Ryan Serhant: Lessons in Leadership for wellbeing and performance in business
I recently came across Ryan Serhant on ‘Owning Manhattan’ a Netflix series about Real Estate. What struck me was his approach to leadership in an exceptionally fast-paced, high-stakes and ‘traditional’ industry. For those of you that are unfamiliar with Ryan, his name is synonymous with innovation, success, and dynamic leadership in the real estate industry. […]
Perseverance and Wellbeing: The Twin Pillars of Success
Many challenges, whether in business, fitness, or personal development, can seem insurmountable at first. The odds often feel stacked against us, and the journey can feel like an uphill climb with no clear end in sight. When I first started WellWise, I frequently felt like I was climbing a mountain alone. The skills I needed […]
Change: the surprising feature of enhanced wellbeing for working professionals
Change is a constant in life, yet its impact can be profound and multifaceted. Reflecting on my own life over the past six months, I have navigated a whirlwind of changes: relocating to a new country, embracing a completely new lifestyle, undertaking a significant property renovation, and celebrating the joyous occasion of my marriage. This […]
Why transforming Internal PR for HR is The Key to Embedding Emerging People Strategies
Human Resources (HR) has historically been perceived in a myriad of unflattering ways: as a bureaucratic entity, an enforcer of unpopular policies, or a secondary function with limited strategic importance. This negative perception has stymied the ability of HR to drive meaningful change within organizations. For HR to successfully embed emerging trends in people strategy […]
What can overtourism is Europe teach us about the shifting trends in HR and corporate culture
In recent years, the impact of overtourism has become a pressing concern for residents of popular European destinations. Similarly, employees in various industries are increasingly vocal about the detrimental effects of harmful and unsustainable work cultures. These two seemingly disparate issues share a common thread: the realization that too much of a good thing can […]
The Often Overlooked but Critical Role of Demographics in Addressing Workplace Wellbeing Challenges
Workplace wellbeing has become a significant focus for organizations aiming to enhance engagement, reduce absenteeism & voluntary turnover, and improve productivity & innovation amongst other things. In short, good health and wellbeing is good for business It is now abundantly clear (but always, IMHO, obvious) that understanding and addressing wellbeing challenges in the workplace, requires […]
How to tell if your wellbeing strategy has been designed for convenience or for driving tangible impact…
Workplace wellbeing is too often treated as a corporate arms-race rather than an intentional strategy with clear objectives. This is one reason why we frequently see a lot of investment, but not a great deal of return, and as a result we experience frustration and low engagement amongst employees and leaders. The concept of convenience […]
Why a ‘people-over-profit’ business strategy may not be the key to a high-wellbeing workforce
The most successful companies are, and will continue to be, those that skillfully balance the needs of their people with the pursuit of profit. This delicate equilibrium is essential for fostering an environment where both employees and the business can thrive. While the right amount of stress and pressure can enhance wellbeing and performance, an […]
What is ambition and how what role to it play in success and thriving?
In a recent statement, Nicolai Tangen, the Norwegian CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, remarked on his percenptions on the difference in ambition levels between Europeans and Americans, suggesting that; “Americans just work harder.” It sounded more like the product of ‘group think’ rather than a well-considered hypothesis, but it garnered a lot of attention, […]
Why happiness is fast becoming the mission of the most progressive businesses
Dubai’s Happiness Agenda prioritises happinessas a primary objective of it’s ongoing smart transformation. Supported by a multidisciplinary partnership network and influential thought leaders, we are helping to create a cultural shift to happiness for the city. It’s no accident that the Government of Dubai has acknowledged Happiness as a strategic imperative for Dubai’s ongoing success […]