WorkWell

By Deloitte US

What's WorkWell about?

On the WorkWell Podcast, Jen Fisher — Human Sustainability Leader at Deloitte and Editor-at-Large, Human Sustainability at Thrive Global — sits down with inspiring individuals for wide-ranging conversations about how we can develop a way of living and working built on human sustainability, starting with ourselves.

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WorkWell episodes:

03.27.2024
105. Renée Lertzman on techniques for calming climate anxiety and making a difference
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with climate psychologist Renée Lertzman to discuss the emotional effects of climate change and how we can become more resilient. Lertzman, the...
02.28.2024
104. Ximena Vengoechea on the power and value of deep rest
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with user researcher, writer, illustrator, and consultant Ximena Vengoechea, author of Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of...
02.14.2024
103. Rebecca Soffer on navigating grief
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with grief expert Rebecca Soffer, author, co-founder, and CEO of Modern Loss. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jen and Rebecca discuss loss and...
01.31.2024
102. Vanessa Patrick on the power of saying no
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Dr. Vanessa Patrick , Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean of Research at the Bauer College of Business at the University...
01.17.2024
101. Joanne Stephane and Kenji Yoshino on equity and belonging in the workplace
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Joanne Stephane, Executive Director of the Deloitte DEI Institute, and Kenji Yoshino, Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU and faculty director...
12.13.2023
100. Kelly Monahan on rethinking the way we work
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Dr. Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of the Upwork Research Institute. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jen and Kelly explore strategies to create...
11.29.2023
99. Annie Dean on reimagining the office
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Annie Dean, the global head of Team Anywhere at Atlassian and an expert on remote and flexible work. In a wide-ranging...
11.15.2023
98. Tia Graham on creating a happy workplace
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Tia Graham, founder of Arrive at Happy and author of Be A Happy Leader. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jen and Tia...
11.01.2023
97. Selena Rezvani on building self-confidence
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Selena Rezvani, author of Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Create Connections and Make Bold Bets on Yourself. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jen...
10.18.2023
96. Jen Fisher and Karen Eber on their TEDx journey
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Karen Eber, Chief Storyteller at Eber Leadership Group and author of The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence,...
10.04.2023
95. Karen Eber on the tower of storytelling
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Karen Eber, Chief Storyteller at Eber Leadership Group and author of The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence,...
09.20.2023
94. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman on what it takes to thrive in an ever-changing workplace
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, physician, entrepreneur, and co-author of Tomorrowmind: Thriving at Work with Resilience, Creativity, and Connection—Now and in an...
09.06.2023
93. Brad Stulberg on responding and adapting to change
In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive Global’s Human Sustainability Hub and Human Sustainability Leader at Deloitte, sits down with best-selling author and executive coach Brad Stulberg, author of the new book Master Of Change: How...
08.23.2023
92. Kwasi Mitchell and Jen Fisher on what employees want from their employers
Work and our relationship to it is evolving. As workforce demographics shift, what employees prioritize for themselves and what they expect from their employer is also changing. Two recently released Deloitte reports, the 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey and...
08.09.2023
91. Dr. Robert Waldinger on the secret to a long and happy life
In 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development was created to understand the secret to a long and happy life. While the study is still going on today, the findings uncovered that the quality of our relationships correlates directly to...
07.26.2023
90. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin on redefining how we think about self-care
Self-care is a popular term, but what is it really? Real self-care is hard work and involves making difficult choices in your own life. How can we change our mindset around self-care to ensure that we're taking care of ourselves...
07.12.2023
89. Lindsay Scola on demystifying narcolepsy and other sleep disorders
Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, but millions of Americans have chronic or ongoing sleep disorders. With over 80 different sleep disorders in existence, it’s important that we all increase our sleep education and build more awareness in...
06.28.2023
88. Sara Ross on reigniting your sense of aliveness
Our relationship with work is complicated. We want to be successful and do well at our job, but we also want to live a full and energized life. Is it possible to do both, or can we only be successful...
06.14.2023
87. Eve Rodsky on creating equity at home and finding your unicorn space
Personal time is vital to our health and well-being, but in modern society it's also difficult to find and manage. On this episode, Jen Fisher, talks with Eve Rodsky, Harvard-educated lawyer, and best-selling author of the books Fair Play and...
03.15.2023
86. Cassie Holmes on investing in your time for greater happiness
Time is a precious resource, yet we live in a culture that constantly makes us feel like we never have enough of it. With only 24 hours in a day, countless distractions, and growing to-do lists, how can we make...
03.01.2023
85. Dr. Richard Safeer on why workplace well-being is a team sport
Many organizations have perks and programs designed to enhance employee wellness, but these efforts often miss the mark in actually boosting worker well-being. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of employee health and...
02.15.2023
84. Gary Ware on how workplace play can pay dividends
You don’t often hear the words work and play together. You couldn’t possibly be productive at work and have fun at the same time. Could you? Yes. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Gary Ware, author of Playful Rebellion...
02.01.2023
83. Heather White on why green action is the antidote to climate anxiety
Climate change and the uncertainty about the health of our planet can be a source of stress for many. How can you manage climate anxiety, and do your part to save the planet? It starts by taking action. On this...
01.18.2023
82. Brad Stulberg on why we need to lean into stress and rest for success
We all want success, but it can often come at the cost of burnout and exhaustion. The always on hustle culture pushes us to do more. But what we really need is rest, joy, and meaningful connections with others. On...
01.04.2023
81. Dr. Ellen Vora on the impacts of physical health on our mental health
Anxiety is a daily struggle for many. In fact, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million Americans also live with it. To truly manage anxiety long term, you need to address your holistic well-being and better...
