Episode 50: Body image at work - the silent issue holding your people back and what to do about it
ROW: Workplace Wellbeing Podcast
by Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW)
6d ago
When it comes to wellbeing at work, body image isn’t often (ever?) at the top of the priority list. Yet, it can have a profound impact on how people perceive themselves and their abilities in the workplace. Our relationship with our bodies doesn't stay at home when we go to work. It comes with us and can affect our confidence, willingness to contribute and speak up, and ultimately, our career growth. Years of research have linked body image to factors such as self-esteem and mental health. Emerging research has linked it to workplace factors like job satisfaction and social engagement. In this ..read more
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Episode 49: Getting past puppies and popsicles: Building wellbeing in a safety-focused workplace
ROW: Workplace Wellbeing Podcast
by Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW)
3w ago
If your workplace thinks wellbeing is puppies and popsicles, then this episode is for you. Getting your colleagues engaged in wellbeing at work can be hard. Even in organisations where safety is a huge focus, it doesn’t always mean they actually get what wellbeing is all about. So, what can you do? Today, I’m joined by Leora Hornstein, an award-winning wellbeing specialist at Cenovus Energy in Canada. For the record, Leora and I often catch up, over time zones and continents to share ideas and chat all things wellbeing. She is an absolute superstar. Leora started as a nurse before moving in a ..read more
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Episode 48: The mind-body-mouse connection: How to build a happy space at your desk
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by Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW)
2M ago
Today’s podcast guest shared a startling statistic: we spend a whopping 82,000 hours of our lives at work. While many of us are great at prioritising our physical health outside the office - going for runs, eating well, walking in nature - we often forget about our physical wellbeing in the place where we spend most of our waking hours – especially if we’re desk-bound. It's a bit of a disconnect and it could be harmful in the long run. In this episode, we’re joined by Agnes Lisowska Masson from Logitech. Agnes is an expert in human-computer interaction, working in the lab to discover what real ..read more
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Episode 47: Case study - How NZTA Waka Kotahi tackles psychosocial safety
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by Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW)
3M ago
Psychosocial safety is the latest buzzword in health, safety, and wellbeing circles, and for a good reason. Australia has led the charge in bringing psychosocial hazards into the spotlight, sparking important conversations about why every business must address them. But when it comes to understanding what psychosocial hazards are, and how to manage them, things can get confusing. There’s a lot of jargon and a lot to get your head around. So, how do big organisations handle this? Today, we’ll explore a case study from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Waka Kotahi, looking at how they stru ..read more
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Episode 46: Supporting team wellbeing with trust, psychological safety, and honest feedback
ROW: Workplace Wellbeing Podcast
by Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW)
3M ago
Imagine a workplace where giving feedback feels completely safe and normal - a place where you can share your ideas or concerns without worrying that things might go badly. Unfortunately, many of us hold back from speaking up because we’ve either felt dismissed before or experienced situations where it all went wrong. But what if we could change that? In this episode, we’re diving into psychological safety with executive leadership coach and author Suzi McAlpine. She explains why it’s essential for team engagement and decision-making, and how to foster trust within your team to combat burnout ..read more
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Episode 45: Sleep easy - Understanding sleep, wellbeing and the workplace
ROW: Workplace Wellbeing Podcast
by Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW)
4M ago
Sleep is something we all do, and yet it’s a bit of a mystery. How much do we really need? What happens when we sleep? And why is it sometimes so hard to achieve, no matter how hard we try? These questions affect millions of people worldwide, impacting their health, life satisfaction, and productivity.  In this episode, we explore sleep with Bernice Tuffery, a sleep health advocate and author of "Sleep Easy". Bernice's journey from struggling with insomnia to becoming a sleep health coach is both inspiring and full of useful insights for anyone looking to improve their sleep. We also disc ..read more
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Episode 44: Trauma in the workplace - the silent challenge leaders need to address
ROW: Workplace Wellbeing Podcast
by Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW)
4M ago
In this episode, we’re exploring the profound impact trauma can have on people, teams, and organisations, and how workplaces can better respond and be more trauma-aware. We’ll unpack the difference between stress and trauma, and look at how events like the COVID-19 pandemic have reshaped our sense of wellbeing. To better understand the effects of trauma, we’re joined by Ross Anderson, an Australian-based registered psychologist, executive coach, and leadership development expert. Ross has led complex change initiatives across sectors like Defence, Health, and Utilities, and formerly served as ..read more
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Episode 43: A Line in the Sand: A lived experience account of workplace trauma and PTSD
ROW: Workplace Wellbeing Podcast
by Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW)
5M ago
In this episode, ROW Alumni Chris Hewitt chats with Dean Yates, author of Line in the Sand. Dean Yates was the ideal warzone correspondent: courageous, compassionate, and dedicated. After years of facing the worst, including covering the Bali bombings and the Boxing Day tsunami, one final incident undid him. In this gritty and compelling interview, Dean shares his lived experience of trauma, PTSD, moral injury and his three admissions to the Ward 17 psych unit in Melbourne, Australia. There are lessons we can all learn from Dean’s story, and obvious actions for workplaces to ensure they protec ..read more
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Episode 42: The power of storytelling for mental health awareness
ROW: Workplace Wellbeing Podcast
by Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW)
11M ago
Humans have been sharing stories since the dawn of time to help us make sense of the world around us and to influence our thinking. Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in a wellbeing leader’s toolkit. With it, you can normalise conversations about mental health and wellbeing, you can destigmatise, you can challenge and change beliefs and you can foster psychological safety. In this episode, we’re delighted to be joined by Michelle Ortega, wellbeing advocate and Communications and Relationship Manager at Fonterra Brands. Join us as we explore how you can use storytelling to create an ..read more
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Episode 40: Understanding financial wellbeing and its impact
ROW: Workplace Wellbeing Podcast
by Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW)
1y ago
While financial wellbeing has always been important, the current economic climate and cost of living crisis are causing stress and pressure for people across the board. We explore some of the key financial wellbeing issues people face, shedding light on the various challenges people encounter when it comes to managing their finances effectively. We also examine how societal conditioning influences our relationship with money, impacting our overall wellbeing in ways we might not even realise. Finally, we'll also discuss actionable strategies and insights on what workplaces can do to foster and ..read more
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