Practical Well-Being Strategies with Dr. Fiona Crichton, Health Psychology Scientist

02/28/24 • 36 min

In this episode, Michael and Laura learn from Dr. Fiona Crichton, who shares her fascinating career journey and insights into improving individual and organizational well-being.
Fiona began her career as a litigator in Auckland, New Zealand, in the 1990s. While she enjoyed the work, the legal field at that time lacked a focus on work-life balance. Fiona stepped away from litigation to spend more time with her young children. In her new role, she began reading reports on criminal cases and was impacted by the traumatic content. This experience made her realize how one's work can deeply affect their well-being.
Fiona went on to study health psychology, which focuses on resilience and motivating healthy behaviors despite complex personal factors. Fiona gained a deep understanding of human motivation and behavior through this work.
Currently, Fiona helps leaders and individuals create personalized well-being plans by identifying values, strengths, and interests. When integrated into team meetings, this modeling of healthy behaviors can increase psychological safety and foster authentic connections. Fiona's insights provide practical guidance for cultivating well-being at both the individual and organizational levels.

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