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The boundary between professional and personal life has never been more blurred. As Dr. Alexander Lovell, Research Director at the O.C. Tanner Institute, reveals in this compelling episode, employees worldwide are increasingly operating in "survival mode" rather than thriving at work, and the consequences extend far beyond productivity metrics.Alex introduces guest host Dr. Bill Howatt to the "Survival Continuum", a framework that maps the journey from mere survival to genuine thriving. This isn't a simple binary state but rather a nuanced spectrum where employees can experience varying degrees of struggle or fulfillment. Through extensive research, his team has identified three critical pillars determining where employees fall on this continuum: compensation, healthcare access, and the often-underestimated power of belonging.The financial reality for many workers is sobering. While executives might imagine employees dreaming of lavish vacations, Dr. Lovell's research reveals most simply hope for "not having an empty bank account by the end of the month." This disconnect between perception and reality represents a significant blind spot for leaders trying to address workplace wellbeing.Perhaps most illuminating is the discussion around mental health stigma. Despite increased awareness, employees continue to mask anxiety and depression behind more palatable terms like "burnout" or "feeling tired". This linguistic substitution reveals how far we still need to go in normalizing authentic mental health conversations in professional settings. Meanwhile, the cost of presenteeism—being physically present but mentally elsewhere—exceeds absenteeism costs by 7.5 times.For HR professionals feeling overwhelmed by these challenges, Dr. Lovell offers practical starting points. Begin by taking inventory of existing resources, then focus on creating genuine belonging through recognition and leader modeling of appropriate vulnerability. Ready to help your team move from survival to thriving? Subscribe to the HRchat show and Dr Bill's new podcast, Exploring Workplace Mental Health, for more insights on creating workplaces where belonging and wellbeing drive sustainable performance.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

In this heartfelt episode of the Direct Sales Done Right podcast, Katy Ursta opens up about the powerful role mindset plays in entrepreneurship and direct sales. She passionately shares how every setback isn't a failure but rather a precious opportunity to begin again—this time, with the wisdom and experience we've gained. Katy dives deep into the transformative mindset shifts that are essential for true success and offers practical, actionable steps for entrepreneurs who are ready to level up. Katy beautifully touches on the delicate balance of joy and grief, reminding us that growth—both personally and professionally—often thrives in the space where both emotions coexist. It's a conversation full of hope, raw honesty, and inspiration, leaving you feeling empowered to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.Follow Melanie and Katy here: Melanie Mitro InstagramKaty Ursta Instagram Direct Sales Done Right InstagramExploring Workplace Mental Health with Dr. Bill HowattLearn the why, what and how of fostering a mentally healthy workplace with Dr Bill Howatt

Isn't annoying when you see someone who parks so terribly, it makes life harder for everyone else? Well, there is a vigilante out there, placing insulting bumpers tickers on offending vehicles. He's called The Bumper Sticker Bandit and his stickers are now turning up all over the world.If you want to see some of his work, you can find him on TikTok and Instagram and you can order bumper stickers of your own directly from his website.Exploring Workplace Mental Health with Dr. Bill HowattLearn the why, what and how of fostering a mentally healthy workplace with Dr Bill Howatt

CFO Bookshelf had never heard of Ivar Kreuger until the former Managing Director of CFO.com suggested we discuss the book, The Match King.Andy Burt joins Mark Gandy to explain why Ivar Kreuger is a financial mastermind worthy of studying and what led to his downfall.At one time, Kreuger was worth billions in today's dollars, but his empire, built on a house of debt, could not withstand the Great Depression or a subsequent audit when he tried to raise cash by liquidating a key asset.A story made for Hollywood reveals what drove Kreuger and why U.S. securities laws were created after his downfall.Exploring Workplace Mental Health with Dr. Bill HowattLearn the why, what and how of fostering a mentally healthy workplace with Dr Bill Howatt

On this episode of The Direct Sales Done Right Podcast, Melanie Mitro gets real about the emotional rollercoaster of direct sales—the self-doubt, the fear of rejection, and the moments when giving up feels easier than pushing forward. She opens up about her own struggles with rejection, sharing the raw, behind-the-scenes moments when she questioned if she was really cut out for this business. But through those tough experiences, she learned that success isn't about having the perfect strategy—it's about believing in yourself when no one else does.Melanie dives into the mindset shifts that helped her turn rejection into resilience, showing how every "no" can actually be a stepping stone to growth. She shares heartfelt stories, practical tips, and powerful strategies to help you follow up with confidence, build authentic relationships, and stay consistent—even when it feels like nothing is working. By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with a renewed sense of purpose, a stronger mindset, and the belief that rejection isn't the end—it's just part of the journey to success.Follow Melanie and Katy here: Melanie Mitro InstagramKaty Ursta Instagram Direct Sales Done Right InstagramExploring Workplace Mental Health with Dr. Bill HowattLearn the why, what and how of fostering a mentally healthy workplace with Dr Bill Howatt

