

Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental Health
Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton
Executive coaches and New York Times bestselling authors of "All In" and "The Carrot Principle,” Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton offer insights and advice to reduce anxiety at work and in your personal life. If you have ever dreaded Sunday night, got a pit in your stomach on the way to work, or had your heartbeat speed up at the sound of your boss’s voice, then you may have had anxiety at work. In this practical podcast, some of the world’s leading authorities on mental health explore the causes of workplace stress and anxiety and the practices that have be proven to reduce tension and cultivate calm.
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Dec 29, 2023 • 5min
Author Recap: Navigate Mental Wellness by Leading with Empathy Post-Pandemic
If you missed episode # 185 with Scott Schalchlin, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health: the increase in people seeking mental health services post-pandemic due to trauma experienced during the pandemicStrategies for Staff Wellness and Retention: the importance of creating a supportive and respectful work culture.Engaging with Younger Generations in the Workplace: the importance of listening to younger employees and understanding their perspectives.We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

Dec 27, 2023 • 32min
Navigate Mental Wellness by Leading with Empathy Post-Pandemic
Does empathy play a part in your leadership journey?🎙️ Hello and welcome to Anxiety at Work. 🎙️ We hope the time you spend with enlightens and helps shatter the stigma around anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Key Highlights: 📌Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health: the increase in people seeking mental health services post-pandemic due to trauma experienced during the pandemicStrategies for Staff Wellness and Retention: the importance of creating a supportive and respectful work culture.Engaging with Younger Generations in the Workplace: the importance of listening to younger employees and understanding their perspectives.With us is our friend Scott Schalchlin, deputy executive commissioner for the Texas Health and Specialty Care System, where he is responsible for overseeing the operations of 10 state hospitals and 13 state supported living centers. Scott has a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law and a Master of Education degree from Texas Tech University.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

Dec 22, 2023 • 5min
Author Recap: How to Navigate Gen Z's Mental Health in the Digital Age with Digital Natives
If you missed episode # 183 with Dr. Sarah Adler, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Gen Z's Unique Mental Health ChallengesCommunication Gap with Older GenerationsTips for Gen Z in the WorkplaceWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

Dec 20, 2023 • 24min
How to Navigate Gen Z's Mental Health in the Digital Age with Digital Natives
If you work with Gen Z, here's an eye-opening perspective on Gen Z mental health and navigating the workplace.🎙️ Hello and welcome to Anxiety at Work. 🎙️ We hope the time you spend with enlightens and helps shatter the stigma around anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Key Highlights: 📌Gen Z's Unique Mental Health ChallengesCommunication Gap with Older GenerationsTips for Gen Z in the WorkplaceWith us is our new friend Dr. Sarah Adler is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University, and the CEO and Founder of Wave Life, a mental health platform that pairs accessible coaching with engaging and immersive skill-building for Gen Z.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

Dec 15, 2023 • 6min
Author Recap: Transforming Minds: Harness Consciousness & Meditation for Anxiety Relief and Spiritual Health
If you missed episode # 181 with Karen Newell, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Sound Healing Meditation: Learn the effectiveness of sound healing meditation in reducing anxiety.Consciousness Beyond the Brain: This perspective opens up discussions on the continuity of consciousness beyond physical existence.Spiritual Health and Connection: Understand the importance of spiritual health, which involves connecting to something greater than oneself. Gratitude and Emotional Well-being: Expressing gratitude and focusing on positive emotions like joy and happiness can create a positive ripple effect.We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

Dec 13, 2023 • 29min
Transforming Minds: Harness Consciousness & Meditation for Anxiety Relief and Spiritual Health
"Discover how to harness your mind and heart's power to transform anxiety, enhance creativity, and connect deeply with the spiritual essence of life."🎙️ Hello and welcome to Anxiety at Work. 🎙️ We hope the time you spend with enlightens and helps shatter the stigma around anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Key Highlights: 📌Sound Healing Meditation: Learn the effectiveness of sound healing meditation in reducing anxiety.Consciousness Beyond the Brain: This perspective opens up discussions on the continuity of consciousness beyond physical existence.Spiritual Health and Connection: Understand the importance of spiritual health, which involves connecting to something greater than oneself. Gratitude and Emotional Well-being: Expressing gratitude and focusing on positive emotions like joy and happiness can create a positive ripple effect.Our guest today is our new friend Karen Newell, Co-Founder of Sacred Acoustics, an innovator in the emerging field of brainwave entrainment audio meditation, helping people in all stages of life reduce stress and anxiety. Karen is also co-author of the book “Living in a Mindful Universe,” where she and neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander teach readers how to tap into their greater mind and the power of the heart through various meditation and mindfulness modalities.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

Dec 8, 2023 • 5min
Author Recap: You can Transform your Anxiety into Creativity with a Little Zen
If you missed episode #179 with Will Cady, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Anxiety as a Source of Creativity The Importance of Calmness and Presence Cultivating Human Connection and Mindful Time ManagementWe encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

Dec 6, 2023 • 23min
You can transform your anxiety into creativity with a little Zen
🎙️ Hello and welcome to Anxiety at Work. 🎙️ We hope the time you spend with enlightens and helps shatter the stigma around anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Key Highlights: 📌Anxiety as a Source of Creativity The Importance of Calmness and Presence Cultivating Human Connection and Mindful Time ManagementWith us is our new friend Will Cady, Reddit’s Executive Director and in-house meditation teacher, who imparts practical wisdom in his forthcoming book, Which Way Is North, guiding those with demanbding schedules on how to best cultivate workplace zen with strategies.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

Dec 1, 2023 • 31min
Author Recap: Empowering Leadership Begins with Empathy, Inclusion, and Intentionality
If you missed episode #184 with Erinn Singman Kaine, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Intentional Leadership and Time Management Instead of adding more tasks to their day, leaders should focus on being more purposeful and mindful in their existing schedulesEmpathy and Compassion in Leadership these qualities, once considered 'nice to have', are now expected and essential in effective leadership.Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Psychological Safety This involves giving a voice to those who are less vocal, encouraging diversity of thought.Personal Well-being and Self-Care for Leaders Consider the importance of connecting with others and engaging in activities that promote mental and physical well-being.We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...

Nov 29, 2023 • 31min
Empowering Leadership Begins with Empathy, Inclusion, and Intentionality
🎙️ Hello and welcome to Anxiety at Work. 🎙️ We hope the time you spend with enlightens and helps shatter the stigma around anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Key Highlights: 📌Intentional Leadership and Time Management Instead of adding more tasks to their day, leaders should focus on being more purposeful and mindful in their existing schedulesEmpathy and Compassion in Leadership these qualities, once considered 'nice to have', are now expected and essential in effective leadership.Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Psychological Safety This involves giving a voice to those who are less vocal, encouraging diversity of thought.Personal Well-being and Self-Care for Leaders Consider the importance of connecting with others and engaging in activities that promote mental and physical well-being.Our guest is our dear friend Erinn Singman Kaine, Executive Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Leadership Development, at JPMorgan Chase. Her responsibilities include developing, designing and delivering initiatives in support of DEI as well as Leadership Development Programs, to help shape the employee experience, develop leader/team behaviors, and bring the JP Morgan global community together—to work more collaboratively and effectively Support the showFor a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820.Until next week, we hope you find peace & calm in a world that often is a sea of anxiety.If you love this podcast, please share it and leave a 5-star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to The Culture Works where we share resources and tools for you to build a high-performing culture where you work.Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Visit The Culture Works for a free Chapter 1 download of Anxiety at Work.Learn more about their Executive Coaching at The Cultur...


