Well Workplaces

Affect labelling. Never heard of it? Me neither, until my good pal Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph. D broke it down for me like this - the ability to put feelings into words. This latest podcast is part of our commitment to educating our Well Workplaces community on the mental health tools to help you rebound, regroup and recover into 2022. In this episode, you will learn what affect labelling is, how it wor...

The Festive season can be a time for family, connection and a break from our busy lives. We sometimes romanticise about how our festive season will be and elevate our expectations of what we will experience to a fault. In this final Well Workplaces podcast for the year, Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph. D and Tom are excited to be talking about how to manage our expectations and set boundaries this festive se...

Rapid change can feel like you are on a rollercoaster that just won't stop. This feeling of not being in control, or in the drivers seat, over the last twelve months has created anxiety and overwhelm for many. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph. D and Tom Bosna talk about how to create your circle of control. This is a really simple tool to centre yourself, to take back control and reduce overw...

What a year it's been for Burnout.   Technically, Burnout has been defined as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged s tress. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph. D and Tom discuss how to protect yourself from burnout during these times.  We discuss the key warning signs to look out for, as well as unpacking how burnout can effect relati...

It is only natural to feel uncertain and anxious about returning to 'new normal' way of life. Just like readjusting into lockdown mode of life where we took on new routines and coping strategies, it is normal for some of us to not feel ready for change (again). The term re-entry anxiety has been coined to describe the feeling that can come with this adaption back to 'normal' and I'm very excited t...

The great resignation. Have you heard of this term yet? With the past 18 months changing how some people think about life, work, and what they want out of both. Now is a perfect time for leaders, business owners and employers to stop and reflect. With workforce anxiety well documented, leaders should review their communication and relationship building capacity.  One of the best wellbeing str...

How has work impacted your wellbeing this year? With C OVID hangovers, we have all seen organisations continue to adapt through challenging times, with a heightened focus on employee wellbeing and support. It has become accepted that employee wellbeing will be a core contributor and driver of business success now and into the future. Introducing, Katrina Walton , Director of Wellness Designs to th...

We are excited to introduce Conrad Tracey , CEO of Addiction Coaching Australia to our community. The topic: Addiction in the Workplace Substance misuse is on the rise as a result of the pandemic. We know the misuse of alcohol and other drugs can have a damaging impact on individuals, families and communities. The question is, how prevalent is addiction in the workplace and what is the ripple effe...

When was the last time you checked in with a friend and really listened? If there is one positive to come from this year, it is that we are more open to speak about our mental health and wellbeing. With the media starting to reference the shadow pandemic and more attention on this topic, I am really excited to speak with James Hatchman , CEO of Voice of Health. Voice of Health is a preventative me...

The workplace has changed forever. The last eighteen months have changed the way we live and work forever and that includes finding a balance between working from home (the ‘first place’) and working from the office (the ‘second place’) I'm excited to be chatting with with the inspiring Dean Katz of Third Place . Third Place is a work from anywhere marketplace, focusing on the hotels sector a...

What if you could improve your cardiovascular fitness by simply s leeping? With so much data being collected through smart devices, it feels like we are not quite connecting all the dots to improve our p erformance and longevity (especially cardiovascular measures). Rico Rogers is an ex-professional cyclist, who is dedicated to creating innovative altitude sleep solutions for people looking to gai...

Small and Medium (SMEs) sized businesses are under the pump right now in Australia.  With the small business community employing lots of Australians in various sectors, it is so important for the SME owners and employees are remaining in a good state of health and wellbeing.  I know people are reluctant to speak to lawyers, especially when under stress and financial pressure, but the val...

Employee wellbeing during lockdown is a double-edged sword. With employers and employees feeling a sense of déjà vu with 2021 lockdowns in Melbourne and Sydney. It goes without saying that wellbeing has never been more important in our lives. In the current climate, it seems organisations are toggling between reactive wellbeing strategies and initiatives versus planning ahead with an eye on the fu...

