Thriving at Work with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer

Thriving at Work with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer


Latest Episodes

Is Courage Contagious?
April 18, 2024

When people act as allies, they often assume that their actions will inspire others. But, new research shows that may not always be the case. In fact, these acts might make observers feel deflated ins

Problems With Too Much Psychological Capital
April 05, 2024

Psychological capital is a set of resources that can help improve your performance and your well-being. We love promoting this concept and encouraging people to develop their psychological capital. Ho

Conversation with Geoffrey Roche: Learn from a Top Wellness Leader!
March 21, 2024

Are you interested in hearing tips from one of the top wellness leaders in the world? We were! And we learned a ton and now you can too. Listen to learn how Geoffrey Roche (Director of Workforce Devel

How Toxic Air Creates Toxic Leaders
March 07, 2024

Have you ever thought about how air pollution impacts the workplace? New research shows that bad air quality can actually impact how people act at work. Toxic air can create toxic leaders! Research an

How to be Happy and Healthy in Retirement
February 22, 2024

Most people think of financial planning when they think of retirement. But, have you ever considered planning for your social life in retirement? Learn why you should and how to do it! Research and Ad

Why Are You Drowsy?
February 08, 2024

How often are you feeling drowsy at work? Can you pinpoint when it happens? New research finds that drowsiness can often occur after virtual meetings. Learn why and how you can avoid that type of fati

Are You Recovering from Work the Right Way?
January 29, 2024

You might think that recovery is all about vegging out on the couch and watching Netflix. That is one strategy but is it the best one? Find out how you can recover better after work in this episode.

How Nature Helps Workplace Wellness
January 11, 2024

How do you feel when you spend a little time in nature? Research shows that time in nature or even simple exposure to nature can help people feel better at work. It can even help your performance! We

Why Workload Isn’t About How Much Work You Do
November 30, 2023

Most people think about workload as an objective number of hours youve worked or projects youre juggling. But understanding whether or not your employees actually have a high workload is a little mo

Why to Break Up with Meeting Time
November 16, 2023

Back to back meetings are everyones nightmare. Its exhausting. Interestingly, new research shares why excessive meeting time can be bad and we share tips to help manage it! Research and Additional R