Dave Perron, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine (somebigs.org) talks about the power of mentoring; a beautiful way to take a break.  With more organizations paying for employees to volunteer, being a mentor can change your life and theirs.  As the Executive Director of a successful and demanding non-profit, he also shares ideas to reward your employees and how to recharge yourself.

Special Episode: To share a few lessons and influencers from 2016; and set 2017 with intention.  We are on this journey to disrupt how many are working together.  Send me your ideas for 2017 at [email protected].  Thank you for being part of this community! Elizabeth

What do 1,000 Employees have in common from CEO to laborer? Find out in a conversation with Francesca Gino, author of Sidetracked and the HBR Series: Rebel Talent. She shares surprising behavior observations, talks about how decisions get derailed, and how to be better in our work. Francesca is a behavioral scientist and a professor at Harvard Business School. You can learn more at francescagino.com

Learn how WTF improves workplace environments, employee experience, and productivity. We also discover CAMP, a valuable acronym that describes our inner needs at work. Join me in conversation with Lisa Whited, Owner of WTF, Workplace Transformation Facilitation. Workplacetf.com

Fabienne talks with us about managing a busy life and staying focused on The One Thing that matters most.  She weaves humor, energy, intuition, and love into a life filled with the essentials. Fabienne Raphael is an author, speaker, and CEO of Marketing To Crush Your Competitors. Learn more at www.marketingtocrushyourcompetitorspodcast.com

Dawn brings thoughtful strategy to reframing breaks in our day as opportunitiy.  Learn about thought habits, trust, and healthy responses to stressful environments.  She discusses the importance of pauses, questions, and curiosity, as well as fun 5 second awareness practices.  Dawn Kotzer is a Coach, Inner Wellness Guide and founder of The Mad Explorers Club. You can learn more about her work at www.dawnkotzer.com.

Launches Monday, December 19th.

In this episode I talk about how The Art of The Break begins.  We are working in increasingly stressful environments.  I believe we need to have conversations and join together to change our work habits and improve work environments.  Join me as we launch weekly discussions on this compelling topic. Leave a comment below or send private comments and questions, or recommendations for people to include on the show to  [email protected].