

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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Sep 15, 2023 • 5min
Author Recap: Stop Negative Self-Talk & Be Grateful to Reduce Anxiety
If you missed episode #162 with Dr. Heather Penny, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights:Confronting Self-defeating Thoughts 💭: Understand the universal struggle with limiting beliefs that might be undermining your potential.The 'Thrive Plan' Blueprint 🗺️: Discover Heather Penny's approach to holistic well-being through the 'Thrive Plan.'Cultivating Gratitude ❤️: Dive into the central theme of gratitude and its pivotal role in personal growthWe 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...

Sep 13, 2023 • 29min
Stop Negative Self-Talk & Be Grateful to Reduce Anxiety
Hello and welcome to Anxiety at Work. 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.Key Highlights:Confronting Self-defeating Thoughts 💭: Understand the universal struggle with limiting beliefs that might be undermining your potential. Learn the power of introspection 🧠 in identifying these beliefs and the transformative potential of viewing them from a different perspective.The 'Thrive Plan' Blueprint 🗺️: Discover Heather Penny's approach to holistic well-being through the 'Thrive Plan.' This actionable strategy emphasizes a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly roadmap to self-care, ensuring you're continually rejuvenating your mind, body, and spirit.Cultivating Gratitude ❤️: Dive into the central theme of gratitude and its pivotal role in personal growth. Recognize the significance of being thankful for the supportive figures in our lives and the importance of fostering positive relationships.With us is our new friend Dr. Heather Penny who is a leadership coach and trusted advisor helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals guided by the 3C's: Clarity, Confidence, and Courage. With a Ph.D. in Human Services and an M.A. in Educational Leadership, Dr. Penny is host of "The Life You're Made For podcast" and author of The Life You're Made For: Finding Clarity, Confidence, and Courage to be Fully Alive.Join us in our journey to better mental health and authentic living! 🎧🌱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...

Sep 8, 2023 • 5min
Author Recap: Chewys: Good for Mental Health & Empathy (People & Pets) 🐾
If you missed episode #160 with Thomas Herdtner, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton. Key Highlights:Self-Growth: Dive into Thomas’s unique blend of exercise, relationship-nurturing, and sacred me-time. 🌱Culture Vibes: Learn how Chewy crafts a culture with storytelling, open ears, and open hearts. 📖💓Behind the Strategy: Peek into Chewy’s multi-layered mental health initiative – it’s way beyond just keeping folks around! 🧩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...

Sep 6, 2023 • 32min
Chewys: Good for Mental Health & Empathy (People & Pets) 🐾
Hello and welcome to Anxiety at Work. 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.Key Highlights:Self-Growth: Dive into Thomas’s unique blend of exercise, relationship-nurturing, and sacred me-time. 🌱Culture Vibes: Learn how Chewy crafts a culture with storytelling, open ears, and open hearts. 📖💓Behind the Strategy: Peek into Chewy’s multi-layered mental health initiative – it’s way beyond just keeping folks around! 🧩Episode Overview:Dive in with hosts Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton as they engage in a heart-to-heart 💬 with Thomas Herdtner, VP of HR for Chewy. Discover the heart of Chewy's innovative approach to fostering a supportive, vibrant, and positive workplace. 🚀Connect with our Star Guest:🤝 Thomas Hertner’s LinkedIn🐶 Chewy’s Official Website🐾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...

Sep 1, 2023 • 5min
Author Recap: Workplace Mental Health: Managers, Burnout, and Resilience
If you missed episode 158 with Dr. Karen Doll, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.You will learn: - The role of Managers in Mental Health- How to Recognize & Address Burnout- Everyday Practices for ResilienceWe 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...

Aug 30, 2023 • 25min
Workplace Mental Health: Managers, Burnout, and Resilience
This podcast discusses the role of managers in addressing workplace mental health, the importance of psychological fitness, mindfulness and the benefits of connection in overcoming burnout. It also explores the challenges of implementing good intentions and offers strategies for cultivating calm and recognizing signs of burnout.

Aug 25, 2023 • 7min
Author Recap: How To Manage Emotions to Reduce Pressure & Stress in the Workspace
If you missed our episode with Craig Dowden, Here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester EltonYou will learn: To flip your thinking --> Choose to look at obstacles as collaborative opportunitiesBusiness is personal --> Engagement is about emotions and feeling connectedThe difference between pressure and stress --> Where are the areas of your life you're feeling under-resourced.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...

Aug 18, 2023 • 4min
Author Recap: Belonging: Why Genuine Care Helps People Feel Normal & Open to Self-Expression
If you missed Episode #155 with Dr. Beth Kaplan, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.📌 Key Insights:The Innate Need for BelongingThe Perception and Reality of ExclusionThe Promotion of AuthenticityWe encourage you to go back 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...

Aug 16, 2023 • 27min
Belonging: Why Genuine Care Helps People Feel Normal & Open to Self-Expression
In a deeply resonant episode, hosts Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton delve into the heart of fostering genuine belonging within professional settings. This episode promises transformative insights to transform workplace atmospheres into sanctuaries of authenticity and mutual respect.📌 Key Insights:The Innate Need for BelongingThe Perception and Reality of ExclusionThe Promotion of AuthenticityDr. Beth Kaplan, is one of the world’s leading experts on belonging. Beth earned her doctorate in Learning and Leadership Strategy from The University of Pennsylvania. She is a trailblazer, combining cutting-edge neuroscience with leadership development to pave the way for a new era of success. Learn more about Beth.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...

Aug 11, 2023 • 7min
Author Recap: Perfectionism: Why Good Enough Will Reduce Anxiety & Boost Performance
If you missed Episode #153 with Dr. Thomas Curran, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.📌 Key Takeaways:The Perfectionism EpidemicPerils of Perfectionism 3 Steps to Overcome Perfectionism We encourage you to go back 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...


