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What's Happening At Work Show

What's Happening At Work Show

By Joyce Odidison

Millions of mid-career professionals become emotionally and mentally unwell and develop illnesses each year due to difficult work relationships and situations. Let's talk about the things that keep you up at night. What's Happening at Work.
Joyce Odidison, President of Interpersonal Wellness Services Inc. reveals practical strategies to address what’s going on at work any day of the week. Sharing decades of first-hand experiences and practical tools she has employed as a Conflict Analyst for 24 years, to help mid-career professionals excel at work.
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Episode # 63 - Diversity Conflict Management

What's Happening At Work ShowAug 26, 2021

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Episode#90 - Your Managers Impact on Your Mental Health
Feb 28, 202314:34
Episode#89 - Decoding DEI Conflicts Masterclass
Feb 02, 202313:25
Episode#87 - Creating Your Vision For Wellness

Episode#87 - Creating Your Vision For Wellness

Do you have a vision for your wellness? Really truly, can you close your eyes and envision wellness in all areas of your life? Being spiritual, social, emotional and occupational? What does it look like for you to be well in those areas? If you are in leadership, what does that look like for your staff and team members? What are they doing? How are they treating each other, how are they with customers? How are you with them? Are you well enough to lead them? How is your workplace wellness planning going? We need to share more about our health and wellness dreams and encourage each other. If you need help creating your wellness vision, reach out to me and we can discuss how you can start www.interpersonalwellness.com
#wellness #createwellnessvision #interpersonalwellness #joyceodidison #whatshappeningatwork #wellnesscompetencies

Oct 14, 202232:59
Episode #86 Workplace and Financial Wellness with Kevin Cochran Part 2

Episode #86 Workplace and Financial Wellness with Kevin Cochran Part 2

Why is financial wellness something we want to talk about? What is the value to you in your workplace? Why is it important? How does this play into the reality in the future of work? Join us and find out! #workplace-wellness #financial-wellness

Oct 06, 202215:04
Episode #85 Workplace and Financial Wellness with Kevin Cochran Part 1

Episode #85 Workplace and Financial Wellness with Kevin Cochran Part 1

Why is financial wellness something we want to talk about? What is the value to you in your workplace? Why is it important? How does this play into the reality in the future of work? Join us and find out! #workplace-wellness #financial-wellness

Oct 06, 202216:44
Episode #84 - Mental Health Recovery with Sara Riel Inc Part 2

Episode #84 - Mental Health Recovery with Sara Riel Inc Part 2

Have you ever wondered what it would take to recover from a mental illness or disease? Yes, I did say the word recover, this is what Sara Riel Inc is focused on delivering in the community. Often we hear about mental health support and dealing with mental health but not enough effort is placed on recovery. This is why we have identified Sara Riel Inc as the charity of choice for the 5th Annual Global Workplace Wellness Summit. Join me as I chat with Tara Snider the ED of Sara Riel Inc.  You can make a donation to Sara Riel Inc by going to their website here: https://sarariel.ca/ #workplacewellness #Wellness #MentalHealth

Oct 04, 202214:53
Episode #82 - Faces of Workplace Wellness Magazine Spring 2022 Issue Highlights

Episode #82 - Faces of Workplace Wellness Magazine Spring 2022 Issue Highlights

Hey you. The spring issue of Faces of Workplace Wellness Magazine is out. You should get your copy here https://interpersonalwellness.com/workplace-wellness-magazine/ #wellness-summit #workplacewellness #Wellness #Magazine

Oct 04, 202211:26
Episode #83 - Mental Health Recovery with Sara Riel Inc Part 1
Oct 04, 202215:33
Episode #81 Managers make work Happen

Episode #81 Managers make work Happen

Have you ever looked at the strengths and excesses? Let's take a deeper look at the onions 🌰 😢 and how those tears impact us. Have a listen to what I've been up to. #wellnesscompetency
Jul 06, 202235:28
Episode #80 Dealing With the Aftermath of The Pandemic at Work

Episode #80 Dealing With the Aftermath of The Pandemic at Work

The truth is that we will be dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic in our workforce for the next few generations. What this means is that we need a new mindset and attitude to keep us focused and help us do the humane thing and treat each other with kindness, and dignity, and reduce the suspicion and conflict. Let's talk about the new stresses and how to deal with them differently. Have a listen.

