by Life Health Solutions
We discuss a wide range of topics with industry leaders, including what it takes to create thriving workspaces. A Better Place of Business is dedicated to fostering holistic wellness in the workplace by empowering businesses to build healthier, happier, and more productive work environments.
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June 11, 2024
In high-pressure environments, where deadlines loom like giants and obstacles line up to slow you down, there exists a unique skill that can help to get you through it all: the big-match temperament. Today, we’re revealing the secrets of individuals who not only maintain their composure in the face of urgency, but thrive on it.<br /> <br /> In this episode, we’re going to get a masterclass in maintaining composure while making split-second decisions and excelling when the stakes are at their peak. Chad Jones, Life Health Solutions Business Manager and trained EMS personnel, and<br /> Robert dos Santos, lawyer turned international award-winning director, share their insights. Get ready to unlock the secrets of the big-match temperament as we delve into a discussion that goes beyond survival and into thriving in the intensity of professional life.<br /> <br /> Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes!<br /> <br /> Some golden nuggets: <br /> [00:03:58] – [00:05:32] What is BMT?<br /> [00:10:01] – [00:12:51] How to apply BMT to your work life<br /> [00:13:33] – [00:14:59] How teams can perform under pressure<br /> [00:15:06] – [00:16:34] Team communication in high-pressure situations<br /> [00:22:23] – [00:24:10] Practices or rituals to return to in high-pressure situations<br /> [00:24:34] – [00:27:04] Supporting a BMT culture at work<br /> [00:27:17] – [00:28:08] Advice for aspiring leaders<br /> <br /> Links you should know about: <br /> Life Health Solutions’ holistic service offering: https://lifehealthsolutions.org/our-solutions/<br /> <br /> Ways to manage stress:<br /> https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-management <br /> <br /> How to deal with high-pressure situations at work:<br /> https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-deal-with-high-pressure-situations-at-work · · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/life_health_solutions/">Instagram</a> · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LifeHealthSolutionsSA/">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://static.iono.fm/files/p3341/att_1447620_20240603_211130_src.pdf">Transcript: When urgency feels like an emergency.pdf — PDF (99.5 KB)</a>
June 4, 2024
In this episode of A Better Place of Business, we shine a spotlight on an important aspect of effective leadership: the well-being of top-level executives. As the conductors of organisational success, these leaders play a key role in shaping workplace culture and driving productivity and innovation. However, in the wake of the post-pandemic world, the significance of mental health has taken centre stage, challenging traditional norms and emphasising the critical need for executives to prioritise their well-being. From managing stress and fatigue to nourishing the body and mind, executive wellness isn't just a personal matter – it's the cornerstone that sustains the entire leadership structure, influencing the heartbeat of the organisation.<br /> <br /> Join us as we delve deeper into this topic with our guests, Kassie Naidoo, Creative Director and Partner at Lampost Productions, Elizabeth de Stadler, Founder of Novation Consulting, and Peter Wharton-Hood, Group CEO of Life Healthcare, who bring a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership. Together, our guests will shed light on the importance of executive wellness and its profound impact on organisational success.<br /> <br /> Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes!<br /> <br /> Some golden nuggets: <br /> [00:04:06] – [00:04:42] The evolving role of executive well-being<br /> [00:05:46] – [00:07:06] How the role of executives has changed over time<br /> [00:07:24] – [00:09:21] Strategies to prioritise mental health<br /> [00:09:25] – [00:10:59] Finding balance in moments of pressure<br /> [00:11:06] – [00:14:15] The role of rest and taking care of your body<br /> [00:14:36] – [00:17:01] The impact of executive well-being on organisational culture<br /> [00:17:12] – [00:19:43] The benefit of prioritising your mental health<br /> [00:20:01] – [00:21:35] Obstacles people face when prioritising their mental health<br /> [00:23:26] – [00:24:28] Balancing workplace