Active Wellness is proud to share that our Chief Operating Officer, Michele Wong, was recently featured as a guest on Episode 31 of the Lead for Performance podcast, hosted by ILIV Performance.
In the episode, Michele reflects on her professional journey—from starting as a personal trainer to her current role overseeing executive operations—and dives deep into a leadership philosophy central to the culture at Active Wellness: “Challenge with Care.”
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
- Balancing Accountability and Support: Why pushing for high performance and driving meaningful activity only works when built on a foundation of genuine support and psychological safety.
- Navigating Rapid Change: Strategies for leading teams through fast-paced workplace transitions while keeping organizational health intact.
- Putting People First: How to maintain a wellness-first mindset while managing large-scale operations.
“High performance and empathy aren’t mutually exclusive. At Active Wellness, we believe that true leadership means challenging our teams to grow, but always ensuring they have the foundation of care and trust they need to succeed.” — Michele Wong, COO
Watch the Full Interview
The full conversation is available now. You can watch the complete episode on YouTube:
