You can learn more about and connect with Marc via LinkedIn.

[LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-michaelson-2a18651/



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In Episode 13, John Toomey and I discuss thought-provoking questions and existential issues intersecting humanity and well-being, including:


The importance of being mindful of the future of humanity.
Well-being issues and challenges revealed and amplified by the pandemic.
Responding to employee well-being needs in today’s hybrid environment.
The role of governments in supporting our collective well-being.
Advice for WWCOE program graduates and others launching a career as a Workplace Wellness leader or Concierge.

[GUEST BIO] John Toomey

John Toomey is an international speaker, writer, and thought leader who delivers seminars that inspire, educate, and empower people to take 100% responsibility for their lives and well-being.

His impressive background in high-performance roles in professional sports, including 7 AFL Clubs, and Culture Development roles in two A-League Clubs, and as Coach of an Olympic Gold Medallist, brings richness and depth to his presentations.

He holds a Phys Ed degree from Deakin University, did his Masters Studies in Applied Physiology at Victoria University, studied and taught Human Consciousness as an Avatar Master for 15 years, is a published author, and has lectured at multiple Universities in PE and Medicine. He served 5 years on RMIT University’s School of Health Sciences Program Advisory Committee.

Currently, John is the Global Chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Workplace Wellbeing Initiative, the world’s premier advisory group on Workplace Wellness.

He’s delivered over 3,500 Corporate Presentations, spoken at Conferences worldwide, written two books and hundreds of published articles, completed 4 National Thought Leadership Tours for QBE, and appeared on multiple podcasts globally.

You can learn more about and connect with John via his website or LinkedIn.

[Website] http://wideawakewellness.com.au

[LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntoomey-thoughtleader/



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Healthy work cultures are cultivated when we lead from the heart!

Our guest for Episode 12 is Mark Crowley, author of Lead From the Heart, an Amazon Top-100 Bestseller, and host of the "Lead From The Heart" podcast that ranks in the top 1.5% of all podcasts worldwide and has an audience in 163 countries.

In Episode 12, we engaged in a "heartfelt" discussion of the following:


The inspiration for his book and podcast series
How he defines and promotes "leading from the heart"
How managers might lead from the heart in today's complex and ambiguous environment
Principles for leading from a "people-before-profits" mindset and approach
Fundamentals on how to transition from a manager to a heart-centered, employee-centric coach
Healthy practices leaders might role model to demonstrate "visible permission" to employees to put on their "oxygen mask" as needed
Examples of leaders who successfully "Lead From The Heart"

[GUEST BIO] Mark C. Crowley

Mark C. Crowley is the author of "Lead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century." His mission is to fundamentally change how we lead people in workplaces around the globe.

Mark is a regular columnist for Fast Company Magazine and has been published in USA Today, Reuters, Forbes, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, the Huffington Post, Gallup, The Financial Times, CEO Magazine, Great Britain, and the Seattle Times. His two LinkedIn Pulse articles on inspiring a 21st-century workforce and managing millennials have been read well over a million times.

Mark is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Washington's Pacific Coast Banking School. He lives in La Jolla, California.

Connect with Mark C. Crowley:

[Email] Mark@MarkCCrowley.com

[Website] www.markccrowley.com

[LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/in/markccrowley/

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In Episode 11, Newton Cheng, Director of Health + Performance at Google, takes us on an emotional journey of his experience with burnout during the pandemic.

We get an up close and personal look into how he addressed and transcended depression and ultimately cultivated "Emotional Vibrancy" (i.e., newfound meaning, purpose, and joy in his life and work).

In our discussion, we pulled back the curtain on:

- Contributing factors to Newton's burnout and his trepidations in requesting a mental health leave.

- How he summoned the courage to request a mental health leave.

- Reducing "mental health stigma" in the workplace.

- Why some referred to his leave as a "sabbatical."

- Wellness and stress mastery practices he now embraces to help prevent a burnout relapse.

- Impacts (good and bad) of remote and hybrid work on employee mental health, burnout, and performance.

- The rise and implications of senior leader burnout.

- How Newton's "burnout story" has been received at Google and elsewhere.

- Measures Workplace Wellness leaders might embrace to help prevent and address systemic burnout.

- What his speaking engagements have revealed about employee mental health and burnout today.

If you are a mid-level or senior leader who could benefit from Executive Wellness and Stress Mastery coaching, check out our coaching programs or contact info@workplacewellnesscoe.com.

[GUEST BIO] Newton Cheng

Newton Cheng is a husband and father, a competitive powerlifter, and Director of Health + Performance at Google. He's spent his 14-year career at Google developing, launching, and scaling global programs aimed at helping Googlers to thrive. Today, he oversees a global portfolio of Google's physical and digital health & wellbeing amenities. He spends much of his time exploring how Google can leverage spaces and services, community, culture, and technology to support the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of Googlers, their families, and our neighbors.

As a powerlifter, he has set multiple world, US, and California state records and is a world and four-time US national champion. He takes a special interest in the intersections of human performance and spirituality and is an advocate for speaking vulnerably about mental health.

Connect with Newton Cheng:

[LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/in/newtoncheng

[Instagram] newtoncheng

[Recent Talk] https://youtu.be/I6QJfpDki2I



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