In this episode of the Direct Sales Done Right podcast, hosts Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta sit down with Lauren Hale, a mature beauty influencer and author, for an inspiring conversation about living unapologetically and rediscovering joy in midlife. Lauren shares her journey from teaching to becoming a business influencer, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and intentionality in both life and business. Together, they explore the challenges women face as they navigate life transitions, redefine their purpose, and challenge societal norms about aging. Through personal stories and insights, Lauren encourages women over 40 to embrace their journeys, find joy through curiosity and self-reflection, and confidently step into their next chapter.This episode is a powerful reminder that transformation is a gradual process, and self-discovery is an ongoing journey. Lauren, Melanie, and Katy discuss how vulnerability fosters connection, how journaling can help clarify fears and aspirations, and why self-belief is essential in both personal and professional growth. They highlight the importance of embracing change, recognizing that fear and failure often go hand in hand, and understanding that everyone's story shapes their path. Listeners will walk away feeling inspired to show up authentically, trust in their own journeys, and take intentional steps toward fulfillment and success.Lauren Hale is a kindergarten teacher turned mature beauty influencer. Her goal is to teach women over 40 how to make their make-up work for their needs—instead of trying to make their skin work with the trends from 20-year-olds. She has over 800k followers on her social media platforms, and her work has been featured on Good Morning America, the New York Post, and the Daily Sun. She can now add published author to that list as well.She lives in Idaho with her best friend and husband, Nic, and their three teenagers, who keep them busy traveling all over the northwest for a truly astounding number of sports tournaments. (And she wouldn't have it any other way.)You can find her on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube at @laurenlhale, or visit her website at laurenhalebeauty.com. Follow Melanie and Katy here: Melanie Mitro InstagramKaty Ursta Instagram Direct Sales Done Right InstagramExploring Workplace Mental Health with Dr. Bill HowattLearn the why, what and how of fostering a mentally healthy workplace with Dr Bill Howatt

In this episode of the HRchat show, we talk about what it means to become crisis ready in the workplace, a must for HR professionals and leaders alike. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Bill Howatt, an expert in workplace mental health and capacity building, alongside HR media figure Todd Humber. Together, they unveil the Crisis Ready program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to equip individuals with practical tools to navigate interpersonal crises effectively. Hear firsthand how this program aims to establish a workplace culture where mental health is prioritized with the same urgency as physical health.In the discussion, we look at the complexities of recognizing and addressing workplace mental health challenges. Dr. Howatt emphasizes the importance of creating environments that extend beyond the bare minimum of emergency resources. We tackle the pressing question of whether organizations are genuinely maintaining momentum in supporting mental health post-pandemic. Through this conversation, you'll gain insights into fostering a culture of kindness, accountability, and purpose, ensuring leaders understand and prioritize the emotional well-being of their teams.Finally, we delve into the legal and ethical obligations of employers in cultivating trauma-informed workplaces. Learn about the evolving landscape of workplace safety regulations, including the necessity for respectful debates and authentic communication. This episode is a treasure trove of practical insights, from building competence-based models to ensuring that training translates into meaningful outcomes. Don't miss out on learning how to access further resources and connect with Crisis Ready Workplaces for continued development in this crucial area.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

Dr. Laura is pleased to welcome special guest Dr. Bill Howatt to the show to talk about mental health in the workplace and the myths surrounding it. Bill Howatt is the Founder of Howatt Human Resources Consulting and an international expert in workplace psychology and psychological health and safety. His newest book, out of 60 written throughout his career, is titled No Regrets and focuses on the very issue of workplace mental health and what can be done about it.Dr. Howatt describes how the pandemic inspired his latest book, No Regrets, by detailing how he noticed people languishing instead of flourishing and realized that we have never really been taught how to deal with the unpleasant emotions that are part of existence. His book is a strategy of sorts to help people move through unpleasant emotions and work on their mental fitness. Dr. Laura and Dr. Howatt explore why the quick band-aid fixes of pop-up wellness programs in workplaces are not addressing the underlying mental health crisis and what leaders should be doing instead. The conversation covers a lot of ground and brings fundamental issues to light, providing a roadmap for improvement.“Mental health literacy in our country, we haven't really gotten sophisticated yet in this conversation where we confuse mental illness with mental health. So mental illness is a functional impairment very much like being deaf and it impacts your potential to function to your potential. Where mental health is different. It's basically how we are actually seeing the world and experiencing the world through our emotions.” Dr. Bill HowattAbout Dr. Bill Howatt:Dr. Bill Howatt is the founder of Howatt Human Resources Consulting and an international expert in Workplace Psychological Health and Safety. He is a highly sought-after speaker on leadership, mental fitness, and creating inclusive, psychologically healthy and safe workplaces. A behavioural scientist, he is passionate about supporting employees and leaders to create thriving workplaces. Dr. Bill's 30-plus years of professional experience includes providing services in clinical mental health, teaching courses for colleges and universities, being a committee chair, and filling various senior leadership roles in Canada and the United States, including the Wall Street financial district. His firm provides HR consulting globally, focusing on employees' psychological safety. Dr. Bill has published over 60 books and 600 articles and regularly contributes to workplace mental health research like WSPS Moving to Action: Implementing Workplace Safety and Prevention Services' Mental Harm Prevention Roadmap and Boston Consulting Group's recent study, The Next Frontier of Workplace Culture, viewed by over 30 million readers. He is the founder of www.MFIQinc.com and creator of the University New Brunswick's Certificate of Completion in Psychologically Safe Leadership. He publishes a weekly workplace mental health newsletter for leaders and workers called Exploring Workplace Mental Health. Resources:Website: BillHowatt.comLinkedIn“No Regrets: How to Live Today for Tomorrow's Emotional Well-Being” by Dr. Bill Howatt“Navigating Workplace Wellness Programs in the Age of Technology and Big Data” by Hannah-Kaye Fleming for the ‘Journal of Science Policy & Governance'Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingSynthesis PsychologySponsor For This Podcast:This episode is brought to you by The improve it! Podcast with Erin Diehl, a top 1% global podcast.Are you ready to transform your life through laughter, lifelong learning, and a little bit of improv magic?Well, get ready because The improve it! Podcast with Erin Diehl is here to add a dose of playfulness to your Wednesdays. Erin sits down with personal and professional development gurus to explore the pesky and beautiful aspects of life. They dive deep into the things that make us tick, laugh, and sometimes even cringe. You can find The improve it! Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or learntoimproveit.com. Subscribe today!

