EP28. What does it take to create meaningful change in workplace wellbeing?

Dave and James 'Awards' Sharples reflect on the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards, an evening that celebrates the people and organisations genuinely transforming work cultures. From post-traumatic growth to the power of recognition, this conversation explores why celebrating changemakers matters more than ever.

What they discuss:

🏆 Why free-to-enter awards matter in a pay-to-play world

💡 The difference between being buried and being planted

🎯 How data is transforming wellbeing from reactive to strategic

🤝 The tangible energy of a room full of people doing good work

👔 Why James and Martin Pace accidentally became twins (sort of)

A lighter episode with serious heart, reminding us that whilst business matters, doing right by people matters more.

As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️

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When is grunting acceptable at the gym? (Spoiler: It's not 😂)

Dave and James 'Grunt-Power' Sharples welcome personal trainer and employee wellbeing coach Martyn Pace for a conversation that moves from gym etiquette pet peeves to the connection between physical and mental health.

What they explore:

💪 Why grunting actually makes you weaker (the science might surprise you)

🧠 The mental health crisis exercise could help solve

🎯 How to build sustainable fitness habits without the ego

🏃 Why comparison is killing your progress

🔄 The power of resilience when life knocks you down

😓 Attempting a 24-hour burpee world record with a chest infection

As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️

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🤝 Connect with Martyn on LinkedIn

📖 Read Martyn's book recommendation | The Art of Resilience: Strategies for an Unbreakable Mind and Body by Ross Edgley

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Is your email strategy building relationships or burning bridges?Dave and James 'Workflow' Sharples pull back the curtain on automated workflows, revealing why they think many businesses are getting it so wrong.

If you've ever wondered whether you're staying top of mind or becoming that annoying contact people actively avoid, this episode is your wake-up call.What they tackle:📧 The reason your emails aren't getting opened⏰ Why timing matters more than you think (hint: geography counts)🎯 Multi-channel outreach that works without the spam factorThey also discuss professional handovers, introductions, and one of Dave's client breakthrough stories.This conversation challenges the balance between staying connected without crossing the line.As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️------❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care.🔗 https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/🤑 Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10------

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