Podcasts by ROW: Workplace Wellbeing Podcast

Episode 37: Embedding wellbeing in your organisation from 2023-08-22T19:32:43

In this episode, we’re joined by Natalee Scripps-Hawkins, author, coach and Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing at Auckland Airport to explore a key issue, and that’s this: as wellbeing leaders...

Episode 36: Coming back from a traumatic brain injury from 2023-08-16T10:18:37

In this episode, we chat with Nick Jenkins. Nick is a health & safety professional who suffered a traumatic brain injury after a mountain biking accident in 2020.

He shares the story ...

Episode 35: Understanding neurodiversity and ADHD from 2023-07-11T16:57:29

In this episode, we chat to an expert on ADHD, and explore how workplaces can better support neurodiversity.

It’s estimated that over 280,000 Kiwis have ADHD. People from all walks of lif...

Episode 34: The honest guide to menopause and perimenopause from 2023-06-20T20:44:17

With half of people experiencing menopause in their life, this is an important topic with significant impacts on work. But where do we start the menopause conversation?

Learning about thi...

Episode 33: Psychosocial hazards and the neurobiology of stress from 2023-05-31T07:55:56

In this episode, we chat with Dr Georgi Toma, Founder and CEO of Heart & Brain Works. We talk about how many of the drivers of the current ‘Great Resignation’ have their origins traced back ...

Episode 32: Case Study - Leading wellbeing through turbulence at Air New Zealand from 2023-05-03T07:33:08

In this episode, we’re joined by Liam Scopes, Air New Zealand’s Strategic Wellbeing Manager.

Few industries were as impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic as air travel. International borders ...

Episode 31: Long Covid, disabilities and chronic illnesses from 2023-04-19T09:25:55

In this episode, we take a deep-dive on long Covid, hidden disabilities and chronic illnesses, and how workplaces can rethink work and be more supportive.

Invisible or hidden disabilities...

Episode 30: Yes, you can talk about mental health at work from 2022-12-06T21:45:08

In this episode, we’re delighted to be joined by Melissa Doman, US-based Organisational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, & Author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Heal...

Episode 29: Defining wellbeing: what is it, how do we measure it, and where are we going as a profession? from 2022-11-01T22:55:04

In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Chris Jones, Chief Safety and Wellbeing Officer at Ara Poutama, New Zealand’s Department of Corrections.

Prior to his role in Corrections...

Episode 28: Providing first-level workplace support for psychological trauma and PTSD from 2022-10-25T22:23:32

We’re delighted to be joined by Adele Saunders, Manager of Psychological Health and Wellbeing at St John. In this episode, we talk through the massive influence that managers and peers have in p...

Episode 27: Inclusive wellbeing from a Māori worldview from 2022-08-16T20:50:02

Over the next little while, we’ll be exploring diversity and inclusion as part of our podcast series. This episode explores inclusive wellbeing from a Māori worldview.

When it comes to wo...

Episode 26: Inclusive wellbeing from a sexual and gender identities perspective from 2022-07-29T16:34

Over the next little while, we’ll be exploring diversity and inclusion as part of our podcast series. This episode explores inclusive wellbein...

Episode 25: Managing psychosocial risk at work from 2022-03-29T14:26:18

Addressing psychosocial risk factors is an important part of creating a robust wellbeing strategy.  It can be the difference between a wellbeing program that takes a bandaid approach and a wellb...

Episode 24: How to build mental health literacy with Jimi Hunt from 2021-12-01T14:11:33

In this episode, we're joined by mental health advocate Jimi Hunt to explore the concept of 'mental health literacy' and why language matters.

While mental health awareness has improved o...

Episode 23: Case study - wellbeing at Mitre 10 from 2021-11-17T09:15:48

In this interview, we take a look at a workplace wellbeing case study.  Our guest is Nicky Primrose, Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner at Mitre 10.

Mitre 10 has been a part ...

Episode 22: Rethinking work hours with a 4-day week from 2021-11-09T21:23:58

In this interview, we explore the idea of a 4-day working week.

COVID-19 has certainly forced a rethink on modern work practices, and the 4-day working week has hit the headlines as a pot...

Episode 21: How to increase motivation and inspire employee health behaviour change from 2021-10-27T21:23:29

In this interview, we take a deep dive into the science of behaviour change. Feel good messaging won't motivate all employees to make healthy lifestyle choices, so what will?

Episode 20: What workplaces can do to support the food-mood connection from 2021-10-13T19:00:19

In this interview, we turn our focus to the link between food and mood.

The science on this is clear: what you eat can impact your mental wellbeing. While fo...

Episode 19: Building a well environment at 2degrees - a case study from 2021-10-06T09:01:05

In this episode, we turn our focus to the link between the work environment and wellbeing, using a case study.  In late 2020, 2degrees announced its ambition to become the first c...

