Better Business, Better Life – Issue 116

In this section, I introduce the team & our Trusted Partners.

This week, I’m thrilled to introduce one of our Trusted Partners and someone exceptional—my good friend and colleague, Michelle Keenan.

Ever encountered someone whose passion for their work shines through in everything they do? That’s Michelle in a nutshell.

I first met Michelle when we went together on a skiing trip with our mutual friend, James McGlinn.

Over the years, I have attended a few of her retreats & done a number of her yoga sessions, as well as following her journey into more holistic health within the business environment.

With over three decades dedicated to health & wellbeing, Michelle is committed to helping people from all walks of life achieve their wellness goals.

We’re both passionate about helping small and medium-sized businesses thrive & we know that people are at the core of this. Together, we focus on optimising team performance & fostering a positive work environment.

How do you help people?

I help people and businesses thrive through workplace wellbeing – people do their best work when they feel healthy, supported, appreciated, and excited about what they’re doing, so I help small and medium businesses make that happen!

Why did you get into what you are doing?

I got into the fitness industry more or less straight after college, working as a trainer and aerobics instructor in the local gym that I’d been a member of for years. From there, it’s been a 30-year journey of learning more about total wellbeing – mental and emotional, as well as physical – which led to me owning two Pilates and yoga studios at various times and coaching clients one-on-one to integrate better habits and feel happier and healthier. During COVID-19, the impact on people’s mental health was something that really came to the forefront, and the idea of helping workplaces navigate a post-COVID world was called to me. People aren’t prepared to sacrifice their wellbeing for work anymore, and this is actually a great opportunity for businesses because happy, healthy employees are more engaged, creative, and productive, so embedding wellbeing into day-to-day operations is the best way to attract and retain top talent for any business.

What do you love about it?

I love the challenge of making the process fun and engaging for people, simplifying things and helping them see that it doesn’t have to be complicated to make real change – it can be straightforward and manageable and still be effective! When you see that lightbulb moment occur, whether at an individual or organisational level, it’s a great feeling.