This week's guest, Dr. Bill Howatt, has been a workplace mental health expert for more than 30 years. He discusses what he has learned over the decades, with a particular emphasis on the importance of deepening connections and creating psychological safety to have meaningful conversations. He shares tips for fostering strong personal connections with others in the workplace, and the benefits that flow from that Dr. Bill, author of No Regrets: How to Live Today for Tomorrow's Emotional Well-Being, also opens up about his own mental health struggles, how he got through them, and how that experience helped grant him greater empathy for others who are struggling in the workplace. Finally, he shares the tools he uses to promote a sense of psychological safety at work, and the traits that define a great leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TAKEAWAYSThere are two mindsets of employees: those who come for their paycheck and those who come for their purposePsychological safety means that a workplace allows employees to express themselves without fear of retaliationIt's important to spend time teaching people to become collectively psychologically safeCheck out Bill's book, The Cure of Loneliness: How to Feel Connected and Escape Isolation

We are genetically predisposed and designed to have relationships, says Dr. Bill Howatt. Bill is the founder and President of Howatt Human Resources, with decades of experience in advising clients on how to create psychologically safe, inclusive, and thriving cultures at home and in the workplace. Bill defines the two types of loneliness (perceived and objective) and dives into the differences between mental capacity and mental health. He explains that mental health literacy is quite low in America and Canada and speaks to the failure of modern society that leaves citizens hanging when learning how to self-regulate and cultivate critical self-esteem emotionally. TAKEAWAYS There are two mindsets of employees: those who come for their paycheck and those who come for their purpose Psychological safety means that a workplace allows employees to express themselves without fear of retaliation It's important to spend time teaching people to become collectively psychologically safe Check out Bill's book, The Cure of Loneliness: How to Feel Connected and Escape Isolation

Bill Howatt, founder of Howatt HR Consulting & MFIQ Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Best of Episode, we welcome Dr. Bill Howatt. Bill is an expert in mental fitness and psychological safety in the workplace who specializes in helping employers create positive workplaces where employees feel included, valued, and fulfilled. He has over thirty years of experience in consulting and coaching, and he's the author of over fifty books, including the soon-to-be-released No Regrets: How to Live Today for Tomorrow's Emotional Well-Being.In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Bill Howatt on;(00:10:02) Acts of kindness. We discuss the unexpected benefits of altruism, and Bill explains how being kind and helping others activates the release of the feel-good hormone oxytocin, which contributes to our overall sense of happiness and well-being.(00:35:40) Moving from languishing to flourishing. Bill describes how to build a more motivated mindset by training the brain to overcome its natural negativity bias. As well as practicing gratitude and focusing on the positive, he advises us to surround ourselves with people who light us up and make us feel energized.(00:42:06) Building mental fitness at work. He encourages everybody to believe in their potential and be compassionate towards themselves and others. In addition, Bill advises employers to provide their employees with a clear sense of purpose and to focus on making them feel valued, included, and safe. (00:56:56) Self-acceptance. Bill shares a powerful personal statement that reminds him that he doesn't have anything to prove and that he's good enough just as he is.(01:07:37) The definition of empathy. We talk about the true meaning of empathy, and Bill defines it as the ability to understand and be curious about another person's experience without judging them or feeling the need to impose our own opinions. 

Welcome back! In today's Masterclass we're going to dig into the most prevalent topic we've heard from our guests over the past couple of years: mental health. Since this is such a big and important topic, this is going to be the first of a two part series on mental health. This week we're going to hear from Dr. Gina Di Giulio, who talks about managing stress and anxiety, Michael Landsberg, who has developed a movement around the idea of sick not weak, and Dr. Bill Howatt, who is an expert on mental health and who recently published a book No Regrets. Enjoy this Masterclass! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support

