312: Really Understanding Workplace Wellness: How to Lead for Impact with Patricia Grabarek & Katina Sawyer

What if your wellness program is actually making burnout worse? 😮

In this episode, Nikki teams up with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer—organizational psychologists, authors of “Leading for Wellness,” and co-founders of Workr Beeing. They dive into what workplace wellness really means (hint: it’s way more than yoga and meditation apps) and how leaders play a critical role in making it stick.

With research-backed insights and real-world stories, they challenge us to ditch the quick fixes and build people-first cultures that fuel performance and well-being 🌿📈.

 

Additional Resources:

Get their book - “Leading for Wellness”

Connect with Katina on LinkedIn

Connect with Patricia on LinkedIn

Learn more about Workr Beeing

Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube!

Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn 

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Key Takeaways:

• Wellness is holistic – It’s emotional, mental, physical, and life-balance—not just perks.
• Leaders matter most – Leadership drives day-to-day wellness impact.
• Tailor to individuals – One-size-fits-all doesn't work; personalization is key.
• Wellness = ROI – Healthy teams perform better and stay longer.
• Leaders need care too – Burned-out leaders can’t build healthy cultures.