Hi, I’m Wendy Conrad:
I am a Certified Chief Happiness Officer (*read more about this below) and Certified Mental Health First Aider with a BA in Elementary Education who has experienced many different cultures in my decades of working for small businesses. It is my passion and purpose to help you update your work culture from the way it used to be, to a place where your team is excited to come to work, collaborate, and create new ideas.
Before I made it my life’s focus to make the world happier, I’ve worked in a wide range of businesses, including a law firm, a local magazine, a vineyard & winery, and a tractor dealership -- yes you read that right! I have 20+ years experience working for small businesses and what did I learn? Talented employees can help your business grow with the right inspiration! BUT, business owners and leaders often don’t have the time to invest in work culture or aren’t getting it right.
So, I began my research and discovered what really motivates today’s work force (hint: it’s NOT salary alone!), how happier employees are good for everyone, and that business and play not only CAN coexist, but SHOULD.
I would LOVE to learn about your business and where you feel frustrated so we can discover if working together would be a MAGIC collaboration to creating a healthier work environment for you and your team. My vision is to make the world a better place, one work culture at a time.
Fun Facts
Camille
I'm a passionate dog mom & animal lover (Camille, left & Elsie, right)
I earned my BA in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University (graduated Cum Laude, thank you!)
I’m a little bit GIF famous (enter “Wendy Conrad” in any gif search to use them)
I am a die hard fan of 90’s TV (Friends, Seinfeld, Golden Girls)
I’m a 2nd generation Florida native
I take pride in doing a job well done, & sometimes dance while doing it!
I’m a Karaoke Contest Winner
I had an orchid named after me (thanks, Mom & Dad!)
Elsie RIP 2014-2021
*Chief Happiness Officer? What IS that?
You might be thinking, “Chief Happiness Officer? What does that even MEAN?”
The Chief Happiness Officer (aka Chief People Officer) of a company is in charge of the employee experience. To put it another way, CHOs are responsible for the wellness & satisfaction of team members, and the overall quality of an organization’s work culture. Not every company has a full time CHO on staff (and that’s why you would hire me!)
In the Fall of 2020, I attended an intensive, 3 day certification program offered by WOHASU in partnership with Florida International University and taught by Dr. Sandro Formica, international speaker, author, and professor at FIU. To learn more about this program, CLICK HERE.
I’m so glad I made this investment, because the things I learned have shaped the way I work with clients so that I can be more effective as a work culture strategist.
Because it’s always my goal to practice what I preach, I want to be fully transparent about my education and credentials, and wanted to share this information rather than just slap “Certified CHO!” on my website with no further explanation.
I use this knowledge to partner with amazing small business owners and leaders like you who are great at what they do, but need help modernizing their work culture. Healthy cultures that value people over profits are the future, and together we can get there!
