5 Best New Year’s Resolutions for Well-Being Pros
3-minute read Know Your Role Your wellness program/portal/coaching service/challenge/incentive isn’t the center of anyone’s universe. 100% of the people working for your organization were hired to do a job, not participate in your wellness offerings. What we attempt to do for them or with them is tangential at best. And if executed poorly it can […]
Top 10 Must-Reads for Well-Being Pros: 2020 Edition
Whether you read for career or personal development — or both — you’ll walk away with new ideas, insights, and techniques to try after sinking your teeth into these titles: Atomic Habits (2018). Sometimes the freshest, most creative perceptions come from those outside the wellness industry; that’s what author and speaker James Clear presents in […]
How to Say No Without Rankling the Wrong People
Some think running a corporate wellness program is easy. That’s why we often don’t see the same level of scrutiny over leadership, decisions, or priorities as for new product development, international expansion, or other core business activities. That less-than-crucial attitude toward well-being services can also give rise to the notion that any and all ideas […]
The Elements of Emotional Fitness
Many well-being program leaders, fueled by new interest in harmonious, meaningful lifestyles, have broadened their focus from physical health to incorporate our inner workings. They include topics like mindfulness, optimism, gratitude, and connection — elements of a general state called emotional fitness. If you haven’t had much exposure to these components — which, unlike self-help […]
Discover New Sources of Wellness Communication Expertise
Every wellness communication strategy has room for improvement — like more professional-looking posters, emails that lead to higher registration rates, and better graphic design with relatable images that don’t hog bandwidth. Once you establish quality, most programs will also benefit from more frequent communication. As a wellness professional, you can’t do it all. You may […]
Media Training: Get Ready for 15 Minutes of Fame
Artist Andy Warhol in 1968 predicted that everyone will eventually have 15 minutes of fame. Combine the rapid growth of podcasts, blogs, e-newsletters, and streaming video — in addition to old-school media like newspapers and TV — with escalating interest, and this prediction has never been truer for wellness professionals. A little media training could […]
SMP: The Epitome of Small-Employer Wellness
Every now and then a small employer comes along that shows how well-being, done right, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of employees and in the organization. Despite what many think, small employer wellness programs do have the potential to be on par with, or even surpass, the lavish programs of corporate giants. SMP, […]
10 Must-Reads for Well-Being Practitioners: 2019 Edition
So many great books, so little time. We recommend moving these must-reads for well-being practitioners to the top of the stack: Adversaries Into Allies: Master the Art of Ultimate Influence (2013) Bob Burg mixes expert advice on people skills with tips to enhance and apply emotional intelligence in this practical handbook for mastering persuasive communication. […]
Is There a Gender Bias in Wellness?
Is there a gender bias in wellness? There may be a leaning one way or the other at a given organization. Here’s why, and here’s what you can do about it. Listening, communicating, paying attention to detail, following through, and showing empathy — all are vital skills in a successful wellness career. Though not limited […]
The Hidden Risk Factor: How Adverse Childhood Experiences Influence Adult Well-Being
It’s no secret that well-being is subject to a kaleidoscope of variables, but biology, socioeconomics, environment, and lifestyle are just a few we know about. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are lesser-known factors getting more press these days. Understanding their nature, prevalence, and profound influence on adult well-being is vitally important to health enhancement professionals. While […]