Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental Health

Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton
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Mar 21, 2024 • 21min

Stressed? Welcome Adversity, Practice Discipline, and Commit to Growth

knowing how to manage stress effectively is crucial to thrive amidst the challenges and demands of 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: 📌The Three Cs of HardinessReframe Stress as an OpportunityThe Power of Emotional Intelligence in Stress ManagementWith us is our new friend Dr. Steven Stein, a clinical psychologist who helps individuals improve their emotional understanding, enhance their work performance, and leverage stress for growth. Dr. Stein consults with numerous reality TV shows including Big Brother Canada, The Amazing Race Canada, MasterChef Canada, and Bachelor Canada, providing psychological expertise and candidate selection assessments. He recently released the books Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals and Emotional Intelligence for Dummies, 2nd edition. 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...
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Mar 15, 2024 • 6min

Author Recap: Strengthen Confidence for Deeper, More Meaningful Connections

Do you feel insecure or anxious in relationships? Have you ever stayed in a toxic situation too long?If you missed episode #204 with Jennifer Nurick, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Understanding Anxious Attachment: Anxious attachment is characterized by heightened sensitivity to relational dynamics, a need for reassurance, and a fear of conflict. Healing and Self-Improvement: Healing from anxious attachment involves cultivating self-worth, trust, and confidence. Attachment Styles in the Workplace: Attachment styles can manifest in work dynamics, often mirroring family roles. Practical Tips for Building Secure Attachments: Getting curious about one's attachment style, engaging in self-reflection, and utilizing resources availableWe 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...
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Mar 14, 2024 • 28min

Strengthen Confidence for Deeper, More Meaningful Connections

Do you feel insecure or anxious in relationships? Have you ever stayed in a toxic situation too long? 🎙️ 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: 📌Understanding Anxious Attachment: Anxious attachment is characterized by heightened sensitivity to relational dynamics, a need for reassurance, and a fear of conflict. Healing and Self-Improvement: Healing from anxious attachment involves cultivating self-worth, trust, and confidence. Attachment Styles in the Workplace: Attachment styles can manifest in work dynamics, often mirroring family roles. Practical Tips for Building Secure Attachments: Getting curious about one's attachment style, engaging in self-reflection, and utilizing resources availableWith us is our new friend Jennifer Nurick, a clinical psychotherapist and energetic healer who has works to help people heal from attachment adaptations and childhood trauma. She is has a Master’s Degree in Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling and is the author of the book Heal Your Anxious Attachment and the host of the Psychotherapy Central Podcast.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...
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Mar 8, 2024 • 6min

Author Recap: 100 Hours of Interviews: Lessons from the Son of Sam on Isolation, Connection, and Redemption

What can we learn about stress and anxiety from one of the world's most notorious killers?If you missed episode #202 with Michael Caparrelli, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌 profound insights into stress, anxiety, and human behavior through the lens of his extensive interviews with David Berkowitz, also known as the Son of Sam. Here are three to four key takeaways from the discussion:Isolation as a Major Stress Factor: conversations with Berkowitz highlighted isolation as a significant contributor to stress and anxiety. Despite having interactions with others, Berkowitz felt isolated, which exacerbated his stress levels. This isolation, coupled with an inability to form meaningful relationships, can lead to increased aggression and decreased empathy. Impact of Early Childhood Experiences: the interview delves into how Berkowitz's early childhood experiences, including his adoption and lack of proper socialization, shaped his attachment style and contributed to his feelings of being an outsider. The Role of Faith and Routine in Managing Stress: personal practices for maintaining mental health, emphasizing the importance of faith, routine, meditation, community, and writing. Lessons for the Workplace and Personal Life: The conversation suggests that understanding and addressing the root causes of stress and isolation can have profound implications not only for preventing extreme outcomes like those of Berkowitz but also for improving mental health in the workplace and personal life. 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...
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Mar 7, 2024 • 31min

100 Hours of Interviews: Lessons from the Son of Sam on Isolation, Connection, and Redemption

What can we learn about stress and anxiety from one of the world's most notorious killers? 🎙️ 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: 📌 profound insights into stress, anxiety, and human behavior through the lens of his extensive interviews with David Berkowitz, also known as the Son of Sam. Here are three to four key takeaways from the discussion:Isolation as a Major Stress Factor: conversations with Berkowitz highlight isolation as a significant contributor to stress and anxiety. Despite having interactions with others, Berkowitz felt isolated, exacerbating his stress. Impact of Early Childhood Experiences: the interview delves into how Berkowitz's early childhood experiences, including his adoption and lack of proper socialization, shaped his attachment style and contributed to his feelings of being an outsider. The Role of Faith and Routine in Managing Stress: personal practices for maintaining mental health, emphasizing the importance of faith, routine, meditation, community, and writing. Lessons for the Workplace and Personal Life: understanding and addressing the root causes of stress and isolation can have profound implications not only for preventing extreme outcomes like those of Berkowitz but also for improving mental health in the workplace and personal life. A unique perspective on the complexities of human behavior, deep-seated roots of stress and anxiety, and the power of connection and support in overcoming these challenges. With us is Michael Caparrelli, a former pastor with a PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior. His work helps people navigate through mental health issues from a faith-based perspective; and his non-profit organization, UNMUTED, helps give victims of trauma their voices back. He is the author of the new book: “Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known as Son of Sam.” 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...
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Mar 1, 2024 • 6min

