Ryan is President of WELCOA, otherwise known as the Wellness Council of America.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Ryan's career at the Blues of Tennessee and the wellness initiative that seemed to work best with their employees.
- Why you don't need a large budget to have a successful wellness program
- How he got to be President of WELCOA and a friend that nudged him to apply
- His first 6 months on the job and his aggressive course for changing things
- How the ROI conversation put the wellness field in a precarious position
Ultimately, Ryan thinks we're having the wrong conversations around wellness.
He gives us advice on:
- How to change the culture
- Where the wellness function should sit within the org (hint - it's not in benefits)
Ryan is very transparent about the changes he's making within WELCOA and gives us a behind the scenes recap of their brand redesign. He also shares the 3 words that represent WELCOA's brand.