#pandemicwoes #workplacewellness #workshortage #wellnesscompetencies #interpersonalwellness

www.interpersonalwellness.com

Jun 14, 202216:25
Episode #79 How at Interdependence at work boost health and well-being

Episode #79 How at Interdependence at work boost health and well-being

Ever wondered about how to act at work to promote interdependence? In this episode, I talk about interdependence and how it is essential to maintaining a healthy workplace. The behaviours we demonstrate at work help to maintain a healthy work environment free from bullying, harassment, and where people feel able to grow and do their best work.


#workplace wellness


Jun 07, 202215:42
Episode #78 - Triggers with Sylvia Marusyk: Part 2

Episode #78 - Triggers with Sylvia Marusyk: Part 2

Welcome back to part 2 of this delightful conversation. Ever wondered why you are responding to the news you received at work the way you do? I had an interview with the amazing Sylvia and thought I would share it here for you too as we spent a lot of time talking about triggers and how they shape our responses, and how to identify them and control them. Have a listen now.

#triggers #workplacewellness #Gwws #interpersonalwellness #wellnessatwork

Mar 31, 202220:51
Episode #77 - Triggers with Sylvia Marusyk: Part 1

Episode #77 - Triggers with Sylvia Marusyk: Part 1

Ever wondered why you are responding to the news you received at work the way you do? I had an interview with the amazing Sylvia and thought I would share it here for you too as we spent a lot of time talking about triggers and how they shape our responses, and how to identify them and control them. Have a listen now.

#triggers #workplacewellness #Gwws #interpersonalwellness #wellnessatwork #joyceodidison

Mar 24, 202227:03
Episode #76 Career Limiting Agreements

Episode #76 Career Limiting Agreements

Have you been making career-limiting choices? I was having a conversation with my daughter Delly many years ago and she started talking about colleagues who were making career-limiting choices that would define how their careers progress and that would ultimately limit their opportunities to attain the respect and fluidity of movement many aspire in the corporate arena. I had a chuckle then but quickly realized that many people I see are also struggling to see the long-term consequences of their actions. Let's talk about career-limiting choices in this episode. Are you making them or seeing friends and colleagues making them?

#career #choices #workplacewellness #wellnessatwork #interpersonalwellness

Mar 14, 202219:01
Episode #75 - How Does Self-Awareness Build Emotional Wellness?

Episode #75 - How Does Self-Awareness Build Emotional Wellness?

It's not the emotions we feel that matter, it is who we become as a result of these emotions. It is what they trigger in us and who we resort to become and the things that we do that make life so tough. Self-awareness is the only way to pay attention so we can stop shutting ourselves off, becoming people we don't like, and refusing to grow, change, or evolve into our next best self. Let's have a conversation about self-awareness and self-mastery. Join me now.

#wellness #health #self-mastery #hope #interpersonalwellness #self-awareness

Mar 07, 202232:34
Episode #74: Professional Integrity and Workplace Wellness

Episode #74: Professional Integrity and Workplace Wellness

Ever wonder how professional integrity impacts the workplace wellness atmosphere? Professional and personal integrity are important in business and should be part of each employee's developmental plan to help build and maintain trust at work.

#integrity #well-being #wellnessatwork #interpersonalwellness #wellness

Feb 21, 202224:17
Episode #73: Wellness and Communication

Episode #73: Wellness and Communication

Ever wondered how our communication affects your wellness? Words are powerful and can make an impact on our mindset, focus, emotions, and stress levels. Let's explore communication and wellness to see how we can reduce stressful communication in our workplaces and lives.

