WELCOA Cast

WELCOA Cast is produced to bring resonating voices in the wellness world to your ears. Come back often and feel free to add the podcast to your favorite podcast app or iTunes. You can also follow us on Twitter @welcoa and find us on Facebook.

018: Nick Patel & Sean Foy 10/29/2019

018: Nick Patel & Sean Foy WELCOA COO Sara Martin Rauch discusses with Wellable Founder & President, Nick Patel, and Personal Wellness Founder & President, Sean Foy, the transition of On the Move into Wellable's customizable platform. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/11826749

017: Joel Bennett, PhD 10/11/2019

017: Joel Bennett, PhD Dr. Joel Bennett, President of Organizational Wellness and Learning Systems (OWLS), offers his thoughts on each of WELCOA’s Seven Benchmarks with Ryan Picarella. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/11609192

016: Brett Powell 10/11/2019

016: Brett Powell For the first time in history, there are five very distinct generations in the workforce. The way in which these different generations respond to technology, education, communication and their own health can vary drastically. In this episode, Sara Martin Rauch, COO of WELCOA, sits down with Brett Powell, Vice President and Wellness Consultant at the American Institute for Preventive Medicine. Learn more about Brett’s research () on how to engage the most diverse employee population in history. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/11608250

015: Virgin Pulse 04/09/2019

015: Virgin Pulse Supporting employees in their wellness goals is no longer seen as a nice to have. It is an expectation for most employees in large organizations. Join David Osborne, CEO of Virgin Pulse, Rajiv Kumar, Chief Medical Officer of Virgin Pulse, and Ryan Picarella, CEO of WELCOA – as they explore the new social contract between employers and employees, the bottom line impact of workplace wellbeing, and what the future holds. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/9317051

014: Four Virtues of a Leader 01/25/2019

014: Four Virtues of a Leader In this interview, Ryan Picarella, WELCOA President & CEO visits with Eric Kaufmann, President and Founder of Sagatica. Eric guides leaders to make better decisions and achieve better results. He has consulted for hundreds of leaders, including executives and teams at Sony, T-Mobile, Genentech, Alcon Labs, and Teradata. In this exclusive interview, he shares his personal philosophy for leadership. Starting from his earlier career up to now, Eric discusses his book, Four Virtues of a Leader: Navigating the Hero’s Journey Through Risk to Results. Listen to his in-depth story of how successful, passionate, and creative leaders navigate through uncertainty and anxiety. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/8395370

013: People & Culture Are Everything in Business 09/04/2018

013: People & Culture Are Everything in Business In this interview, Ryan Picarella, WELCOA President & CEO visits with Hal Rosenbluth, New Ocean Health Solutions Chairman & CEO and author of New York Times best-seller "The Customer Comes Second: Put Your People First and Watch ‘Em Kick Butt." Hal whose pioneering ideas about changing corporate culture transformed the business landscape shares wisdom that reinforces that the human interaction is the most important business interaction. Learn how the wellness space is evolving and how New Ocean plans to be a disruptor. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/7004162

012: Voice. Value. Vigilance. Supporting Employees and Reducing Mental Health Stigma: Interview with Mettie Spiess 07/02/2018

012: Voice. Value. Vigilance. Supporting Employees and Reducing Mental Health Stigma: Interview with Mettie Spiess Mettie Spiess is on a mission with passion: to build a culture of voice to crush mental health stigma. WELCOA’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, Sara Rauch, sits down with Mettie to discuss the very important topic of employee mental health and safety, and how organizations can eliminate the stigma. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/6768123

011: WOOPAAH - Tangible Ideas to Work Happier, Live Better: Interview with Stella Grizont 06/29/2018

011: WOOPAAH - Tangible Ideas to Work Happier, Live Better: Interview with Stella Grizont Stella Grizont helps individuals and organizations find deeper fulfillment in their work. Her Work Happiness Method has inspired many to love their jobs again. WELCOA’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, Sara Rauch, sits down with Stella to discuss piloting planes, how to survive a saber-toothed animal, and how to transform your happiness at work. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/6759253

010: Creating High-Performing Wellness Teams: Interview with Dr. Joel Bennett 04/25/2017

010: Creating High-Performing Wellness Teams: Interview with Dr. Joel Bennett According to Dr. Joel Bennett, "If you look at many of the best practice articles on effective wellness programs that have come out over the past 10, 20 years, those programs that tend to be more effective have a champion. They have a person who not only coordinates and administers the program, but also has a passion, vision and their own healthy leadership capacity. So, we took the hint and have developed various programs for training well-being champions." Listen to this WELCOA interview with Dr. Bennett to learn more about how the right kind of wellness teams can maximize your success as you assess, design, deliver and evaluate your wellness program. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/5297776