How long have you been sitting there? Another day of back-to-back Zoom calls with little time for movement breaks? We know this sedentary behaviour often leads to fatigue , disengagement, low mood, lack of focus and an uncomfortable, aching body – all of which can be very costly. In this episode, Tom speaks with the inspiring Lizzy Williamson, Founder of Two Minute Moves to talk: Lizzy's experienc...

Sleep matters when it comes to physical recovery, mental clarity and overall brain function and performance. We know that approximately 40% of employees have sleep issues right now (that *is* a scary statistic!).  We would assume this might be related to children or stress related right now? In episode 22, Natalie McCann and Tom Bosna discuss: Natalie's experience with Chronic insomina Top ti...

Is life feeling a bit dull at the moment? 2021 and lockdowns not on your vision board, right? Join Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph. D and I as we talk through the concept of Languishing. That feeling where you are just a bit, meh! In episode 22 and on the livestream, Tom asks Dr Natalie Flatt What is Languishing mean when it comes to mental health? Languishing and mental health diagnosis The correlation betw...

With hybrid working and work from anywhere policies starting to take shape their is no better time for workplaces and landlords to reinvigorate the physical environment. In this linkedin live episode 20, I'm excited to talk with Jerry Kennard, CEO of Evoke Projects about the latest trends in workplacedesign , fit-out and how workplaces are adapting to promote healthier spaces. Jerry and Tom discus...

Is their anything better than a workplace challenge to stoke friendly competition and social engagement at work? PUML is a very clever start up health technology business that has honed in on one of the most important aspects of life: movement, fun and social engagement. In Episode 19, Tom Bosna speaks with Damien King who is the CEO and Founder of PUML. The discussion focuses on: How Damien has t...

How do we live our best and healthiest life? We all know we should eat right, move regularly and look after our mental wellbeing.  The big question is how do we turn this into daily action, ritual and positive mindset. In Episode 18, we are lucky enough to have one of Australia's leading Corporate Wellness Speakers Bec Mitchell In this episode Bec and Tom discuss: How Bec fell into Physiother...

How would you design a workplace if you had the (benefit?) of Covid-19 hindsight and this new hybrid work flow we are all in right now? In episode 17, Josh Lambert interviews Graeme Scannell who is the Head of Workplace Experience at MYOB. Graeme was in charge of designing the amazing new digs for the MYOB team at their state-of-the-art Melbourne HQ, which was able to be adapted and modified throu...

Nutrition is the foundation of a great working day. Do you agree? 🥗 In episode 16, Tom Bosna interviews Karla Borland who is the CEO of Morsl. Karla founded Morsl after working many years working in Finance Karla remembered working long hours and having issues with finding healthy snacks at work Morsl was born out of the vision to create healthy changes through healthy eating Australia's first mi...

Are you kicking off the year with a new exercise routine? ✔️ Maybe you are trying out Barre, Pilates, Yoga, running or have joined a gym to get 💪 🧘‍♀️ We know that February is the month of you. The great comeback for fitness and the time when you are going to eat right, lose weight and have your fittest year ever! I’m delighted to talk with Riain Casey  💪 on linkedinlive on how to stay mov...

For many of us, Christmas is a time for happiness, a restorative break and reconnecting with our loved ones. For many others, Christmas and the festive season can feel the complete opposite. After the year that has been 2020, it is predicted that this festive season will be more stressful than previous years for people who are suffering with #anxiety and depression associated with this year. Dr. N...

Can you believe it is December already?   As we start to plan our festive season calendar - it is important time to consider how we best manage festive season consumption!   Introducing our expert Dietitian, Gemma Monaghan to talk on #linkedinlive about some key strategies to manage consumption and maintain healthy nutrition during this fun but tempting time of year!    Ar...

In episode 15, Josh Lambert chats with Melissa Hosie, who is the Wellbeing Manager for Oceania at Ernst & Young. Mel is a Human Resources gun, and has been in a number of HR-related roles for EY over the last 15 years. Mel has been able to incorporate her love for managing people and culture, with the growing focus on employee wellbeing - most notably like all of in 2020 in managing the w...