B-Well Together

Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas take center stage with a discussion on the role humor plays in leading a fulfilling life and career. Jennifer is a behavioral scientist and Professor and Naomi is an executive coach and media consultant. Together they've co-authored their new book, “Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and in Life.”Jennifer and Naomi join us today to speak about the importance of laughter, why shared laughter is one of the quickest paths to connection, how humor impacts our brains and bodies, and why humor is vital for us to put out our best, most creative work.If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.

Thirty percent of Millennials report feeling lonely all or most of the time. These figures get even worse when looking at Gen Z. And when the greatest predictor of longevity is social integration, trends like these are no small concern.Joining us today is Jon Levy, a behavior scientist, founder of The Influencers Dinner, and author of “You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence.” In this conversation, Jon discusses how to build trust, why traditional networking feels so unnatural, and what type of social interactions actually leave a lasting impression. Plus, he shares some of the latest research in behavioral science and explains why creating meaningful connections are critical for both living a long, happy life and finding meaning and success at work.If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.

Inequality takes a toll on our bodies and minds. So what can we do about it? Today's guest believes that we can create a better, more equal world — and it all starts with being an ally at work and in our lives.Bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of The Winters Group, Mary-Frances Winters, discusses the importance of addressing microaggressions and how supporting mental health in the Black Community can help heal society as a whole. Mary-Frances's expertise and perspective will empower you to take that first step toward addressing mental health, particularly in the Black community, and in so doing take a meaningful step toward a more equal world.If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.

Every time we eat, there's a dance happening between our bodies, what we eat, and the environments we harvested that food from.Author and journalist Michael Pollan understands this dance better than anyone, and he joins the podcast to discuss what small changes we can make to our diets that not only take care of the environment but boost our bodies as well.In this extensive conversation, Michael talks about the ways we nourish our bodies and what those processes mean for the planet, lessons learned from gardening, and why cooking your own food is beneficial for both your physical and mental health.Plus, he shares some of his rules for eating, and why his mantra is “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.”If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.

This episode welcomes Sarah Williams, Founder of Tough Girl Challenges and the award-winning Tough Girl Podcast. Sarah is a fearless woman who knows no bounds -- she doesn't just talk about being a tough girl, she lives it. She's completed 6 marathons in 6 days across the Sahara Desert, hiked the 2,190 mile Appalachian Trail solo in 100 days, and cycled over 4,000 km from Vancouver, Canada to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico.Today, Sarah shares a blueprint for tackling physical and mental challenges. She explains the importance of writing down your "why" and journaling your fears, how visualization and positive self-talk can get you through the tough times, and why she believes that the first step to tackling big physical feats starts with taking a cold shower every morning.If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.

Zoom fatigue. We've all experienced it, but why does “Zooming” exhaust us so much? Why do meetings leave us feeling more depleted now than they did pre-pandemic?Here to help answer these questions is Jeremy Bailenson. Jeremy is the founding director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab, and he recently wrote an article titled ‘Why video calls cause Zoom fatigue and what to do about it.' Today, he shares some of the key takeaways from that article and the research his team has analyzed. Jeremy explores topics like nonverbal causes of Zoom fatigue and why having an “all-day mirror” is so exhausting for our brains. Plus, he explains tips and tricks for helping combat the negative effects of video meetings so we can all avoid becoming zoombies.If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.

How do you stay motivated even when you know you won't win?Joining the podcast today is Head Coach of the Women's Basketball team at the University of California, Berkeley and Retired WNBA Player, Charmin Smith. In her first year as Head Coach, Charmin was tasked with leading a young, inexperienced team. With the odds against them, she was able to nurture the team into a highly successful unit.So how did she do it?In today's conversation, Charmin tells us how she taught her team to stay committed despite losing, how she steered focus to achievable goals, and why focusing on those things built a culture of success that didn't rely on the numbers on the scoreboard.If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.

“Focus on getting the right things done, not everything.” That's the key message from today's guest, Greg McKeown. Greg is the author of “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” and in this episode, he discusses how we can all think differently about the way we work. Greg tells us how to do more with less by exclusively investing our energy into the highest value tasks. Plus, he shares the five ways you can start applying this “essentialism” mindset in your life today.If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.

What really draws the line between introverts and extroverts? How do introversion and extroversion complement each other in the workplace? And what common beliefs about these two groups are actual myths?Joining the podcast today is Susan Cain, a renowned speaker and author of the award-winning books "Quiet Power, Quiet Journal" and "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking."Susan shares why you shouldn't pin yourself under a label, the benefits of solitude for both introverts and extroverts, mega myths about personality types and leadership, and why having the right vocabulary is so vital for a healthy understanding of our different needs.If you enjoyed today's episode, find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.

In the Spring of 2017, Mohamed Massaquoi's life changed forever. After an ATV ride gone wrong, Mohamed went from an NFL wide receiver to a courageous amputee in the blink of an eye.It would have been a shocking transition for anyone, but Mohamed learned not to let his disability define him. Instead, he embraced this new life with an open mind.Today, Mohamed joins us for a candid conversation about resilience. He shares his personal journey, how to find opportunity even in the darkest moments, and tools and strategies to build mental toughness and resiliency.Find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.

Each week, hear from luminary speakers and wellbeing experts on all aspects of mental, physical, and social wellbeing. Find more B-Well Together goodness at salesforce.com/plus.