Many of us have battled mental health issues during the previous two and a half years. Also, we often do not have a toolbox to deal with sentiments like regrets. However, maintaining a healthy mind is a skill everyone can develop and hone, regardless of upbringing or circumstance. Dr. Bill Howatt, an expert on mental health in the workplace, is here with me for today's episode of the pursuit of learning podcast. He has studied and spoken extensively on the topic of how businesses should safeguard and promote employees' mental health on the job, earning him a reputation as a leading expert in the field internationally. Dr. Bill has spent over 30 years working in the mental health and psychological safety field. Moreover, he has vast clinical expertise due to his own struggles and eventual triumph over mental health issues. His approach to mental health is transparent, honest, and productive; also, he provides answers that are both well-tailored yet often overlooked in the workplace. His book "No Regrets" outlines the five things you can do right now to improve your mental fitness and be ready to face life's obstacles. Also, it provides the resources and guidance you need to construct a life you can enjoy.[01:52] Introduction - Dr. Bill  provides an overview of his work and discusses how he has done a lot of work supporting people with mental illness and mental health issues.[08:51] Mental Illness – Dr. Bill defines mental illness and discusses its connection to interpersonal competence.[13:02] Employee Mental Health -  We talk through why most workplaces devote considerable resources to ensuring the physical well-being of their members, but far less attention is paid to the mental health of their employees. [23:06] Leadership - The future of work will require improved emotional health and emotional regulation from leaders. It will not be task-focused; Leaders must appreciate people and care about how they feel and perceive the world. [40:08] Regret – We explore the distinction between experiencing regret and living with regret, and we try to pin down a definition of regret.[47:07]  Lifecycle of an Employee - If you're unhappy with your job, why are you still working there?[01:05:32] Self-Protection -  By self-doubting ourselves, we are protecting ourselves by not setting expectations.  [01:12:23] Negative Thought Audit – We discuss how people can examine unpleasant thoughts to stop accepting them.[01:16:02] Hardwirings – Dr. Bill outlines what we can do to overcome the inherent biases rooted in our deeply held beliefs.Resources:Connect with Dr. Bill:Website: billhowatt.com/Howatt HR consulting: howatthr.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/howatthr/Mentioned in the episode:No Regrets: How to Live Today for Tomorrow's Emotional Well-Being: goodreads.com/book/show/62917384-no-regrets?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=7UPXSyfDFy&rank=1Thinking, Fast and Slow: goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Q3uhKVG3XE&rank=1Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others: goodreads.com/book/show/58438525-trust-and-inspire?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=slaspsVurn&ra

Dr. Bill Howatt, founder, and CEO of Howatt HR refers to himself as a behavioral scientist with a keen curiosity for how employees and employers can work together to reduce mental harm and promote mental health in the workplace. He is known internationally and is one of Canada's top experts in workplace psychological health and safety. Dr. Bill is on the CSA OHS Standards Steering Committee and Chair of the CSA Standard Z1008: Management of Substance-Related Impairment in the Workplace. He is the co-creator of the Psychologically Safe Workplace Awards.Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:Dr. Bill Howatt's personal experience with mental illnessThe percentage of the population with a mental illness and how many get helpMartin's dyslexia and how that affected his youth Why Dr. Howatt works toward workplace inclusion for the neurodivergentWhat Bill means by “positivity toxicity”How implicit bias affects leadershipThe importance of being a leader who respects employees and considers psychological safetyHow important it is to have a support system in your lifeWhy caring for yourself is important regardless of status or earningsWho or what is your north star?In this episode…Dr. Bill Howatt is an expert in workplace mental health. He has an impressive educational background with a BSc, BA, MEd, MSc, Ph.D., EdD, Post Doctorate in Behavioral Science, is the author of over 50 books, and is the founder and CEO of Howatt HR. He candidly speaks about his own mental health, about growing up with ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety. These challenges have fuelled his drive to address psychological health and safety in the workplace. Dr. Howatt and Martin have a frank discussion about their respective mental health challenges and how they have had to work through them. Dr. Howatt's work focuses on greater inclusion for employees with mental illness, changing the statistics of how many Canadians feel comfortable approaching employers and how many are supported when they do. He shares statistics and facts about the behavioral aspects of workplaces that negatively impact employees.In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Dr. Bill Howatt address the challenges leaders must face in terms of workplace inclusion for psychological safety. Bill Howatt discusses the reality of how morale is built, the conversations CEOs need to have with direct reports, and how companies need to slow down so individuals can take care of themselves. Dr. Howatt's expansive knowledge and experience give him a clear understanding of what's at stake for people, employees, and CEOs, and his insight is not to be missed in these stressful times.Resources mentioned in this episode:URGEOContact email: info@urgeo.comMartin Hunter on LinkedInDr. Bill Howatt on LinkedInHowatt HR Consulting on LinkedInHowatt HRDr. Bill Howatt website Dr. Bill Howatt's booksGoogle's Project Aristotle‘Good to Great' by Jim Collins‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen R CoveyResources recommended for CEOs and leaders:Monday.comBambooHRSponsor for this podcast...This podcast is brought to you by URGEO, Operational excellence in action through the Are you Ready Program!Are you READY to free up your time?Optimize your Organization?Grow revenue and reduce costs?Build your leadership team?Partnering with organizations like yours, we work with you to implement our proven methodology designed to transform your operations, while providing accurate advice and support for real success.Translating strategy into frontline operations, URGEO helps leaders and the people within their organization excel at safe, on-time, on-budget and on-spec delivery. Let's touch base so we can learn how we can level up your business. Contact us today.

