Episode 111

#111 What's Important to Andrea O'Grady - Connection, Resilience & Workplace Wellbeing

What if the key to thriving at work and in life came down to one word: connection?

In this episode, I’m joined by Andrea O’Grady, Wellness and Mindset Coach, Workplace Wellbeing Consultant, and founder of The Wellness Edge. After 15 years in the high-pressure world of retail and buying, Andrea pivoted into health and wellness, dedicating the past 15 years to helping individuals, leaders, and organisations build resilience and create cultures of wellbeing.

We explore the importance of connection to self, to others, and within workplaces as a foundation for personal fulfilment and professional success. Andrea shares her expertise on stress, burnout, and resilience, alongside practical strategies for fostering engagement, empathetic leadership, and sustainable wellbeing practices.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • Connection is essential for both personal growth and workplace culture.
  • Movement is medicine for both body and mind.
  • Personal experiences shape how we approach leadership and wellbeing.
  • Empathetic leadership is key to thriving teams.
  • Early intervention in mental health can prevent burnout.
  • Work-life balance is vital for resilience and engagement.
  • Understanding the nervous system improves emotional regulation.
  • The Wellness Edge is about fostering a culture of wellbeing at work.

In Their Words

  • "Movement is medicine; it enhances health."
  • "Early intervention can prevent burnout."
  • "Connection is my compass for the future."

Connect with Andrea O'Grady 

👉 Website

👉 Instagram

👉 LinkedIn

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About the Podcast

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About your host

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James Dean

Hi, I’m James Dean — Life Coach, Podcast Host, and Curious Human.

I’m the host of What’s Important to You? — a podcast dedicated to real, reflective conversations that uncover the stories, values, and breakthroughs that shape how we live, lead, and grow.

With a background in corporate life, personal development, and endurance sports (including Ironman training with three Labradors in tow), I’m deeply passionate about helping people reconnect with what matters most.

Each week on the show, I sit down with remarkable guests — coaches, creatives, entrepreneurs, and change-makers — to explore questions like:
What drives you? What have you overcome? And what are you learning now?

It’s not just a podcast — it’s a space for growth, clarity, and meaningful connection.

Whether you’re in transition, looking for inspiration, or just love a good story with soul, you’re in the right place.