Corporate Inspiration

I have had a smile on my face for days.  I recently wrapped up one of the most involved and rewarding projects of my career.  I developed a corporate wellness program in which the objective was to educate and inspire staff members to make positive lifestyle changes that would ultimately improve their energy, stress management and productivity in and out of the workplace. I was granted the opportunity to run this program with Simpson McCrady, an insurance brokerage company in my building.

A few days ago after three months the hardest work I've ever done, we finally celebrated the winners and the unbelievable success of those who took part.  The program was also highlighted by KDKA, the local CBS affiliate here in Pittsburgh, this week.  What a reward!

Here is the link:
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2011/07/22/local-insurance-firm-helps-employees-get-fit/

Words cannot express my satisfaction of the outcome of this program.

• 32 employees participated
• 88 percent of those who participated utilized all aspects of the challenge (group exercise classes, one-on-one training sessions with me, fitness assessments, tracking steps with pedometers, wellness seminars)
• 97 percent improved in 2 of 3 areas (of their choice) that included weight loss, dietary changes, increase in strength and/or flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, increase in mindfulness and decrease in stress 
• Folks who were aiming for weight loss (15 people) lost a total of 113.5 pounds
• 25 percent decreased his or her body composition for a company total of 15.7%
• 47 percent lost inches in various areas of their bodies (mostly waist)
• And 28 percent maintained an exercise program for the first time in his or her life.

AMAZING!  Simply amazing.  I'm at a loss for any additional words to add but I'm sure I'll come up with something in the next couple days.

Thanks to all for the endless support throughout this whole process.  You all know how hard I worked and how all-consumed I was from April-July. And thanks to the amazing folks from Simpson McCrady who showed up, trusted me and did the work day in and day out to make the program such a success!!