Author Recap: Transform Your Mental Health with Powerful Single Session Therapy Interventions

What if instead of years of therapy, we could be helped with brief, meaningful sessions?If you missed episode #200 with Dr. Jessica Schleider, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌 the significant gap in mental health care accessibilitychallenge the conventional belief that long term care is significantthe importance of self-guided activities that promote the ability to manage moments of distressthe power of brief interventions and single, meaningful interactionsWe 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...
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Feb 28, 2024 • 26min

Transform Your Mental Health with Powerful Single Session Therapy Interventions

What if instead of years of therapy, we could be helped with brief, meaningful sessions?🎙️ 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: 📌 the significant gap in mental health care accessibilitychallenge the conventional belief that long term care is significantthe importance of self-guided activities that promote the ability to manage moments of distressthe power of brief interventions and single, meaningful interactionsWith us is our new friend Dr. Jessica Schleider, associate professor of psychology at Stony Brook University. Schleider completed her PhD in clinical psychology at Harvard University and her doctoral internship in clinical and community psychology at the Yale School of Medicine. She is the author of the new book, “LITTLE TREATMENTS, BIG EFFECTS: How to Build Meaningful Moments that Can Transform Your Mental Health.” 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...
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Feb 16, 2024 • 4min

Author Recap: Overcoming Past Traumas: Embrace Healing and Self-Acceptance

What do we do when the pain of the past is too much to bear?If you missed episode #198 with Karena Kilcoyne, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.This Episode Key Highlights: 📌Embrace Self-Compassion and Positive Self-Talk: the importance of being compassionate towards yourself and engaging in positive self-talk. Journaling as a Tool for Reflection and Growth: this practice is a discipline that can help you understand and rise above your story.The Process of Healing and Forgiveness: a process for overcoming past traumas that includes acknowledging your story, releasing it, forgiving yourself and others, and ultimately rising above it. 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...
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Feb 14, 2024 • 23min

Overcoming Past Traumas: Embrace Healing and Self-Acceptance

What do we do when the pain of the past is too much to bear? 🎙️ 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: 📌Embrace Self-Compassion and Positive Self-Talk: the importance of being compassionate towards yourself and engaging in positive self-talk. Journaling as a Tool for Reflection and Growth: this practice is a discipline that can help you understand and rise above your story.The Process of Healing and Forgiveness: a process for overcoming past traumas that includes acknowledging your story, releasing it, forgiving yourself and others, and ultimately rising above it. With us is our new friend Karena Kilcoyne, a former trial lawyer who specialized in criminal defense, including complex white collar criminal and civil litigation in federal and state courts. Karena now passionately shares her own personal story of trauma and healing and is the author of the book “Rise Above The Story.” Karena today teaches others how to rise above their own stories and find true peace and emotional freedom. 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...
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Feb 7, 2024 • 30min

Promote Freedom from Fear in your Workplace

How can freedom-centered leadership transform your organization, boost innovation, and create a culture where fear has no place? Before we dive in, a huge shout out to our sponsor, Magic Mind! Experience the energy boost w/o the crash and enhance your focus & productivity. Try it out for yourself and feel the difference.  Only this January, for a fully focused you, get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANleading AND with our code: LEADING20. This offer is valid until the Feb 9 so hurry before it goes away.This Episode Key Highlights: 📌Introduction to Freedom-Centered Leadership: the significance of shifting from fear-based to freedom-centered leadership, highlighting how this approach has revolutionized companies worldwide, including notable names like WD-40, Pandora, Hulu, Zappos, and GE Aviation.The Power Question Practice: a powerful five-step process designed to help individuals and leaders overcome fear and anxiety in the workplace. This practice encourages self-reflection and action to reclaim power over one's emotions and foster a positive work environment.Democratic Leadership and Employee Autonomy: the benefits of democratic leadership for enhancing employee autonomy and engagement. The Role of HR and Leaders: the critical role of HR professionals and leaders in reducing fear within organizations.Our guest Traci Fenton, founder and CEO of WorldBlu, a global leadership company built to help CEOs and top leaders lead more effectively. She is the author of “Freedom at Work: The Leadership Strategy for Transforming Your Life, Your Organization, and Our World.” Traci has created numerous mindset, leadership, and organizational design courses, all of which are delivered on BluSpark, the gamification learning technology she developed.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...

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