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Welcome to ”The Wellness Advantage,” the ultimate workplace wellness podcast that empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their employees by prioritizing their well-being. Join us as we delve into the latest strategies, insights, and best practices for cultivating a culture of wellness in the modern workplace.
In each episode, we explore a wide range of topics that address the holistic well-being of employees, from physical and mental health to work-life balance and beyond. Our expert guests, including renowned thought leaders, HR professionals, and wellness advocates, share their invaluable knowledge and experiences, providing practical tips and actionable advice that you can implement within your own organization.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Thomas Gelmi about fostering a resilient environment within the workplace.
For more than two decades, Thomas Gelmi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasgelmi/) has been an executive coach, facilitator, member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and sparring partner supporting leaders and teams in their development at various levels and in numerous industries. He focuses on developing personal and interpersonal competence in leadership, teamwork, and customer relations. For his practice, he draws on an extraordinary biography with exciting milestones. Besides his many years of professional experience in various management positions, he spent seven years with Swissair, the former Swiss national airline. In the worldwide leadership and training of cabin crew, and in contact with international customers at 30,000 feet, he experienced first-hand how important a high level of personal and interpersonal competence is for effective human interaction. Additionally, he has been a team leader and trained caregiver in accidents and other extreme situations for many years. Thomas is a bestselling author of several books, among them BREAKTHROUGH, What Cabin Crew can teach you about Leadership, Teamwork and Customer Contact, and THE COACHING CODE, Practical tips for cracking the code and building a successful Coaching Business. Based in Switzerland, with a home near Zurich, Thomas works with leaders all across Europe and regularly in North America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. His clients include global corporations as well as SMEs and private individuals.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Scott Mautz about his recent book, The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors.
Scott Mautz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmautz/) is a former senior executive of Procter & Gamble, where he successfully ran several of the company’s largest multi-billion-dollar businesses. Scott is faculty on reserve at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business for Executive Education and is also a popular course instructor on LinkedIn Learning where his courses have been taken 1.5 million times (and counting).
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Carson Finkle about improving employee mental health.
Carson Finkle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carson-finkle-%F0%9F%8E%A9-16762b17/) is a successful entrepreneur, who is currently the acting CEO of a fast-growing D2C hat company called Tenth Street Hats and an e-commerce advisor to the Brand Growth Experts Accelerator. After experiencing entrepreneurial burnout, Carson is on a mission with a new venture to help entrepreneurs and companies improve their mental health and well-being with Create Meditation.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Teri Beckman about reconciling the CEOs capacity dilemma.
Teri Beckman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teribeckman/) and her experienced team at HIGOL help mission-driven leaders increase revenue and community impact by an average of 50% within twelve months of working together. Teri has worked in business and organizational development for over thirty years, including five years as an Executive Director. She understands leadership challenges and has been a strategic advisor and consultant to Executive Directors and CEOs throughout the United States as they grew their organizations, teams and board of directors.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Fortinberry about the role of technology in driving sustainability and positive social impact in the construction industry.
Michael Fortinberry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfortinberry/), the Co-Founder and COO of Protiv, is a trailblazing productivity program transforming project-based incentives. Based in NYC, Michael brings extensive business experience to his role. As the driving force behind Protiv, founded in October 2021, Michael aims to reshape the hourly pay system. Protiv seamlessly connects production and compensation, incentivizing employees to enhance productivity and quality. This not only ensures fair compensation but also significantly reduces labor costs for corporations.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cari Jacobs-Crovetto about soul retrieval at work.
Cari Jacobs-Crovetto (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carisf/) is an executive coach and advisor specializing in leadership development. After an advertising career working with Levis, P&G, and Lexus, and work with startups Sunrun and ModCloth, she pivoted towards personal growth. She is certified by UC Berkeley and coach at Stanford."
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Thomas M. Sterner about his book, It’s Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom through Deliberate Thinking.
Thomas M. Sterner is the CEO of the Practicing Mind Institute and is an in-demand speaker and coach working with high-performance industry groups and individuals, including athletes, to help them operate effectively in high-stress situations and experience new levels of mastery. Prior to writing the bestselling The Practicing Mind, Sterner studied Eastern and Western philosophy and modern sports psychology and trained as a jazz pianist. He lives in Wilmington, Delaware.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chester Elton about creating and sustaining a high-performance work culture.
Chester Elton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chesterelton/) is among today’s most influential voices in workplace trends. He has spent more than two decades helping clients build high-performance cultures. In his work, he provides solutions for leaders looking to enhance employee engagement, teamwork, and wellness.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. L. Carol Scott about using self-aware success strategies (SASS) to expand human capital.
Dr. L. Carol Scott (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-l-carol-scott-7b70429/) is a trauma-informed developmental psychologist, TEDx speaker, coach, and #1 International Best-Selling author. Carol brings the SASS—Self-Aware Success Strategies to help you get along better on the adult playgrounds where you play.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Noor Ali about the future of healthcare and health insurance.
Dr. Noor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnoorhealth/) is a Bangladeshi-American medical doctor turned health insurance expert from NYC. She currently runs her own health insurance consulting practice out of Tampa, Florida offering healthcare insurance strategy to entrepreneurs all over the nation.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alex Kostecki about how HR can develop a financial wellness benefits strategy for employees.
Alex Kostecki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kosteckia/) is Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer of Clair. He previously worked in Mergers & Acquisitions at Deloitte for clients including Mastercard and American Express, gaining insight and expertise into payments infrastructure and EWA technology. Alex obtained his Master’s from NYU’s Stern School of Business and holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Lausanne.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Donte Vaughn about reassessing your organizational values at work.