#interpersonalwellness #workplacewellness #wellnessatwork #well-being #globalworkplacewellness #wellnesssummit

Feb 21, 202236:40
Episode #71: DEI and Well-being

Episode #71: DEI and Well-being

Does DEI have an impact on our well-being? Yes, it does. Let's find ways to identify how stress at work can impact your life and work and your health and wellness. We can do more to reduce workplace stress with creativity and innovative thinking. #stress #wellness #employee #workplacewellness ##trust

Feb 21, 202223:23
Episode #70 - Celebrating My Sixth Book - The Inclusive Wellness Competency Teaching and Coaching Framework

Episode #70 - Celebrating My Sixth Book - The Inclusive Wellness Competency Teaching and Coaching Framework

I want to share my excitement with you about the launch of my 6th book. This book has been in the incubator of my mind for quite some time. It is meant to expand our lenses about the teaching and coaching of wellness competencies. I use competencies because we know they can be learned and improved upon. You will note that we can always work on our bodies, our minds and attitudes to attain optimal well-being. The same concept is presented in the WIS Method, the nine-dimensional framework that expounds on the wellness mindset and teaching. This book is a resource for coach trainers, instructors, facilitators, wellness practitioners and other professionals looking to marry the social determinants of health to coaching and teaching. It also provides some nuggets for leaders on how to lead wellness at work and strategies for organizational and workplace wellness. I am happy and excited that this book took so long. It was meant to take time and be birthed at this time when our health and wellness are in such jeopardy. You can pick up a copy of the book Here

Join me in 2022 as I expound on the wellness competency teaching and coaching framework weekly, as I teach wellness facilitators, coaches, and all those looking to be part of rebuilding the new world of work, to drive high performance, innovation, resilience. Join at Global Workplace Wellness Community of practice for our weekly wellness teachings. Looking forward to sharing my book tour calendar for 2022 with you. 

#wellness #joyceodidison #interpersonalwellness #booktour #booklaunch #wellnesscoaching

Dec 31, 202122:27
Episode #69 - DEI & Well-being: The missing links

Episode #69 - DEI & Well-being: The missing links

I have been noticing that some key aspects of DEI in relation to the health and well-being of those who are being impacted by exclusion, microinequities, microaggression, and racism are not being addressed in the regular literature. I am sharing this recording here with you to help you understand what I am seeing and how these issues can be resolved. Have a listen and let me know what you think it a voice message.

#dei #well-being #diversity #interpersonalwellness #wellness

I can't wait to hear your feedback.

Dec 24, 202131:57
Episode #68 - Race and Diversity May Not Be Why A Co-worker Dislikes You

Episode #68 - Race and Diversity May Not Be Why A Co-worker Dislikes You

As we march on the journey of diversity, inclusion and equity, it becomes very important that we do not squander the fight with trivialities. If someone at work doesn't like you, it may because of your behaviour, volume, attitude or even that you are disrespectful. Sometimes we don't like ourselves yet we expect others to like us. Ask yourself, would you be a friend to yourself? Do you like yourself? if you can't answer this question or find yourself avoiding the question altogether, then you may not think that you are likeable. If you want others to like you then do a self-assessment and come up with a couple of things you need to change for you to like yourself and your own company better. The answer to why co-works don't like you may be something you are doing or not doing or maybe pointing you to an area of growth in yourself. Focus on that and seek help to improve your interpersonal skills, your work output or your interactions with others at work. I know, it is so much easier to say it's because of the colour of your skin, hair texture, height, gender, attitude, or sexual orientation but I want to challenge you to dig a bit deeper and do your own self-assessment. Let me know what you find out. Also, we can never like everyone or have everyone like us so give yourself a break. Listen to this episode and reflect. Join the wellness competency teaching and emotional wellness cleanse at www.interpersonalwellness.com

#interpersonalwellness #diversity #coaching $interpersonalskills #workrelationships #joyceodidison

Dec 17, 202120:54
Episode #67 - What Not To Bring To Work for Lunch in a Diverse Workspace

