Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton

Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental Health

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Executive coaches and New York Times bestselling authors of "All In" and "The Carrot Principle,” Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton offer insights and advice to reduce anxiety at work and in your personal life. If you have ever dreaded Sunday night, got a pit in your stomach on the way to work, or had your heartbeat speed up at the sound of your boss’s voice, then you may have had anxiety at work. In this practical podcast, some of the world’s leading authorities on mental health explore the causes of workplace stress and anxiety and the practices that have be proven to reduce tension and cultiv...

Author

Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton

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Business

Podcast website

www.thecultureworks.com

Latest episode

Dec 8, 2025

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Episodes

Author Recap: Give Grace to your People to Increase Psychological Safety & Reduce Anxiety 28.04.2023

If you missed Episode 127 with John Baldoni , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . In this episode you  will learn: - Three things leaders need to do when adversity strikes. - How leaders can combine joy with empathy in their leadership style - Why leaders do a lousy job of taking care of themselves We encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always,  we hope the t...

Give Grace to your People to Increase Psychological Safety & Reduce Anxiety 26.04.2023

Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck Syndrome We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. In this episode you  will learn:  - Three things leaders need to do when adversity strikes.  - How leaders can combine joy with empathy in their leadership style  - Why leade...

Author Recap: Great Leadership is Authentic, Compassionate & Aligning 21.04.2023

If you missed Episode 125 with Michelle K. Johnston , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . In this episode you  will learn: How you can develop authentic executive presence Why perfectionism is toxic for a successful leader  3 unfortunate things that happen in a culture of fear We encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always,  we hope the time you spend with us...

Great Leadership is Authentic, Compassionate & Aligning 19.04.2023

Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck Syndrome We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. In this episode you  will learn: How you can develop authentic executive presence Why perfectionism is toxic for a successful leader  3 unfortunate things that happen in a cu...

Author Recap: 5 Great Leadership Practices that promote Peace at Work and Reduce Anxiety 14.04.2023

If you missed Episode 123 with Peter de Silva , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . In this episode you  will learn: - 10 leadership Principles and which is the #1 most important - 5 critical workplace trends that are must haves for work life peace - why you should spend more time with people who aren’t like you We encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always, ...

5 Great Leadership Practices that promote Peace at Work and Reduce Anxiety 12.04.2023

Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck Syndrome We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. In this episode you  will learn: - 10 leadership Principles and which is the #1 most important - 5 critical workplace trends that are must haves for work life peace - why you...

Author Recap: Shift from Burnout & Overwhelm to Psychological Safety & Reduce Anxiety 07.04.2023

If you missed Episode 121 with Bob Glazer , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . In this episode you  will learn:  - How do we help our teams reach their full potential without burning out  - How leaders develop a culture of feedback & restoring work boundaries  - 3 Ways Trust is built and how it can be damaged  - What is time blocking and why it’s important Bob’s importa...

Shift from Burnout & Overwhelm to Psychological Safety & Reduce Anxiety 05.04.2023

Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck Syndrome We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. In this episode you  will learn:  - How do we help our teams reach their full potential without burning out  - How leaders develop a culture of feedback & restoring work...

Author Recap: How to Meditate & How Meditation Lowers your Fear and Anxiety 31.03.2023

If you missed Episode 119 with Shaun Randall , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . In this episode you will learn: - How to start meditating - How to think about your thoughts - How to control your future outcomes - Ways to find inner peace and contentment in a complex world - How to achieve mindfulness that will help you be a better leader We encourage you to go back to the...

How to Meditate & How Meditation Lowers your Fear and Anxiety 29.03.2023

Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck Syndrome We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. In this episode you will learn: - How to start meditating - How to think about your thoughts - How to control your future outcomes - Ways to find inner peace and contentment...

Author Recap: Self Love & Why AI shouldn’t Cause Anxiety for Job Security 24.03.2023

If you missed Episode 117 with Chris Shipley , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . What you will learn  - 3 benefits for leaders rethinking their leading style to care for the whole person  - How AI is impacting anxiety in the workplace and how to reduce that anxiety  - 2 things leading with empathy is not (And what it actually is) What leaders should be doing now  - asking...

Self Love & Why AI shouldn’t Cause Anxiety for Job Security 23.03.2023

Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck Syndrome We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. Humanize Work with Inspiration, Empathy and Love to Empower Workforce What you will learn  - 3 benefits for leaders rethinking their leading style to care for the whole perso...

