by Michelle Doerr | Jan 19, 2023 | Leadership, Wellness
In October of last year, the US Surgeon General issued their Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being. The framework makes sense to me because I desire to see workplaces that thrive (go beyond well-being). To move toward a thriving workplace,...
by Michelle Doerr | Sep 14, 2022 | Outdoor, Wellness
For the past two years, I have done extensive work on diversity and inclusion within the field of conservation, both internally and in action. I keep sensing extensive resistance to talking about power, privilege, and diversity. I also see and experience performative...
by Michelle Doerr | Aug 5, 2022 | Wellness
I am so proud of one of my professional organizations, The Wildlife Society (TWS), for drawing awareness to the issue of wellness these past few years. My first exposure to the topic was at the Minnesota Chapter of TWS’s annual meeting in February 2019. In a session...
by Michelle Doerr | Jun 28, 2022 | Coaching, Wellness
At a recent training, I was prompted to reflect on the question, “What is the beauty of needs?” I am sharing my reflections with you in this blog and encourage you to answer the question for yourself. When I think of needs, I think that beauty is in the meeting. When...
by Michelle Doerr | Mar 26, 2022 | Facilitation, Wellness
Early in my journey to develop a series on inclusion, I was asked by a prominent figure what data would be collected to prove the effort successful. As a wildlife biologist and scientist, I appreciate data. While in the archery industry, I was involved in almost every...
