Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental Health

Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental Health

Executive coaches and New York Times bestselling authors of "All In" and "The Carrot Principle,” Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton offer insights and advice to reduce anxiety at work and in your personal life. If you have ever dreaded Sunday night, got a pit in your stomach on the way to work, or had your heartbeat speed up at the sound of your boss’s voice, then you may have had anxiety at work. In this practical podcast, some of the world’s leading authorities on mental health explore the causes of workplace stress and anxiety and the practices that have be proven to reduce tension and cultivate calm.

Episodes

June 6, 2025 4 mins

In a world that tells us to hustle harder and keep on our game face, self-criticism has become endemic for many people. But what if that voice in our heads is making us more anxious and less effective?

Key Takeaways

  • Self-Compassion Fuels Sustainable Success
  • Detach Productivity from Self-Worth
  • Mindfulness Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Special Thanks

  • 🎧 Production: Brent Klein
  • 🌟 Guest Coordination: Christy Lawrence
  • 🎯 Free Res...
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In a world that tells us to hustle harder and keep on our game face, self-criticism has become endemic for many people. But what if that voice in our heads is making us more anxious and less effective?

In today’s fast-paced, perfection-driven world, self-criticism has become second nature—and for many, a barrier to mental health and professional growth. But what if self-compassion isn’t weakness, but a secret superpower?

This week, C...

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What You'll Learn:

  • Why deep listening is a radical act in today’s distracted world
  • How leaders can balance empathy and efficiency in the workplace
  • The surprising benefits of listening to your "foes"
  • How self-reflection and curiosity make you a better listener
  • Why listening ≠ agreement—and ...
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These days, with everyone multitasking and constantly plugged in, real connection can feel rare. But what if the key to resilience and healthy relationships wasn't about talking more, but listening better? 

In a world filled with noise, distraction, and division, could the simple act of truly listening be the key to deeper connection, better mental health, and greater understanding—even across opposing viewpoints? In this power...

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What you will learn

     Resilience Has a Limit — and That’s Okay

     Self-Awareness is the New Strengt

     Use the 2-2-2 Method to Regain Control

🧠 Featured Quote:

“This season needs a new strategy. Stop white-knuckling it—and choose to be an active participant in your own life.”
 — Dr. ...

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What if resilience wasn't about pushing harder, but about learning to bend without breaking?

In this profoundly insightful episode, Chester and Adrian sit down with renowned self-awareness expert Dr. Tasha Eurich to explore her groundbreaking new book, Shatterproof. Together, they challenge conventional wisdom around resilience, revealing that pushing through adversity isn't always the smartest or most sustainable approach...

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Top Takeaways

1. Unhealthy Attachments Are Rooted in Fear

Dr. Rosen explains that we all carry mental baggage—attachments to things like success, control, perfection, and even the future—that stem from deep-rooted fears. Identifying and confronting these fears is the first step to personal and profession...

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May 7, 2025 32 mins

Hosts: Chester Elton & Adrian Gostick
Guest: Dr. Bob Rosen, Psychologist & Author of Detach: Ditch Your Baggage to Live a More Fulfilling Life
Run Time: Approx. 45 minutes
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

With a world full of uncertainty—from global unrest to economic instability—it’s no surprise that anxiety is on the rise. In this uplifting and enlightening conversation, Chester and Adrian welco...

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In a world of complexity, purpose at work is still the clearest path to resilience and results.

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Key Takeaways:

 - Meaningful Work is Built on the Three Cs: Community, Contribution, and Challenge

 - Small Moments Create Big Meaning: Leaders don’t need grand gestures to make work meaningful

 - Meaning is Con...

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In a world of complexity, purpose at work is still the clearest path to resilience and results.

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Gostick & Elton are Joined by researchers and authors Wes Adams and Tamara Myles, co-authors of Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee, the conversation explores the foun...

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Despite the growing investment in workplace wellness programs, employee morale and satisfaction continue to decline. What’s going wrong? 

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 - Wellness Starts with Culture, Not Perks

 - Leaders Must Build Real Relationships—Swiftly

 - High Expectations + High Support = Wellness

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Despite the growing investment in workplace wellness programs, employee morale and satisfaction continue to decline. What’s going wrong? 

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 - Wellness Starts with Culture, Not Perks

 - Leaders Must Build Real Relationships—Swiftly

 - High Expectations + High Support = Wellness

🎧 Episode Summary:

Despite sky...

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Ever had a boss that drove you a little… bonkers?

🔑 Top Takeaways

  • Quit taking it personally (Q-TIP)
  • Know your worth
  • Behavior isn’t identity
  • Confidence is your secret weapon
  • Happiness is a choice

We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your persona...

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Ever had a boss that drove you a little… bonkers?


You’re not alone. In this episode, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton sit down with visionary tech executive and new author Eric Charran to explore the fascinating world of dysfunctional leadership—and how to rise above it.

Eric’s new book Have You Ever Had a Boss That breaks down nine archetypes of difficult managers—from the “Firefighter” to the “Amnesiac”—and offers real-world ...

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🔑 Top 3 Takeaways

1️⃣ We live in the world our questions create

2️⃣ Psychological safety ≠ comfort

3️⃣ "Companies have mission statements—why not mission questions 

We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and you...

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How can you restore hope and restore your vitality?

🎯 Top 3 Takeaways

1️⃣ We live in the world our questions create

2️⃣ Psychological safety ≠ comfort

3️⃣ "Companies have mission statements—why not mission questions 

In this thought-provoking episode hosts Gostick & Elton dive deep into the transformative power of questions with special guest Topaz Adizes. A master of human connection, Topaz's Emmy Award-winning experienc...

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🔑 Top 3 Takeaways 

🍬 The Brain's Fuel: Glucose

🧠 Reducing Excess Glucose Consumption 

🌿 Environmental Impact on Mental Health 

We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life

Support th...

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How can you restore hope and restore your vitality? 

🎯 Top 3 Takeaways

The Brain's Fuel: Glucose 🍬

Reducing Excess Glucose Consumption 🧠

Environmental Impact on Mental Health 🌿🏢

​In this episode of "Anxiety at Work," hosts Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick delve into the neuroscience of hope and vitality with their guest, Dr. David Stevens. Dr. Stevens is the founder, president, and CEO of Humanity Restored, holding a...

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🔑 Top 3 Takeaways 

  1. 🌟 Emotional Maturity Over Emotional Intelligence
  2. 🧩 The Four Core Employee Needs
  3. 🚀 Be Insatiably Curious About Your People

We encourage you to listen to the full episode and as always, we hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your perso...

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With AI, our teams spread around the world, and major shifts occurring in the workplace, our guest today says humanity-first leadership is the last real differentiator!

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🎯 Top 3 Takeaways

  1. 🌟 Emotional Maturity Over Emotional Intelligence
  2. 🧩 The Four Core Employee Needs
  3. 🚀 Be Insatiably Curious About Your People

This week, Adrian & Chester are join...

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