In a world that tells us to hustle harder and keep on our game face, self-criticism has become endemic for many people. But what if that voice in our heads is making us more anxious and less effective? Key Takeaways Self-Compassion Fuels Sustainable Success Detach Productivity from Self-Worth Mindfulness Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated Special Thanks 🎧 Production: Brent Klein 🌟 Guest Coordination: Christy Lawrence 🎯 Free Resources: TheCultureWorks.com Notable Quotes “Criticism comes from fear....
Jun 06, 2025•5 min•Season 5Ep. 291
In a world that tells us to hustle harder and keep on our game face, self-criticism has become endemic for many people. But what if that voice in our heads is making us more anxious and less effective? In today’s fast-paced, perfection-driven world, self-criticism has become second nature—and for many, a barrier to mental health and professional growth. But what if self-compassion isn’t weakness, but a secret superpower? This week, Chester and Adrian sit down with Matt Kovatchis , a certified co...
Jun 04, 2025•28 min•Season 5Ep. 290
🔔 Subscribe & Share this episode if you believe leaders can—and should—create workplaces where people actually want to listen. What You'll Learn: Why deep listening is a radical act in today’s distracted world How leaders can balance empathy and efficiency in the workplace The surprising benefits of listening to your "foes" How self-reflection and curiosity make you a better listener Why listening ≠ agreement —and how to hold boundaries while staying present A real-world story from Latvia t...
May 23, 2025•5 min•Season 5Ep. 289
These days, with everyone multitasking and constantly plugged in, real connection can feel rare. But what if the key to resilience and healthy relationships wasn't about talking more, but listening better? In a world filled with noise, distraction, and division, could the simple act of truly listening be the key to deeper connection, better mental health, and greater understanding—even across opposing viewpoints? In this powerful and timely episode, Chester and Adrian are joined by journalist an...
May 21, 2025•26 min•Season 5Ep. 288
🔔 Subscribe & Share this episode if you believe leaders can—and should—create workplaces where people actually want to show up. What you will learn Resilience Has a Limit — and That’s Okay Self-Awareness is the New Strengt Use the 2-2-2 Method to Regain Control 🧠 Featured Quote: “This season needs a new strategy. Stop white-knuckling it—and choose to be an active participant in your own life.” — Dr. Tasha Eurich Listen to the full episode here Support the show For a weekly dose of gratitud...
May 16, 2025•7 min•Season 5Ep. 287
What if resilience wasn't about pushing harder, but about learning to bend without breaking? In this profoundly insightful episode, Chester and Adrian sit down with renowned self-awareness expert Dr. Tasha Eurich to explore her groundbreaking new book, Shatterproof . Together, they challenge conventional wisdom around resilience, revealing that pushing through adversity isn't always the smartest or most sustainable approach. Instead, Eurich offers a science-backed roadmap to building proactive, ...
May 14, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 286
🔔 Subscribe & Share this episode if you believe leaders can—and should—create workplaces where people actually want to show up. Top Takeaways 1. Unhealthy Attachments Are Rooted in Fear Dr. Rosen explains that we all carry mental baggage—attachments to things like success, control, perfection, and even the future—that stem from deep-rooted fears. Identifying and confronting these fears is the first step to personal and professional freedom. 2. “Just Enough Anxiety” Is a Good Thing Anxiety i...
May 09, 2025•7 min•Season 5Ep. 285
Hosts: Chester Elton & Adrian Gostick Guest: Dr. Bob Rosen, Psychologist & Author of Detach: Ditch Your Baggage to Live a More Fulfilling Life Run Time: Approx. 45 minutes Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube With a world full of uncertainty—from global unrest to economic instability—it’s no surprise that anxiety is on the rise. In this uplifting and enlightening conversation, Chester and Adrian welcome renowned psychologist Dr. Bob Rosen , who brings both deep expertise and per...
May 07, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 285
In a world of complexity, purpose at work is still the clearest path to resilience and results. 🔔 Subscribe & Share this episode if you believe leaders can—and should—create workplaces where people actually want to show up. Key Takeaways: - Meaningful Work is Built on the Three Cs: Community, Contribution, and Challenge - Small Moments Create Big Meaning: Leaders don’t need grand gestures to make work meaningful - Meaning is Contagious—Start by Creating it for Others: One of the most effect...