Welcome to this very, very special edition of the HRchat Podcast. Today marks the 500th episode!Many years ago when we started the podcast, there was no way we thought we'd reach such a big milestone. Since then, we've published over 12,000 minutes of content, received hundreds of thousands of downloads, and featured some of the biggest brands in the world of work.The HRchat podcast has given Bill Banham and guest hosts including Tim Baker, Matt Burns, and Pauline James the opportunity to speak with, and learn from, some of the best and brightest minds in Human Resources, leadership, tech, talent, law, wellness, DEI, and more.Before we go any further, we'd like to acknowledge the 100s of guests who've been kind enough to offer their time and share their expertise on the podcast. Amazing experts featured on HRchat include: Dave Ulrich, Matthew Hamilton, Elizebeth Varghese, Mark S. Babbitt, Dave Millner, Brian Kropp, Ben Eubanks, Roger Thorpe, Event Preview, Monika Roots, Craig Fisher, Rob Bromage, Pauline James, Chris Bjorling, Kevin W Grossman, Jacob Morgan, Ray Wang, Jim Knight, Matt Charney, Janice Sutherland, Pete Lamson, Barry Flack, Rupert Morrison, Phillip Meade, Russell Robinson, Hassan Farooqi, Rick Cottrel, Mike Sipple, Bill Treasurer, Mervyn Dinnen, Perry Timms, Nicole Fernandes, Jesse Ryan, Erika Broadwater, Kevin Oakes, Josh Linkner, Al Adamson, Charles Handler, Brian Sommer, Ben Brooks, Mandy Price, John Boudreau, Shally Steckerl, Joey Price, Kelly Kauffman, Scott Lane, Kathy Caprino, Sean Fahey, Cecilia Crossley, Ben Kalevitch, Yves Boudreau, Ryan Porter, Lauren Florko, Paul Gray, Tia Graham, Natalie Egan, Stephen Shedletzky, Ilya Brotzky, Charlene Thomas, Leigh Mitchell, Bobby Umar, Lauren Waters, Rob Catalano, Bill Howatt, Johnny C. Taylor, Diana Spencer, Louise Triance, J.T O'Donnell, Janet Stovall, Debbie Muno, Sam Eaton, Gethin Nadin, Elvin Turner, Tim Sackett, Chris Bailey, and the awesome William Tincup! As it's the 500th episode, we decided it would be fitting to offer up the mic to someone we hold in very high regard because, among other things, he leads a company creating an impressive amount of high-quality and insightful content to educate and inspire the HR, Talent and leadership communities. This includes a super impressive podcast!Jason Averbook is the CEO and Co-founder of Leapgen, the HR technology consultant and digital transformation company shaping the NOW of work.Jason is a very well-respected thought leader and leading analyst in human resources, the future of work, and technology's impact on that future.At Leapgen, he helps organizations shape their future workplace by broadening the executive mindset to rethink how to design and deliver employee services that meet the expectations of the workforce and the needs of the business.Jason is also a host of the awesome NOW of Work podcast which Bill has appeared on as a guest of Jess Von Bank.Thanks to everyone who's tuned into the podcast over the years! Here's to another 500!

Welcome back! This week I'm excited to share my conversation with Dr. Bill Howatt on Sharpen Your Edge Live. Bill is an internationally recognized expert in mental health. He's spent over 25 years helping employees, patients, and leaders achieve their potential. Bill has a PhD in Organizational Psychology, did post-doctoral training at UCLA, has developed programs with organizations like the Conference Board of Canada and the University of New Brunswick, and is author of numerous books and articles, including regular contributions to The Globe and Mail. During this conversation, Bill discusses the transformational nature of regret and the tools we can use to move forward from it. If you want to learn more about Bill and his new book, “No Regrets: How to Live Today for Tomorrow's Emotional Well-Being”, check out his website at billhowatt.com. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support

Are you feeling stressed at work? You're not alone. As part of our series Work in Progress, we discuss the pandemic's psychological fallout, and the risk that mental health issues could become a shadow epidemic in Canadian workplaces. In a conversation from January, Matt Galloway talks to a mother of three who juggled child care with working a full-time job at home; Hassel Aviles, executive director of Not 9 to 5, a non-profit supporting restaurant and food service workers' mental health; and Bill Howatt, founder and CEO of human resources firm Howatt HR.

