Unlocking The Power of Movement with Lizzie Williamson
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Dubbed by the US media as ‘the excuse-buster from Down-Under’, Lizzie Williamson is the author of The Active Workday Advantage: Unlock your most energised, engaged and happy self at work (out Jan 30, 2024). Lizzie is the founder and author of Two Minute Moves, TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, fitness presenter and certified personal trainer. She is a regular on morning television and in global news publications with her work featured on Good Morning America, Studio 10, the Today Show, Women’s Health and Prevention Magazine. Through her fun, interactive keynotes, workshops and videos, Lizzie motivates workforces around the world to integrate micro movement breaks into their day so they can be their most engaged, energised and happiest selves. She has got hundreds-of-thousand attendees around the world stretching, moving and dancing at conferences featuring President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Arianna Huffington and the Dalia Lama.
In this episode of Living in Alignment, Ale interviews Lizzie Williamson, author of The Active Workday Advantage and founder of Two Minute Moves. Lizzie shares her inspiring journey from postnatal depression to becoming a global advocate for micro movements in the workplace.
Discover how simple, consistent movement can transform not only your mental health but also productivity and workplace culture. Lizzie dives into practical tips for leaders and organizations to build a culture of wellness, one small move at a time.
Guest:
Lizzie Williamson
📘 The Active Workday Advantage
Key Topics:
Overcoming postnatal depression through movement
Micro movements for mental health & productivity
How shame thrives in silence
Making movement part of your daily routine
Why leaders must model wellness behaviors
Creating a fun and active corporate culture
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:55 Lizzie’s Journey
07:01 Seeking Help
09:12 Movement at Work
11:38 Tips & Protocols
18:54 Exercise Hacks
24:13 Mindset Shifts
27:20 The Book
31:46 Vision for the Future
34:16 Connect with Lizzie
35:52 Outro
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