Episodes

Today is our bonus episode! Katina and Patricia searched through Reddit and found some wild work-related AITA posts. We share what we found and our takes on who the a**hole is in the situation! Want More? Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn Sign up to never miss a Workr Beeing update Don’t forget to subscribe and rate our show! The post Bonus Episode: AITA appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of T...

In this episode, we are thrilled to talk to Valerie Jardon – Managing Director, Strategy at IA Interior Architects. She shares her unique perspective on workplace wellness and why it should matter to leaders and organizations. Want More? Follow Valerie Jardon on LinkedIn Check out IA Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn Sign up to never miss a Workr Beeing update Don’t forget to subscribe and rate our show!...

We were lucky to be joined by Erin Garland, a seasoned organizational development and talent strategy expert nominated for her amazing leadership in manufacturing and healthcare. She shared her insights on how to create a wellness-focused team culture and how to handle resistance when you face it in your leading for wellness journey! Want More? Follow Erin Garland on LinkedIn Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on Link...

We were thrilled to talk to Paul Boatman, a Senior Manager on Walmart’s Leadership Assessment team and Patricia’s former leader! He shares insights on how leaders can model positive mental health behaviors, how to support your and your team’s wellness, and the myths around mental health he wishes would disappear. Want More? Follow Paul Boatman on LinkedIn Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn Sign up to neve...

In this episode, we had the honor of talking to Miriam Stewart, the Chief Well-being Officer at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and attending physician in the Justin Michael Ingerman Center for Palliative Care. In our conversation, she shares her insights on balancing work and life, supporting flexibility, and leading healthy teams. Want More? Follow Miriam Steward on LinkedIn Check out her workplace, CHOP Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spo...

In this episode, we are thrilled to talk to Barbara Mooney, the owner RevUp, an educational consulting company and the fractional CEO for a network of schools in NJ. In our conversation, she shares her insights on how to build great relationships and a positive team culture. Want More? Follow Barbara Mooney on LinkedIn Check out her company, RevUp Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn Sign up to never miss a...

In this episode, we are thrilled to talk to Johanna Lascano – a leader of a team of behavioral scientists responsible for working with organizations to better align their candidates and employees to work and each other using data. She shares her unique perspective on the importance of authenticity and vulnerability to creating amazing teams! Want More? Follow Johanna Lascano on LinkedIn Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Kat...

We are back! It’s the 1 year anniversary of the publication of “Leading for Wellness” and we are back with a brand new season of our complimentary podcast. This season we talk to amazing leaders that were nominated by their employees. We learn from these leaders about their journey and how they became Generators. Listen in to learn more about our upcoming season! Want More? Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on Linke...

We’ve talked through personal stories related to the sections of “Leading for Wellness” so you’ve gotten to know us a little bit. Would you like to get to know us a little more? In this bonus, we ask each other interesting questions to get a little flavor of our personalities – outside of work. Want More? Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn Sign up to never miss a Workr Beeing update Don’t forget to subscr...

Becoming a Generator isn’t always easy. Many leaders trying to do the right thing face challenges and backlash for the things they are trying to implement. We discuss challenges we’ve faced and how we try to recover when things are tough. Learn how to navigate any issues you may face! Want More? Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn Sign up to never miss a Workr Beeing update Don’t forget to subscribe and ra...

Many leaders often make the mistake of thinking their way is the right way, like how they got to their leadership role is the way others will do the same. Or, their needs for balance in their 20s are the same as those in their 20s today. Or, how they approach a challenge is the same way someone else should. However, great leaders get out of the bad habit of thinking this way. They focus on the idea that “one size doesn’t fit all”. Everyone is unique and individual differences in needs and approa...

We often hear that life is important but, in practice, work always takes priority. Many leaders will support employees’ lives outside of work when it doesn’t clash with work. But, what if, we flipped the script? Instead of supporting life when possible, we make life the priority over work. Work supports a healthy and meaningful life and not the other way around. The best leaders do this well. We discuss personal stories about Generators that work this way. Want More? Order your copy of “Leadin...

