In the 41st episode of the SIGNATURE LEADERSHIP Podcast, co-host, Erica Ehm and I have an inspiring and practical conversation with our Guest, entrepreneur, Jennifer Doheney, Founder of WELLOGA, on a topic that needs to be prioritized, but not always is, in the workforce: employee well-being.
We discuss the importance of well-being and mental health in the workplace, exploring the concept of burnout, the role of soft skills in productivity, and the need for a culture of wellness in corporate environments.
The conversation gets into Jennifer's personal journey that led to the founding of Welloga, a consulting company focused on bespoke well-being strategies for organisations. The discussion also touches on how different leaders respond to wellness initiatives.
We discuss the integral role of wellness in organisational culture, emphasising that it should not be treated as a separate entity but rather as a core component of every department.
Tune in to learn how businesses can prioritise well-being and foster a culture where mental health as a core value, not an afterthought.
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00:00 Understanding Burnout and Mental Health
10:01 The Birth of Walloga: A Personal Journey
19:50 The Role of Soft Skills in Workplace Productivity
30:06 Creating a Culture of Well-being in Corporations
40:05 The Gender Divide in Leadership and Wellness Programs
28:43 Integrating Wellness Across Departments
30:35 The Stigma of Mental Health in the Workplace
32:46 Generational Perspectives on Mental Health
36:54 Empathy and Understanding in Stress Management
38:51 Leadership Lessons from Building Wellness Programs
40:34 The Importance of Leadership Engagement
43:46 Balancing Productivity and Wellbeing
45:28 Personal Strategies for Mental Health
52:26 Final Thoughts on Wellbeing and Communication