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Your Inspired WholeBeing with Megan McDonoughIn today’s episode, Jeanie talks with Megan McDonough, the CEO and founder of the Wholebeing Institute, an educational organization teaching the science of human flourishing. Megan shares how positive psychology can be used to shift your way of thinking and navigate life. Jeanie and Megan also discuss the pursuit of happiness, the impact of being comfortable with who you are and creating a psychologically safe environment within the workplace. Teaching the science of human flourishing, Megan is an expert in health. She's held senior leadership positions in fortune 500 healthcare companies and has a degree in nuclear medicine. She also understands wellbeing from a broader perspective, through the lenses of yoga and positive psychology. Megan has worked extensively with Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, the largest yoga retreat center in North America, helping them launch new initiatives like online learning and RISE, a stress resiliency program. Megan is also an award-winning author of five books on mindfulness and wellbeing. You will quickly pick up her affinity for the love of her work and its power in connecting others with the greatest parts of themselves.Enjoy today’s episode! 19:26 Introduction to Megan McDonough46:71 Megan describes herself1:59 The transition from being a senior leader to creating the Whole Being Institute 9:25 The impact of being comfortable with who you are14:28 Positive Psychology; Holding Sadness vs. Fixing Sadness18:29 The 5 Elements of Wellbeing 20:14 The Hero’s Journey and the pursuit to be happier24:41 Outcomes of the Whole Being Institute journey26:12 The changes Megan is seeing in her work throughout the pandemic and the shifts she’s made throughout the past year29:47 Are we creating a psychologically safe environment within the workplace? 32:13 What’s next for the Whole Being Institute34:08 Elevational approach for Managers36:24 Megan’s accountability support 39:21 What is Megan’s Warrior Magic? Resources Mentioned: The Spire Check In - Free Tool https://thewholebeinginstitute.com/ Connect with Megan McDonough:https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmcdonough/ Subscribe: Warriors At Work PodcastsWebsite: Jeaniecoomber.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomberLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w