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Redesigning Wellness Podcast

BE THAT LAWYER

Human Capital Innovations (HCI) Podcast, with Jonathan H. Westover, PhD

Allison Williams

Stacey Brown Randall

Chris White

Dave Johnson

Gary Johnson

Mark Silverman

James Grant

Mark Carter

John Corcoran

Charlotte Smith

Daliah Saper

Ryan Anderson

Jennifer Bennett

Michael Norton

Ivy Slater

OwlTail

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deb Smolensky about supporting holistic worker health in your organization.Deb Smolensky (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiesmolensky/) is the SVP of Well-Being and Engagement at leading insurance broker and benefits consultant NFP. She is focused on all solutions in the HR, Benefits, Well-Being and Engagement space. As a passionate leader and futurist, she is dedicated to designing, developing and distributing solutions that empower employees to lead healthy lifestyles, while helping employers attract and retain key talent. Deb has earned certifications as a Worksite Wellness Program Coordinator (CWWPC), a Certified Worksite Wellness Culture Coach (CWWCC), Certified LifeLine Practitioner (CLP), and WELCOA Faculty member.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at www.BetterHelp.com/HCI and get on your way to being your best self.Check out  Ka’Chava at www.Kachava.com/HCI.Check out BELAY here.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter.Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader.Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership.Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership.Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine.Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan H. Westover</a> talks with Deb Smolensky about supporting holistic worker health in your organization.Deb Smolensky (<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiesmolensky/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AOvVaw05WSHxTGLoXb-VAlE9d5t0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiesmolensky/</a>) is the SVP of Well-Being and Engagement at leading insurance broker and benefits consultant NFP. She is focused on all solutions in the HR, Benefits, Well-Being and Engagement space. As a passionate leader and futurist, she is dedicated to designing, developing and distributing solutions that empower employees to lead healthy lifestyles, while helping employers attract and retain key talent. Deb has earned certifications as a Worksite Wellness Program Coordinator (CWWPC), a Certified Worksite Wellness Culture Coach (CWWCC), Certified LifeLine Practitioner (CLP), and WELCOA Faculty member.Please consider supporting the podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/HCIPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/c20a7476-b401-11eb-97ea-c7ffc376bf7d/podcasts/cfb6d482-a548-11ec-90b1-1fc2b4b8dcf5/episodes/7c85ecf0-2c9b-11ed-bd17-6730e04e4c3a/www.BetterHelp.com/HCI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BetterHelp.com/HCI</a> and get on your way to being your best self.Check out Ka’Chava at <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/c20a7476-b401-11eb-97ea-c7ffc376bf7d/podcasts/cfb6d482-a548-11ec-90b1-1fc2b4b8dcf5/episodes/3ddaf506-2c99-11ed-9f9f-67bc28e92799/www.Kachava.com/HCI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Kachava.com/HCI</a>.Check out BELAY <a href="https://hubs.li/Q01lv_9d0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Check out the <a href="https://hciacademy.talentlms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HCI Academy</a>: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!Check out the LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/alchemizing-human-capital-6884351526333227008/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alchemizing Human Capital</a> Newsletter.Check out Dr. Westover's book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Future-Leader-Transforming-Organizations-Remarkable-ebook/dp/B09WTK4PF8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CQ0IRR79MNZ2&amp;keywords=the+future+leader+westover&amp;qid=1648742278&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=the+future+leader+westover%2Cstripbooks%2C119&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Future Leader</a>.Check out Dr. Westover's book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099C8S8H6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership</a>.Check out Dr. Westover's book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Truly-Remarkable-Leadership-Extraordinary/dp/B08NWWKDX7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1606093645&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership</a>.Check out the latest issue of the <a href="https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Human Capital Leadership magazine</a>.Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

S41E2 - Supporting Holistic Worker Health in Your Organization, with Deb Smolensky

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Deb Smolensky discuss:Missteps companies are making as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Retraining our brains to be our best, authentic self. Mental health and mental wellbeing. Bringing positive energy into the micro-moments of your life.  Key Takeaways:We need to show up with empathy and curiosity as we meet with people. Pause to get your footing with each scenario and each individual. We are in a period of awareness. We are not the same person, things are not the same. Ask the curiosity questions, don’t just default to the old way. You can’t do two things at once. Your brain is not at peak performance if you are doing more than one thing at a time. When you are in your head in a conversation, that is when you stop listening. Put yourself in your shoes and deep listen to what they are actually saying.  "For those leading an organization, remember that what you're feeling or thinking isn't exactly what other people are feeling or thinking. Role model, and then pivot with curiosity and empathy, because they might not be there." —  Deb Smolensky Connect with Deb Smolensky:  Website: https://www.nfp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiesmolensky/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Deb Smolensky discuss:<ul><li>Missteps companies are making as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. </li><li>Retraining our brains to be our best, authentic self. </li><li>Mental health and mental wellbeing. </li><li>Bringing positive energy into the micro-moments of your life. </li></ul> Key Takeaways:<ul><li>We need to show up with empathy and curiosity as we meet with people. Pause to get your footing with each scenario and each individual. </li><li>We are in a period of awareness. We are not the same person, things are not the same. Ask the curiosity questions, don’t just default to the old way. </li><li>You can’t do two things at once. Your brain is not at peak performance if you are doing more than one thing at a time. </li><li>When you are in your head in a conversation, that is when you stop listening. Put yourself in your shoes and deep listen to what they are actually saying. </li></ul> "For those leading an organization, remember that what you're feeling or thinking isn't exactly what other people are feeling or thinking. Role model, and then pivot with curiosity and empathy, because they might not be there." —  Deb Smolensky Connect with Deb Smolensky:  Website: <a href="https://www.nfp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nfp.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiesmolensky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiesmolensky/</a> Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefretzin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Steve Fretzin</a>Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/stevefretzin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @stevefretzin</a>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/salesresults/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fretzin, Inc.</a>Website:<a href="https://fretzin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fretzin.com</a>Email: <a href="mailto:Steve@Fretzin.com">Steve@Fretzin.com</a>Book:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ambitious-Attorney-Doubling-Collection-Published/dp/1791611362/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=steve+fretzin&amp;qid=1559228278&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business</a> and<a href="https://fretzin.com/about/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> more!</a>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/SalesResultsInc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Steve Fretzin</a>Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by<a href="https://www.turnkeypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Turnkey Podcast Productions.</a> You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Deb Smolensky: Pivoting with Empathy and Curiosity