Health: Unplugged

A chat with SHAPE Global CEO, Dr. John Lang. In this special excerpt, extracted from the full conversation for Health Unplugged, John shares his insights into the inception of SHAPE, what the SHAPE model looks like and how it works, and why he believes it's the tool for future to help businesses transform the way they work. Enjoy the chat.

A chat about menopause, with Deborah Garlick. As founder of field-leading organisation Henpicked, Deborah has been working tirelessly to turn the tide on stigma surrounding women's health issues. Deborah and her Henpicked team work to take the mystery out of menopause for both women and men, alike. They also work closely with businesses, to challenge and support them in making positive cultural changes within the workplace. In this chat, Deborah discusses how she has managed to get so many people talking about menopause. We also discuss the critical importance of men becoming more engaged in the wider discussions, because as Deborah explains - this is an issue that affects everybody. Enjoy the conversation!

A chat about emotional intelligence with leadership and wellbeing entrepreneur, Mary Sisson. For 25 years, Mary has been working at the forefront of the leadership and coaching field. Now running her own venture, Sisson Associates, she works with individuals and leaders of businesses to help them transform the way they work. In this conversation, we discussed a variety of topics, including all-things emotional intelligence, Mary's 'Three Pillars of Leadership Effectiveness', and burnout. Mary also shares some of her own ambitions and exciting plans for the future. Grab yourself a coffee, and enjoy the chat.

Let’s not beat about the bush. The year 2020 was a truly shit one. Like, a proper festival of crap. All aboard the bus to existential purgatory. But the journey through the angst, the anger, the resentment and depression of 2020 has taught me more than any New Year’s resolution has before. Here, I explain why, and why I believe there’s much more to be learned from this, as opposed to yet another goal for January. Written version, here.

The 'band aid' approach to workplace wellbeing has become something of a banality. Yet, wellbeing programmes have the capacity to transform peoples lives. In this audio blog, I share my thoughts on why most wellbeing programmes fail, and what we can do to change the status quo. Link to written version, here.

A chat about how to create incredible workplace cultures rooted in wellbeing with business coaching extraordinaire, William Shorten. Having served as a senior leader in the business world for many years, Will has invaluable insights into the true importance of leaders adopting wellbeing at the forefront of their business strategies. Now working as a consultant and coach for businesses and leaders, Will also shares his game-changing advice for anyone looking to improve the way they live, work and tackle life. A gem of a conversation, don't miss this one! Enjoy the chat.

A chat about the future of genomic medicine, exploring exciting wellbeing-focussed ventures and achievements in 'ugly diving' with SHAPE Global CEO, Dr. John Lang. As someone who has spent their entire career working in the health and wellbeing world, John brings a staggering wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation. Currently focussing his attention on a business aimed at revolutionising the way we work (SHAPE Global), John found some time to sit down and share several amazing stories from his journey so far, including his love for music and his early endeavours and achievements in the sport of 'ugly diving'. It's a longer chat this time, but packed with incredible stories and insights. Enjoy!

A conversation with unsung hero and serial entrepreneur, Julie Robinson, about how she's kept her businesses alive during the pandemic, exploring the future of both of her businesses (Move It or Lose It, and MenoHealth) and what advice she'd give to other entrepreneurs. Having successfully run businesses for many years, been a BBC News regular and helping to raise over £1M for Breast Cancer UK, Julie has some incredible stories to tell. Enjoy the chat!