Embracing Emotional Fitness in the Workplace with Dr Suzanne Brown | Episode 4
07/25/23 • 50 min
In this episode, Simon and Rusty welcome their special guest Suzanne Brown to share her insights and experiences around emotional fitness within the workplace. Suzanne emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of psychological safety, both within oneself and in relationships with others.
Together they discuss the impact of providing emotional fitness classes to employees and the lasting effects they have on individuals, resulting in increased productivity and lower rates of sick leave across organisations. The conversation also delves into topics such as resilience, coping strategies, and the importance of personal growth.
Suzanne explores the concept of institutional transference and challenges conventional practices of employee retention, suggesting a shift towards alignment with values and individual needs of both the employer and employee.
Suzanne is a Clinical Psychologist, Emotional Fitness Consultant, and the brilliant mind behind Emotionally Connected, a specialized psychology consultancy merging clinical psychology with elite performance. Her innovative approach empowers us to actively address our mental health through immersive and captivating methods.
In this episode:
[04:35] Screening Organizations and Individuals: aligning motivation and agenda.
[09:12] Addressing Resistance: the different approaches, including confrontation and alternatives to help individuals make their own choices.
[15:20] The Concept of Resilience: The nuanced concept of resilience and how it often involves facing hardship.
[22:05] Emotional Fitness and the Ripple Effect: the emotional fitness sessions and their profound impact on individuals and relationships.
[30:40] Psychological Safety in Organizations: the importance of psychological safety in organizations, enabling individuals to be themselves, offer ideas, and learn from failure.
You can connect with Suzanne here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsuzebrown
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionallyconnected/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannebrown/
Website: https://www.emotionallyconnected.co.uk/
Please like, subscribe or follow so you're notified of any new episodes coming up, and if you're keen to reach Rusty or Simon with any suggestions, feedback or comments, you can contact them via the show's LinkedIn page here:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/
In this episode, Simon and Rusty welcome their special guest Suzanne Brown to share her insights and experiences around emotional fitness within the workplace. Suzanne emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of psychological safety, both within oneself and in relationships with others.
Together they discuss the impact of providing emotional fitness classes to employees and the lasting effects they have on individuals, resulting in increased productivity and lower rates of sick leave across organisations. The conversation also delves into topics such as resilience, coping strategies, and the importance of personal growth.
Suzanne explores the concept of institutional transference and challenges conventional practices of employee retention, suggesting a shift towards alignment with values and individual needs of both the employer and employee.
Suzanne is a Clinical Psychologist, Emotional Fitness Consultant, and the brilliant mind behind Emotionally Connected, a specialized psychology consultancy merging clinical psychology with elite performance. Her innovative approach empowers us to actively address our mental health through immersive and captivating methods.
In this episode:
[04:35] Screening Organizations and Individuals: aligning motivation and agenda.
[09:12] Addressing Resistance: the different approaches, including confrontation and alternatives to help individuals make their own choices.
[15:20] The Concept of Resilience: The nuanced concept of resilience and how it often involves facing hardship.
[22:05] Emotional Fitness and the Ripple Effect: the emotional fitness sessions and their profound impact on individuals and relationships.
[30:40] Psychological Safety in Organizations: the importance of psychological safety in organizations, enabling individuals to be themselves, offer ideas, and learn from failure.
You can connect with Suzanne here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsuzebrown
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionallyconnected/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannebrown/
Website: https://www.emotionallyconnected.co.uk/
Please like, subscribe or follow so you're notified of any new episodes coming up, and if you're keen to reach Rusty or Simon with any suggestions, feedback or comments, you can contact them via the show's LinkedIn page here:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/
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Thriving as a 4-Day Week Business with Myke Parrott | Episode 3
Myke Parrott is the Founder of I-Gem Associates – an ambitious and innovative recruitment company with expertise within the gaming and data science & engineering industries. He has over 15 years of recruitment experience and has always been passionate about developing people and creating great opportunities for them. Over 18 months ago, Myke’s company adopted a 4-day working week with positive results on both team performance and their happiness and emotional health. Join us as we discuss ‘why a 4-day week’ and the importance of confronting the boundaries of normality.
In this episode:
[00:04:21] Implementing a Four-Day Work Week: Lessons Learned
[00:07:41] Team Sceptical About 4-Day Work Week: Perspective Shifts
[00:14:41] Productivity Boost: 4-day Workweek Yields Results
[00:22:10] The Challenge of a Four-Day Work Week
[00:25:12] Maximizing Time: Letting Go of Unnecessary Tasks
[00:30:58] Empowering Team Members with Flexible Work Schedules
[00:35:55] The Importance of Navigating Challenges as Leaders
More about our guest - Myke Parrott is CEO of i-Gem, the holding company for GameLogic and DataLogic. You can connect with him via:
www.linkedin.com/in/myke-parrott-58b5561b/
https://www.instagram.com/mykep85
Please like, subscribe or follow so you're notified of any new episodes coming up, and if you're keen to reach Rusty or Simon with any suggestions, feedback or comments, you can contact them via the show's LinkedIn page here:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/
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Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving with Google’s Kirk Vallis | Episode 5
Welcome back to the Bouncebackability Podcast with Simon Ursell and Rusty Earnshaw. Today we are joined by a very special guest, Kirk Vallis, Global Head of creative Capability Development at Google. We delve into some fascinating topics, including - the intersection of AI and creativity; the power of experimentation as a catalyst for safer and more ambitious goals, and the concept of Ten X thinking.
Kirk has spent the last 11 years at Google, developing innovation frameworks, but more importantly, helping colleagues navigate the right behaviours, mindset and techniques to unlock fresh thinking.
He consults and speaks for organisations around the world, recently working with organisations such as Adidas, Mastercard and Fidelity. Kirk is a proud ambassador for Moving Ahead and the 30% Club, driving greater diversity and inclusion at all levels within top companies.
If you’re interested in using creative problem-solving to out-think your competitors and elevate your organisation, this episode is for you.
[00:04:49] AI and creativity - can it surpass humans in its ability to be creative?
[00:15:34] Experimentation breeds safer and more ambitious goals.
[00:21:58] Learning from mistakes, Ten X thinking, resilience and importance of spirit and mindset.
[00:27:38] The importance of reflection, signposting, and external perspectives.
[00:48:34] Embracing failure playfully; it upgrades human resilience.
You can connect with Kirk here:
LinkedIn: Kirk Vallis | LinkedIn
Please like, subscribe or follow so you're notified of any new episodes coming up, and if you're keen to reach Rusty or Simon with any suggestions, feedback or comments, you can contact them via the show's LinkedIn page here:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/
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