BragTalks

In this episode of BragTalks, Urvashi Bhatnagar shares about sustainable product design and the sustainability scorecard she developed for companies to utilize in their product development lifecycle. This episode is hosted by Heather VanCura. Season 4 is all about health and wellness, and this episode highlights some of the important health implications happening at the intersection of corporate and social responsibility.

Biography:

Urvashi Bhatnagar is a healthcare executive whose career spans clinical care, research and clinical instruction in physical medicine and rehabilitation,

·       Bringing new and innovative solutions to market that advance access and delivery of care, while simultaneously affecting total cost of care

·       Advancing health outcomes and leading population health portfolios for leading health systems to underserved communities

·       Creating data-driven approaches to advancing health equity and social determinants of care

Bhatnagar holds an MBA from Yale University and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Boston University. Along with Dr. Paul Anastas, Bhatnagar is co-author of the book The Sustainability Scorecard: How To Implement And Profit From Unexpected Solutions. She believes global wellness can be achieved through sustained and intentional investment in products and processes that are designed to be inherently sustainable and capturing value from the triple bottom line advantages that sustainability offers.

In this episode of BragTalks, Tinuola Awopetu shares about how she has developed her meditation practice, and offers some tips for building your own practice in a way that works for you. This episode is hosted by Heather VanCura. Season 4 is all about health and wellness, and this episode highlights Tinu's journey and experience with meditation and spiritual growth, as well as some powerful suggestions for bringing a positive mindset to your life and career.

Biography:

With over two decades in Media and Technology, Tinuola "Tinu" Awopetu has worn many hats! Content Producer; Product & Community Evangelist; Social Media Marketer, Blogger & Podcaster; Women’s Leadership Advocate & Coach. A serendipitous application to a coding bootcamp in 2017 led to a career pivot as a Software Developer. Her "technical happy place" is the frontend of the web stack. Tinu derives joy from teaching and sharing knowledge with others. She currently serves as the Frontend Curriculum Lead and as an instructor for Girl Develop It -- a non-for-profit dedicated to creating educational and career opportunities for women and non-binary adults to be empowered to take part in shaping the future of technology.Longer than her tenure in tech is Tinu's passion and commitment to self knowledge, creative expression and spiritual growth. She has organized workshops and given talks on personal development; studied and trained with Jungian psychologists; and holds a Master's of Art in Spiritual Psychology. She believes the most exciting frontier is the realm of Consciousness. Tinu lives in California, where you can find her practicing yoga; browsing for good sci-fi tv shows and speculative fiction podcasts; thrift shopping; and of course, meditating. 

In this episode of BragTalks, Anouk Pascale shares about how she prioritizes health, wellness and fitness into her lifestyle, and how you can incorporate a fitness routine into your life. This episode is hosted by Heather VanCura. Season 4 is all about health and wellness as it relates to your career advancement, and this episode highlights best practices for making time in your busy life for a fitness routine.

Biography:

Anouk Pascale is a Fitness Coach/ PersonaTrainer,  Longevity Wellness Specialist ,and Holistic Life  Coach. She is the Founder and Director of  RESHAPEOLOGY www.reshapeology.com.

Reshapeology is  aPersonal Training and Consulting company. Anouk has over 15 years experience as  a Fitness Expert, Life Coach and Nutrition Consultant. Her  philosophy is based around inspiring others worldwide to look and feel their very best, both physically and mentally. Anouk  chooses to work with select private clients to achieve  optimum results .She has worked with numerous sports professionals to improve their physical and mental game , along with men and women from non sporting backgrounds, focusing on their work /life balance , the mind-body fitness connection, and consequently their overall quality of life .Reshapeology as a concept, is about inspiring each client  on their personal journey, to  improve and maintain their fitness goals and well being, along side their careers. Please contact her for further details via LinkedIn or via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anoukpascale/ .

In this episode of BragTalks, Alex Brueckmann shares four mindset shifts to overcome fear, avoid burnout and bring more joy to your life. Alex is a strategy facilitator and author who shares his story of how he overcame doubt and the lessons he learned coming out of multiple life challenges. This episode is hosted by Heather VanCura. Season 4 is all about health and wellness as it relates to your career advancement, and this episode highlights four mindset shifts that Alex discovered for healthy mental and physical health. Drawing on his personal experience in his book, ''Secrets of Next-Level Entrepreneurs", which is available for order now.

Biography:

Alex Brueckmann is a board director, strategy facilitator, speaker, and author. He works at the intersection of strategy, leadership, performance, and empowerment. Alex's new books, “Secrets of Next-Level Entrepreneurs” and "The Strategy Legacy", have received near-ecstatic advance praise, from entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and leading academics alike. Alex has impacted thousands of business leaders across the world, from multinationals to start-ups. He holds degrees and certificates in management, leadership, and strategy from EBS European Business School (Germany), INSEAD (France), and Harvard Business School (USA).

