S4E15 - Health & Wellness in the Workplace

Author: Regina Taute & Doris Dunn
Published: Fri 01 Aug 2025
Episode Link: https://leaderish.libsyn.com/s4e15-health-wellness-in-the-workplace

Episode Summary:

In this energizing episode, Doris and Regina welcome Heather Wolcott—board-certified health and wellness coach, certified personal trainer, and the catalyst behind the walking group that brought your hosts together. Heather shares actionable insights on how wellness can be woven into the workplace—whether driven by leadership or sparked by employees on the front lines.

Together, they explore:

Why wellness must be modeled from the top—but doesn’t have to start there
The ripple effect of a single “spark” like a lunchtime walking group
How community, movement, and nutrition impact productivity and morale
Why hybrid work is often the healthiest model (and what leaders can do with that info)
The delicate balance between encouragement and judgment
What leaders can do to truly listen, support mindset shifts, and empower teams

Whether you’re a leader looking to champion wellness or an employee hoping to inspire change, this episode offers inspiration and tools to create a healthier, more human-centered workplace.

Sequence:

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Guest

01:17 Meet Heather Walcott: Health and Wellness Coach

01:52 The Origin of the Walking Group

03:41 Diverse Approaches to Health and Wellness

04:47 Leadership and Wellness in the Workplace

07:09 Grassroots Movements for Wellness

08:42 Success Stories and Health Benefits

15:32 Remote vs. Hybrid Work: Health Impacts

20:02 Shifting Mindsets for Healthier Habits

26:09 Encouraging Personal Responsibility for Health

30:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts