Jessica Holmes: The Path to Thriving Mental Health in the Workplace

Conversations with Keita Demming

Could humor be the secret to a fulfilling professional life? Comedian Jessica Holmes joins us to explore how humor can enhance mental well-being, workplace satisfaction, and align personal values with work.
Jessica Holmes is renowned for her performances alongside Ellen DeGeneres, Russell Peters, Jerry Seinfeld, and Oprah Winfrey. She has graced stages at Just For Laughs and The Second City, starring in comedy series like The Holmes Show and Royal Canadian Air Farce, where her comedic insights into life's challenges and celebrity impersonations leave audiences in stitches.
Today, Holmes’ greatest joy is working as an advocate for mental health and helping people take simple, sustainable steps towards fulfillment and well-being, one laugh at a time.
Key Takeaways:

1. Humor at Work: Discover how laughter can enhance mental well-being and job satisfaction.
2. Mental Health Tips: Learn simple practices such as gratitude lists and self-care for better mental health.
3. Empathetic Workplace: Understand how empathy and active listening can create a supportive work environment.

Jessica's links:

• Website: https://www.jessicaholmes.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-holmes-50ab90202/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyfunholmes/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessicaholmes9872
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyFunHolmes/
• X (Twitter): https://x.com/happyfunholmes

Hi, I'm your podcast host Keita Demming: Author, Advisor, Thought Partner & Coach.
I'm an award-winning educator and coach with a PhD in Adult Education and Workplace Learning who works to transform companies into places that are idea-driven and people-centered.

At The Covenant Group, I design training programs and coach entrepreneurs and business leaders to meet their strategic goals and build their businesses.
In my book, Strategy to Action: Run Your Business Without It Running You, I introduce an effective and straightforward tool to elevate your skills as a business professional and navigate the corporate world. The book offers practical insights on transforming strategies into tangible results.
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Chapter

1. Exploring Purpose and Fulfillment in Business (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Mental Health (00:13:19)

3. Empowering Mental Health Validation and Encouragement (00:25:26)

4. Enhancing Business Through Mental Health (00:29:40)

5. Better Business, Better People (00:43:32)