LINKS

https://brueckmann.ca

https://brueckmann.ca/books

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderbrueckmann/

Book on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394185383?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_6W0NACH03XZE00Q8M7WR

In this episode of BragTalks, Hannah Austin shares how to connect your head with your heart for success. Hannah is as leader, management professional and author. This episode is hosted by Heather VanCura. Season 4 is all about health and wellness as it relates to your career advancement, and this episode highlights why it is so crucial to consider both our head and our heart in order to lead a healthy mental and physical life. We discuss how to beat burnout and how to tap into your extraordinary life. Drawing on her experience in the healthcare industry, she explores the concepts she wrote about in her best selling book, ''Hello Head, Meet Heart", which is available now.

Biography:

Hannah Austin is a highly sought-after corporate leader and management professional, specializing in the management and prevention of burnout for professionals. As the CEO and Founder of SheShatters, LLC, she draws on her experience consulting and coaching corporate leaders to provide employees- at the mid to high point of their careers with the support they need to burn brightly without burning out. Prior to founding SheShatters, Hannah spent 20 years as an executive in the healthcare industry, a role in which she faced immense pressure and witnessed her colleagues suffering the effect of burnout en masse. She became determined to make a change that would impact not only her own path in life but the paths of the many inspiring professionals she knew and worked with. Hannah founded SheShatters in 2021 with the goal of helping employees and managers to find a balance between their personal and professional lives, and on a macro level, leading a movement away from corporate hustle culture. Hello, Head, Meet Heart: How to Tap into Your Extraordinary Life - Kindle edition by Morgan Austin, Hannah. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. You can find her on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.

In this episode of BragTalks, Dr Miriam Zylberglait (also known as Dr Z),  shares how to work smarter. Dr Z is a physician, mental health advocate and published author. This episode is hosted by Heather VanCura. Season 4 is all about health and wellness as it relates to your career advancement, and this episode highlights the importance or balance and boundaries as we strive for success in our careers and in life. As a physician and mental health expert, she explores the concepts she expands on in her book around the 3G Cycle of Life -- goals, grit and growth. Her book, ''The 3G Cycle of Life: The secrets for achieving joy, meaning and well-being" is available now.

Biography:

Dr. Miriam Zylberglait Lisigurski is triple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine with extensive clinical experience. She completed her medical education and Geriatric Fellowship in Peru and provided patient care for over 10 years at the Naval Geriatric Center. Dr. Z moved to the US in 2011 where she completed her Internal Medicine and Geriatrics training at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Social media: linkedin.com/in/drzmd

Website: www.3gcycle.live 

In this episode of BragTalks, Dr Jennie Byrne shares how to work smarter. Jennie is a physician, executive and published author. This episode is hosted by Heather VanCura. Season 4 is all about health and wellness as it relates to your career advancement, and this episode highlights the future work and how we can all thrive in hybrid work environments. As a brain and behavior expert, she shares some fascinating facts about multitasking and how to be more effective at work based on her work and learnings in brain science. Her book, 'Work Smart: Use Your Brain and Behavior to Master the Future of Work' is available now.

Biography:

Jennie Byrne, MD, PhD is the founder and CEO of Constellation PLLC and the Chief Patient Officer at Belong Health. She has been called a “Triple Threat” because of her work as a physician leader, a healthcare executive, and as an entrepreneur. She is a brain and behavior specialist with extensive training and experience in psychiatry, psychotherapy, and neuroscience.

Dr. Byrne is a relentless optimist and believes that if we challenge our outdated assumptions, we can all work smarter.

When she’s not reading a book, Dr Byrne is playing music and working on fiber arts.

In this episode of BragTalks, Suzanne Monroe shares how to avoid and overcome burnout. Suzanne is a published author and podcast host. This episode is hosted by Heather VanCura. Season 4 is all about health and wellness as it relates to your career advancement, and this episode highlights not only burnout, but also how to end your overwhelm, stress and tap into your purpose. Bonus materials for BragTalks listeners are available on her website, including the Career Superpower Quiz.

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Book: Live Well Dream Big: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self & Living Life On Your Own Terms is available on Amazon in hard copy and as a free digital download.

Biography

Suzanne Monroe is the Founder of The International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP) and Director of the IAWP’s Holistic Wellness Coach Certification and Training Program.  After experiencing career burnout in conjunction with a familial health crisis, Suzanne had a wake-up moment that led her to discover her passion for holistic wellness and her purpose of helping others.  Now, she aims to help people reawaken their purpose and find a career they love where last year alone she helped reach 11.5 Million people with the message of holistic wellness and living a life you love.  She’s also the author of Live Well Dream Big: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self & Living Life On Your Own Terms and the podcast host of Live Well Dream Big.

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Season 3 (episodes 14-20) is hosted by Heather VanCura, with two bonus episodes to learn more about your hosts. You asked, and we answered your requests, by sharing more about the BragTalks hosts. In episode 19 Theresa interviews Heather, and in episode 20, Heather interviews Theresa. Episode 20 is the last episode of Season 3.  Season 3 is all about mentoring in various formats and different facets of mentoring.  Listen to the career stories of our guests and learn from their mentoring successes. BragTalks will be back in 2023 with Season 4 focused on health and wellness. 

In this episode of BragTalks, Heather VanCura interviews Theresa Nguyen about mentoring within a large organization. Mentoring has been the theme of this season and in this final episode of the season, Theresa shares a story of how she mentors others at Microsoft. Theresa is a co-host of Brag Talks and a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft.

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