009 BONUS VIDEO: Dr. Amen on Brain Health for Kids 11/03/2016

009 BONUS VIDEO: Dr. Amen on Brain Health for Kids This special video segment is from Ryan Picarella's interview with Brain Expert Dr. Amen. Here Dr. Amen talks about how to teach children about the value and proper care of their brain. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/4794286

009: You Should Have Brain Envy: Interview with Dr. Amen 11/01/2016

009: You Should Have Brain Envy: Interview with Dr. Amen Dr. Amen will tell you, “If you really want to elevate your performance, the first thing to do is start caring about your brain.” And there’s more to it than that. The three pounds of fat in our heads does a lot to determine our health. In this brand new interview, learn how mind and body are inseparable when it comes to well-being, and get strategies taking good care of both. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/4794140

008 BONUS VIDEO: John Perkins on Channeling Emotions 09/13/2016

008 BONUS VIDEO: John Perkins on Channeling Emotions This special video segment of the interview is from Ryan Picarella's interview with New York Times Bestselling Author John Perkins. Here John talks about how to channel your emotions into worldwide change, and Ryan shares a memory from a wilderness experience that changed his life. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/4665370

008: Understanding the Power of the Dollar with John Perkins 09/13/2016

008: Understanding the Power of the Dollar with John Perkins The question of purpose is one that has permeated every aspect of our lives, including the workplace. As employees discover what energizes them in their daily lives, workplaces have begun to recognize how pivotal the recognition of purpose is. How do we find purpose in our work and lives? What does it mean to answer a calling? WELCOA sits down with coach and leadership expert Reggie Hammond to find out the answers. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/4665257

007: Exploring Purpose in Work and Life: Interview with Reggie Hammond 08/31/2016

007: Exploring Purpose in Work and Life: Interview with Reggie Hammond The question of purpose is one that has permeated every aspect of our lives, including the workplace. As employees discover what energizes them in their daily lives, workplaces have begun to recognize how pivotal the recognition of purpose is. How do we find purpose in our work and lives? What does it mean to answer a calling? WELCOA sits down with coach and leadership expert Reggie Hammond to find out the answers. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/4631164

006: Wellness Unmentionables: Interview with Alexandra Drane 07/12/2016

006: Wellness Unmentionables: Interview with Alexandra Drane We spend a lot of time collecting health data on the employees and community members we serve, but are we studying the right risk factors to explain our poor health pandemic? Alexandra Drane discusses some inconvenient but important truths in this new podcast about "The Unmentionables." /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/4510880

005: The Value of Workplace Ergonomics: Interview with Erik Nieuwenhuis 06/14/2016

005: The Value of Workplace Ergonomics: Interview with Erik Nieuwenhuis Standing desks, ergonomic work spaces and other tweaks to the built environment are showing promise in increasing total employee well-being and decreasing worksite injuries and pain. But what is the financial and health impact of these interventions? Workplace ergonomics expert and physical therapist Erik Nieuwenhuis gives us the total value story in a brand new episode of WELCOA Cast. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/4441581

004: Eating Well: The Mayo Prescription for Good Nutrition: Interview with Dr. Donald Hensrud 05/10/2016

004: Eating Well: The Mayo Prescription for Good Nutrition: Interview with Dr. Donald Hensrud Imagine walking in the shoes of a Mayo Clinic Physician. What questions do they ask their patients about their diets and how does one of the most advanced models of care achieve healthy eating compliance in the real world? WELCOA President Ryan Picarella sits down with Dr. Donald Hensrud for the Mayo perspective on food. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/4358555

003: Getting Managers on the Move: Interview with Laura Putnam 03/29/2016

003: Getting Managers on the Move: Interview with Laura Putnam How does leadership—even at the management level—shape the health and well-being of employees? Laura Putnam of Motion Infusion tells us the three ways a manager can become a wellness multiplier in your organization. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/4256750

002: The Mayo Model for Wellness: Interview with Paul Limburg 03/15/2016

002: The Mayo Model for Wellness: Interview with Paul Limburg What does the medical community really think about the wellness industry? What is the Mayo Model for Wellness? Dr. Limburg from the Mayo Clinic sits down with WELCOA President Ryan Picarella to hear about how one of the most cutting-edge clinics for disease treatment is jumping head first into wellness and prevention. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/4222601

001: Positive Psychology: Interview with MJ Shaar 02/19/2016

001: Positive Psychology: Interview with MJ Shaar Need a dose of positivity? WELCOA President Ryan Picarella sits down with Wellness Culture Coach MJ Shaar to talk about positive psychology. Get some quick strategies for fostering positive emotions in our own lives and among employees. /episode/index/show/welcoacast/id/4160456

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