Open & Awake

Are you wondering how to make it through the crisis you are facing? Are you wanting to address change head-on and learn how to navigate difficult times and beyond? Are you looking to be better, faster, and stronger on the backside of any trial? You are in the right place. Become open and awake to all your life can be with your mentor and guide, Jess Elmquist.Who is Jess Elmquist?For two decades, Jess has led Life Time, the Healthy Way of Life company, as their Chief Learning Officer, and EVP of Human Capital. A master teacher and coach, he is a known innovator in his field featured in both CLO and Forefront magazines.Over his tenure with Life Time, he has grown the team member population to 40,000 nationwide in 152 locations, while staying committed to personally impacting the on-boarding and development of each hire. Known for his inspirational kick-offs and keynotes, Jess is a sought after speaker and trainer.With a graduate degree in organizational psychology and change leadership from Columbia, Jess is also an expert voice in understanding change management and culture development. He has consulted with Fortune 500 companies across the country on how to build an employment brand that can sustain throughout the years. Prior to working with Life Time, Jess served in public education as a teacher, mentor, and coach, following in the footsteps of two generations before him that were dedicated to the growth and empowerment that accessible education affords everyone.

Podcasting since 2020 • 7 episodes

Open & Awake

Latest Episodes

How to be a Stable Leader in Unstable Times

Are you a stable leader during unstable times? In this final episode of the resiliency series Jess will help you navigate how to be an effective leader in these challenging days. You'll get practical next steps on self-regulat...

February 23, 2021 • 10:46

Helping your team through trying times

In this episode of Open & Awake, Jess continues the conversation on resiliency by discussing how to build a strong team through disruption and trying times. Jess highlights the importance of staying flexible and adaptable, while leading wit...

January 28, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 2 • 7:05

Stress and how to tackle it today

Kicking off season two with a focus on Resiliency, which we all can use more of these days! In this episode, Jess talks tips for managing stress, building resiliency and keeping our minds healthy. He'll help you figure out what you're learning ...

January 04, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 1 • 7:11

The Process - Navigating the Heart of Change

In episode 4 of Open & Awake, Jess takes you deeper into the Sea Glass Experience from episode 1 by teaching you how to master The Process of change. He guides you through helpful ways to navigate this complex step to maximize your...

May 29, 2020 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 17:43

Staying Present in Uncertain Times

In the midst of uncertain times, it’s easy to become a prisoner to thoughts of the past or the future. In Jess Elmquist’s latest episode of Open & Awake, Jess introduces us to the story of The Three Questions and offers insights on...

May 12, 2020 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 9:53

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