99. Wellness in the Workplace

What Rules!?: A career podcast for women of color

Did you know? Women who experience high levels of stress are 46% more likely to seek new job opportunities.

We take a holistic approach into the critical topic of wellness in the workplace and how it intertwines with our overall career satisfaction and significantly impacts how we show up in our personal lives.

HR executive Dr. Merary Simeon and career coach Courtney Copelin share their insights on how both employers and employees share the responsibility of fostering a healthy work environment.

Learn how to identify your own needs and stressors, whether they stem from your workload, workplace culture, or personal circumstances. Get help to better assess these factors, so you can engage in meaningful conversations with your manager about available resources and benefits that can support your well-being.

We also highlight the importance of energy management over traditional notions of work-life balance. How you spend your time outside of work and how those activities contribute to or detract from your overall wellness are also part of the equation.

Episode Highlights:

• Accessing benefits and resources at work

• Taking a holistic perspective with your career

• Identifying your needs

• Setting boundaries

• The role of leaders in supporting wellness

• Wellness beyond the workplace

• Managing your energy, not your time

Mentioned in this Episode:

“More than A Program: A Culture of Women’s Wellbeing at Work” by Gallup, 12/4/24

“Work-Life Balance is a Cycle, Not an Achievement” by Harvard Business Review, 1/29/21

Bright Horizons daycare solutions

2024 State of Workforce Mental Health Report by Lyra Health

The Corporate Athlete by Jack Groppel, PhD

Merary’s Bio:

Dr. Merary Simeon, a seasoned Human Resources executive, brings 25 years of experience as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives in Fortune 50 corporations. Dr. Merary has a doctorate in Strategic Leadership. She is a best-selling author and co-host of the What Rules!? podcast. As co-CEO of Zera Consulting, she passionately advocates for the advancement of multicultural women in the workplace. Dr. Merary is from Puerto Rico and is fluent in Spanish.

Courtney’s Bio:

As an Accountability and Mindset Coach, Courtney is committed to helping her clients achieve their career goals to gain clarity, confidence, and alignment in their job search. With a passion for coaching and a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in today's competitive job market, Courtney works closely with clients to provide guidance, support, and actionable strategies that drive results to level up their career.

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