Episode 18: Leadership&burnout - the issue we can‘t afford to ignore from 2021-09-29T09:59:49

In this episode, we turn our focus to burnout. Burnout is increasing, and it seems to be everywhere at the moment. New research out of AUT suggests 11 per cent of New Zealand workers might be ex...

Episode 17: How technology can boost wellbeing at work from 2021-09-22T10:12:26

In this session, we’re joined by guest tech entrepreneur and investor Ben Reid from Memia to discuss wellbeing and technology. We’ll discuss the role of technology in improving health in the wor...

Episode 16: What workplaces can do to support people with a serious mental illness from 2021-09-15T08:33:34

In this session, we're joined by Hannah Hardy-Jones, CEO of Kite, to discuss serious mental illness and what workplaces can do to better support people through their journey.

Hannah was l...

Episode 15: Developing a wellbeing framework from 2021-09-07T21:27:01

In this interview, we look at how to develop and measure a wellbeing framework.

Trust Tairāwhiti is a regional development funder on the East Coast of New Zealand. Over the past few years...

Episode 14: Leadership through recovery from 2021-08-29T15:23:10

In this episode, we're joined by guest Jolie Wills, a Christchurch-based cognitive psychologist specialising in disaster recovery.

Episode 13: Influencing wellbeing at the board table from 2021-05-26T12:20:55

In this session, we turn our focus to wellbeing at the board table. To better understand the views and perspectives of those at the most senior levels, we're joined by Francois Barton, Executive...

Episode 12: ’Green Light to Talk’ - Mental health at PwC from 2020-08-19T16:25:12

In this session, we discuss PwC Australia's 'Green Light to Talk' initiative with Kate Connors from PwC Australia's Wellness Centre of Excellence. 

PwC Australia launched 'Green Light to...

Episode 11: How to support men’s mental health from 2020-08-05T10:01:03

In this session, we're joined by guest Gerard Vaughan from the Mental Health Foundation to discuss men's mental health.

Businesses can play an important role in helping men to manage thei...

Episode 10: Ask an Expert - Jacqui Maguire from 2020-07-25T08:37:30

Our first Ask an Expert guest is Jacqui Maguire. Jacqui is a registered clinical psychologist and media commentator with a particular interest in lifting organisational performance by developing...

Episode 9: Case study - wellbeing at Environment Canterbury from 2020-07-24T23:43:02

The Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW) podcast explores how we can build better, stronger workplaces.  Note Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW) was formally known as My Health Revolution.

Episode 8: Case study - wellbeing at Ara from 2020-07-24T23:29:49

The Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW) podcast explores how we can build better, stronger workplaces.  Note Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW) was formally known as My Health Revolution.

Episode 9: Case study - wellbeing at Environment Canterbury from 2020-07-24T22:43:02

Environment Canterbury (ECan) began their wellbeing journey back in 2017 and its current vision is to have a culture where the wellbeing of its people is at the heart of what they do and is inte...

Episode 8: Case study - wellbeing at Ara from 2020-07-24T22:29:49

The Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW) podcast explores how we can build better, stronger workplaces.  Note Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW) was formally known as My Health Revolution.

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Episode 7: How to build resilience in a COVID-19 world from 2020-07-24T09:09:15

In this podcast, Kathryn Jackson, author of Resilience at Work (finalis...

Episode 6: Case study - Wellbeing at Chorus from 2020-03-30T18:13

The Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW) podcast explores how we can build better, stronger workplaces.  Note Revolutionaries of Wellbeing (ROW) was formally known as My Health Revolution.

Episode 6: Case study - Wellbeing at Chorus from 2020-03-30T18:13

In this podcast, we're joined by Phillippa Powell, OD Advisor at Chorus. Phillippa shares her tips for building a robust program that supports wellbeing across the business and has the flexibili...

Episode 5: How to engage leaders in wellbeing from 2020-03-16T18:08

Wellbeing starts at the top of an organisation and leadership is crucial to embedding a culture that supports people to thrive.

Leaders who prioritise wellbeing can make a big difference...

Episode 4: How to measure employee wellbeing from 2020-03-09T17:58

In business, it is well known that you cannot manage what you cannot measure. With the increased focus on wellbeing at work, there is a growing demand to accurately measure employee wellbeing, t...

Episode 3: Creating a culture that values mental health from 2020-03-02T18:57

In this podcast, we reflect on changing attitudes to mental health with New Zealand Rugby’s Education and Wellbeing Manager, Dr Nathan Price.

Over the last two and a half years, New Zeala...

Episode 2: How workplaces can respond to and prevent family violence from 2020-02-03T18:55

In this episode, we turn our focus to the important role that workplaces can play in preventing family violence.

Workplaces play a critical role in keeping people safe, holding those who ...

Episode 1: How to build psychological safety at work from 2020-01-01T18:48

In this episode, our guest is Australian clinical psychologist, international speaker and author, Dr Amy Silver. Her expertise lies in enabling individuals to feel safe enough to take on growth,...