Author Recap: Leaders are Hurting: Why They Need More Compassion & Care 17.03.2023

If you missed Episode 115 with Sheila Champion-Smeeth , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . What you will learn in this episode: 1.) Why CISCO has a engagement score of 96% 2.) How to drive a conscious culture of wellbeing 3.) Why more time with your leader increases wellbeing parting advice from Sheila: - Focus on yourself first. It is not selfish - Reach out for support wh...

Leaders are Hurting: Why They Need More Compassion & Care 15.03.2023

Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck Syndrome We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. In this episode you will learn: 1.) Why CISCO has a engagement score of 96% 2.) How to drive a conscious culture of wellbeing 3.) Why more time with your leader increases wel...

Author Recap: Great Leaders Look for These Signs of Distress, Know their Employees & Care about Them 10.03.2023

If you missed Episode 113 with Ruth Pott , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . What you will learn in this episode - Why sharing personal experience is a powerful way to create psychological safety - 3 simple measures that are making a big difference for employees struggling - 4 things leaders should be looking for in employees who are in mental duress We encourage you to go...

Great Leaders Look for These Signs of Distress, Know their Employees & Care about Them 08.03.2023

Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck Syndrome We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. What you will learn in this episode: - Why sharing personal experience is a powerful way to create psychological safety - 3 simple measures that are making a big difference f...

Author Recap: Assume Positive Intent: Don’t be a Thought Police & Avoid Triggers 03.03.2023

If you missed Episode 111 with Sally Helgesen , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . What you will learn in this episode  - 8 triggers that inhibit connection  - What is a trigger and how we should respond  - Ways to address individual triggers  - How to rewrite your own script to be more positive  - Behaviors that create an inclusive culture We encourage you to go back to th...

Assume Positive Intent: Don’t be a Thought Police & Avoid Triggers 01.03.2023

Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, Duck Syndrome We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. What you will learn in this episode  - 8 triggers that inhibit connection  - What is a trigger and how we should respond  - Ways to address individual triggers  - How to rewrite...

Author Recap: From Rock to Wreck: Even Resilient People Burnout - Ask for Help 24.02.2023

If you missed Episode 109 with  Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier (MH) , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . In this episode you will learn: - Why leaders don't acknowledge anxiety, and why they should - How resilience impacts anxiety - 4 ways leaders create psychological safety at work We encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always,  we hope the time you spend...

From Rock to Wreck: Even Resilient People Burnout - Ask for help 22.02.2023

Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, Duck Syndrome We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. In this episode you will learn: - Why leaders don't acknowledge anxiety, and why they should - How resilience impacts anxiety - 4 ways leaders create psychological safety at...

Author Recap: A Leaders Role: Psychological Safety, Empathy, See & Acknowledge 17.02.2023

If you missed episode 107 with Michelle Ray , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . In this episode you will learn: - Why we will benefit from the most savvy generation of our time contributing to businesses  - Why leaders are no longer feared and on a pedestal   - Why leaders should be vulnerable and show their weaknesses  - 3 ways Leaders can manage their anxiety  - What lea...

A Leaders Role in 2023: Create Psychological Safety, Have Empathy & Be Vulnerable 15.02.2023

Visit The Culture Works to download Chapter One, Anxiety at Work . We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. In this episode you will learn: - Why we will benefit from the most savvy generation of our time contributing to businesses  - Why leaders are no longer feared and on a pedestal   - Why leaders should...

Author Recap: Leaders get paid to be anxious: 6 Self-Care Skills for Sustainable Positive Leadership 10.02.2023

If you missed Ep 105 with Morra Aarons-Mele , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . In this episode you will learn: How can anxiety be a superpower for leaders? 6 great self-care skills for sustainable positive leadership 4 Ways Anxiety manifests itself in leadership styles We encourage you to go back to the full episode and as always,  we hope the time you spend with us will...

Leaders get paid to be anxious: 6 Self-Care Skills for Sustainable Positive Leadership 08.02.2023

Visit The Culture Works to download Chapter One, Anxiety at Work . We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. In this episode you will learn: How can anxiety be a superpower for leaders? 6 great self-care skills for sustainable positive leadership 4 Ways Anxiety manifests itself in leadership styles Our guest...

Author Recap: Keeping Calm: Take Care of Yourself to Manage Stress & Reduce Anxiety 03.02.2023

If you missed episode 103 with Dr. Jacqueline Brassey , here is a recap with  Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton . In this episode you will learn Why making mistakes is essential for learning Two ways to build your emotional ability Why leaders need to learn to manage through chaos  Examples of self-care that are important. Why managing emotions & stress help elite athletes get in the flow to...

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