12.07.2022
80. Mark Manson on why the growth struggle is real
There are a lot of self-help philosophies out there, but some aren’t actually very helpful. We all want to become better people, but we also need to acknowledge that growth isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. On this episode, Jen Fisher...
11.23.2022
79. Dr. Simran Jeet Singh on connecting with ourselves, our values, and others
Building relationships are foundational to our humanity, but creating them with others, especially those that are different from ourselves, can feel challenging. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Simran Jeet Singh, educator, author, and activist on religion, racism,...
11.09.2022
78. Joey Hubbard on improving your well-being with mindset shifts
Well-being has moved to the center of conversation. But moving from conversation to action with lasting impact can be difficult. By changing your mindset, you rewire your brain to help set you up for greater well-being and for true success....
10.26.2022
77. Dr. Becky Kennedy on parent leadership
Parenting is one of the most rewarding, but also hardest jobs in life. All parents want to raise happy and healthy children. But modern society, social pressure, and recent challenges like the global pandemic can make it incredibly difficult. On...
10.11.2022
76. Jennifer Moss on recognizing and overcoming burnout
We all have experienced stress in one way or another. And for some, this stress can build up, and go far enough to where we experience complete burnout. But how can we help ourselves recognize what is causing us to...
09.30.2022
75. Tess Bredesen on understanding the food brain connection and cognitive nutrition
What we eat matters and the impact our diet has on our holistic well-being, including our mind, is sometimes forgotten. On this episode, Jen Fisher, talks with Tess Bredesen, Cognitive Nutrition Director at Thrive and the founder of Sia Health,...
09.14.2022
74. Michelle Segar on the perfect, imperfect way to create behavior change
Incorporating healthy behaviors into our lives can be challenging. While there are a lot of behavior change and habit-forming strategies, what we think we know about making lasting changes is often outdated. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Michelle...
08.31.2022
73. Amy Herman on the art of problem solving
Are you a creator, connoisseur, or a passive onlooker of art? No matter the answer, you may be surprised that art serves as an important tool to help enhance observation and problem-solving skills. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with...
08.17.2022
72. Christine Porath on workplace community building
We've all had the experience of dealing with a challenging colleague. It's not only unpleasant, but it can also impact our well-being, performance, and our organizational culture. So, what can we do as individuals and leaders to create a culture...
08.03.2022
71. Dan Schawbel and Jen Fisher on the C-suite’s role in well-being
The great resignation is a clear indicator that many people are no longer willing to tolerate jobs that leave them unhappy, and in a constant state of stress and fatigue. But current conversations around workplace well-being often overlook the C-suite,...
07.20.2022
70. Saul Blinkoff on achieving your dreams
We all have dreams. Often though we get in our own way when trying to achieve them. But we have a responsibility to identify our unique purpose, to realize our dreams, and make an impact. On this episode, Jen Fisher...
07.06.2022
69. Carole Robin on exploring the relationship continuum
How can we evolve relationships to have deeper meaning and better connection? It starts by learning the fundamental building blocks of exceptional relationships; feeling fully known, trusting each other, honesty, dealing with conflict productively, and committing to each other’s learning...
06.22.2022
68. Mark Cushing on the evolution of the human-animal bond
It’s no secret – people love their pets. Not only do we care for them, but they provide companionship like no other and have a positive impact on our daily lives. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Mark Cushing,...
06.08.2022
67. Shelly Tygielski on the importance of self-care
When the pandemic hit in 2020, we all experienced feelings of disconnection from our co-workers, friends, families, communities, and even ourselves. We learned the importance of human connection. We learned that we can still all show up for our community....
05.18.2022
66. Liz Fosslien on emotions in the workplace
Some of us live as two people, who we are at home and who we are at work. But our work and our lives don't have to be two separate identities. The key to bringing our whole selves to work...
05.04.2022
65. Shannon Allen on fueling wellness with food
You are what you eat. A saying we’re all familiar with, but when putting to practice, we hardly know where to start. How do we turn old food habits into methodical choices that truly fuel our bodies and minds? On...
04.27.2022
64. Mo Gawdat on solving for happiness
We all want to be happy, but we may be trained to value success over happiness. How do we break the cycle to prioritize happiness in our own lives? The answer to solving for happiness might be clearer than you...
04.13.2022
63. Fred Luskin on how to forgive and move on
When we’re hurt by others, we have the choice to forgive or hold onto a grudge. We often think of forgiveness as a gift we give someone who has done us wrong, but forgiveness is just as impactful to the...
04.06.2022
62. Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar on the science of happiness
When you think about success in your job, what do you think about? Meeting deadlines, outperforming targets, fixing systematic issues? All of these may point to high performance. However, they fall short of some of the vital and often overlooked...
03.23.2022
61. Nataly Kogan on how to strengthen our humanity
We often overlook one of the most important relationships we have in our life. The relationship with ourselves. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Nataly Kogan, emotional fitness expert, founder and CEO of Happier, and author of “The Awesome...
03.09.2022
60. Susan McPherson on reconnecting to change your world
Relationships are vital to our health and well-being. However, with the rise of technology and social distancing in a worldwide pandemic, our human-to-human connections have suffered, especially in the workplace. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Susan McPherson, serial...
02.23.2022
59. Dan Goleman on emotional intelligence
Think about some of the best leaders you’ve known in your career. Were they great listeners, empathetic, cared about your and others well-being, and had your back? On this episode, Deloitte Chief Well-being Officer Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Dan...
02.09.2022
58. Amelia Dunlop on elevating the human experience
In the future of work, artificial intelligence will take on the more repetitive and routine tasks. On this episode, Deloitte Chief Well-being Officer Jen Fisher talks with Amelia Dunlop, Deloitte Digital Chief Experience Officer & author of "Elevating the Human...
01.12.2022
57. Jen Limm on going beyond happiness
On this episode, Deloitte Chief Well-being Officer Jen Fisher talks with Jenn Lim, CEO and cofounder of Delivering Happiness and author of “Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact”, about how teams and companies...
12.01.2021
56. Jen Fisher's favorite reads
On this WorkWell episode, Deloitte chief well-being office Jen Fisher shares six of her favorite books and reflects on how the themes of the books mirrored her experiences of 2020 and 2021.

