What's Happening at Work
What’s Happening at Work is a podcast for the professionals shaping today’s workplace from the inside.
Hosted by Joyce Odidison, President of Interpersonal Wellness Services Inc. and a trusted workplace resilience expert with 29 years of experience, the show is moving to bringing together HR leaders, safety officers, senior leaders, training and development practitioners, people and culture professionals, DEI leaders, and workplace experts to talk about the real issues affecting work today.
Each episode explores what these professionals are seeing inside organizations and how they are responding to burnout, conflict, workforce change, communication breakdowns, leadership pressure, psychological safety challenges, and the ongoing mental health strain affecting teams and workplaces.
Joyce is known for creating conversations that help guests shine. With deep expertise in workplace resilience, conflict, leadership, and behavior change, she draws out the practical wisdom, real-world insight, and valuable nuggets her guests bring, making each episode relevant for both established leaders and those rising into greater influence.
This is not a generic business podcast. It is a practical, insight-rich conversation space for the people helping organizations function better, support people better, and lead more effectively through change.
If you care about what is really happening at work and what it takes to build healthier, stronger, more resilient workplaces, this podcast is for you.
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What's Happening at Work
Episode#121 - Joyce shares Insights on Navigating Distress Tolerance Well-being with Zander Keig
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In this episode of What's Happening at Work Podcast, we are joined by Zander Keig, an esteemed social worker, best-selling author, and motivational speaker. Zander is renowned for his significant contributions to social care and emotional well-being, including being awarded the 2023 Caregiving.com LGBTQ Advocate of the Year and the 2020 NASW National Social Worker of the Year. With a rich academic background in Interpersonal Communication, Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Theological Systems, and Clinical Social Work, Zander has been a pivotal force in delivering workshops on conflict mitigation, diversity and inclusion, and emotional resilience for over three decades. He is also the host of the Umbrella Hour podcast on the UK Health Radio Network and author of the best-selling book The Third Space: A Nonconformist's Guide to the Universe.
In this episode, Joyce and Zander explore the concept of Distress Tolerance Well-being skills—crucial tools for managing negative emotions and navigating stressful circumstances. Learn how to develop and practice these skills before a crisis hits, and understand the importance of acceptance and tolerance in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty.
Tune in to discover:
- Techniques to enhance distress tolerance
- The role of acceptance in emotional regulation
- How to practice skills that prepare you for unforeseen crises
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