The WorkWell Podcast™

We've all had the experience of dealing with a challenging colleague. It's not only unpleasant, but it can also impact our well-being, performance, and our organizational culture. So, what can we do as individuals and leaders to create a culture of kindness, respect, and community at work? On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Christine Porath , professor at Georgetown University's McDonough Scho...

The great resignation is a clear indicator that many people are no longer willing to tolerate jobs that leave them unhappy, and in a constant state of stress and fatigue. But current conversations around workplace well-being often overlook the C-suite, how they’re effected, and how that can impact an entire organization. Together with Workplace Intelligence , we conducted a marketplace survey of e...

We all have dreams. Often though we get in our own way when trying to achieve them. But we have a responsibility to identify our unique purpose, to realize our dreams, and make an impact. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Saul Blinkoff , filmmaker, animator, voice actor, inspirational speaker and host of The Life of Awesome podcast , about how we all have a unique purpose and with a lot of ha...

How can we evolve relationships to have deeper meaning and better connection? It starts by learning the fundamental building blocks of exceptional relationships; feeling fully known, trusting each other, honesty, dealing with conflict productively, and committing to each other’s learning and development. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Carole Robin , co-author of Connect: Building Exception...

It’s no secret – people love their pets. Not only do we care for them, but they provide companionship like no other and have a positive impact on our daily lives. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Mark Cushing , founder and CEO of the Animal Policy Group, and author of Pet Nation on the evolution of the human-animal bond, and how our love for our pets has ignited a cultural transformation.

When the pandemic hit in 2020, we all experienced feelings of disconnection from our co-workers, friends, families, communities, and even ourselves. We learned the importance of human connection. We learned that we can still all show up for our community. And most importantly, we learned that we need to take care of ourselves to be able to take care of others. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks wit...

Some of us live as two people, who we are at home and who we are at work. But our work and our lives don't have to be two separate identities. The key to bringing our whole selves to work every day is tossing out the myth that emotions don't belong in the workplace. When we learn to embrace our emotions at work, we not only allow our most authentic selves to shine, but also create a more human wor...

You are what you eat. A saying we’re all familiar with, but when putting to practice, we hardly know where to start. How do we turn old food habits into methodical choices that truly fuel our bodies and minds? On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Shannon Allen, creator of Grown , the first ever 100% USDA organic certified fast food restaurant with a drive thru, on how focusing on real, single in...

We all want to be happy, but we may be trained to value success over happiness. How do we break the cycle to prioritize happiness in our own lives? The answer to solving for happiness might be clearer than you think. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Mo Gawdat , former Chief Business Officer of Google X, author of Solve for Happy and Scary Smart , engineer, and podcast host on how we can solv...

When we’re hurt by others, we have the choice to forgive or hold onto a grudge. We often think of forgiveness as a gift we give someone who has done us wrong, but forgiveness is just as impactful to the giver. The act of forgiving is good for your health. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Fred Luskin, a world leading researcher and teacher about forgiveness and the author of the best-sell...

When you think about success in your job, what do you think about? Meeting deadlines, outperforming targets, fixing systematic issues? All of these may point to high performance. However, they fall short of some of the vital and often overlooked ways we should measure success like our own happiness. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar , an international renowned teacher and a...

We often overlook one of the most important relationships we have in our life. The relationship with ourselves. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Nataly Kogan , emotional fitness expert, founder and CEO of Happier, and author of “The Awesome Human Project: Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More in Work and Life” , about how to look at ourselves and others through the le...

Relationships are vital to our health and well-being. However, with the rise of technology and social distancing in a worldwide pandemic, our human-to-human connections have suffered, especially in the workplace. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Susan McPherson , serial connector, seasoned communicator, founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, and author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Ga...

Think about some of the best leaders you’ve known in your career. Were they great listeners, empathetic, cared about your and others well-being, and had your back? On this episode, Deloitte Chief Well-being Officer Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Dan Goleman, psychologist and author of the bestseller, “ Emotional Intelligence and Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships ”, about the i...

In the future of work, artificial intelligence will take on the more repetitive and routine tasks. On this episode, Deloitte Chief Well-being Officer Jen Fisher talks with Amelia Dunlop, Deloitte Digital Chief Experience Officer & author of "Elevating the Human Experience—THREE PATHS to LOVE and WORTH at WORK", about elevating the human experience by renewing our focus on fundamental human wor...

On this episode, Deloitte Chief Well-being Officer Jen Fisher talks with Jenn Lim, CEO and cofounder of Delivering Happiness and author of “ Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact ”, about how teams and companies can integrate and embed happiness and purpose to help their people and organization to grow and thrive.

On this WorkWell episode, Deloitte chief well-being office Jen Fisher shares six of her favorite books and reflects on how the themes of the books mirrored her experiences of 2020 and 2021.

We all make mistakes and when we do, we're often quick to criticize ourselves. But self-criticism can take a toll on our mental and emotional health. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Kristin Neff , associate professor in Educational Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin and author of Self-Compassion, The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself , about...

On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Ximena Vengoechea , a user researcher, writer, and illustrator, about really listening to develop stronger relationships and how to train ourselves to be better listeners.

Is your career ambition your North Star? Perhaps you are feeling or have felt burnt out by the time you reach your ambition. The problem isn’t that you are ambitious, the problem may be that your definition of success might not align with what you really value. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Milena Regos , founder and Chief Rebel Officer of Unhustle about how un-hustling can be your greate...

The great resignation has been a hot topic. Millions of people are quitting their jobs or plan to do so soon. Why is this happening? On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Lauren McGoodwin, founder and CEO of Career Contessa, author of the book, Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose , and cohost of the of Career Contessa podcast.

Self-love is vital to self-care and well-being. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Rebekah Taussig, the author of the book, Sitting Pretty, The View from My Ordinary Resilient, Disabled Body , and disability advocate, known for her Instagram @sitting_pretty.

Meditation can have incredible benefits to both your physical and mental health, and help make you happier! On this episode Jen Fisher talks with Dan Harris, a long-time anchor and Emmy award winning correspondent at BBC news. He is also the creator of the podcast and app, 10% Happier, and the author of the number one New York Times bestseller, 10% Happier.

Stories of experiencing burnout at work aren’t uncommon. With self-awareness, strong social connections, and resilience skills, you can avoid burnout and be your best self in work and life! On this episode Jen Fisher talks with Paula Davis , founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute and the author of Beating Burnout at Work: Why Teams Hold the Secret to Well-Being and Resilience.

When it comes to sports, physical ability is only part of the equation for high performance. Mental health is equally important, if not more so. On this episode Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Nyaka NiiLampti , Vice President of Wellness and Clinical Services at the NFL. She’s a licensed psychologist with more than fifteen years of clinical experience with organizations, sports teams, individuals, and f...