Workwell

On this WorkWell episode, Deloitte chief well-being office Jen Fisher shares six of her favorite books and reflects on how the themes of the books mirrored her experiences of 2020 and 2021.

We all make mistakes and when we do, we're often quick to criticize ourselves. But self-criticism can take a toll on our mental and emotional health. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Kristin Neff, associate professor in Educational Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin and author of “Self-Compassion, The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself”, about the components of self-compassion and how to develop it within yourself.

On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Ximena Vengoechea, a user researcher, writer, and illustrator, about really listening to develop stronger relationships and how to train ourselves to be better listeners.

Is your career ambition your North Star? Perhaps you are feeling or have felt burnt out by the time you reach your ambition. The problem isn’t that you are ambitious, the problem may be that your definition of success might not align with what you really value. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Milena Regos, founder and Chief Rebel Officer of Unhustle about how un-hustling can be your greatest asset in career success

The great resignation has been a hot topic. Millions of people are quitting their jobs or plan to do so soon. Why is this happening? On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Lauren McGoodwin, founder and CEO of Career Contessa, author of the book, Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose, and cohost of the of Career Contessa podcast.

Self-love is vital to self-care and well-being. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Rebekah Taussig, the author of the book, Sitting Pretty, The View from My Ordinary Resilient, Disabled Body, and disability advocate, known for her Instagram @sitting_pretty.

Meditation can have incredible benefits to both your physical and mental health, and help make you happier! On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Dan Harris, a long-time anchor and Emmy award winning correspondent at BBC news. He is also the creator of the podcast and app, 10% Happier, and the author of the number one New York Times bestseller, 10% Happier.

Stories of experiencing burnout at work aren’t uncommon. With self-awareness, strong social connections, and resilience skills, you can avoid burnout and be your best self in work and life! On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Paula Davis, founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute and the author of Beating Burnout at Work: Why Teams Hold the Secret to Well-Being and Resilience.

When it comes to sports, physical ability is only part of the equation for high performance. Mental health is equally important, if not more so. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Nyaka NiiLampti, Vice President of Wellness and Clinical Services at the NFL. She’s a licensed psychologist with more than fifteen years of clinical experience with organizations, sports teams, individuals, and families.

Have you ever watched a beautiful sunset and it gave you goosebumps? That’s awe! On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Jonah Paquette, psychologist, author, and speaker specializing in the areas of happiness and well-being. His latest book, Awestruck, explores the underappreciated and often misunderstood emotion of awe.

In this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Eric Karpinski, a leading voice on positive psychology in the workplace and author of the book Put Happiness to Work: Seven Strategies to Elevate Engagement for Optimal Performance.

Considering that we spend a third to half of our waking hours in any given week at work, the workplace is a critical place for developing meaningful connections that we all need to thrive. On this special episode, WorkWell producer from Rivet360, Jesse Betend, guest hosts and gets the inside scoop on the recently released book Work Better Together, from the authors Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher and Deloitte Global CEO Program Research Director Anh Phillips.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. But despite their prevalence, they are still often misunderstood and therefore go undiagnosed and untreated. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Judson Brewer, a renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. Dr. Brewer is an associate professor at Brown University and executive medical director at Sharecare. His new book Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind is now a New York Times best seller.

If we want to be at our best, at home and at work, we need to make our mental and emotional health a priority. Start with small, incremental steps that can add up to make a big impact. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Arianna Huffington, the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, the founder of The Huffington Post, and a bestselling author.

Sleep is foundational to your well-being and vital to your health. When you get the sleep your body needs, you can perform at your best. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Jeff Kahn, co-founder and CEO of Rise Science, a sleep technology company that uses science and data to improve sleep.

Whether you’re a leader or an independent contributor at work, you can become the CEO of your own well-being. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Naz Beheshti, an executive wellness coach, corporate wellness consultant, speaker, writer, change agent, and wellness warrior. She's also the author of the book, Pause. Breathe. Choose.: Become the CEO of your well-being.

Taking care of a loved one with cancer is a difficult life challenge, but it can also be an incredible learning experience. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Domenic Cervoni, vice president of Legal and Senior Legal Counsel for HSBC, and author of From Tragedy to Triumph: How My Wife’s Courageous Battle With Rare Cancer Has Motivated Me to Live a Better Life Filled With Passion, Empathy, and Gratitude.

Many who live in urban areas, often BIPOC communities, don’t have access to the fresh produce that is so important to a healthy diet. How can we tackle this inequity? In this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, a BIPOC-centered community farm committed to ending racism and injustice in the food system.

Deloitte surveyed 6,000 professionals across the globe for its 2021 Global Human Capital Trends report, and one important trend that emerged is that integrating well-being into work will be vital in a post-COVID world. On this episode, special guest host Colleen Reilly, a PhD candidate and teaching professor at the University of Denver interviews Deloitte’s chief well-being officer Jen Fisher and global human capital leader Erica Volini on the well-being findings.

You can plan for the future, but sometimes life has a different idea. When the unexpected happens, the best you can do is follow your gut. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Julie Smolyansky, humanitarian, activist, and CEO of Lifeway Foods, on how resilience and a passion for gut health helped her lead through tragedy when she became the youngest female CEO of a publicly held organization.