In episode 184, Coffey talks with Lori Saitz about creating workplace environments where meaningful connections improve focus and productivity. 

They discuss the importance of authentic connections in leadership; techniques for managing mental distractions at work; the power of mindful breathing and presence; the impact of gratitude on workplace productivity; the role of corporate culture in supporting employee well-being; strategies for leaders to model and encourage healthy workplace practices.

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About our Guest:

Lori Saitz is the leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being. Based on her comprehensive background in wellness and communication strategies, business leaders hire her to deliver workshops on Zen Leadership and Finding Peace of Mind Amidst the Chaos. To combat the $650 billion a year problem of distracted employees, these sessions are designed to give participants tools and techniques for managing energy, embracing change, and fostering resilience in any situation. Oh, and increase productivity by up to 120%.

Listen to Lori on her own podcast too, called Fine is a 4-Letter Word, where she engages guests in conversations about how they've grown from a time in their lives when things were decidedly NOT fine. 

Lori is currently living nomad life while cat sitting in states across the southeast U.S. You can often find her in the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music.

Lori Saitz can be reached at 

https://zenrabbit.com/

http://TheFinePodcast.com

https://www.facebook.com/ZenRabbit

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

https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/

https://twitter.com/zenrabbit

https://www.youtube.com/ZenRabbitVideo

https://amzn.to/3msIvMz

About Mike Coffey:

Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher.

In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.

Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.

Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.

Mike shares his insight from 25 years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.

Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.

Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and is a volunteer leader with the SHRM Texas State Council and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.

Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200).

Mike and his very patient wife of 27 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Implement mindfulness and presence techniques to improve workplace focus and productivity
2. Create authentic connections with team members through meaningful interactions and genuine appreciation
3. Develop a workplace culture that supports employee well-being through modeling and encouraging healthy practices