Gym Memberships Don’t Fix Burnout, Real Wellness Does with Jasmin Dennis
June 11, 2025
A gym membership, beanbags and a well-stocked coffee machine hardly define employee wellness in the workplace. And, yet, they have become nearly synonymous with the phenomenon. In this enlightening episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo welcomes Jasmin Dennis, founder and CEO of Jazzdhealth and Wellness, for a powerful discussion on transforming workplace wellness beyond traditional physical health programs. Drawing from her extensive experience working with elite athletes and corporate leaders, Jasmin shares innovative strategies for creating truly healthy workplaces, including her unique "burnout pie" concept and framework for wellness. Tune in to discover how compassionate leadership and emotional intelligence can revolutionize organizational wellness, why traditional gym memberships aren't enough, and practical, cost-free ways to foster genuine well-being in their teams.
Building a resilient, engaged workforce is the need of the hour but holistic wellness approaches are the only way to make it happen.
A gym membership, beanbags and a well-stocked coffee machine hardly define employee wellness in the workplace. And, yet, they have become nearly synonymous with the phenomenon. In this enlightening episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo welcomes Jasmin Dennis, founder and CEO of Jazzdhealth and Wellness, for a powerful discussion on transforming workplace wellness beyond traditional physical health programs.
What You'll Learn:
- How to implement wellness initiatives that go beyond surface-level programs like gym membership
- The "WELLNESS" Framework for creating sustainable organizational health programs
- Why compassionate leadership is essential for fostering genuine workplace wellness
- How to identify and address workplace burnout using the "Burnout Pie" concept
- The importance of creating safe spaces for emotional expression in the workplace
- How to implement cost-free wellness strategies that focus on empathy and connection
- The critical difference between managing tasks and leading people through wellness initiatives
- Why incremental, sustainable changes are more effective than dramatic overhauls in wellness programs
A distinguished expert in corporate wellness and leadership development with over two decades of experience, Jasmin Dennis is the founder and CEO of Jazzdhealth and Wellness. Over the course of her illustrious career, she has built fitness facilities for notable clients including former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and brings valuable insights from her work with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Dennis has developed innovative approaches to workplace wellness, including her signature "burnout pie" framework and comprehensive wellness strategies that go beyond traditional physical health programs. Her mission, rooted in her philosophy that "a happy workforce is a healthy workforce”, is to transform corporate cultures through holistic wellness initiatives combining practical experience with deep understanding of employee well-being.
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