In the second part of this conversation with business consultant and former Group Managing Director of MullenLowe Salt, Nicky Young, we delve into the connection between mental health and the workplace. Lost productivity, challenges to talent retention and decreased levels of employee engagement are just some of the direct costs associated with an unhealthy work environment. Nicky explains why it’s not enough for companies to offer standalone solutions, like meditation and yoga classes, to comba...
Sep 10, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Stress and burnout have reached near epidemic proportions in the workplace—and we can expect more to come in this new Covid economy. Yet many leaders, and employees, suffer in silence. Business consultant and former Group Managing Director of MullenLowe Salt, Nicky Young, wants this to change. In this two-part conversation, Nicky shares her personal experience with burnout; how this inspired her to become a mental health advocate; and why leaders need to make mental health a business priority. W...
Aug 29, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 9
No matter where in the world you live, it’s hard to miss the tension out there these days. Shouting matches, name-calling and one-sided debates are the new norm. With all of this emotion fuelling the political arena, where does this leave us? In this episode, we discuss what it takes to stay calm in the face of chaos. My guest, Ian Brown , is an award-winning photographer whose work focuses on the human condition. Long fascinated by the elusive American Dream, Ian set out to document what this n...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 8
It’s hard to ignore the pace of technological disruption out there and, in particular, its impact on humanity. As a data scientist, Imai Jen-La Plante (@JLPlante) sits in the eye of the storm. Imai started her career in the classical sciences, earning a PhD in Physics from the University of Chicago. Prior to her foray into virtual data, she worked as a researcher at CERN with the team contributing to the discovery of the Higgs Boson particle. Today she is the Chief Innovation Officer at Berney A...
Jun 18, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In Part 2 of our conversation with Lee Eldridge (@theathletetribe) , he shares his insider tips on how to adjust your training priorities when resources are limited and turn unexpected obstacles into an advantage; the principles of a structured home-based workout to support your fitness goals; and the best way to ease back into your favourite sport or fitness routine after a pause. Lee is an expert at guiding people to achieve peak performance and high levels of physical and mental resilience. A...
May 29, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Lee Eldridge (@lee_eldridgesc) is an expert in guiding people to achieve peak performance and high levels of physical and mental resilience. As an accredited strength and conditioning coach, and founder of The Athlete Tribe, Coach Lee works with top professional athletes and business leaders, applying his smart, holistic training approach with an emphasis on sustaining performance over the long term. Lee believes that “Everyone’s an Athlete” and each one of us has the potential to achieve our op...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this 6-minute flow meditation, Mars guides us to face difficulty directly, in full acceptance, when things feel beyond our control. In doing so, we connect to a better sense of ease and flow, no matter what's happening in our lives. It's a perfect reboot to supplement your coffee break or take a pause after a particularly gruelling set of conference calls. This meditation is performed in a seated position, so it can be done anywhere you are. (Important note: This meditation should n...
Apr 26, 2020•8 min
In this 20-minute yoga nidra (or sleep) meditation, Mars guides us to slow down our body and mind when it feels like everything is on overdrive. If you've never meditated before, this is a gentle way to ease into the practice and give yourself a reset. For this meditation, you'll want to find a quiet place where you can lie down without being disturbed. It's kind of like taking a nap. Only, instead of sleeping, you create space in your mind and body for a deeper rest. (Important n...
Apr 26, 2020•21 min
We’re here for these beautiful experiences, whether they’re good or bad. It’s what we learn from them and this process we’re going through…and to just enjoy the journey exactly how it is.” – Mars This week we take a moment out to go a little easier on ourselves. We’ll be helped by Mars : a yoga teacher, massage therapist and founder of Mars Yoga and Wellness . Mars grew up in a small town, two hours from one of the most remote cities on earth. Her childhood dream to explore the world led her to ...
Apr 26, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Our life becomes more meaningful when we take the time to witness its beauty, and use that energy to create moments of beauty of our own." - Elisabeth Fransdonk In this episode of Wake Up Shake Up, we’re taking a moment to look up and see. Literally: to see the beauty right in front of us, no matter what is happening in our lives. Our guest, Elisabeth Fransdonk , knows a thing or two about beauty. This photographer, visual storyteller and all-around superwoman is a force of nature. On the o...
Apr 12, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 3
We create our own reality, moment by moment, and our lives are so transformed if we learn to really love ourselves" - Pierre Pradervand How many of us feel grateful when things go wrong? Especially in the Instagram-perfect world we live in nowadays. Today's guest argues that our trials offer the greatest potential for personal growth – and an event, situation, or person, we consider to be our worst enemy is actually the "best friend" of this growth. Pierre Pradervand is the a...
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 2
"What is it you were born to create? What is your unique voice? If the world is a choir, what’s your voice? Because we’re missing it.” – Alexander Inchbald Alexander Inchbald is an extreme artist and creativity mentor. He paints in challenging conditions around the world, to test the limits of what it takes to be creative everywhere. He has set up his easel in Alpine blizzards in Europe and tropical beach storms in The Caribbean. In doing so, Alexander discovered how to stay grounded while ...
Apr 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
If you‘re feeling a little lost and overwhelmed these days, you’re definitely not alone. We're right there with you. And you’ve come to the right place. There’s a lot to deal with in our crazy modern world. On this podcast we are taking a moment to look up and explore how to create better balance, one small step at a time. We tackle some of the biggest issues of our day by breaking them down into digestible bites. We invite you to join host Aimée DuBrule on this journey to find practical wi...
Apr 04, 2020•4 min
