

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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May 17, 2023 • 33min
Psychological Safety is Important for a Healthy Workplace & Reduces Anxiety
Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck SyndromeWe hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.In this episode you will learn: - 5 positive outcomes of having psychological safety (including making a really great leader and teams) - Why it’s not WHO is on the team, but HOW they interact - What is managing your reactions and how do you do it? - Why it’s important to ask the question: What am I missing?With us today are our new friends Karolin Helbig and Minette Norman. Karolin received her PhD in human genetics and then spent more than 15 years as a top management consultant with McKinsey & Company. Minette Norman spent three decades leading global, technical teams in the software industry, most recently as Vice President of Engineering at Autodesk. They are the authors of the new book The Psychological Safety Playbook Last thoughtKaroline - We can all make a difference in psychological safety and it can be small things.Minette: When you don’t have PS you will know it and your work and life will suffer for it.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...

May 12, 2023 • 5min
Author Recap: 3 Ways Personal Development Creates a Positive Ripple Effect
If you missed Episode 131 with Karen Allen, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn: - Why you should let go of life as a highlight reel - Why it’s okay to just do your best and leave it there - 3 Ways Personal Development Creates a Positive Ripple Effect - Why you should talk to yourself the way you talk to a friendWe 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...

May 10, 2023 • 29min
3 Ways Personal Development Creates a Positive Ripple Effect
Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck SyndromeWe hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.In this episode you will learn: - Why you should let go of life as a highlight reel - Why it’s okay to just do your best and leave it there - 3 Ways Personal Development Creates a Positive Ripple Effect - Why you should talk to yourself the way you talk to a friendOur guest today is Karen Allen, the founder of 100% Human and a thought leader in the areas of mental wellness and personal growth. She is the author of “Stop & Shift: The Mindset Reset that Changes Everything.” Karen began her career in human resources and talent acquisition, leading countless training sessions, new processes, and change initiatives. However, at a young age, she suddenly became a widow when her husband was murdered. On the quest to rebuild her life, she discovered healthy habits and lifestyle changes that helped her find her way back to a whole heart and strong mind. Now, she shares practical advice that provide skills to help people push through the challenges in life and work.Advice from Karen:Karen’s takeaways: Have a gratitude practiceF - feel it and face itU - unplugN - nurturingK - Keep perspectiveSupport 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...

May 5, 2023 • 6min
Author Recap: The Best Change Agent is Your Own Mind: How to Perform at your Best & Recharge when there is No Time
If you missed Episode 129 with Christina Curtis, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn: - 3 ways to overcome challenges and setbacks - Why you should have micro breaks, how you will benefit - 10 evidence based approaches to boost energy - choose oneWe 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...

May 3, 2023 • 30min
The Best Change Agent is Your Own Mind: How to Perform at your Best & Recharge when there is No Time
Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck SyndromeWe hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.In this episode you will learn: - 3 ways to overcome challenges and setbacks - Why you should have micro breaks, how you will benefit - 10 evidence based approaches to boost energy - choose oneOur new friend Christina Curtis is the founder of Curtis Leadership Consulting. She earned her master’s degree in organizational psychology and is certified in NeuroLeadership. A thought leader on motivation and goal attainment, she is the author of the new book “Choosing Greatness: an evidence-based approach to achieving exceptional outcomes.”Last advice from Christina: - Don’t wait for great to come - ask for help, focus on your skillsSupport 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...

Apr 28, 2023 • 6min
Author Recap: Give Grace to your People to Increase Psychological Safety & Reduce Anxiety
If you missed Episode 127 with John Baldoni, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn:- Three things leaders need to do when adversity strikes. - How leaders can combine joy with empathy in their leadership style - Why leaders do a lousy job of taking care of themselvesWe 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...

Apr 26, 2023 • 23min
Give Grace to your People to Increase Psychological Safety & Reduce Anxiety
Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck SyndromeWe hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.In this episode you will learn: - Three things leaders need to do when adversity strikes. - How leaders can combine joy with empathy in their leadership style - Why leaders do a lousy job of taking care of themselvesOur guest is our dear friend John Baldoni, a globally recognized leadership educator, executive coach, and author of 16 books translated into ten languages. John’s latest book is “Grace Under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis.” John joins us as a member of the renowned 100 Coaches, founded by Marshall Goldsmith, and writes for publications such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc.com.John's last reflections: - Learn the power of grace, the catalyst for good. - And remember to show grace to yourself.###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...

Apr 21, 2023 • 6min
Author Recap: Great Leadership is Authentic, Compassionate & Aligning
If you missed Episode 125 with Michelle K. Johnston, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn:How you can develop authentic executive presenceWhy perfectionism is toxic for a successful leader 3 unfortunate things that happen in a culture of fearWe 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...

Apr 19, 2023 • 29min
Great Leadership is Authentic, Compassionate & Aligning
Visit The Culture Works if you'd like a free download of Chapter One, The Duck SyndromeWe hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.In this episode you will learn:How you can develop authentic executive presenceWhy perfectionism is toxic for a successful leader 3 unfortunate things that happen in a culture of fearOur guest is Michelle K. Johnston, PhD, who is the Clifton A. Morvant Distinguished Professor in Business in the College of Business at Loyola University New Orleans, where she teaches leadership and strategic communication classes to MBA and undergraduate students. Dr. Johnston has received several honors and awards in the field of communication. Her recent research has found a positive link between a Team’s Listening Environment (TLE) and financial performance. She recently published her first book, The Seismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of Connection, which is an Amazon Bestseller. ###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...

Apr 14, 2023 • 6min
Author Recap: 5 Great Leadership Practices that promote Peace at Work and Reduce Anxiety
If you missed Episode 123 with Peter de Silva, here is a recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.In this episode you will learn:- 10 leadership Principles and which is the #1 most important- 5 critical workplace trends that are must haves for work life peace- why you should spend more time with people who aren’t like youWe 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...