Apr 12, 2025•5 min•Season 5Ep. 284
In a world of complexity, purpose at work is still the clearest path to resilience and results. 🔔 Subscribe & Share this episode if you believe leaders can—and should—create workplaces where people actually want to show up. Gostick & Elton are Joined by researchers and authors Wes Adams and Tamara Myles , co-authors of Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee , the conversation explores the foundation of workplace meaning and how any job—yes, any—can beco...
Apr 10, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 283
Despite the growing investment in workplace wellness programs, employee morale and satisfaction continue to decline. What’s going wrong? 🔔 Subscribe & Share this episode if you believe leaders can—and should—create workplaces where people actually want to show up. - Wellness Starts with Culture, Not Perks - Leaders Must Build Real Relationships—Swiftly - High Expectations + High Support = Wellness We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with ...
Apr 05, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 282
Despite the growing investment in workplace wellness programs, employee morale and satisfaction continue to decline. What’s going wrong? 🔔 Subscribe & Share this episode if you believe leaders can—and should—create workplaces where people actually want to show up. - Wellness Starts with Culture, Not Perks - Leaders Must Build Real Relationships—Swiftly - High Expectations + High Support = Wellness 🎧 Episode Summary: Despite skyrocketing investments in workplace wellness programs, burnout, ...
Apr 03, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 281
Ever had a boss that drove you a little… bonkers? 🔑 Top Takeaways Quit taking it personally (Q-TIP) Know your worth Behavior isn’t identity Confidence is your secret weapon Happiness is a choice We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. Support the show For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2820. Until nex...
Mar 28, 2025•5 min•Season 5Ep. 280
Ever had a boss that drove you a little… bonkers? You’re not alone. In this episode, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton sit down with visionary tech executive and new author Eric Charran to explore the fascinating world of dysfunctional leadership—and how to rise above it. Eric’s new book Have You Ever Had a Boss That … breaks down nine archetypes of difficult managers—from the “Firefighter” to the “Amnesiac”—and offers real-world strategies for thriving, not just surviving, under imperfect leader...
Mar 27, 2025•26 min•Season 5Ep. 279
✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen. 🔑 Top 3 Takeaways 1️⃣ We live in the world our questions create 2️⃣ Psychological safety ≠ comfort 3️⃣ "Companies have mission statements—why not mission questions We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. Support the show For a weekly dose of gratitude f...
Mar 21, 2025•5 min•Season 5Ep. 278
How can you restore hope and restore your vitality? 🎯 Top 3 Takeaways 1️⃣ We live in the world our questions create 2️⃣ Psychological safety ≠ comfort 3️⃣ "Companies have mission statements—why not mission questions In this thought-provoking episode hosts Gostick & Elton dive deep into the transformative power of questions with special guest Topaz Adizes . A master of human connection, Topaz's Emmy Award-winning experience design studio, The Skin Deep i s renowned for creating immersive and...
Mar 19, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 278
✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen. 🔑 Top 3 Takeaways 🍬 The Brain's Fuel: Glucose 🧠 Reducing Excess Glucose Consumption 🌿 Environmental Impact on Mental Health We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life Support the show For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 9...
Mar 14, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 277
How can you restore hope and restore your vitality? 🎯 Top 3 Takeaways The Brain's Fuel: Glucose 🍬 Reducing Excess Glucose Consumption 🧠 Environmental Impact on Mental Health 🌿🏢 In this episode of "Anxiety at Work," hosts Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick delve into the neuroscience of hope and vitality with their guest, Dr. David Stevens. Dr. Stevens is the founder, president, and CEO of Humanity Restored , holding a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology...
Mar 12, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 276
✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen. 🔑 Top 3 Takeaways 🌟 Emotional Maturity Over Emotional Intelligence 🧩 The Four Core Employee Needs 🚀 Be Insatiably Curious About Your People We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. Support the show For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, te...
Mar 07, 2025•7 min•Season 5Ep. 275
With AI, our teams spread around the world, and major shifts occurring in the workplace, our guest today says humanity-first leadership is the last real differentiator! 🥕Love this episode? Share it with your network & leave us a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🎯 Top 3 Takeaways 🌟 Emotional Maturity Over Emotional Intelligence 🧩 The Four Core Employee Needs 🚀 Be Insatiably Curious About Your People This week, Adrian & Chester are joined by Dr. Christie Smith to explore humanity-first leadership as the...