Some leaders think time is the most important predictor of performance, team culture, etc. However, time is not always linked to quality. And it’s sometimes wasted on the wrong things. What’s more important is the tone that leaders set when creating a healthy workplace. We discuss key takeaways from this section of our book and share personal stories to bring it to life! Want More? Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina o...

Have you ever had a leader that is constantly trying to seem perfect? They never showed a flaw or a even a semblance of being a real human. Unfortunately, these leaders are not effective. We can’t trust these inauthentically ‘flawless’ leaders. No one wants a superhero for a leader. We discuss key takeaways from this section of our book and share personal stories to bring it to life! Want More? Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia...

Why should you or your organization care about workplace wellness? We highlight the impact of workplace wellness and share personal stories about our experience. Workplace wellness matters! Want More? Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn Sign up to never miss a Workr Beeing update Don’t forget to subscribe and rate our show! The post Workplace Wellness Matters appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science O...

We are back and so excited to share our new podcast format with you. Learn more in this trailer and grab your copy of “Leading for Wellness” to complement the show! Want More? Order your copy of “Leading for Wellness” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn Sign up to never miss a Workr Beeing update Don’t forget to subscribe and rate our show! The post “Leading for Wellness” Trailer appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces...

We are taking a hiatus to focus on the book launch and re-launch of our podcast! Listen in to hear our update and stay tuned for all new episodes coming soon. Click to Pre-Order Our Book! Research and Additional Resources: Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Reach out to bring us to your organization! Pre-order ‘Leading for Wellness’ Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn Sign up to never miss a Workr Beeing update Don’t forget t...

Do you spend a lot of time and money on trying to increase diversity and inclusion at work? Your efforts might not pay off – depending on what you do! In this episode, you’ll learn how to make the most of your diversity and inclusion initiatives. Click to Pre-Order Our Book! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Costa (2024) Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Reach out to bring us to your organization! Pre-order ‘Leading for Wellness’ Want More? Listen on Apple Podcast...

It can be tough to go to the gym or take your favorite fitness class after a long, stressful day at work. You probably just want to get home and relax. But, is that the right thing to do? Should you workout after one of those days? We discuss new research that may make you want to stop at the gym before heading home! Click to Pre-Order Our Book! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Yolanda et al. (2024) Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Reach out to bring us to your o...

Many people might say that sharing personal information at work is taboo. But, recent research shows that it might be beneficial – no matter what the content. Intrigued? Listen in and learn more! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Hardin (2024) Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Reach out to bring us to your organization! Pre-Order Our Book! Amazon B&N Bookshop Books-A-Million Porchlight Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Want to chat? Schedule ...

Gossip has a complicated relationship with the workplace. Surprisingly, sometimes it can be helpful. However, new research shows that hearing gossip about your leader is particularly problematic. We discuss the impact of this type of gossip and why avoiding gossip about your boss is a good idea! Research and Additional Resources: Hu et al. (2024) Article Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Reach out to bring us to your organization! Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spoti...

We are so excited to announce that the writing part of the book journey is complete! We have to get through copy editing but the content is all there! We are so excited. Listen in as we discuss our book update and all that we’ve learned so far. Research and Additional Resources: Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Reach out to bring us to your organization! Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Want to chat? Schedule some time with us! Follow Patricia and Katina on L...

Many employers believe that holding multiple jobs at once is distracting to employees and will diminish their productivity. But, recent research shows that holding multiple jobs at once might have some unexpected benefits. Should you have multiple jobs? Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Sessions & Pychlau (2024) Learn more about Side Hustles Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Download our report: Top Tips for Employee Wellness 2024 Want More? Listen on Apple Podcas...

You’ve likely heard that some topics are taboo at work, like religion and politics. However, we know these conversations still happen. But is that ok? New research digs into the impact of overhearing political conversations in the workplace on employee well-being. We discuss the findings and what you can do at work to make a difference! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Rosen et al. (2024) Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Download our new report: Top Tips for Empl...