
Well Workplaces
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Well Workplaces features hosts - Tom Bosna and Josh Lambert who chat with passionate health and wellbeing leaders that share stories and tips to inspire healthy change in the workplace. Well Workplaces has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations with health experts that address physical, mental, and social, and environmental health.
Well Workplaces
1w ago
In this episode of the Well Workplaces podcast, host Tom Bosna delves into women's health with Dr. Ariella Heffernan Marks, founder of the FemTech start-up Ovum.
She shares her inspiring journey from studying reproductive biology to launching Ovum. They discuss the McKinsey Gender Health Gap Report, highlighting the economic impact of health disparities, and the challenges women face in healthcare.
Dr. Heffernan Marks also explains how Ovum centralises women's health data, empowers users with personalised health advice, and aims to close the gender data gap in clinical research.
The episo ..read more
Well Workplaces
1w ago
In today's episode, Tom chats with Olly Bridge, a visionary leader in athletic and corporate health sectors, and co-founder of Essentio Health. They discuss the importance of treating employees as 'corporate athletes' and the necessity of a holistic approach to wellness, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional health.
Olly highlights his methodology that combines the latest in health assessments, including DNA testing, sleep analysis, and functional movement screenings to create personalised wellness plans for executives.
The discussion also touches on common health challenges faced by ex ..read more
Well Workplaces
2M ago
In this episode of the Well Workplaces podcast, hosted by Tom Bosna, special guest Poppy Griffiths, founder of UnlimitU, and an expert in high performance coaching, discusses the challenges faced by working parents and carers.
The discussion centres on the findings of the National Working Families Survey 2024, conducted by surveying 6,000 working parents across Australia. Key topics include the persistent high stress levels among working parents, the need for more support in workplaces, gender-neutral parental leave policies, and the importance of flexible work arrangements.
The episode also ..read more
Well Workplaces
3M ago
In this episode of Well Workplaces Podcast, host Tom Bosna interviews Andrew McLaren, also known as AMc, from Medibank's ventures team.
They discuss the corporate health and wellbeing landscape in Australia, focusing on how start-ups and small businesses can proactively approach exits and partnerships.
The conversation delves into Medibank's evolution from a passive insurer to an active health services provider, the integration of Pinnacle Health Group, and the future directions of corporate health and wellbeing.
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Connect with Andrew McLaren here: https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrewgmclar ..read more
Well Workplaces
3M ago
Introducing Nick Jonsson, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Executives Global Network (EGN) and who is high-achiever with a background in executive leadership and top 1% world age group triathlete.
Nick is also the author of the international bestselling book "Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World"
In today's episode, Tom chats with Nick about:
Nick's background in the corporate world and his journey to leave the corporate world and start EGN.
Highlighting Nick's experience of the day-to-day challeng ..read more
Well Workplaces
7M ago
In this episode, Tom welcomes Anna Feringa, an expert in the field of psychosocial safety in workplaces. They discuss the importance of human connection in the age of hybrid and remote work, and the necessity of creating psychologically safe environments. Anna shares her extensive experience in occupational behaviour, shedding light on mental health issues in workplaces, trends over the last decade, and recent regulatory changes.
They delve into the impact of inadequate work design on mental health, the importance of consulting with staff, and the challenges and benefits of hybrid work. The co ..read more
Well Workplaces
8M ago
In this episode, we welcome Sarah Rusbatch from Perth to discuss her new book 'Beyond Booze' and the significance of re-evaluating our relationship with alcohol.
Sarah shares her personal journey of becoming alcohol-free and the benefits she has experienced. She explains the concept of 'grey area drinking' and how it impacts people's lives. The conversation addresses the negative effects of alcohol, especially on women, highlighting the need for better public awareness and healthier alternatives.
Sarah also provides insights into how workplaces can support employees by reducing alcohol-cante ..read more
Well Workplaces
8M ago
In this episode, Tom has an insightful conversation with Sharon Darmody, marking her 20 years at Strive Occupational Rehab. They explore the evolution of workplace challenges, highlighting three main epidemics affecting today's work environments:
mental health,
technology, and
loneliness.
Sharon shares insights from her book 'Work Your Magic' on creating healthier workplaces through early intervention and preventive measures. They delve into the importance of fostering connection, authenticity, and curiosity in the workplace to combat loneliness and enhance employee wellbeing.
The conversati ..read more
Well Workplaces
8M ago
In this podcast episode, Tom welcomes Jeff Wetzler, who joins us from New York.
Jeff introduces his book 'Ask', which centres around enhancing relationships and learning from peers through the art of asking questions. Jeff shares the inspiration behind his book, emphasising the pervasive and painful problem of disconnection he aims to address.
He outlines the ask approach, a set of five practices based on scientific research and practical testing designed to improve learning and relationships by fostering genuine curiosity and creating a psychologically safe environment for sharing. These pra ..read more
Well Workplaces
8M ago
In this episode, Tom has an insightful conversation with Sharon Darmody, marking her 20 years at Strive Occupational Rehab. They explore the evolution of workplace challenges, highlighting three main epidemics affecting today's work environments:
mental health,
technology, and
loneliness.
Sharon shares insights from her book 'Work Your Magic' on creating healthier workplaces through early intervention and preventive measures. They delve into the importance of fostering connection, authenticity, and curiosity in the workplace to combat loneliness and enhance employee wellbeing.
The conversati ..read more