In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge engages in a profound conversation with Beverly Barman King, discussing her career, personal life, and her unique SOS principle for work-life balance. They explore topics like communication, stress management, and morale building in workplaces. They delve into team dynamics, the rise in workplace anxiety, and the role of companies in promoting mental health. The episode concludes with a discussion on leadership roles and company policies' impact on work-life balance.
For over twenty years, Beverly has used her proprietary S-O-S Principle™ with people and organizations who want to control their reactions to stress, build resiliency against life's challenges, and live healthy, successful lives.
As a stress and resiliency expert, Beverly is a sought-after media spokesperson and has represented high-profile brands such as Expedia, TD Insurance and P&G. She has made over 500 television and radio appearances on shows such as City TV and CBC, and in national publications from the Toronto Star newspaper to Chatelaine magazine. She is a highly respected speaker and is one of less than seventy Canadians to have their Certified Speaking Professional designation.
Beverly believes that resiliency can be learned. That's why she builds unique presentations, covering specific work and life challenges with strategies based on her S-O-S Principle™.
(0:00) Introduction with Roxanne Derhodge and guest Beverly Barman King
(2:05) Discussion on Beverly's career and personal life
(7:10) Conversation about work and life balance and the application of SOS principle
(13:04) Deep dive into communication, stress management, and morale building at workplaces
(18:22) Understanding team dynamics and the power of self-discovery in team interactions
(23:37) Discussion on the rise in anxiety and depression in workplaces
(26:19) Role of companies in supporting employees' mental health and making accommodations
(30:14) Overview of Beverly's training and workshops for companies
(33:10) Examination of leadership roles in fostering a productive and stress-free environment
(41:17) Impact of company policies on work-life balance and the importance of setting boundaries
(45:59) Closing remarks, contact information, and podcast outro