Mar 05, 2025•27 min•Season 5Ep. 274
✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen. 🔑 Top 3 Takeaways ⚡ Pressure Corrupts, Not Power 🛠️ The Importance of Self-Management 🕰️ The Power of 'Blank Space' We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life. Support the show For a weekly dose of gratitude from Chester Elton, text GRATITUDE to 908-460-2...
Feb 28, 2025•5 min•Season 5Ep. 273
Under pressure, even the most well-intentioned manager can become the boss nobody wants to work for. 📣 Love this episode? ✅ Share it with your network & leave us a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🔑 Top 3 Takeaways: Pressure Corrupts, Not Power ⚡ The Importance of Self-Management 🛠️ The Power of 'Blank Space' 🕰️ In this episode, Chester and Adrian explore the challenges of managing pressure with grace and intelligence 💡. Joined by executive coach and author Sabina Nawaz , they reveal how pressure—not powe...
Feb 26, 2025•27 min•Season 5Ep. 272
✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen. 🔑 Top 3 Takeaways ✅ Courage isn’t about eliminating fear—it’s about acting despite it. Your fear doesn’t define you; your actions do. ✅ Rewriting your inner narrative can change everything. The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality. Make sure yours empowers, not limits you. ✅ Right-sizing your fear helps you move forward. Fear is often bigger in our minds than in reality—learning to manage it gives ...
Feb 14, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 271
Ever feel like fear holds you back from stepping into your potential? 💪✨ 📣 Love this episode? ✅ Share it with your network & leave us a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🔑 Top 3 Takeaways: ✅ Courage isn’t about eliminating fear—it’s about acting despite it. Your fear doesn’t define you; your actions do. ✅ Rewriting your inner narrative can change everything. The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality. Make sure yours empowers, not limits you. ✅ Right-sizing your fear helps you move forward. Fear is ofte...
Feb 12, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 270
💪✨ Ever feel like you're giving away your personal power at work? ✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen. 🔑 Top 3 Takeaways ✅ Why personal power is different from traditional power —it’s about your belief in your ability to create impact, not your position or title. ✅ How your physical presence and mindset impact confidence —small shifts in posture, body language, and mindset can make a big difference. ✅ Why responsibility reduces anxiety at w...
Feb 07, 2025•9 min•Season 5Ep. 269
💪✨ Ever feel like you're giving away your personal power at work? 🔑 Top 3 Takeaways : ✅ Why personal power is different from traditional power —it’s about your belief in your ability to create impact, not your position or title. ✅ How your physical presence and mindset impact confidence —small shifts in posture, body language, and mindset can make a big difference. ✅ Why responsibility reduces anxiety at work —people who take ownership of their work feel more powerful and less stressed. 🚀 Thi...
Feb 05, 2025•34 min•Season 5Ep. 268
In 1962, there were only about 400,000 female business owners in the country. Today, there are more than 13 million women-owned businesses. ✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen. 🔑 Top 3 Takeaways ✅ Why workplace fairness is not just a “nice-to-have” but a business necessity ✅ How small, simple tweaks ( changing résumé formats) can lead to big impacts ✅ Why perceived unfairness fuels workplace anxiety and burnout —and what leaders can do about...
Jan 31, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 267
When the U.S. Census Bureau first started tracking data on women-owned businesses in 1962, there were only about 400,000 female business owners in the country. Today, there are more than 13 million women-owned businesses. 🔑 Top 3 Takeaways ✅ Why workplace fairness is not just a “nice-to-have” but a business necessity ✅ How small, simple tweaks ( changing résumé formats) can lead to big impacts ✅ Why perceived unfairness fuels workplace anxiety and burnout —and what leaders can do about it 🚀 Th...
Jan 29, 2025•32 min•Season 5Ep. 266
🤝 Negotiations are a delicate dance and can be anxiety-inducing for even the most seasoned professionals. ✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🎓 Negotiation is a Learned Skill 📜 Preparation vs. Flexibility 😰 Managing Anxiety in Negotiation We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workpl...
Jan 24, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 265
🤝 Negotiations are a delicate dance and can be anxiety-inducing for even the most seasoned professionals. ✅ Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 🧡 Share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate and review wherever you love to listen. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🎓 Negotiation is a Learned Skill 📜 Preparation vs. Flexibility 😰 Managing Anxiety in Negotiation With us is our new friend Renowned negotiation expert Joshua N. Weiss . Dr. Weiss is co-founder of Harvard's Global Negotiation Initiative and offers a groundbreaking ...
Jan 22, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 264
