188. The Secret to Thriving Teams | Corporate Wellness and Change

Elevate Your Corporate Wellness Program with Robert Dilts' Logical Levels of Change

Links for today's episode:
Blog Post for today: https://www.kathieowen.com/blog/nlp-and-corporate-wellness
Episode on bullying in the workplace: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1451998/episodes/15910365-buzz-186-my-story.mp3?download=true

In this episode:

Kathie Owen from Top Workplace Wellness explores Robert Dilts' Logical Levels of Change framework and how to integrate it into your corporate wellness programs.

Learn how changes in environment, behaviors, capabilities, beliefs and values, identity, and purpose can transform your team's wellbeing.

Kathie provides actionable steps to create a wellness-friendly environment, promote healthy behaviors, develop necessary skills, and align wellness initiatives with deeper values and purpose.

Discover how to foster a culture of health and support sustainable behavior change within your organization.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Logical Levels of Change 
00:53 Understanding the Six Logical Levels 
02:38 Applying the Levels to Corporate Wellness 
03:04 Focusing on Environment 
03:42 Encouraging Healthy Behaviors 
04:26 Building Capabilities 
04:57 Aligning Values and Beliefs 
05:46 Shaping Identity 
06:47 Connecting to Purpose and Vision 
07:22 Implementing the Logical Levels 
08:17 Taking Action 
10:09 Conclusion and Next Steps

Transcript

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Hey there. It's Kathie Owen from top workplace wellness. Today we're going to talk about one of my all time favorite tools for personal and organizational growth. The Robert Dilts logical levels of change. I'm going to show you how you can use this powerful framework. To design a corporate wellness program. That elevates your team's wellbeing on every level. Stick around because. This is going to completely change how you approach wellness at work. By the way are you ready to elevate your wellness programs? Be sure to check the links in the description below because on every video I do, I include a blog post that has bonus resources and more be sure to check the links in the description and show notes below. Let's break down the six logical levels of change. This model shows us that change happens in layers. From the environment around us to our deepest sense of purpose, each level is connected and for real and lasting change. You've got to address them all. So at the bottom of the levels is environment. That is where you are and your surroundings. The second level is behaviors. This is what actions you take daily. Number three is capabilities. What skills and abilities you have. Number four is beliefs and values. This is what you believe is true. And important. Number five is identity who you believe you are. Number six is purpose or vision. This is your deeper mission or the why behind your actions. So I want you to think of this model as. Like growing a tree. The environment is the soil. Behavior is watering the tree. Capabilities or how well the tree absorbs the nutrients. Beliefs and values. Are the Gardener's dedication to growth. The identity is what type of tree it is. And purpose is why the tree was planted in the first place. Maybe for shade, beauty, or food. For a tree or your team, or you as an individual to thrive, you've got to nurture each layer. Ignoring any of these levels will limit growth. Now let's talk about how you can apply these levels to your corporate wellness program. Here's a step-by-step guide to make sure your program benefits everyone on your team. So let's start with the environment. This is where most corporate wellness programs start. What does your workplace wellness look like? Are there spaces for employees to recharge? Like a gym. A wellness room. Or even a quiet space to de-stress. Simple changes in the environment can make a huge impact on how your team feels. Here's an action step. Take a look around your workplace. Could you create a wellness, friendly environment? Maybe add standing desks. Better lighting. Or a quiet zone. Now let's talk about behaviors. Behaviors is about what actions your employees are taking daily. Are they staying active? Eating healthy. Managing stress. Creating opportunities for these behaviors is key. But the real magic happens when you connect those actions to deeper levels like values and purpose. Which is coming in a minute. So I want you to try this or look around and see what this is like. Start a simple wellness challenge, like a step challenge or a mindfulness break. It's a great way to get the ball rolling. And show your team how easy behavior change can be. Let's talk about capabilities. It's not enough to just encourage healthy behaviors. You got to make sure your team has the skills to maintain those behaviors. Whether it's learning stress management. Or improving emotional intelligence. These are the tools employees need to stay well. Consider hosting workshops or lunch and learns on topics like emotional intelligence and recovery. These will help your team create capabilities that last. Number four values and beliefs. Here's where things get a little bit deeper. Did you know that beliefs and values drive everything. If an employee doesn't value, their health. Or believe wellness is important. They won't engage in your programs. No matter how many perks you offer. It's important to find out what they value. So here's an action step. You can take. Create campaigns that actually tap into your teams existing values. Whether it's their family. Their community. Or their productivity. You can also try one-on-one coaching to help employees uncover limiting beliefs that might be holding them back from fully embracing wellness. Number five is one of my favorites. It's identity. And this is about who your employees are, who you really believe you are. Do your employees see themselves as healthy? Thriving individuals. Or as stressed out workaholics. Identity based change is the most powerful kind of change. Because. Once people start seeing themselves differently. Their actions follow. Here's a quick tip. Foster wellness culture that supports identity shifts. Share success stories. Recognize wellness champions. That's so important. Rewards and recognition super important. And build a culture where being well is part of the company's identity. If that resonates with you. Hit that like button. So I know you're with me. And at the very top of the triangle, we have purpose and vision and this is the deepest level. This is the why b ehind someone's desire to be well. Maybe it's to be there for their family. Maybe it's to be more fulfilled at work. Or to contribute to something bigger than themselves. When wellness is connected to purpose and vision. It becomes meaningful. And people are more likely to stick with it. Help your team connect to their purpose by encouraging reflection and discussion about their, why. If you'd like more tips on how to foster purpose-driven wellness. Okay, so now you might be wondering what's next, Kathie. What can I expect when I start implementing the logical levels of change in my wellness programs. Here's the good news when you address all of these levels. You will see some amazing results. First of all engagement was skyrocket. Wellness becomes part of who your employees are. Not just something they do. You'll have sustainable behavior change. But focusing on beliefs, identity, and purpose. You'll create long lasting habits and I talk about habits all the time. Not just short-term fixes. And also you'll create a stronger, healthier culture. Wellness becomes part of your company's DNA. Creating a work environment where people feel valued and supported. Are you ready to take action? Here are three simple steps you can take today to start applying the logical levels of change in your corporate wellness programs. Read Robert Dilts book. His book is called changing belief systems with NLP to dive deeper into these concepts. I've used these concepts as a coach in personal training to help others overcome whatever kind of change they're trying to go through. It is powerful. Number two. Evaluate your wellness programs, take a step back and assess where you're focusing your efforts. Are you addressing all the levels or just a few? And assessments are super important to understand what your team wants, because if you just put it out there and say, this is what they want, it's like throwing spaghetti at the wall and expecting it to stick. You need to know what your team members want. And what incorporates into the team's culture? And finally action. Number three, you can take is plan a workshop. Introduce your team to the logical levels of change. It's a fun, interactive way to get everyone involved in their own wellness journey. Remember wellness is layered. Just like the logical levels. To create lasting change focus on every level. Environment. Behavior capabilities beliefs. Identity. And purpose or vision. Start small take action. And make wellness a core part of who you are as a company. As I like to say, we build healthy, happy teams. One heart at a time. I trust you found this video to be helpful. If you're ready to elevate your corporate wellness program. And let me know in the comments below what level you're going to start working on today. Thanks so much for watching. And until next time I will see you next time. Peace out and Namaste.