The 12 Minutes of Workplace Health Podcast

Welcome to an extra special episode of The 12 Minutes of Workplace Health Podcast, as we reveal the inside story of The Workplace Health Report: 2022 alongside Laura Dallas, our Head of Product - a self-confessed data geek. Laura has helped pull together hundreds of thousands of data points to compile this exciting report that explores the current state of employee health. And in this episode, you're going to learn how we built the report and find out what our key insights are. Welcome to the show once more, Laura.

Amy McKeown is an award-winning health, mental health and wellbeing strategist. Amy's an advocate for women's health, a thought leader and has worked with global brands, like EY. In this episode, you'll hear Amy's insight into what exactly a wellbeing strategy really is - and what it isn't.

Today we're joined by a friend, colleague and one of the most inspirational people in the field of suicide prevention and mental health. Steve is the founder of The Jordan Legacy CIC and in this episode he'll be sharing his story and experiences, including the tragic event that led to him creating the aforementioned organisation. Please note that this episode contains references to suicide and suicide prevention.

Today we're joined by Simon Collier, Head of Learning and Culture at Diabetes UK. Harry and Simon will be diving into all things L&D and staff engagement - including how Simon is building a proactive culture at one of the UK's largest charities. Please note, this episode was recorded in late 2021 at the onset of the UK's Plan B COVID-19 strategy.

“Thank you Vikki, for coming and looking after us all here and for looking after people in England as well” - Sir Richard Branson.

Wow, not many Doctors of clinical psychology can boast a testimonial from Richard Branson! Today we're welcoming Dr Vikki Barnes to the show. Vikki has designed leading national wellbeing programmes, holds 10 years' experience working within the NHS and has wowed some of the country's top entrepreneurs with what can be achieved with wellbeing.

Vikki is also a published author and we'd encourage you to check out "Free Happiness: The art and science of positivity".

Welcome to the show, Vikki.

In 2014, Jonny's campaign to #findMike, the man who talked him out of jumping off a bridge when he was suicidal, went viral and led to Jonny becoming a prominent spokesperson on the subject of suicide.

Now, Jonny Benjamin MBE is a published author and founder of youth mental health charity Beyond.

Kicking off 2022, Jonny joins Harry Bliss on this special episode of The 12 Minutes of Workplace Health Podcast. 

Rounding out season 1 of The 12 Minutes of Workplace Health Podcast, Jack Green OLY sits down with Chris Jones, CEO of England Athletics, the governing body for athletics in England. Chris is a fantastic role model for leaders looking to open up the mental health conversation in their workplace and in this podcast you'll hear his honest thoughts, challenges and successes. Welcome to the show, Chris.

Luke Kyte, Head of Culture at Reddico, changed the traditional business structure to one that empowers individuals through trust, accountability and responsibility. The result? They're now among the best places to work in the UK. In this practical episode, you'll hear how Reddico transformed their organisational culture and reaped the rewards.  

On this very special episode, Harry is joined by Laura Dallas, Champion Health's Head of Product. As someone intimately involved in the development of Champion's workplace health platform, Laura is packed with fascinating workplace health insights, particularly. Hear Laura's unique thoughts on building engagement with your employees, involving leaders and why you need to stop and listen before you do anything else.

With over 10 years' experience managing Saint Gobain's L&D functions, and now running his own coaching business, Will Shorten is no stranger to the importance of wellbeing. Will Joins Harry on today's episode to discuss the importance of authenticity, how organisations can actually walk the talk when it comes to wellbeing, and his views on the future of hybrid working.  Welcome Will.