Why Health Coaching Should Be Part of Every Wellbeing Strategy

Why Health Coaching Should Be Part of Every Wellbeing Strategy

This episode of the Working Well-Beings Podcast, recorded live at the Health & Wellbeing at Work Conference, features Izabella and Ann-Marie from the UK & International Health Coaching Association discussing health coaching, prevention, behaviour change, and the future of workplace wellbeing.Representing the professional body for health coaching in the UK and internationally, Isabella and Ann-Marie explain how health coaching differs from life coaching, executive coaching, and traditional wellbeing initiatives. They explore why prevention is often overlooked, despite rising levels of chronic illness, burnout, and long-term health conditions across the workforce.Ann-Marie also shares her personal experience of burnout and chronic fatigue syndrome, and how that journey led her into health coaching and workplace wellbeing.🎙 In this episode, we discuss:What health coaching is and how it differs from other forms of coachingWhy prevention should be at the heart of workplace wellbeingThe growing challenge of long-term health conditions in the workforceBurnout, recovery, and recognising the warning signs earlierBehaviour change and why knowledge alone doesn't create actionSupporting employees as whole people, not job titlesGroup coaching and peer support in workplace settingsHealth literacy, personal agency, and self-empowermentWhy organisations need to invest before people reach crisis pointThe conversation also explores professional standards in health coaching, the role of leadership in supporting employee health, and how coaching can work alongside HR, occupational health, and existing wellbeing programmes.📍 Recorded live at the Health & Wellbeing at Work Conference.🔔 Subscribe for conversations on workplace wellbeing, leadership, occupational health, employee engagement, and organisational culture.

Trauma-Informed Workplaces Explained | Sam and Amanda

This episode of the Working Well-Beings Podcast, recorded live at the Health & Wellbeing at Work Conference, features Sam and Amanda discussing trauma-informed practice, psychological safety, and the growing importance of trauma awareness in workplace wellbeing.Drawing from backgrounds in policing, psychotherapy, the NHS, occupational wellbeing, and trauma-informed care, the conversation explores how trauma can shape behaviour, communication, leadership, and workplace culture.Sam shares her journey from crime scene investigation into workplace wellbeing and trauma-informed practice, while Amanda reflects on her experience across the Crown Prosecution Service, psychotherapy, NHS wellbeing leadership, and trauma-informed care in mental health services.Together, they discuss how organisations can move beyond surface-level wellbeing initiatives and start creating genuinely psychologically safe workplaces.🎙 In this episode, we discuss:What trauma-informed practice means in the workplaceWhy psychological safety starts with understanding traumaHow trauma can shape workplace behaviour and communicationThe link between adverse childhood experiences and wellbeingSupporting staff through trauma awareness and leadershipWhy trauma-informed organisations are built through culture changeThe NHS approach to trauma-informed care and wellbeingPractical first steps for smaller organisations and SMEsThe importance of accessibility, flexibility, and human-centred supportThe conversation also explores the changing landscape of workplace wellbeing, the role of leadership in creating safe environments, and why wellbeing initiatives need to move beyond apps and box-ticking exercises.📍 Recorded live at the Health & Wellbeing at Work Conference.🔔 Subscribe for conversations on workplace wellbeing, leadership, psychological safety, occupational health, and organisational culture.

Why Open Plan Offices Are Failing Us | David O'Coimin-Cummins

This episode of the Working Well-Beings Podcast, recorded live at the Health & Wellbeing at Work Conference, features David O'Coimin-Cummins, Founder and Director of Nook, discussing workplace design, neurodiversity, and the future of inclusive workspaces.David shares the story behind creating Nook, a mindful space designed to reduce overstimulation, soften workplace noise, and create moments of calm in busy environments. Originally created as a response to open plan offices, Nook has since been adopted across workplaces, schools, healthcare settings, and public spaces.From workplace noise and employee focus to remote working and neuroinclusive design, this conversation explores how physical spaces shape the way we feel, work, and connect with others.🎙 In this episode, we discuss:Why open plan offices can increase stress and distractionDesigning spaces for introverts and neurodiverse employeesThe psychological impact of workplace noiseWhy employees wear headphones in modern officesCreating mindful spaces without isolationHow Nook supported NHS staff during the pandemicThe future of co-working and flexible workplacesThe WELL Building Standard and neuroinclusive designWhy workplace inclusivity starts with trustDavid also shares insights into the changing role of workplace design, and why organisations need to think beyond productivity metrics to create spaces where people genuinely want to work.📍 Recorded live at the Health & Wellbeing at Work Conference.🔔 Subscribe for conversations on workplace wellbeing, leadership, organisational culture, and the future of work.

Daniel Briggs on Financial Wellbeing, Benefits & Motorfinity

This episode of the Working Well Beings Podcast, recorded live at the Motorfinity offices in Newark, features Daniel Briggs, CEO and Co-Founder of Motorfinity, discussing financial wellbeing, employee benefits, and the growing pressures facing NHS and blue light workers.Daniel shares the story behind building Motorfinity, a company helping NHS staff, teachers, military personnel, and emergency service workers access significant savings on new cars. He explains why financial wellbeing plays such a critical role in overall health and performance at work.From cost of living pressures and workplace stress to employee benefits and financial education, this conversation explores how organisations can better support their people in practical and meaningful ways.🎙 In this episode, we discuss:Why financial wellbeing is fundamental to employee wellbeingThe impact of financial stress on performance and mental healthSupporting NHS, military, and blue light workers through employee benefitsHow Motorfinity helps staff save money on new carsThe problem with box-ticking wellbeing strategiesWhy employees often overlook the benefits available to themAwareness, education, and creating habits around financial wellbeingThe role of employers in reducing financial stress at workDaniel also shares his own career journey, from financial services in London to building Motorfinity into a trusted benefits partner supporting millions of eligible workers across the UK.📍 Recorded live at the Motorfinity offices in Newark.🔔 Subscribe for conversations on workplace wellbeing, leadership, financial wellbeing, HR strategy, and organisational culture.

Why We Still Work Like It’s 1926 | Tiger de Souza on the Future of Work

In this episode of the Working Wellbeing Podcast, Matt is joined by Tiger de Souza, Director of People at Samaritans and one of HR’s Most Influential voices.Tiger shares his unconventional career journey, the power of great leadership, and why one conversation can completely change someone’s path.The conversation also explores:How Samaritans support volunteers dealing with emotionally difficult callsWhy listening is one of the most underrated leadership skillsThe hidden wellbeing risks of hybrid and remote workingWhy many organisations still operate with outdated models of workWhat the future of work could look likeWhether wellbeing leaders need professional standards and qualificationsA thoughtful, honest and wide-ranging discussion on leadership, inclusion, wellbeing and the changing world of work.Subscribe for more conversations from Health & Wellbeing at Work 2026 and beyond.#WellbeingAtWork #FutureOfWork #HybridWorking #Leadership #MentalHealthAtWork #HR #PeopleLeadership #Samaritans #WorkingWellbeing