Anton Guinea
Entrepreneur, Speaker, bestselling author, and founder of The Guinea Group of Companies. For over 15 years, Anton has helped leaders move their teams to become psychologically safe, physically safe and overall better versions of themselves.
As a triathlete and a leader, I’ve learned that staying active goes beyond training for a race or managing a team. It’s about finding balance, pushing limits, and inspiring those around you, whether on the course or in the office.
As we step into 2025, let’s talk about why prioritising a healthier workplace culture should be at the top of your leadership goals. It’s not just about rolling out wellness programs. It’s about making health and activity part of your everyday team interactions.
A healthy team is a productive team, and leaders play a crucial role in setting the tone. Now is the perfect time to start embedding well-being into your leadership style, both inside and outside of work.
Here are three strategies to help leaders encourage their teams to stay active and adopt healthier lifestyles in 2025.
1. Lead by Example: Be a Role Model for Wellness
One of the most impactful ways to encourage your team to stay active is by leading by example. When leaders prioritise their own health and well-being, it sends a powerful message that staying active is essential.
How to start:
- Share your fitness goals: Talk openly about your own wellness journey, whether it’s training for a race, practicing mindfulness, or making healthier food choices.
- Participate in wellness initiatives: Join team fitness challenges or community events to show your commitment to health.
When leaders actively participate in wellness activities, it fosters trust and motivates the team to do the same.
2. Create a Supportive Environment for Healthy Habits
Encouraging a healthy lifestyle means making it easy for your team to incorporate wellness into their daily routines. Creating a supportive environment can make all the difference.
How to start:
- Offer flexible work hours: Provide employees with the flexibility to take breaks on to recharge and prevent burnout. Encourage them to engage in activities that help them reset and return to work refreshed.
- Promote mental health awareness: Provide access to resources and workshops focused on stress management and mindfulness.
Recognise and celebrate employees’ wellness achievements to reinforce the importance of health and well-being.
3. Foster a Culture of Accountability and Community
Creating a culture where wellness is a shared priority builds accountability and strengthens team bonds. When team members support each other in their health journeys, it creates a sense of community and belonging.
How to start:
- Celebrate wellness milestones: Acknowledge individual and team achievements in meetings or internal communications.
- Encourage peer support: Create spaces where employees can share tips, progress, and success stories.
Show your team that you’re invested in their health journey by regularly checking in and celebrating their efforts.
Conclusion
Leaders have the power to influence their teams’ health and well-being by fostering a culture that prioritises activity and wellness. By leading by example, creating supportive environments, and fostering accountability, leaders can help their teams stay active, healthy, and engaged in 2025 and beyond.
What strategies are you using to encourage wellness within your team?
Thanks for reading! Here’s to a year of health, happiness, and success for you and your team.
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