Employee Health and Well-Being with Dr. Richard Safeer

n this episode, podcast host Belinda Ellsworth interviews Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at John Hopkins Medicine, about building a well-being culture in the workplace. Dr. Richard describes how aligning your work with your inner self is crucial for happiness in the workplace. He also notes how entrepreneurs and risk-takers should pay attention to their body’s feedback and cues for a healthy work-life balance. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing stress and taking steps to reduce it before it becomes overwhelming. Among other things, he introduces the concept of progressive muscle relaxation as a technique to reduce stress and improve relaxation. Key Learnings from the Episode: 08:29 - Dr. Richard talks about "Progressive Muscle Relaxation: The Stress Buster Technique" 15:21 - Dr. Richard explains why Leadership is crucial in building a culture of well-being at work, and why every leader needs to be involved. 18:26 - Six building blocks of building a well-being culture on a team. 29:36 - The journey to success is not overnight, and taking a job you may not want can lead to greater opportunities. About Dr. Richard Safeer - Dr. Richard is currently the chief medical director of employee health and well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine. After medical school, he thought he would be practicing as a family doctor for his entire career. However, within the first year, he realized he wasn't in his happy place. He also came to the conclusion that he could make a bigger impact if he could help organizations shape their workplace and workday so that it supported health and well-being instead of harming it. So here he is, four jobs later! How to Connect Dr. Richard Safeer: Websites - richardsafeer.com creatingawellbeingculture.com Download his book from Amazon - A Cure for the Common Company LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsafeer/ About the Host - Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system. Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. How to Connect with Belinda: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/workfromyourhappyplace LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/workfromyourhappyplace/ Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com Join my membership program and discover the art of creating and sharing amazing experiences with like-minded people, all from the comfort of your own home. You get to connect with others online, learn new skills and techniques, and grow your network without ever having to leave your computer screen. To know more, click on the link https://workfromyourhappyplace.com/vip/