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In this week's episode of DEI After 5, I had the pleasure of chatting with Karishma Patel Buford, the Chief People Officer at Spring Health. We delved into some incredible insights on embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into organizations. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation: 1. Embedding DEI as a Core Part of the Organization Karishma emphasized the importance of not treating DEI as a separate entity but integrating it into every aspect of the employee life cycle. By making DEI an integral part of the organization's culture, it becomes more than just a checkbox activity but a fundamental way of doing business. 2. The Power of Mentorship and Allyship We discussed the impactful mentorship program called "Sprout with Spring" in partnership with 10,000 Coffees. This program matches talent at Spring Health with senior leaders, providing invaluable guidance and support. Karishma highlighted the importance of mentorship in career development and how it can be truly life-changing. 3. Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellness Karishma shared personal insights on balancing work and family life, emphasizing the significance of being present with loved ones. She highlighted the importance of creating moments of presence and connection, especially in today's fast-paced world. If you're interested in learning more about how Spring Health is revolutionizing mental health benefits and fostering a culture of thriving, make sure to listen to the full episode TOMORROW at 5:15p ET. You can connect with Karishma on LinkedIn or reach out via email at Karishma@springhealth.com for further insights and partnerships. Don't miss out on this insightful episode! Tune in tomorrow and let's continue the conversation on embedding DEI in our organizations. Remember to like, share, and subscribe to DEI After 5 for more thought-provoking discussions.

✨ Missed our latest episode? Catch up now! ✨ Last week, we shared Episode 5 of "Complete Curiosity", where we explored the fascinating realm of wellbeing. Join hosts Ralph & Alan as he uncovers the secrets to effective wellbeing initiatives and how they can revolutionize organisational culture. If you're ready to unlock the potential of your team and drive meaningful change, listen to Episode 5: Wellbeing today! #CompleteCuriosity #WellbeingManagement #PodcastRecap

[New Episode: Living Marketing Podcast - Season 2 Episode 2] Living Marketing is back with another episode of inspiring personal journey that pivots from risk and compliance to spearheading DEI initiatives for the diverse and rapidly evolving financial services sector across countries in Asia Pacific. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kate Wood, the Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness at Ernst & Young for the Asia Pacific Financial Services Sector, to share her story of how overcoming a health challenge has fueled her to advocate passionately for workplace wellbeing. As the corporate world grapples with creating environments that truly embrace every individual, Kate sets the stage for a transformative dialogue on what it means to cultivate a culture that values each team member's unique contributions. Throughout the episode, Kate sheds light on the cultural balance in DEI and its impact on mental health and company success. We delve into mentorship, gender equity, and more taboo topics like menopause in the workplace, leading to the conclusion that when an organization commits to Diversity and Inclusion, it’s not just the workforce that flourishes—business thrives, and so does the human spirit within it. Visit https://lnkd.in/gp_HFH_g for the latest episode of Living Marketing Podcast where we explore what it truly means to embrace DEI in today's corporate landscape through Kate's journey. #LivingMarketing #Podcast #BusinessLeaders #DEI #MentalHealth #WorkplaceWellness 

🎙️Episode 18 is out! 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈? … 𝒘𝒆’𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌… ... Is it really true that the client expects me to be available 24/7 or is it my implicit expectation? Or is it the partner's expectation that the client will not accept that I'm off a certain time?" After a long summer break, we’re excited to share the latest episode of the Wellbeing Designers Podcast! 🎧 Episode 18, Season 3 features Dr. Miriam Baumgärtner, former Head of Wellbeing and Sustainable People Performance at PwC Switzerland (note: which is an internal role, focusing on employees of the consulting company), interviewed by Réka Deák. Key highlights: 🌍 Insights into how PwC's global "Be Well, Work Well" program has been supporting employee wellbeing. ✅ Expectation Management and Communication: clients need to understand that high-quality work doesn’t require being constantly available. 🕒 Shifting away from the idea that long hours equal value, promoting a healthier approach to performance. 💼 The need for companies to see wellbeing as a business priority, embedding it into daily operations. 🔍 Measuring impact is complex, but feedback and ongoing dialogue are key to driving cultural change. Tune in into Episode 18 available along with all episodes on major podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple, YouTube) or directly on our website. Links in the comment below ⬇️ ⁉️What are your highlights? We would love to hear from you! Please leave them in comments! 💙 Share this episode with someone who would love this today :) #wellbeing #wellbeingdesigners #humansustainability #humancentric #wellbeingatwork #futureofwellbeing #leadershipdevelopment #selfleadership #employeewellbeing #wellbeingmeasurement

Had so much fun behind the mics with Maillard Howell! 🎙️ Dive into our latest episode on Life Chats, where he unveils his personalized guide to a renewed you in the new year. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eP4Zp9e6  ✅ From goal-setting to essential tools for managing every aspect of your wellbeing, it's a conversation you don't want to miss! 👂 Listen now and let us know which tip resonated with you the most! What's your go-to #wellbeing tool or practice? Share in the comments below. Let's inspire each other to make 2024 our best year yet. #NewYearBetterYou #WellbeingJourney #PodcastTalks #PodcastInspiration #LinkedInConversations #WellnessatWork #WellnessAdvocate #ThoughtLeadership

🌟 Exciting news! I was recently a guest on a podcast discussing "Bridging Communication and Mental Health." 🎙️ In our conversation, we explored how effective communication can be a powerful tool in combating career burnout, especially for professional women. We delved into practical strategies for leveraging your strengths and thriving in your career journey. 🌱✨ Tune in to discover insights that can help you reconnect with your passion and redefine your professional path. Check it out [https://lnkd.in/eWHedTJw]! #CareerCoaching #MentalHealth #Communication #BurnoutRecovery #WomenInLeadership

Overcommitting, overworking does not lead to more popularity, to more business success. It just means that you’re not discerning your internal boundaries well enough to give yourself that permission of space and time. When you neglect basic needs like snacks, rest, that derails productivity… Your productivity will actually decrease the more you try to squeeze that lemonade out of that lemon. It isn’t going to work. You need to have these routine cadences of breaks for your self-care. Episode 135: The Call Is Coming From Inside the House: 5 Internal Boundaries You’re Neglecting 🎙 Listen to the episode: https://buff.ly/3tqLMxk #thecatalyst #catalystpodcast #physicianpodcast #BoundarySetting #InternalBoundaries #AvoidBurnout #HealthcareBurnout #EmbraceFlow #SelfCarePriority #CreativeHealthcare #TheCatalystPodcast #MindfulLiving #WorkLifeBalance #HealthcareWellness #EmbraceGoodEnough #ProductiveLiving #MindfulMedicine #HealthyBoundaries

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Unpacking Perfectionism, Part 2: Root Causes, Client Stories & Effective Strategies 🎙️ The second part of the episode series is here 😉💪💥 It only took me 102 hours to produce 😂 😜 Kidding. But it did take longer than most episodes, maybe because this is a somewhat delicate topic that can be triggering. Perfectionism is such a common root cause for stress, anxiety, and performance challenges so there's a lot to gain by talking more about it. In this episode, I also share my former client Emma's story, how perfectionism impacted her life, health & career, and the work we did together during the program to reduce it. Now she is in a completely different place; feeling a lot better (more energized, relaxed & present) enjoying life more, performing better in her career, and with improved relationships with those around her. I hope you enjoy listening and please share it with a friend, sister, or colleague that you think will need it ❤️ Link to the episode in the comments. Always in your corner, Sofia PS. My 1:1 business is currently full, but I've created a waiting list and I'm also working on other options to offer in the meantime. If you are curious about exploring if we would be a great fit, just send me a DM and we'll find a time to talk. 😘 ---- ✨ I'm Sofia von Celsing, a Wellbeing & Performance Coach ✨ I help high-achieving women leaders reduce stress, improve sleep, boost confidence, and advance their careers. Follow me for more tips and tricks, send me a DM to learn more about my program Sustainable High Performance, and tune in to my podcast Unleash the Badass Within. Available on all platforms. #sustainableperformance #highperformance #perfectionism #wellbeing #womenleaders

How can you role model kindness in your organisation? Well, we think NHS Orkney’s Chief Executive Laura Skaife-Knight does an excellent job of that. In our latest episode of the Kinder Conversations podcast we had the opportunity to speak to Laura about kindness within the NHS, turbocharging change in times of uncertainty and the importance of carrot cake. 🍰 Laura joins Tim Keogh for a brilliant discussion, providing practical insights into transforming workplace culture, how each of us can help bring about change in our organisations and exploring the importance of kindness when the world around us may seem anything but. Tune in to discover: 🟣 Importance of seeing the human side of management, taking the time to get to know your staff and breaking down hierarchies 🔵 How to hold yourself accountable for the statements that you make, for standards you set and for bringing this to life every day as a leader 🟣 The common misconceptions about kindness and its role in challenging situations 🔵 How Laura personalises messages of appreciation to her staff to ensure work does not go unrecognised 🟣 How shifting your perspective to be positive can have a big impact on those around you 🔵 The impact highlighting the positives can have on staff morale What a special episode. 🎧 Discover how kindness can transform your leadership by listening to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eeDpXyS9 #KinderConversationsPodcast #KinderConversations #Kindness #NHS

Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being. Acknowledging that it’s okay not to be okay is an essential step toward promoting understanding and compassion. While the phrase "it's ok not to be ok" sounds simple, its impact is profound. But for those suffering with mental illness, it doesn't always feel like it's ok.  Shame, guilt and embarrassment are often feelings that accompany mental health challenges and prevent people from asking for the help and support they need. As the post below says, we hope that by sharing this video, we can encourage essential conversations regarding health and well-being. Everyone deserves support, compassion, and understanding, so they can find their voice and feel comfortable discussing their experiences openly. Well done Dez, Stephen and Craig for sharing their stories. #MensHealthWeek #leadership #culture #values