demands with the need for self-care<br /> [00:27:50] – [00:28:51] Talking about the importance of workplace well-being in teams<br /> <br /> Links you should know about: <br /> Life Health Solutions’ Executive Wellness Clinic offering:<br /> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biNZYz9s-oA <br /> <br /> Life Health Solutions’ holistic service offering: https://lifehealthsolutions.org/our-solutions/<br /> <br /> The cost of mental health in South Africa:<br /> https://ewn.co.za/2023/07/05/workplace-mental-health-issues-costing-sa-economy-over-r160bn-a-year<br /> <br /> Why leaders need self-care too:<br /> https://hbr.org/2020/10/serious-leaders-need-self-care-too · · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/life_health_solutions/">Instagram</a> · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LifeHealthSolutionsSA/">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://static.iono.fm/files/p3341/att_1447617_20240603_210245_src.pdf">Transcript: Why executive well-being is the cornerstone of effective leadership.pdf — PDF (104.7 KB)</a>
May 28, 2024
How do we create a healthy leave culture within businesses when busyness is seen as a badge of honour? How can companies balance employee wellness (a big part of which is having the time to rest and recharge) and productivity? <br /> Progressive leave policies are a hot topic that both employees and employers need to know about. In this episode of A Better Place of Business, our host, Linda Mzamane, discusses this pertinent subject with Bradly Howland, CEO of Alkemi Collective, and Carmen Arico, chartered reward specialist and spokesperson for the South African Reward Association. <br /> With burnout and overworking a norm in modern society, creating a healthy culture around leave, rest and work-life balance is imperative. But what are the implications and challenges for organisations and leaders? <br /> Tune in for a multifaceted conversation around progressive leave policies within the South African context, the impact these have on productivity and engagement in the workplace, and so much more! <br /> <br /> Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes! <br /> <br /> Some golden nuggets: <br /> [00:04:07] – [00:06:01] How employee expectations regarding time off have changed over the years<br /> [00:06:02] – [00:07:55] The impact comprehensive leave policies have on employee satisfaction and retention<br /> [00:08:16] – [00:11:25] The benefits (and potential downsides) of progressive leave policies <br /> [00:11:26] – [00:18:28] Innovative and unconventional leave policies that have worked<br /> [00:18:28] – [00:20:18] How progressive leave policies contribute to a better work-life balance <br /> [00:20:48] – [00:25:01] Challenges organisations face when implementing progressive leave policies<br /> [00:25:02] – [00:27:00] How companies can balance supporting employee well-being, and maintaining productivity<br /> [00:27:01] – [00:30:02] The importance of good leadership in a culture that values and supports comprehensive leave policies <br /> [00:30:24] – [00:32:01] Practical steps for companies wanting to adopt better leave policies <br /> <br /> Links you should know about: <br /> Life Health Solutions’ holistic service offering: https://lifehealthsolutions.org/our-solutions/<br /> <br /> How to accumulate leave and when you can apply: https://www.golegal.co.za/employment-annual-leave/#:~:text=Every%20employee%20is%20entitled%20to,work%20a%20six%2Dday%20week<br /> <br /> TikTok on paid time off: https://www.tiktok.com/@america_is_the_bad.place/video/7143718753761496325?_r=1&_t=8eX69v5usdC<br /> <br /> TikTok on vacation time in the USA and France: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa.a.salazar/video/7231684544322342190?_r=1&_t=8eX6FDQ6KoA<br /> <br /> Redesigning the workplace to be family-friendly: What governments and businesses can do: <br /> https://www.unicef.org/early-childhood-development/family-friendly-policies<br /> <br /> From menstrual leave to 'pet illness leave': Businesses are adopting new leave benefits and we have questions:<br /> https://www.mamamia.com.au/paid-leave/ · · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/life_health_solutions/">Instagram</a> · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LifeHealthSolutionsSA/">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://static.iono.fm/files/p3341/att_1443321_20240520_165423_src.pdf">Transcript: Why progressive leave policies matter.pdf — PDF (140.3 KB)</a>
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