Podcast
Open & Awake
Hosted by Jess Elmquist · EN
Are you wondering how to make it through the crisis you are facing? Are you wanting to address change head-on and learn how to navigate difficult times and beyond? Are you looking to be better, faster, and stronger on the backside of any trial? You are in the right place. Become open and awake to all your life can be with your mentor and guide, Jess Elmquist.Who is Jess Elmquist?For two decades, Jess has led Life Time, the Healthy Way of Life company, as their Chief Learning Officer, and EVP of Human Capital. A master teacher and coach, he is a known innovator in his field featured in both CLO and Forefront magazines.Over his tenure with Life Time, he has grown the team member population to 40,000 nationwide in 152 locations, while staying committed to personally impacting the on-boarding and development of each hire. Known for his inspirational kick-offs and keynotes, Jess is a sought after speaker and trainer.With a graduate degree in organizational psychology and change leadership from Columbia, Jess is also an expert voice in understanding change management and culture development. He has consulted with Fortune 500 companies across the country on how to build an employment brand that can sustain throughout the years. Prior to working with Life Time, Jess served in public education as a teacher, mentor, and coach, following in the footsteps of two generations before him that were dedicated to the growth and empowerment that accessible education affords everyone.
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Episodes
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How to be a Stable Leader in Unstable Times
Feb 23, 202100:10:46Tap to summarizeAre you a stable leader during unstable times? In this final episode of the resiliency series Jess will help you navigate how to be an effective leader in these challenging days. You'll get practical next steps on self-regulation strategies, showing-up and being present for your team and leading with care and compassion.
Transcribe →Helping your team through trying times
Jan 28, 202100:07:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Open & Awake, Jess continues the conversation on resiliency by discussing how to build a strong team through disruption and trying times. Jess highlights the importance of staying flexible and adaptable, while leading with love, benevolence, and empathy. And, maybe the most important tactic of all - remembering we’re all in this together!
Transcribe →Stress and how to tackle it today
Jan 4, 202100:07:11Tap to summarizeKicking off season two with a focus on Resiliency, which we all can use more of these days! In this episode, Jess talks tips for managing stress, building resiliency and keeping our minds healthy. He'll help you figure out what you're learning about yourself right now, and what new strengths you want to take out of this strange and turbulent time.
Transcribe →The Process - Navigating the Heart of Change
May 29, 202000:17:43Tap to summarizeIn episode 4 of Open & Awake, Jess takes you deeper into the Sea Glass Experience from episode 1 by teaching you how to master The Process of change. He guides you through helpful ways to navigate this complex step to maximize your positive potential. As you move through life shifts, invited or unexpected, positive or negative, you must push through the struggle of change. And, how you choose to respond and adapt to this struggle is what determines your success once you reach your new reality. Join Jess to learn your path to success! (If you haven't listened to episode 1 - Getting Through Change, check it out!)Get more information and helpful resources at jesselmquist.com
Transcribe →Staying Present in Uncertain Times
May 12, 202000:09:53Tap to summarizeIn the midst of uncertain times, it’s easy to become a prisoner to thoughts of the past or the future. In Jess Elmquist’s latest episode of Open & Awake, Jess introduces us to the story of The Three Questions and offers insights on how to make a positive impact where you are in the present moment. Find out how you can make a positive impact on your life and world as Jess challenges us to live in the power of our now!Get a helpful PDF to go along with this podcast at jesselmquist.com
Transcribe →The Power of Mindset
Apr 24, 202000:16:02Tap to summarizeSoftware drives hardware, meaning, how you think is how you act and live. Join Jess Elmquist, Life Time EVP, and Chief Learning Officer as he examines the differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Pulling in helpful research from Dr. Carol Dweck, Jess shows you how to choose learning over failing and shift into a state of empowerment. Finally, Jess challenges you to take an audacious action that leads you to thrive and grow long term, even during challenging times. Find out all this and more about The Power of Mindset! EPISODE NOTES:Want the supporting PDF for this episode? Find it online at jesselmquist.comRead Dr. Carol Dweck's best-selling book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Transcribe →Getting you through Change
Apr 7, 202000:12:54Tap to summarizeHave you ever wondered why change is so hard? I bet right now, more than ever, you wish that there was something that could help you understand the challenges you're facing. This first episode of Open and Awake will help you, not just now but as you move forward in the future. Join me to learn about change and how you can own the process rather than the process owning you.
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