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Back-to-back meetings, short staffing, and that relentless ping-ping of notifications—modern work has become a minefield of stress.
Research confirms chronic stress:
✔ Chronic work stress impairs memory and decision-making (Chandola et al., BMJ 2006)
✔ Fuels burnout – 43% of professionals report unsustainable stress levels (Can J. Anaesth et al. 2020)
National Geographic’s June 2024 feature, “How to Cope with Stress at Work—and Avoid Burning Out,” was a wake-up call. A U.S. survey cited in the article revealed that 84% of employees say their employer contributes to at least one of their mental health challenges.
During the pandemic, my wife’s employer restructured her team, slashed bonuses, and criticized her "outdated" skills. The result? A collapse into chronic burnout—eroding her confidence, health, and trust in the system. Her recovery was hard-won, but it shouldn’t have required a breakdown to prompt change.
For me, the breakthrough came with the Positive Intelligence® (PQ) Mental Fitness program. In six weeks, I learned how to:
The shift was undeniable. Even my wife joked, “Joel, you’re laughing a lot more than you used to.!”
As a licensed PQ Coach, I now help HR, L&D, and C-suite leaders:
✅ Embed mental fitness into company culture
✅ Equip teams with neuroscience-backed resilience tools
✅ Reduce burnout risk—while boosting performance
When Leica Geosystems hosted a PQ Lunch & Learn, it led to a pilot program.
After 7 weeks participants reported:
🔹 80% reduction in stress
🔹 Sharper focus
🔹 Improved collaboration
📩 Request Full-length Case Study to see the data.
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”
—Jon Kabat-Zinn
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📩 joel@joelblom.com | 🌐 joelblom.com
