Beyond The Pizza Party: What a Healthy Workplace Really Looks Like

About this episode

Shenandoah Chefalo and Chase Sterling discuss the elements of a healthy workplace beyond superficial perks.

In this episode of Mindful Management, Shenandoah sits down with Chase Sterling, founder and Executive Director of Wellbeing Think Tank , to unpack what it really takes to create healthier, more human workplaces. Together, they explore burnout, toxic positivity, psychological safety, and why wellbeing can’t be reduced to perks and pizza parties. Chase shares practical insights on leadership, belonging, workplace culture, and the small shifts that can create meaningful change. This conversation is a must-listen for leaders trying to build high-performing teams without sacrificing humanity. Mentions: Tiny Habits by BG Fogg Trust Factor by Paul J Zak

People in this episode

Host: Shenandoah Chefalo

Guest: Chase Sterling

Topics covered

• healthy workplace
• burnout
• psychological safety
• workplace culture
• leadership
• wellbeing

Keywords

• healthy workplace
• burnout
• psychological safety
• leadership
• workplace culture
• wellbeing
• toxic positivity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wellbeing Think Tank

Books & works: Tiny Habits, Trust Factor

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