Episode #67 - What Not To Bring To Work for Lunch in a Diverse Workspace

When we accept that we are working in a diverse environment, we realize that our ethnic foods though delicious to us may have smells and odours that are uncommon and unpleasant for others not used to them. You know what they say: "One man's medicine is another's poison". Let's be smart and not put others in uncomfortable situations. Keep exotic foods out of the office. Leave them for home and with friends, for those special "potluck office days". I don't believe the reason your co-worker leaves the office when you eat your ethnic food in the adjacent cubicle is a sign of racism. It may very well be that the spices and blend of spices may be making them queasy, nauseated, lightheaded or worst. Remember that some co-workers may be undergoing cancer treatment, are on medications that make them sensitive to strong smells, are pregnant, or may have allergies. Be kind to yourself and others. While you may be accustomed to the smells and think them wonderful, they may be new and overpowering to others. Remember most workplaces have a scent-free workspace policy. We usually recommend that our client organizations add strong-smelling foods to their scent-free policy as part of workplace health and wellness strategy. Let's continue to look for more ways to promote interpersonal wellness at work.

Listen to more episodes and join me on the Office Hours LinkedIn Live Show every Wednesday here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyceodidison

#diversity  #ethnicfoods #inclusion #workplacewellness #joyceodidison #interpersonalwellness #wellnesscompetencyteaching



Dec 10, 202114:52
Episode #66 - How Anchoring Heuristics Impact Resilient Relationships at Work

Episode #66 - How Anchoring Heuristics Impact Resilient Relationships at Work

Have you ever heard someone say something such as that's your interpretation"? Have you ever wondered what they meant by that? Well, there is some truth to it. As we work to develop resilient workplaces in the new world of work, it is very important that we ensure we get rid of old anchors that are no longer serving us and develop a new resilient mindset with anchors that are innovative and forward-thinking. We need to engage in powerful and meaningful discussions, expand our world view and watch ourselves that we are not being too emotionally fragile, limiting our ability to engage in critical conversations that help us learn, teach and grow. Let's talk about how we can reframe these anchors and enhance vibrant dialogues that will make our workplace a warm inviting place where employees want to come to work and be a part of. Let's make our workplaces resilient workspaces. Ask us how at www.interpersonalwellness.com

#resilientworkspaces, #workplacewellness #anchors #joyceodidison #interpersonalwellness

Nov 26, 202114:52
Episode #65: Faces of Workplace Wellness
Oct 22, 202114:25
Episode # 64: The Spiritual Wellness Trust Factor At Work
Oct 15, 202118:32
Episode # 63 - Diversity Conflict Management
Aug 26, 202128:56
Episode#62: Ten Tips to Prevent and Reduce Remote and Hybrid Workplace Conflicts
Aug 06, 202115:07
Episode # 61: How Does Integrity At Work Impact Mental Health?

Episode # 61: How Does Integrity At Work Impact Mental Health?

In a culture where being first is celebrated, being a winner at all cost sometimes means cheating, taking credit for other’s work, speaking first and over others, advocating your point of view, selling ourselves, embellishing the resume to get shortlisted for the interview, or winning the competition by diminishing others’ achievements, one can easily forget the mental health benefits of integrity at work. Low or inconsistent acts of integrity can make the workplace feel like a harsh, psychologically unsafe place to be.

#mentalhealth #integrity #podcast #joyceodidison #interpersonalwellness #gwws

Jul 30, 202113:39
Episode #60 - Office Hours Changes At Work

Episode #60 - Office Hours Changes At Work

Have You Been Affected By The Avalanche of Changes In Offices Everywhere?

Are there changes in your office schedule or office hours? If not, you may be one of the very few people who are not experiencing changes in their work lives.

Most of us experienced massive changes in our work schedules and office hours as we moved to remote work during the 2020 global pandemic. It took many months of adjustments to create a new rhythm and pace that we have become accustomed to, and now it’s time to transition back.

