WELL INTEL: making wellbeing work for business

Understanding Generative AI - Beyond the Hype Time for an intelligent and rounded perspective on the ongoing discourse surrounding OpenAI and general developments in Generative AI.  I want to cut through the sensationalist claims and instead provide a pragmatic understanding of its capabilities.  Our first ever guest on this podcast implores listeners to recognise that Generative AI is f...

How do you know who to trust? Today, lessons from Pete Betts, on Climate Change and where the focus and spotlight should be Read 13 lessons from a climate change diplomat with months left to live by Pete Betts here Click Here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence

Are Denmark taking the mental health of their children more seriously than other countries? Is data and technology - a formidable tool or something to be feared? #mentalhealth #Childhealth #Empowerment #technology #transparency #realtime  Click Here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence

Is it unethical not to be thinking of long term impact when planning business growth? In order to create a world that is well, isn't it critical to imagine a sustainable future and work backwards from there? Today on Well Intel, the pitfalls of short-termism and the increasing need to plan from the future. Click Here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence

Here's a bit of a different perspective on how to take stock of yourself and the world around you. It is about awareness and consciousness of what's going on around you. Stepping back will mean you're better at being able to understand yourself, the actions of others and how the wellbeing of your business may be affected. Click Here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence

Are you getting enough social interaction? It's the single, most effective thing that fuels our sense of wellbeing and connectedness to the people around us. Is an increase in working from home leading to an increase in loneliness and social isolation? There are many pros and cons to consider and also, tried and tested models that demonstrate how effective changes to infrastructure can transform o...

Is it time to break up with your car? Growing numbers of young people are choosing not to drive or not to own a car. The reasons are multifold - easier access to taxi services (Uber, Lyft) because of environmental considerations, or affordability? This is a good example, not only of changing priorities but also of consciousness. What may feel like a very small thing, when repeated by millions or e...

Employees care about the values of who they work for, now more than ever. This will guide employees decision to stay at an organisation, or move somewhere that's more in line with their values. #PaulPolman is an advocate and trailblazer for the systems and structure that underpin greater consciousness in business. NB - this episode originally aired on February 21st 2023 Read The Net Positive Emplo...

Population demographics are changing - evidence shows a slowed birthrate and an increasing % of those over 60 years of age. This has economic consequences, amongst other things. Developing technologies are good for society, as long as they can be used and accessed by everyone - the speed of change also requires conscious integration across the entire social spectrum.   Click here for more fro...

Here are five tips to practice wellbeing in your business - the first and most important, is to make talking about wellbeing and how you feel, part of daily agendas. Click here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence

Would you order a pizza via a BNPL platform? Is this a way of enabling people to eat or is it a rather more ruthless way of the associated companies making money? Not to be taken lightly, this sort of 'easy' debt can mount up quickly, leading to financial pressures, stress and situations that negatively impact wellbeing. Click here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence

If nothing changes, everything changes. What does that mean? It means we can't sit back and do nothing in the face of growing priorities. From human and planetary health to revised choice in how we live and the reshaping of culture in business and amongst employees. Click here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence

Is there credibility in the mantra, 'mind over matter'? Neuroscience says yes. If you're not familiar with the vagus nerve, consider this your prompt! It is a super highway to stress relief, relaxation and yes, getting better faster within a singular system of physiology, psychology and spiritual connection. Click here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence

Have you considered how frequent travel may be affecting your brand image? Whether it's in an effort to reduce costs, or carbon emissions, lessening the amount you're travelling for work may alter the way your business is perceived. Find more from Skift here Click here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence

You share this planet with billions of other people...are the decisions that you're making today the right ones to protect your future and the future of our shared home? Click here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence

When you prioritise your own personal wellbeing every aspect of your personal and professional life begins to improve. As a leader, embracing this and walking your talk, inspires everyone around you. Click here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence

Economic growth as we've known it is going to be impossible to sustain without further damaging the planet. That means adopting behaviours that puts the planet (and humanity) first. For some, these changes will happen by choice. For others, it will be at the hands of regulation and legislation. Click here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence Take a look at this graphic for a more visual idea o...

The writing looks to be on the wall. The latest intention by government, to incentivise businesses and encourage GPs to use interventions that avoid sick notes (GPs) and keep people well (Employers) is a good thing. For those already investing in illness prevention amongst their work crew, it couldn't be better (bring on the tax break). Is this also a preliminary to an election mandate to legislat...

Extremist opinions, ideas, and behaviours are showing up more frequently across society. This is being fueled by greater division, despair and more radical beliefs, born from a domino of global issues. But why does this matter to your business strategy? Click here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence Click here for "Going Mainstream How Extremists Are Taking Over" by Julia Ebner

August brings the perfect opportunity to reset and refocus. On today's episode of Well Intel Daily - lessons from the philosopher Krishnamurti about presence and raised consciousness. What does this look like for you and for your business? Click here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence Click here to listen to Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast

The breakneck speed progression of AI technology is only set to continue, and yet some of us are still dismissive of its potential or its uses in life, in business and in the workplace. Without conscious intention, awareness and application, AI tech will widen the inequalities gap - make it your business to to stay tuned to what is happening and the domino effects associated with it. Click here fo...

Who's watching over you? This is a story of a radical experience breaking through to profound connection, insight and breathless wonder. It's a personal story from Anni's exploration of the retreat environment and the many routes and pathways to inner growth, transformation and spiritual connection. Click here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence

Do you have a good understanding of your own emotions? Doing so change the way you understand yourself and the others in your life. Click here for more from Anni and Well Intelligence Click here for the map of consciousness

Some employees think that their employer should take some responsibility for their health. The inclusive and most sustainable option is to create a workplace environment and culture where employees feel seen, heard, valued and empowered to live a healthy lifestyle; you, as an employer, support improvement of their overall wellbeing that benefits them AND your business. Click here for more from Ann...

Studies demonstrate that burnout is on the rise. A contributing factor is how businesses are using technology as monitoring surveillance that in turn, sets unrealistic targets. This, alongside other pressures in the workplace will lead to increased pressure that cannot be sustained. It sits with executive leadership and board to find a solution to this crisis. And it also means, as leaders, puttin...