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WorkWell episodes:

105. Renée Lertzman on techniques for calming climate anxiety and making a difference

104. Ximena Vengoechea on the power and value of deep rest

103. Rebecca Soffer on navigating grief

102. Vanessa Patrick on the power of saying no

101. Joanne Stephane and Kenji Yoshino on equity and belonging in the workplace

100. Kelly Monahan on rethinking the way we work

99. Annie Dean on reimagining the office

98. Tia Graham on creating a happy workplace

97. Selena Rezvani on building self-confidence

96. Jen Fisher and Karen Eber on their TEDx journey

95. Karen Eber on the tower of storytelling

94. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman on what it takes to thrive in an ever-changing workplace

93. Brad Stulberg on responding and adapting to change

92. Kwasi Mitchell and Jen Fisher on what employees want from their employers

91. Dr. Robert Waldinger on the secret to a long and happy life

90. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin on redefining how we think about self-care

89. Lindsay Scola on demystifying narcolepsy and other sleep disorders

88. Sara Ross on reigniting your sense of aliveness

87. Eve Rodsky on creating equity at home and finding your unicorn space

86. Cassie Holmes on investing in your time for greater happiness

85. Dr. Richard Safeer on why workplace well-being is a team sport

84. Gary Ware on how workplace play can pay dividends

83. Heather White on why green action is the antidote to climate anxiety

82. Brad Stulberg on why we need to lean into stress and rest for success

81. Dr. Ellen Vora on the impacts of physical health on our mental health

80. Mark Manson on why the growth struggle is real

79. Dr. Simran Jeet Singh on connecting with ourselves, our values, and others

78. Joey Hubbard on improving your well-being with mindset shifts

77. Dr. Becky Kennedy on parent leadership

76. Jennifer Moss on recognizing and overcoming burnout

75. Tess Bredesen on understanding the food brain connection and cognitive nutrition

74. Michelle Segar on the perfect, imperfect way to create behavior change

73. Amy Herman on the art of problem solving

72. Christine Porath on workplace community building

71. Dan Schawbel and Jen Fisher on the C-suite’s role in well-being

70. Saul Blinkoff on achieving your dreams

69. Carole Robin on exploring the relationship continuum

68. Mark Cushing on the evolution of the human-animal bond

67. Shelly Tygielski on the importance of self-care

66. Liz Fosslien on emotions in the workplace

65. Shannon Allen on fueling wellness with food

64. Mo Gawdat on solving for happiness

63. Fred Luskin on how to forgive and move on

62. Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar on the science of happiness

61. Nataly Kogan on how to strengthen our humanity

60. Susan McPherson on reconnecting to change your world

59. Dan Goleman on emotional intelligence

58. Amelia Dunlop on elevating the human experience

57. Jen Limm on going beyond happiness

56. Jen Fisher's favorite reads