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Paula discusses the concept of presenteeism, where employees work while unwell due to a variety of different contributing factors. She shares personal experiences and the negative impacts of presenteeism on productivity, recovery and overall health. Paula highlights its prevalence among communities of color due to systemic and economic workplace factors. She emphasizes ways that we can combat presenteeism as well as stresses the need for organizations to support employee well-being through flexible work policies and paid sick leave.

In this episode, you will hear:

• understanding presenteeism
• impact on health and productivity
• systemic and cultural contributing factors
• personal strategies to combat presenteeism

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Albert shares his experiences as a psychology professor, talent agent, and author of "Rising Script: Confronting Self-Doubt and Self-Sabotage". He highlights the challenges actors face, such as self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and emphasizes the importance of mindset and presence. Albert speaks to his experience of working with actors, noting the high turnover rate due to self-sabotage and the impact of various external factors. He provides tangible, supportive suggestions for actors and describes ways to adopt a growth mindset to succeed.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ journey to becoming a PhD
+ transition to teaching and building his agency
+ understanding self-defeating behaviors
+ challenges and strategies for actors
+ impact of COVID-19 and industry changes

Guest Bio:

Dr. Albert Bramante is a talent agent, performance psychologist, and mindset expert who has spent over 20 years helping high performers—both in the entertainment industry and beyond—conquer their mental roadblocks. With a Ph.D. in Psychology and certifications in hypnosis and NLP, he bridges the gap between talent, business success, and the psychology of peak performance.

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Paula discusses the benefits of karaoke as a coping skill by highlighting karaoke's accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and therapeutic value, noting its impact on memory, stress reduction, and social connection. She shares personal anecdotes and emphasizes its role in boosting mood, reducing anxiety, and improving respiratory health.

Paula's Upcoming Events

Millennial Social Work Conference: March 6th - 7th

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