I would love to hear what is going on for you. I have launched a Linkedin Live Show Wednesdays at 12:00 pm, called “Office Hours” and I would love to hear what you are concerned about, are looking forward to and maybe dreading. Join the show here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyceodidison/ Also join me on Clubhouse to discuss the show:https://www.clubhouse.com/club/coach-velocity-school-of


Jul 16, 202113:39
Episode 59 - Why We Fail at Work and In Life

Episode 59 - Why We Fail at Work and In Life

Have you ever failed at something?

Did you stop and take some time to evaluate why you failed?

I want to talk about why we fail at work. I believe we fail because we get cocky when we believe we no longer need our practice to move our skill levels into the realm of competence. Sometimes we let our guard down and failure introduces itself to us. It is a common belief that failure is something that happens to us. No!... Have a listen and leave me a voice message.

#podcast #whatshappenningatwork #interpersonalwellness #joyceodidison

Jul 02, 202112:45
Episode 58 - How to Accelerate Your Skills As A Relational Leader at Work
Jun 25, 202120:15
Episode 57 - Are You Building Skills at Work That Can Be Your Career Success Currency?

Episode 57 - Are You Building Skills at Work That Can Be Your Career Success Currency?

When we develop competencies, they become part of our characteristics. Competencies flow out of us without effort or a lot of thinking on our part. There is a way to build skills into competencies. This is my favourite part of training and development, the work that I have done for 24 years. I love to see people develop a skill or competency.

#skills #workstress #workplacwellness #interpersonalwellness #joyceodidison #Podcast

Jun 18, 202114:19
Episode 56 - Do You Build Relational Currency at Work?

Episode 56 - Do You Build Relational Currency at Work?

Do you know that by building relational currency you can foster goodwill among your team and boost your social bank account? Yes, this is where things like participation and collaboration come from. As I reflect on the business of my week, the things that stand out are those of interpersonal equity. Those that allow people to feel empowered and valued at work. Besides the business of my week, the issues of bullying, harassment, and discrimination that my clients are facing are the most impactful. 

Our theme at the Global Workplace Wellness Summit this November 8 - 10, 2021 is Rebuilding Smarter Workplaces by aligning high performance to high performance. We have opportunities for you to shine on one of our wellness committees. Showcase what you are doing at work and collaborate with others around the globe and win the draw to have your face grace the Workplace Wellness Magazine cover. Leave a message and let us know what is going on at your workplace. Leave me a voice message here.

Be Well

Joyce

Jun 12, 202121:00
Episode 55: The Interpersonal Challenges of Leadership

Episode 55: The Interpersonal Challenges of Leadership

Listen to how life can be a mirror at work. A leader experiences a junior leader's behaviour as disrespectful and rude and before she can deal with it the junior leader complains that her employee is being rude and disrespectful. I have to laugh sometimes. Listen to how I encouraged her to have a critical conversation and create some insights for the junior leader that would help both their situations. Have a listen. If you are struggling with similar issues, drop me a voice message below and let me know what I can do to help you. www.interpersonalwellness.com and www.joyceodidison.com or at www.coachvelocity.com

#workplacewellness #interpersonalwellness #joyceodidison #gwwsummit

May 28, 202120:09
Episode 54 - Moving People Forward - Leadership Challenge

Episode 54 - Moving People Forward - Leadership Challenge

Listen to what leaders are struggling with as I worked with this group of 60 leaders today. It's funny that the issues they are facing are the people issue. Listen to how the people issues at work can cause mental stress, tension and reduce psychological safety at work. Join me at the upcoming global workplace wellness summit as we bring tools and strategies for well-being at work www.globalworkpacewellnesssummit.com

#workplacewellness #interpersonalwellness #joyceodidison #gwwsummit

May 08, 202114:46
Episode 53- How to Have Meaningful Dialogues at Wok

Episode 53- How to Have Meaningful Dialogues at Wok

Ever wondered if your employees like to work with and for you? Want to ask them if they do but worried about what they will say? Let me help you get over that quickly. So what? Not everyone will like you so get comfortable with that. Does the employee attitude look like they hate to work with and for you? Ask them is they do. If they do then ask about their exit plan. No one should be expected to work in a job they hate and make others unhappy. Truth-telling is good for workplace wellness. Learn more on our website here:https://interpersonalwellness.com/
#truthtelling #workplacewellness #interpersonalwellness #joyceodidison #whatshappeningatworkpodcast #podcast #coachvelocityschoolofcoaching
Apr 23, 202122:22
Episode 52 - Changing the Conversation at Work