Dr. Bill Howatt, Ph.D. Ed.D stopped by the Intentional Clinician Podcast to speak with Paul Krauss MA LPC about his work helping to improve people's experiences in their workplaces and more.  Dr. Bill Howatt, Ph.D. Ed. D. discuss workplace fairness, stress, burnout, and how companies can actually create a new model of work that reflects the values of workers today. Behavioral scientist Dr. Bill Howatt, Ph.D, Ed.D is founder and CEO of Howatt HR and widely recognized for his expertise in workplace mental health. He has more than 30 years of experience in mental health and addictive disorders, including working with senior executives at progressive and successful organizations nationally and internationally. Howatt is a mastermind at helping employees and employers work together to reduce mental harm and promote mental wellness at work.   He has published more than 500 articles with The Globe and Mail, Counselor Magazine, Chronicle Herald, Talent Canada, CEO Health and Safety Leadership Network, and OHS Magazine and published more than 50 books, including Globe and Mail bestseller The Cure for Loneliness. Howatt is the creator of Certificate in Psychologically Safe Leadership (CPSL), Certificate in Management Essentials, Pathway to Coping and Mental Fitness through the University of New Brunswick. He is active in workplace mental health research, including the CSA 2022 report Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace: Employer Practices in Response to COVID-19.   Are you a parent of an adult that is having major difficulties? Is there conflict in your family about how much help to give your adult child? Preview On-Demand Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults by Paul Krauss MA LPC Want to get trained in EMDR Therapy? Looking for some great advanced EMDR therapy trainings? Check out EMDR Training Solutions and Register Today!   Use the code INTENTIONAL at checkout, and get $100 Dollars OFF at Checkout! Remember, from my research, EMDR Training Solutions is the most affordable independent training on the market!  EMDR Training Solutions: for all of your EMDR training needs. Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress) as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, and Wired Magazine. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433.  If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups.  For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Grand Rapids: Instagram   |   Facebook     |     Youtube    Original Music: ”Shades of Currency" [Instrumental] from Archetypes by PAWL (Spotify) “Sunday Morning Coming Down” and “Sixteen Tons” from Various Albums by Johnny Cash (Spotify)

In a powerful episode that starts with a tribute to our dear friend, Bruce McLeod, we tackle the issue of emotional well-being head-on. Dr Bill Howatt joins us to share how he wants to help people have no regret in life and start living well. 

Dr. Bill Howatt is an expert in mental fitness and psychological safety in the workplace who specializes in helping employers create positive workplaces where employees feel included, valued, and fulfilled. He has over thirty years of experience in consulting and coaching, and he's the author of over fifty books, including the soon-to-be-released No Regrets: How to Live Today for Tomorrow's Emotional Well-Being.In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Bill Howatt on;(00:10:02) Acts of kindness. We discuss the unexpected benefits of altruism, and Bill explains how being kind and helping others activates the release of the feel-good hormone oxytocin, which contributes to our overall sense of happiness and well-being.(00:35:40) Moving from languishing to flourishing. Bill describes how to build a more motivated mindset by training the brain to overcome its natural negativity bias. As well as practicing gratitude and focusing on the positive, he advises us to surround ourselves with people who light us up and make us feel energized.(00:42:06) Building mental fitness at work. He encourages everybody to believe in their potential and be compassionate towards themselves and others. In addition, Bill advises employers to provide their employees with a clear sense of purpose and to focus on making them feel valued, included, and safe. (00:56:56) Self-acceptance. Bill shares a powerful personal statement that reminds him that he doesn't have anything to prove and that he's good enough just as he is.(01:07:37) The definition of empathy. We talk about the true meaning of empathy, and Bill defines it as the ability to understand and be curious about another person's experience without judging them or feeling the need to impose our own opinions. 

In HRchat episode 438, we discuss ways to unlock the mental fitness potential of employees and what it means to create a psychologically safe work environment. Bill Banham's returning guest is Dr. Bill Howatt, founder and CEO of Howatt HR Consulting. Bill refers to himself as a behavioral scientist with a keen curiosity for how employees and employers can work together to reduce mental harm and promote mental health in the workplace. He is known internationally and is one of Canada's top experts in workplace psychological health and safety. Dr. Bill is on the CSA OHS Standards Steering Committee and Chair of the CSA Standard Z1008: Management of Substance-Related Impairment in the Workplace. He is the co-creator of the Psychologically Safe Workplace Awards.Questions include:You help workers and leaders unlock their mental fitness potential. Tell me about how you do that. The effects on employees of two years of pandemic/remote workingCreate a psychologically safe workplace - How does remote working complicate efforts to create a psychologically safe workplace?You recently shared a post on LinkedIn about ghosting in the workplace. Can you talk about it and some of the effects ghosting can have on employee mental health? We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast, and Iceni Media Inc.  

Dr. Bill Howatt brings his enthusiasm, genuine appreciation of, and valuable insight into human behaviour in this discussion about the lessons learned during his various careers. He offers leadership strategies for creating a psychologically safe environment where everyone can feel comfortable to share their honest opinions with permission to feel and express their emotions.

Feeling stressed at work? You're not alone. As part of our series Work in Progress, we discuss the pandemic's psychological fallout, and the risk that mental health issues could become a shadow epidemic in Canadian workplaces. Matt Galloway talks to a mother of three who juggled child care with working a full-time job at home; Hassel Aviles, executive director of Not 9 to 5, a non-profit supporting restaurant and food service workers' mental health; and Bill Howatt, founder and CEO of human resources firm Howatt HR.

