podcast 007: flourishing isn’t a perk—it’s a performance strategy
In this episode, workplace wellbeing expert Ali Schroer joins Deb to explore how we can build thriving, human-first workplaces without sacrificing performance—or pretending everything’s fine when it’s not.
“Don’t just ask what kind of flower you are—ask what kind of conditions you need to bloom. That’s the future of work.”
Ali brings her dual lens as a clinician and corporate consultant to the conversation, highlighting how white-knuckling through burnout has become a badge of honor in too many organizations.
Together, they unpack the false binary of "personal vs. professional," the cost of ignoring mental health at work, and the cultural shifts needed to build workplaces where everyone can flourish.
Key Highlights:
Why white-knuckling through stress is silently sinking your team
The $300M case for embedding mental health into your business model
How to shift from "carry their bag" to “be the bag” when supporting coworkers
What flourishing actually looks like—and why it’s different for everyone
A playbook for integrating wellbeing across leadership, HR, and culture
About Our Guest:
Ali Schroer is a mental health innovator who bridges clinical practice with organizational consulting. As Executive Director of Mental Scope Consulting, she helps companies integrate wellbeing principles throughout their operations rather than siloing them in a single department. Through her workshops on courageous conversations, leading through challenges, and navigating grief and loss, Ali equips organizations with practical tools for fostering authentic human connections. Her "Mental Health Ready" equipping series provides tailored strategies for specific organizational cultures. Ali lives in Denver, Colorado with her family, including two young children, giving her firsthand experience with balancing professional excellence and personal wellbeing.
About The HX Collective:
The HX Collective is a movement to elevate the human experience—at work, in relationships, and with ourselves. Through honest conversations and strategic insight, we explore how connection, context, and compassion can create a more flourishing world, starting right where we are.
