The Leadership Antidote Podcast Dr. Kim Hires

In this episode, Dr. Kim discusses why wellness is such a novel concept to many organizations and work cultures today. She explores the importance of
supporting employee wellness and offers a global perspective on this vital aspect of the modern workplace.

One of the goals of this podcast is to provide listeners with the information they need to become future-driven leaders and build future-ready organizational culture. It’s fitting that for the 50th episode Dr. Kim discusses the in’s and out’s of the recent ruling of the National Labor Relations Board that makes it unlawful for companies to make laid-off employees agree not to disparage their former employer as part of a severance package. This is a significant shift in Worker’s Rights. As we court a 4-day work week, navigate layoffs, and determine the future of remote work, this is an important discussion for leaders. Dr. Kim is breaking down the implications of this ruling, why it was necessary, how it benefits employees and what can former employees really say.

In today's fast-paced, always-connected world, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of responsibilities, expectations, and distractions. As a result, many of us are left feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and disconnected from our true selves. That's where mindfulness comes in. Mindfulness is a simple yet transformative practice that has the potential to revolutionize our daily lives. This episode aims to explore three ways in which mindfulness can be seamlessly incorporated into our routines, enhancing our well-being, relationships, and overall happiness.

In today's world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by chaos and negativity. We are bombarded with information from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to sleep. For today’s Mindset Monday, Dr. Kim shares five powerful affirmations you can repeat to yourself in moments of stress or negativity throughout the week.

Burnout can cause us to feel powerless. In our hyperstress state, we spend each day in Survival Mode allowing life to "happen to us" instead of making conscious choices that can improve our well-being each day. In this episode, Dr. Kim breaks down conscious choice and shows you how to start practicing conscious choice in less than 10 minutes. 

This week's affirmation:

I am powerful. 

I can choose. 

I am choosing me. 

The Mind-Body Connection is not a new age concept. It's actually the foundation of ancient healing practices. Unfortunately, too many of use learn to disconnect from our bodies from an early age through conditioning and trauma. In this episode of Mindfulness, Dr. Kim discusses how we can reinforce this important connection in a simple, practical way.