Guest: Dr. Bill Howatt,  President and CEO of Howatt HR Consulting, a firm focused on psychological health and safety & one of Canada's top experts in mental health issues in the workplace.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loneliness comes in many shapes and forms. There's also a difference between loneliness and isolation. It's predicted that by 2030, the leading cause of death is going to be mental health problems, and loneliness is a huge factor when it comes to mental health. With the pandemic, lockdowns, and Zoom meetings face-to-face interaction has been reduced even more. Dr. Bill Howatt  has over 30 years experience in mental health, addictions, HR, and leadership. He's published over 400 articles and 40 books. His latest book is The Cure For Loneliness, and it's all about feeling connected and escaping isolation. Feeling connected to others is good for our mental health. There is also a wide spectrum of connections from a simple smile from a stranger to a hug from a relative. His book is a step-by-step workbook to help readers move away from isolation and loneliness. We dive into some of the principles in his book and talk about different forms of loneliness. We talk about how you can be lonely even if you're in a relationship. We talk about isolation. We tackle some of the problems that are being exacerbated by the recent pandemic, and Dr Howatt shares some solid advice on how to conquer loneliness and improve our mental health. And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. Everything you need can all be found at jeffreyshaw.com  Bill Howatt thank you so much for being here! Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself.  Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world.   Join 17,000 subscribers looking to do "business with a soul" and sign up to receive my Self-Employed Nutshell Newsletter! Sign up here!   Highlights – [02:23] Bill is excited about his new English bulldog puppy, Link. [03:13] Jeffrey shares startling statistics from Bill's new book. Loneliness can reduce longevity by 70%. [03:40] Bill has been seeing patients for over 30 years. Loneliness has been seen as more of a symptom and doesn't meet any of the criteria of mental illness. [04:25] Bill talks about the difference between loneliness and isolation and different types of loneliness. [04:53] By 2030, the leading cause of death is going to be mental health problems. What predicts mental health? [07:11] People in relationships where they don't feel valued become lonely. In a relationship, both people need to opt into it and choose each other. [07:59] Loneliness comes in all different shapes and forms. [09:44] The pandemic has actually eliminated the fragility of human beings in that we actually need social connections. We have lost our micro interactions from eating at restaurants to working in an environment surrounded by other people. [13:57] Bill shares a story about a conversation with his dad which illuminates how mental blocks can stop us. [16:46] Our emotional brains don't use logic. We are often wrong and form false conclusions. Our brains will learn our negative thoughts.  [19:12] Lonely people either retrench and push people away or become like a workaholic and hide their emotions. [20:09] Reframing feelings of loneliness. We aren't looking for social connections when we're in work mode, but when we come out of work mode we are. [20:51] People need people. Lonely people don't know how to close the connection gap and meet their needs. [22:55] Zoom and social media are more of a bridge during the pandemic. [23:15] We often look for happiness on the outside. We need to build relationships with ourselves, so people can build relationships with us. [23:44] The key to moving away from loneliness is developing self resiliency and compassion towards ourselves. Happiness means we need to be comfortable in our skin. [24:23] There's nothing humans get more excited about than having a social interaction with someone who they deeply value. [25:09] Introverts still like being around people; they just get a charge from being able to reflect on the day. [25:56] Extroverts need people to charge where introverts need solitude to charge. [27:48] Many people are experiencing a perceived isolation from COVID-19, and they don't know what to do with it. [28:59] There can be a conflict if you only have one person to give you your charge. [29:18] The relationship matrix.  [33:00] You have to be intentional about your mental health just like you need to be intentional with your exercise. [34:18] If you give away more than your relationship matrix requires without getting back, you can be lonely. Prioritize yourself. [34:53] If you're experiencing current feelings of loneliness, put it into context. What is loneliness? What is isolation? Where are you today? Where do you fit in on the relationship matrix? What can you do today? What will the result be? [38:00] If you're in the absence of hope or you don't see a future, it's time to reach out for help. [39:14] Bill's book is based on a cognitive behavioral approach to help people. It's a preventative approach. It's meant to help people have a journey to move away from loneliness or just to improve their relationships. [40:44] Find out what super healthy habit that we all should be doing sustains Bill in the rapid round.   Guest Contact –   Bill Howatt The Cure For Loneliness HowattHR Consulting Bill Howatt LinkedIn   Contact Jeffrey – Website Coaching support My book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible is now available! Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!   Take The Self-Employed Assessment!  Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that's keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You'll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap.   Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! Is your website and are all your marketing materials speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Often it's not which is why you're not converting traffic and leads to clients and attracting your most profitable customers. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. If I have suggestions for you to improve your brand message (I almost always do), we'll set up a complimentary 30-minute call to discuss. A select number of websites are also chosen for my LINGO Review Video Series. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO! Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.  

Dr. Bill Howatt joined us nearly one year ago, early in the pandemic, and spoke about the effects he anticipated COVID-19 would have on workforce mental health. Now one year later, and on the cusp of releasing his new book, "The Cure for Loneliness", this conversation covers the full spectrum of workplace mental health, where we've been, and where things are going. If you enjoyed the first conversation with Bill, this follow-up is a must!

Part 2 of our season's best of, featuring some of our favorite interviews from Season 1. This episode highlights conversations with the CEO of EdApp, Darren Winterford, workplace mental health thought leader and multi-published author, Dr. Bill Howatt, and former NHL goaltender and TV broadcaster, Kelly Hrudey. 

