Hey everyone! On this week’s show, we are going to be discussing the built environment and the importance of best practices in green buildings that maximize operational efficiency, clean energy, and energy equity for all!

I'm super excited about all three of those areas because it's really showing an interesting inflection point of not just impacting the workforce but also helping the workforce be a part of the conversation and how those areas are being measured most effectively to maximize impact. 

In order to discuss this on today’s episode, we are joined by someone from my own hometown, Crystal McDonald!

Crystal has over 20 years of experience in the energy and utility sector, where she supports strategies and programs that develop sustainable communities, install clean energy technologies, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

She has been serving previously at the US Department of Energy and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, too!

Make sure to check it out!

Key Takeaways:

Intro (00:00)

Crystal’s work with DCSEU (03:00)

How team leaders can impact clean energy (05:15)

What can individuals do? (10:04)

The ‘low-hanging fruit’ of clean energy (13:40)

How to get the best bang for your buck (14:43)

The importance of training (18:28)

The highlight of 2022 (27:07)

Episode wrap-up (31:17)

Additional Resources:

Connect with Fran on LinkedIn: Connect with Fran

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Learn more about WellTeamCulture here: Create a cohesive-healthy work culture 

Visit our website here: Aerobodies

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Hey everybody! On this week’s episode of The Optimized Workplace, we are going to be discussing sustainability, and the future of electric vehicles with Marc Coltelli!

Marc and I met at the Strategic Growth Forum Event for EY last November, where he lead an incredible speech in front of thought leaders, innovators, influencers, and experts who are staying at the very forefront of the industry.

So in today’s episode, we are going to be discussing sustainability in the workplace and the renewable energy landscape.

Marc is going to share with us what excites him most about the future of electric vehicles, and why other countries seem to be so far ahead of the USA.

Make sure to check it out!

Key Takeaways:

Intro (00:00)

What we learned from the Growth Forum 2022 (03:08)

When did we wake up to the importance of electric cars? (11:50)

What excites Marc most about the future (14:22)

Why are other countries so far ahead of the USA? (26:03)

Marc’s advice to young entrepreneurs (28:36)

Additional Resources:

Connect with Fran on LinkedIn: Connect with Fran

Follow our LinkedIn page: Aerobodies

Learn more about WellTeamCulture here: Create a cohesive-healthy work culture 

Visit our website here: Aerobodies

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The Optimized Workplace is a podcast with the goal of providing new and unique ways for you to help your organization thrive while providing an exceptional experience for your employees and nourishing their well-being.

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Hey everybody welcome back to The Optimized Workplace podcast, I am super excited for today’s episode!

We are joined by Mr. Noah Lyles! Noah is a 2022 World Champion in the 200m, A 2021 Olympic bronze medalist in the 200m, a 2019 world champion in the 200m, 2019 world champion in 4x1. Not bad, right?

He's gone undefeated on the 200 meters for the entire season and won the Second World Championships 200 meter gold in just 19.31 seconds, so for those of you who are not from the track and field world, that is incredibly fast!

In today’s episode, he’s going to reveal the highlights of 2022, how he approaches decision-making, and the goals he has for his new foundation.

Make sure to check it out!

Key Takeaways:

Intro (00:00)

Noah’s backstory (01:29)

The highlight of his year (03:23)

Decision making (06:06)

Noah’s foundation (10:21)

What Noah is looking forward to in 2023 (15:16)

The importance of mental health for CEOs (19:27)

Why community is so important (22:35)

Episode wrap-up (28:55)

Additional Resources:

Connect with Fran on LinkedIn: Connect with Fran

Follow our LinkedIn page: Aerobodies

Learn more about WellTeamCulture here: Create a cohesive-healthy work culture 

Visit our website here: Aerobodies

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The Optimized Workplace is a podcast with the goal of providing new and unique ways for you to help your organization thrive while providing an exceptional experience for your employees and nourishing their well-being.

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Ready to optimize your workplace and create a culture of well-being for your team?

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In this episode of The Optimized Workplace, we’re going to be sharing how decision-makers are approaching well-being. We’ll be joined by someone better qualified than anyone to speak on the subject: Alex Haschen!

Alex is from Burnalong, a virtual platform encompassing everything in the office, from fresh fruit to massage chairs. They’re helping employees deal with stress management, exercise, diet, nutrition, and much more!

With Alex, we will be talking through what steps can be taken to improve wellness in the office and the importance of it, as well as detailing the biggest challenges that he faces and the trends he sees arriving in the coming years.

Make sure to check it out!

Key Takeaways:

Intro (00:00)

The Burnalong platform (01:29)

The biggest problems in today’s workforce (08:04)

What is Alex looking forward to in 2023 (12:39)

How Burnalong is helping people with their mental health (17:53)

The problem with instant gratification (26:04)

Alex’s best advice to take care of yourself (28:32)

Additional Resources:

Connect with Fran on LinkedIn: Connect with Fran

Follow our LinkedIn page: Aerobodies

Learn more about WellTeamCulture here: Create a cohesive-healthy work culture 

Visit our website here: Aerobodies

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Check out Burnalong here: Burn Along

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The Optimized Workplace is a podcast with the goal of providing new and unique ways for you to help your organization thrive while providing an exceptional experience for your employees and nourishing their well-being.

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Hey everybody, and welcome to Episode 1 of The Optimized Workplace.

In today’s episode, I'm super excited to be joined by Dan Metcalfe.

Dan is an actor, producer, and CEO of 60up. He has worked with some megastar names in acting and worked in over 100 productions with amazing teams.

He then went on to sell Soccer Skills DVDs and opened up a world-renowned gym in Los Angeles. On top of that, Dan is one of the top soccer coaches in the USA, having worked as head coach of the Olympic Development team, and has also opened a non-profit soccer organization.

In this episode, we are going to discuss how the brain and the body can fight back against mental health challenges, trends in work life, the impact of well-being, the future of work for the hybrid and remote workforce of today.

Make sure to check it out!

Key Takeaways:

Intro (00:00)

Dan’s impressive CV (02:27)

How Dan got into 60up (05:50)

How 60up helps mental health (11:29)

The biggest impacts on health and wellness in the years to come (21:07)

Dan’s World Cup story (27:33)

Additional Resources:

Connect with Fran on LinkedIn: Connect with Fran

Follow our LinkedIn page: Aerobodies

Learn more about WellTeamCulture here: Create a cohesive-healthy work culture 

Visit our website here: Aerobodies

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Check out Dan's website here: 60 Up

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The Optimized Workplace is a podcast with the goal of providing new and unique ways for you to help your organization thrive while providing an exceptional experience for your employees and nourishing their well-being.

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Ready to optimize your workplace and create a culture of well-being for your team?

👉 Book a complimentary 30-minute call with Fran: Optimize My Workplace

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Welcome to the Optimized Workplace!

My name is Fran Dean-Bishop, and I'm the founder and CEO of Aerobodies.

Join me each week as I welcome innovators, A-listers, and trailblazers who’ll share their individual experiences with creating an optimized workplace.

We'll take on various topics, including employee engagement, talent management, organizational culture, health management, sustainability, work-life balance... and more!

This podcast will inspire you to find new and unique ways of helping your organization thrive while providing an exceptional experience for your employees and nourishing their well-being.

Let's create a workplace of the future together!

Ready to reinvent your organization and create a workplace of the future? Learn more at: theoptimizedworkplace.co