Dr. Donte Vaughn, DM (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-donte-vaughn-dm-msm-73386a34/), is the Founder and President of LightPoint Advisors.
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In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Leah Weiss, Ph.D. about assessing a teams’ mental health needs to provide support and avoid burnout.
Leah Weiss, Ph.D., MSW (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahweissphd) is a researcher, lecturer, consultant, author and co-founder of Skylyte. Dr. Weiss is best known for her teaching at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and groundbreaking work with Stanford's Compassion Cultivation Program (conceived by the Dalai Lama). Dr. Weiss has taught and spoken at Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Smith, TED and 75 companies from Goldman Sachs to Intuit. She co-founded Skylyte in 2019 with partner Ines Gramegna to provide corporate leadership and build resilience using AI technology and other data-driven solutions. With Skylyte she has counseled such clients as Stanford Health, Mayo Clinic, Genentech, Google, European Commission, and NASA. Skylyte has attracted over $1 million in pre-seed funding and is venture-backed. An expert in workplace anxiety, burnout, resilience, and the role of leadership in addressing mental health, Dr. Weiss holds a PhD from Boston College, and bachelor's degree from Stanford University. She lives in Portland, Oregon, and has three young children.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Candice Elliott about the intersection of health and work.
Candice Elliott (https://www.linkedin.com/in/candiceelliott/) is a Fractional CHRO and HR Mentor for business and non-profit leaders. She focuses on the intersection of public health, organizational and community development, helping leaders foster cultures of healing where they and their teams can thrive. She has a Masters in HR from Penn State, the Senior Professional in Human Resources certification and has been practicing HR in the US and internationally for more than 10 years. She is also a mom of 2 little boys under 3 years old.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Murray Sabrin about his book, The Finance of Health Care: Wellness and Innovative Approaches to Employee Medical Insurance.
Seasoned author and finance expert, Murray Sabrin, PhD, (linkedin.com/in/murray-sabrin-46190439) is emeritus professor of finance, Ramapo College of New Jersey. His new book provides business decision-makers with the information they need to match the optimal health care plan with the culture of their workforce.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alfred Ishak about the causes, consequences, and solutions for burnout in the workplace.
Alfred Ishak (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfred-ishak/) is Vice President of People Strategy at Human8. He is an optimistic and consultative insights professional with more than 15 years of experience in consumer insights, marketing research, and analytics, bringing a unique blend of authentic leadership, customer-centric strategy, and a disruptive growth mindset to drive organizational change and operational results
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Joe Schaeppi about embracing failure and creating psychological safety.
Joe Schaeppi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/schaeppi/) is a visionary in human cognition who wants to fundamentally change the way brands and audiences connect. As the CEO and founder of Solsten, an AI-powered tool for human-centric experiences, Joe is pioneering the use of video games for cognitive assessment, opening up new possibilities for not only the gaming industry but for mental health diagnostics and treatment. Armed with his experience leading UX strategy for Big Fish Games and MRM // McCann and his impactful work as a startup advisor, clinical counselor, and ambassador for The North Face, Joe intrinsically understands the power of a people-first approach and is ready to help companies create healthier and livelier experiences for users without leaving them overstimulated, screen-addled, and disconnected from the real world.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Joann Wortham about how to mobilize the creativity and productivity that diverse teams can offer.
Joann Wortham (www.linkedin.com/in/joann-wortham) is a seasoned international thought leader who uses insight from lived experiences along with her background in education, healthcare, business, and risk management to create novel approaches to today’s most critical workplace concerns. With over twenty years of experience, as well as a Master of Science in nursing education and a Juris Doctorate, Ms. Wortham has presented and consulted for such prestigious groups as the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and Yale Health. She was also a consultant and contributor for the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM) Human Capital Playbook.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Angel Henry about what companies can do to disrupt non-inclusive and discriminatory workspaces.
Angel Henry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/theagileenthusiast/) is the author of Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women and Allies Need to Breakthrough, which provides a first-hand account of 30+ women of color working in tech and Corporate America experiences navigating sexism, racism, bullying, forging allies, and rebounding resiliently throughout their careers. She is also the Senior Director of the Transformation Value Management Office and DEI Vice-Chair at Genesys, a software company that sells customer experience and call center technology to 10K+ businesses in 100+ countries, orchestrating 70B+ remarkable customer experiences annually. Their clients include big brands like Microsoft, PayPal, Lenovo, Vodafone, and Singapore Airlines. Angel has 20+ years of IT experience, primarily in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, and 15+ years in the project management discipline. She is also recognized as a thought leader on the topic of the Agile Mindset, which fosters an environment of innovation, productivity, and inclusion.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Sue Hitzmann about workplace physical wellness and tips when you are stuck sitting at your desk all day.
Sue Hitzmann (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meltmethod/), a nationally recognized educator, manual therapist, exercise physiologist, and founding member of the Fascia Research Society offers these short videos on improving posture while sitting at your desk and tips on getting rid of back pain while working. Sue is the creator of the MELT Method, which helps people get out and stay out of chronic pain for a lifetime. Just 10 minutes of MELT three times a week is all it takes to reduce the effects of accumulated tension and stress caused by daily living. As a fascia expert, Sue understands one of the most important aspects in the body is its connective tissue – fascia – and by nourishing it, chronic pain can be prevented and skin can even become more youthful and reenergized. Sue is dedicated to helping individuals melt away chronic pain and stop it before it even starts with this self-treatment designed to help people also stay healthy, youthful, and active for a lifetime.
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