Dr. Bill Howatt is one of the most influential thought leaders in workplace mental health today. Dr. Howatt is the Chief of Research and Workforce Productivity for the Conference Board of Canada. He also runs Howatt HR Consulting which has worked with leadership groups on addiction and mental health for over 25 years, is the co-creator of the Your Life at Work initiative through the Globe & Mail, and is a multi-book author, including his most recent entry 'Stop Hiding and Start Living'. Dr. Howatt discusses his fascinating back story, how we should be prioritizing our Mental Fitness, and the mental health of the workforce as back to work plans have begun. 

COVID-19 is changing the way employers think about mental health. In honour of Mental Health Week, we talk to Dr. Bill Howatt, Chief of Research for Workplace Productivity at the Conference Board of Canada, about how the coronavirus is helping to reduce stigma around mental health in the workplace. He shares best practices for checking in with staff, colleagues and what employers can do to connect workers with quality resources. Guest: Dr. Bill Howatt, Chief of Research, Workforce Productivity for the Conference Board of Canada. Dr. Howatt has been posting “daily video conversations about the impacts to our mental health as a result of these stressful and unprecedented times.” These are now available as podcasts on Spotify/iTunes https://www.conferenceboard.ca/insights/covid-19

Welcome back! Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Bill Howatt. Bill is an internationally recognized expert in mental health. He's spent 25 years helping employees, patients, and leaders achieve their potential. Bill has a PhD in Organizational Psychology, did post-doctoral training at UCLA, has developed programs with organizations like the Conference Board of Canada and the University of New Brunswick, and is author of numerous books and articles, including regular contributions to The Globe and Mail. I interviewed Bill previously on this podcast (Episode 37), however I wanted to bring him back on the show as prioritizing mental health has never been so important as it is now during this worldwide crisis. In this interview, Bill discusses overcoming loneliness, maintaining social connections while physically distancing, and implementing a mental fitness plan during this pandemic. If you want to learn more about Bill and his new book, "Stop Hiding and Start Living: How to say F-it to Fear and Develop Mental Fitness", check out his website at billhowatt.com. Enjoy the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support

Welcome back everyone! Today we are revisiting one of the very best interviews from my previous podcast, with Dr. Bill Howatt. As Chief Research and Development Officer at Morneau Shepell, Bill is an internationally recognized expert in mental health who has spent 25 years helping employees, patients, and leaders achieve their potential. Bill has a PhD in Organizational Psychology, did post-doctoral training at UCLA, has developed programs with organizations like the Conference Board of Canada and the University of New Brunswick, and is author of numerous books and articles, including regular contributions to The Globe and Mail. As I'm sure you know we're faced with a tremendous mental illness epidemic. Around one in five people will access the medical system at some point because of a mental health related challenge. However, much like cancer in the 1950s and AIDS in the 1980s, there is a stigma around talking about mental health challenges. In this conversation Bill has an amazing ability to explain all of these topics and really explore in great detail where exactly we need to go in the future if we're going to actually address this particular challenge. So I hope that you enjoy this conversation with the amazing, brilliant, and insightful Dr. Bill Howatt. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support

Introducing Dr. Bill Howatt Dr. Bill Howatt has a goal to improve the lives of people and to improve the productivity of their employers.  Dr. Bill works with our host, Dave Veale, as a coach at Vision Coaching Inc., along with being an author of over 60 books, a columnist with the Globe and Mail, and a number of other things with his bag of tricks.  He has done all of this and achieved a PhD, despite not being able to read or write proficiently until the age of 19. Dr. Bill credits his success to a number of mentors that have helped him through the years.  Firstly, there was Bill's mother.  Then there was Mrs. Stewart, his grade five teacher, who knew Bill was having difficulties and asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up.  Being a “Smart Alec”, Bill said he wanted to be a writer, and that was exactly what Mrs. Stewart made him try.  There was also Dr. Bill's tenth grade teacher who exposed him to the legal world, which led to a fascination for Bill during graduate school.  These people didn't need to be mentors for Bill, but they were, and so now Dr. Bill pays it forward. Dr. Bill is now trying to find an all-inclusive equation to reducing stress and increasing wellness for employees, while aiding in productivity and quality for employers.  He is doing this through collaboration with the University of New Brunswick to teach leadership skills, and through a survey being conducted by him and the Globe and Mail called, Your Life at Work.  Stress in the workplace accounts for a $50 billion loss of productivity in Canada today and an expected $300 billion by 2040.  It is estimated that stress causes a $2 trillion loss in productivity worldwide. In general, employers expect their employees to come to work and work at 80 – 85% of their maximum capability on a daily basis.  However, 27% of the population comes to work and puts forward 30 – 75% of their best effort.  These same employees have higher levels of stress, lower coping skills, higher health issues, lower engagement, and less job fulfillment.  Through his research, Dr. Bill hopes to develop a corporate wellness solution for employees and employers, and allow a happier and more productive work environment.   In this episode  We learn about Dr. Bill's survey and how it could change the way workplaces function.  Greg is inspired by Dr. Bill's story of perseverance and his desire to give back to the community.  Dr. Bill gives us his vision statement and tells us the secret that failure in life and business is part of forward progress.   Links Your Life at Work Survey Dr. Bill's Website Dr. Bill's Twitter Dr. Bill's LinkedIn       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices