In this section, you can download expert interviews from CEO’s of America’s Healthiest Companies, wellness experts, and business leaders. Each interview is compelling, easy-to-read, and insightful.
| How Will Health Care Legislation Affect Health Promotion? WELCOA Interview Now Available At No Charge. | |
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Like many, you may be wondering what impact the recently passed health care legislation will have on health promotion. In this exclusive interview, WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt sits down with Dr. Michael O'Donnell to discuss this issue. Specifically, Dr. O'Donnell covers the short and long-term benefits of the legislation as well as what health promotion practitioners and business leaders can do to prepare for the upcoming changes. » Download the expert interview here |
| National Wellness Expert Reveals Secrets Of Successful Wellness Coaching -- Expert Interview Now Available At No Charge. | |
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Recently, WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt sat down with Jay Vandegrift, CEO of Wellness Coaches USA (WCUSA), to discuss the art and science of wellness coaching in a worksite setting. In this thoughtful discussion, Vandegrift shares important learning experiences and reveals many important findings that will greatly assist worksite wellness practitioners in their quest to build and sustain results-oriented worksite wellness initiatives. You won't want to miss this important interview! » Download the expert interview here |
| Managing Weight At Work... The Top Three Things American Businesses Can Do To Promote Healthier Eating -- All New WELCOA Interview Now Available At No Charge. | |
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As a wellness professional charged with the health and well-being of your employees, you know how difficult it can be to facilitate programs that promote healthier eating at the worksite. South Carolina physician and nationally-recognized expert, Dr. Ann Kulze knows all too well about this struggle and she is on a personal crusade to help American businesses help their employees eat better and live longer. In this all-new WELCOA interview, Dr. David Hunnicutt sits down with Dr. Kulze to discuss her passion and knowledge on nutrition, diets, weight loss, and the top three things you can do at the worksite to help employees to lose weight. » Download the expert interview here |
| Changing The Game Of Health Coaching... National Expert Speaks Out On The Future Of Health Coaching... All New WELCOA Interview Available At No Charge | |
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In 2003, Christina Marshall introduced the Intrinsic Coaching® methodology as a part of the continuing progression of her work. Informed by cognitive science, the methodology enables individuals to engage their own and other's best thinking for the purpose of making better, more intrinsically informed choices. In this exclusive interview, WELCOA president Dr. David Hunnicutt talks with Ms. Marshall about health coaching today and what this methodology means for wellness in the future. » Download the expert interview here |
| Are Your Wellness Programs Prepared For The Super Stress Super Storm... Brian Luke Seaward On Stress In America Today -- All New WELCOA Interview Now Available At No Charge. | |
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The economic meltdown, information overload, corporate downsizing, on-demand everything—the list of personal and professional stressors is nearly endless. Indeed, all of these factors culminate to what is now being called “super stress.” In this exclusive interview, WELCOA President David Hunnicutt discusses the current issues of stress with renowned stress management expert, Brian Luke Seaward. Dr. Seaward reveals essential coping tools—from setting healthy boundaries to comic relief to relaxation skills—so that practitioners can help employees navigate through this super storm of super stress. » Download the expert interview here |
| Small Business CEO Makes Wellness A Priority... All New WELCOA Interview Available At No Charge | |
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Ollis & Company is a well-established small business that offers insurance coverage and related products and services in Springfield, MO and the surrounding areas. Over the past decade, healthcare costs have hit small businesses hard, and Ollis & Company has certainly felt these effects. They were seeing healthcare costs rise in the double digits each year. Company president Richard Ollis determined that lifestyle behaviors were contributing to these costs, and decided to take action by starting an employee wellness program. In this all new WELCOA interview, Mr. Ollis discusses the positive impact the program has had on his small business. » Download the expert interview here |
| The Impact of Worksite Health Promotion Programs…WELCOA Expert Interview Now Available At No Charge. | |
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In a must-read interview, national health expert Larry Chapman discusses the health and economic impact of worksite wellness programs. If you've been struggling with this issue, this interview should be considered a must-read. » Download the expert interview here |
| Monitoring The Well-Being Of The American Workforce -- Exciting New Interview With National Expert Now Available At No Charge. | |
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The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index has been developed to provide the official measure for health and well-being in the United States—it's the voice of Americans and the most ambitious effort ever undertaken to measure what people believe constitutes a good life. In this exclusive interview, John Harris, Vice-President, Innovations and Chief Wellness Officer for Healthways tells WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt about this groundbreaking partnership and the impact it will have on American companies and their employees. » Download the expert interview here |
| Fatigued At Work? National Wellness Expert Speaks Out On This Pressing Issue -- New WELCOA Interview Now Available At No Charge. | |
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A recent study found that approximately 38% of U.S. workers experience fatigue, costing companies about $136 billion in lost productivity. And, depending on your organization's demographics, you could discover that anywhere from 10 to 20 percent of your employees presently suffer from a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea or insomnia. In this just-released expert interview, WELCOA President, Dr. David Hunnicutt, sits down with Dr. Joe Leutzinger of Health Improvement Solutions to discuss the issue of fatigue, its impact on the workforce, and how wellness practitioners can combat it among their employees. You definitely won't want to miss this new, insightful WELCOA interview. » Download the expert interview here |
| Looking For Practical Advice To Keep Your Employees Physically Active? Don't Miss This All New WELCOA Expert Interview | |
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Let's face it, getting and staying physically active is no easy feat! And, helping others to do the same can be an even bigger challenge. In this all new WELCOA expert interview, Dr. David Hunnicutt sits down with Dr. Joe Quatrochi of Metropolitan State College to share his expertise and years of research on the topic of physical activity. He reveals his best advice for worksite wellness professionals and provides hands-on advice for those who can't ever seem to stay regularly physically active. You can't afford to miss out on Dr. Quatrochi's insights! » Download the expert interview here |
| Nationally Recognized Health And Wellness Expert Speaks Out On Demonstrating Outcomes -- All New WELCOA Interview With Dr. David Anderson Now Available At No Charge... | |
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Recently, Dr. David Anderson sat down with WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt to shed light on the art and science of demonstrating outcomes. Specifically, in this exclusive WELCOA interview, Dr's Hunnicutt and Anderson discuss what it takes to build a results-oriented wellness program and what elements of the process are most important. If you are charged with the health and wellness responsibilities in your organization, you can't afford to miss this ALL NEW exclusive interview. » Download the expert interview here |
| Skill Building and Goal Setting Doubles Behavior Change Success: New Revelation Revealed By One Of The Nation's Best...New WELCOA Interview Now Available. | |
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In this exclusive interview, WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt sits down with one of the nation's brightest minds Dr. Michael O'Donnell to discuss all things behavior change. Presenting a new model for behavior change, Dr. O'Donnell reveals what it takes to change behaviors at the workplace. If you are looking to learn more about behavior change, you don't want to miss this interview. » Download the expert interview here |
| Nation's Best Mind on Wellness ROI Shares Latest Insights: All New WELCOA Interview with Dr. Ron Goetzel Now Available At No Charge... | |
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As perhaps the nation's best mind on workplace wellness ROI, Dr. Ron Goetzel shares his latest findings including how much you'll need to invest in wellness if you expect to see a positive ROI as well as what kind of participation rates you'll need to achieve in order to be successful. In economically challenging times, you can't afford to miss this ALL NEW exclusive interview. » Download the expert interview here |
| The Art And Science Of Planning A Workplace Wellness Program: Expert Interview Now Available At No Charge | |
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To get an insider's view on how the planning process works within a company, we interviewed one of the nation's leading worksite wellness practitioners. In this interview, Mike Wanetka of ConAgra Foods shares his perspectives and insights on how the wellness planning process works in a real life setting. You won't want to miss this important interview. » Download the expert interview here |
| National Expert Speaks Out On The Need For Financial Wellness In The Workplace -- Expert Interview Now Available. | |
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By addressing financial wellness, we can take important steps toward improving the overall health and well-being of the nation's workforce. "In this economy, Financial Wellness has become a national imperative," says expert Jeff Rubleski. "People need help with this topic desperately—and the things that need to be done are relatively straightforward; it's a natural fit with today's workplace wellness programs." » Download the expert interview here |
| Battling Cancer: A Remarkable Story of Struggle and Survival... WELCOA Expert Interview Now Available at No Charge. | |
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among all Americans. What's more, countless people in the workplace are personally battling cancer or they're trying to support someone who has it. In this remarkable interview, WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt sat down with Dr. Joe Quatrochi, Professor of Human Performance and Sport at Metropolitan State College of Denver to discuss his battle and triumph over cancer. This is an interview you don't want to miss—be sure to share it broadly throughout your workplaces as well. » Download the expert interview here |
| Where There’s Smoke, You’re Fired…Expert Interview Now Available At No Charge. | |
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Howard Weyers, CEO of Weyco has taken a unique and aggressive stance on tobacco use in the workplace. By implementing one of the most aggressive approaches to eradicating this significant public health concern, Mr. Weyers has set the bar for addressing tobacco use within American business. In this interview, Mr. Weyers visited with WELCOA President, Dr. David Hunnicutt, and shared his views on tobacco use, workplace wellness, and the moral responsibility of leadership. What you will read in this interview will inspire you and, at the same time, make you question what you really believe about tobacco use at the workplace. » Download the expert interview here |
| Building a World-Class Wellness Program | |
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Peter Vigue, CEO of Cianbro, speaks out on what it takes to build a best-in-class worksite wellness program. By setting a remarkable pace, Peter Vigue is blazing a new trail. » Download the expert interview here |
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The Principal Financial Group's Chairman and CEO, J. Barry Griswell, has taken the message of healthy living to heart—and to his employees. In this interview, Barry shares how he adopted a healthier lifestyle and what it meant for the employees at Principal. » Download the expert interview here |
| Magic Metrics: Dr. Dee Edington Establishes Bold New Goals to Successfully Manage Employee Health...Part II of WELCOA Expert Interview Now Available | |
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In Part II of this interview, Dr. Dee Edington shares with WELCOA President David Hunnicutt the "magic metrics" for successfully managing employee health and well being:
You don't want to miss this important interview with Dr. Edington. » Download the expert interview here |
| Culture Counts: Nation's Leading Health Management Researcher Speaks Out In Brand New WELCOA Interview | |
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Dr. Dee Edington sits downs with WELCOA President David Hunnicutt to discuss corporate culture, behavior change and wellness program design in this exclusive three-part interview. In Part I, Edington reflects on the importance of creating supportive corporate cultures BEFORE attempting to initiate widespread behavior change programs. If you are responsible for managing your company’s wellness initiative or if you are promoting workplace wellness concepts among your clients, you don’t want to miss this interview. » Download the expert interview here |
| National Expert Speaks Out On The Art And Science Of Implementing Health Risk Appraisals… WELCOA Expert Interview Now Available At No Charge. | |
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In this WELCOA interview, Dr. David Hunnicutt sits down with nationally-recognized health promotion expert Dr. Seth Serxner to discuss HRAs and the implementation process. In this interview, Dr. Serxner sheds considerable light on the art and science of effectively implementing health risk appraisals within a worksite setting. If you've been wrestling with implementing an HRA, this interview is a must read. » Download the expert interview here |
| Wellness Expert Speaks Out On Planning Process...Exclusive Interview Now Available At No Charge. | |
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To get an insider’s view on how the planning process works within a company, we interviewed one of the nation’s leading worksite wellness practitioners. In this interview, Mike Wanetka of ConAgra Foods shares his perspectives and insights on how the wellness planning process works in a real life setting. This is an expert interview you don't want to miss. » Download the expert interview here |
| Expert Reveals Physical Inactivity Equals 15% of Employer Healthcare Expenditures…Expert Interview Now Available At No Charge | |
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Dr. Steve Aldana, a nationally recognized expert in worksite health promotion, revealed that physical inactivity costs employers a lot—up to 15% of their total healthcare expenditures. In this compelling interview, Dr. Aldana also reveals the costs of smoking and obesity and discusses the implications for employers. You won’t want to miss this interview. » Download the expert interview here |
| A WELCOA Expert Interview with Larry Chapman, MPH | |
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WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt sat down with Larry Chapman, MPH, to discuss the use of incentives in worksite wellness programs. » Download the expert interview here |
| A WELCOA Expert Interview with Ron Goetzel | |
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The Cost Of Wellness: Wellness Expert: “Investing $100 To $150 Per Employee, Per Year Can Generate $300 To $450 ROI.” In a recent interview, WELCOA President David Hunnicutt, PhD sat down with health promotion guru Ron Goetzel, PhD to talk about the cost equation of worksite wellness programs. In this exclusive interview, Drs. Hunnicutt and Goetzel talk about the costs of worksite health promotion programs, how such programs can be paid for, what program elements employers should receive for their investment and what types of results worksites can expect based on their investment in health promotion. » Download the expert interview here |
| A WELCOA Expert Interview with Jack LaLanne | |
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Blazing The Trail: The Founding Father of Fitness Tells His Story. When Jack LaLanne opened the nation’s first health club in 1936, people thought he was nuts. When he went on the air 1951 with the nation’s first fitness television show, people thought it wouldn’t last. Today, at the ripe young age of 89, his TV show is still on the air, he is in better shape than most Americans and he is still going strong. In this exclusive WELCOA Interview, fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne talks with WELCOA President David Hunnicutt, PhD about LaLanne’s lifetime of fitness and what it’s going to take for Americans to get and stay healthy through their golden years. » Download the expert interview here |
