Your skills alone don’t determine your work performance–it’s also about being in the right physical, mental, and emotional state.

That’s where wellness practices come in. In today’s episode, our guest will share powerful practices for incorporating wellness into the workday.

Meet Kristel Bauer. Kristel is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly.

Kristel and I dive into why the traditional work-life balance model no longer works and explore practical tips for blending work with personal fulfillment.

From intentional morning routines to micro-breaks and building trust within your team, Kristel highlights how small, powerful changes can transform how you show up at work daily.

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:14) Why the work-life balance model is no longer working
• (05:24) The three different components of work-life integration
• (08:23) How you start your day matters more than you think
• (13:53) Micro breaks and rituals make a big impact
• (20:30) Are unscheduled mid-day breaks acceptable for remote workers?
• (23:49) The most important wellness habit for you and your team
• (25:53) A great manager Kristel has worked for
• (28:37) Keep up with Kristel
• (29:11) [Extended Episode Only] How to incorporate wellness practices into your team’s culture
• (36:27) [Extended Episode Only] Final tip for practicing work-life harmony

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FREE Stress Management Checklist

Kristel is providing her Stress Management Checklist for FREE to members of Podcast+.

This PDF includes tips and examples of six approaches Kristel recommends to help you incorporate stress management practices into your life.

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Do you struggle with giving your team members more ownership and authority? If you’ve ever wrestled with how to empower your team with confidence, today’s guest will tell you exactly what to do.

Meet Brian Irwin. Brian is an author, speaker, coach, and mentor. He has a history of successfully leading management teams through complex transformations. Brian considers himself a "strategic simplifier" and has a passion for bringing humanity back into the workplace. He is also a recovering '80s hair band guitarist.

In this week’s episode, Brian reveals his framework for unlocking hidden potential in every team member. His approach revolves around simple, effective tools that empower employees by defining decision-making authority, mapping team competencies, and identifying the hidden costs that hinder productivity.

Join the conversation now and learn how to maximize your team’s impact through smarter yet simpler delegation tactics!

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:02) People should be led, and work should be managed
• (03:30) What’s stopping managers from empowering their teams
• (06:54) Empower your team using the Delegation Tool
• (11:57) The Internal-External Strategic Action Plan explained
• (17:03) Why alignment isn’t achievable with automation
• (19:56) Mastering delegation using a skill competency grid
• (25:27) A great manager Brian has worked for
• (27:29) Keep up with Brian
• (28:22) [Extended Episode Only] Hidden costs that are holding your team back
• (33:26) [Extended Episode Only] Benefits of engaging employees in organizational change

Additional Resources:

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FREE Hidden Cost Assessment Engagement

Brian is offering one member of Podcast+ a hidden costs assessment, usually priced at $10,000. Brian will interview your team members and produce a custom report that includes quotes and a breakout of hidden costs by category. Prior engagements have identified an average of $50,000 per person in hidden costs identified!

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Have you read your company handbook? As a manager, a simple decision at work could land you in hot water, so reading your company handbook is essential, especially for new managers.

You must know not only how to lead effectively but also how to lead legally. That’s where our workplace legal expert comes in.

Meet Peter Rahbar. Peter is a workplace legal expert who guides clients through the most important decisions of their professional lives. After almost twenty years of representing major international corporate clients in high-profile matters, including over a decade as the chief employment attorney for a major global media company, Peter founded The Rahbar Group, a boutique employment law practice based in New York City.

Peter specializes in representing individuals, including C-Suite executives, media personalities, and other professionals working in finance, media, sports, real estate, fashion, and tech.

In this episode, Peter shares essential legal tips for managers: understanding company policies, maintaining professional boundaries, and handling complaints properly.

He discusses why managers should avoid treating their teams like a family, how to respond to health disclosures and accommodations, and more.

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Introduction
• (05:05) What does every new manager need to know
• (04:32) Common pitfalls that managers usually fall into
• (08:01) How to support company policies, even when you disagree
• (10:20) Why managers should avoid calling their team a family
• (12:59) What managers can (and can’t) do when a team member requests a medical accommodation
• (21:29) Should managers tell their team when accommodations are made?
• (23:03) A great manager Peter has worked for
• (26:43) Keep up with Peter
• (27:04) [Extended Episode Only] What to do when someone brings a complaint against you
• (32:10) [Extended Episode Only] Adjusting communication styles for different team members

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- Connect with Peter on LinkedIn and Instagram

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FREE 30-minute Consultation with Peter

Peter is offering a free 30-minute consultation for one member of Podcast+. To enter the drawing, you must be a member and submit your name by Wednesday, November 27th.

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The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.

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