Episode 52 - Changing the Conversation at Work

We need to talk! Four words that conjure up stress, worry, sleepless nights and sometimes heartburn. Ever spent sleepless nights because you were anticipating a difficult conversation? Let me introduce you to the wellness conversation strategy that I use and hundreds of my clients, leaders, and coaches have used. Let's change up the conversations to wellness and see what happens. Listen to learn the homework www.interpersonalwellness.com

#wellness #interpersonalwellness #conversation #coachvelocity #joyceodidison

Apr 09, 202119:48
Episode 51 - Employees Take More Than Paper clips Home

Episode 51 - Employees Take More Than Paper clips Home

Did you know that employees still take paper clips home from work every day? Don't worry! They take more than paperclips home too. You see, employees take all the hardships and misery they face at work home. Especially racialized employees who feel isolated. They create a safe place at home to share their common experiences. Yesterday, I spoke to an employee who told me that she will no longer be silent. What does that tell you? Employees are tired of being passed over, dismissed, dehumanized and ignored because of their race, gender, ethnicity or orientation. There has been a rush of requests lately to address these issues and though I think it's time. Time to be more inclusive, promote equity and build up the intelligence in your workplace. Diversity breeds intelligence. Have a listen now. Learn more on our website at www.interpersonalwellness.com 

#diversity #equity #interpersonalwellness #inclusion #workplacewellness #joyceodidison

Mar 31, 202114:02
Episode 50 - Facing Tough Realities At Work

Episode 50 - Facing Tough Realities At Work

Ever wondered why someone was doing something to you at work? Maybe they're not. Have a listen

Mar 31, 202115:27
Episode 49 - Defusing Toxic Emotions At Work

Episode 49 - Defusing Toxic Emotions At Work

Ever felt the emotions rising at work? Let's talk about what toxic emotions are and how to differentiate them from the emotional triggers

Feb 19, 202124:31
Episode 48 - Coaching To Bridge The Skills Gap At Work
Feb 14, 202116:20
Episode 47 - Advocating For Yourself In Bullying At Work

Episode 47 - Advocating For Yourself In Bullying At Work

Yes, we are in 2021 and there is still bullying at work. Here's how to advocate for yourself.

Jan 21, 202115:47
Episode 46 - How to Build Positive References at Work. Start Now!
Jan 07, 202120:44
Episode 45: Can You Imagine? Leadership and Emotional Cleansing
Jan 06, 202101:03:20
Episode 44 - Release Toxic Work Emotions For 2021
Dec 29, 202015:06
Episode 43 - Are You Facing Micro-inequities at Work? How to Address It

Episode 43 - Are You Facing Micro-inequities at Work? How to Address It

Micro-inequities are consistent micro-actions intended to make one feel unwelcome, to discourage them and exclude them. If you are facing micro-inequities at work then you will want to listen to this webinar. How to take your power back if you are encountering microinequities at work. Learn more at https://interpersonalwellness.com/workshops-and-webinars/

Send me a message and let me know how you are dealing with microinequities at work.

Dec 15, 202023:37
Episode 42 - Conflict With Remote Work

Episode 42 - Conflict With Remote Work

Conflict With Remote Work

Nov 17, 202017:28
Episode 41 - Mental Health At Work

Episode 41 - Mental Health At Work

Mental Health At Work

Oct 13, 202022:18
Episode 40 - When What's Happening In Life Affects Work

Episode 40 - When What's Happening In Life Affects Work

When What's Happening In Life Affects Work

Sep 23, 202016:45
Episode 39 - Working In The New Normal

Episode 39 - Working In The New Normal

Working In The New Normal

Sep 14, 202019:50