Teamwork is evolving.

Productivity, performance, and job satisfaction rely on teamwork. In this episode, you'll hear from experts on the Orlando Health Well-Being Cabinet as they unpack the process of building and strengthening a team over time. This panel of well-being experts (Dr. Kenny Tello, Gretchen Santana, Kelly Matthew, Bob Levesque, Diane Anderson, and Kayla Watson) explores the connection between intentionality, alignment, and culture with the overarching theme of organizational well-being. Regardless of your role, this episode will provide you with practical next steps to enhance teamwork in your profession.

To go deeper, check out two related episodes from the Orlando Health Well-Being Podcast: #55 with Leticia Valentin, which highlights innovation and problem-solving through curiosity, and #42 with Frankie Morales, which explores optimism, potential, and teamwork.

Here are a few questions that can be used for a discussion around the content from this episode:

1. What kind of culture do you want for your team?
2. As demands increase, challenges arise, and changes occur, how can you and your team continually adapt in a way that supports well-being and enhances the team culture?
3. What steps can you take to improve connection, trust, and accountability within your team?

In this THROWBACK episode, we revisit a previous conversation with Morgan Kennedy-Lamphier, Manager of Business Relationship Management for the IT/CE ERP team at Orlando Health. She shares her own personal story of self-discovery and the different ways she cultivates and maintains joy in all areas of her life.

If you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy Episode #43 Choosing an Optimistic Mindset or Episode #48 Let’s Have Some Fun.

Guiding Questions:

1. What activities, places, or people bring you joy?
2. What are some simple ways that you can share joy with others, both professionally and personally?
3. How can you stage your environment to encourage joy and well-being?

This episode features Bob Levesque, LCSW, Dorcas Cepeda, LMHC, Jasmine Metellus, LMHC, and Maggy Mead, LMHC, who are psychotherapists within the Team Member Assistance Program at Orlando Health. This panel explores the concept of connection and the vital role it plays in all relationships, especially in families. Learn what connection is, how to strengthen family relationships no matter the type of family, and what can encourage the learning of the soft skills of cooperation, discipline, and working together that translate to the work space.

If you enjoyed this episode, you may also want to check out episode #26 Bob Levesque - Improving our Connections, #32 Dorcas Cepeda - Healthy Boundaries, or #36 Jasmine Metellus - Self-Care.

Guiding Questions:
1. Our panel highlighted the importance of psychological safety within families and how daily habits such as sharing dinner together implies safety.
What are some daily habits that come to mind that build psychological safety with family members?
2. Family connections are often built from small bits of interactions. What are some opportunities throughout the week that can create a micro-connection of 5-10 minutes with a family member?
3. Our panel suggested asking open-ended questions such as “Can you give me a high point and a low point of your day?” Instead of asking a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ question of your child, what open-ended question could you ask to start a conversation?

In this episode, Leticia Valentin, Innovation Design & Research Program Manager at Orlando Health, explores how growth and innovation are necessary components for personal and professional well-being. You'll learn how curiosity, teamwork, and feedback help to build psychological safety and encourage creativity in the workplace. Leticia also shares strategies for continuous improvement, so that you can step outside of your comfort zone, build momentum, and connect to your purpose.

If you enjoyed this episode, you may also want to check out Episode #3 Kenny Tello - All Things Well-Being or Episode #45 Kelly Matthew - The Resilience Tank.

Guiding Questions:
1. In what area(s) of your life would you like to see growth or improvement?
2. How can you leverage curiosity and creativity to solve problems-- both in your personal and professional life?
3. Which strategy from this episode resonates most with you? What are your next steps towards innovation?

This episode features Gretchen Santana, Matthew Maddox, and Felipe Serrano -- financial experts with the Pathways Program. This panel explores the correlation between personal finances and well-being, while inspiring you to power your potential through mindset and behavioral shifts. Learn simple financial tips and strategies that align with your values and support the future you.

If you enjoyed this episode, you may also want to check out Episode #25 Kayla Watson - Habits that Transform or Episode #42 Frankie Morales - Optimism, Potential, and Teamwork.

Process Questions:

1. What financial values or priorities did you rethink while listening to this episode, and how might you align your spending with those values in the coming weeks?

2. The guests talk about shifting money mindset and behaviors. Which mindset shift or strategy shared in the episode resonated most with you and why?

3. In what ways do you current financial habits help or hinder your overall well-being (stress, sleep, relationships), and what's one concrete change you'd like to make based on this episode?

This episode features Bonnie Waldrop, Erin Bock, and Harrison Porter -- volunteers with the Orlando Health Pet Therapy Program. You'll be inspired by their stories of kindness, joy, and well-being, while also learning about the impact of sharing your gifts with others. This episode will challenge you to explore your personal interests and ponder your why so that you can pay it forward to others.

If you live in an Orlando Health service area and are interested in applying to become a Pet Therapy volunteer, you can click here to learn more.

If you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy #13 Megan Almasi - On Impact and Community and #48 Diane Anderson - Let's Have Some FUN.

Guiding Questions:

1. Have you ever been impacted by the unexpected kindness of someone else? What was that experience like for you?
2. What story or advice from these Pet Therapy volunteers resonates most with you?
3. What are some ways that you can "pay it forward" to others to enhance the well-being culture around you?

In this episode, Sujey Valerio, a Clinical Practice Supervisor with Orlando Health, unpacks the importance of consistency, mindset, and connections when it comes to maintaining well-being. Learn how small daily choices-- even in the midst of changes and challenges-- can help you feel whole and ready to thrive no matter your season.

If you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy #39 Joel Nater - Creating Lasting Change and #43 Karina Rico-Arango - Choosing an Optimistic Mindset.

To be an agent of change for well-being, be sure to follow this podcast, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with others!

Guiding Questions:
1. What are some well-being strategies that you've personally used in the past that have been helpful fo you? How can you leverage these during seasons of change?
2. In what ways can you "prime your mind" throughout the day, in a way that better supports your well-being?
3. Reflect on your connections with others -- either personally or professionally. Who has positively influenced you, and in what ways do you hope to impact others?

In this episode, Dr. Allison Hull, a dual-board certified physcian in pediatrics and internal medicine, shares her expertise and insight on how technology impacts well-being. Learn the importance of self-awareness and strategies for a digital detox, so that you can establish a healthier approach to technology.

Guiding Questions:
1. What are some key takeaways for your, after listening to this episode?
2. What are some of your technology tendencies?
3. What digital boundaries can you start to implement that will better support your well-being?