Today we are talking about getting exercise during your business trip without going to the gym… Whenever I tell people what I do (show business travelers how to perform at their best), they immediately think about the challenges around what they eat and how to exercise. When I began traveling internationally for IBM, I packed … Continue reading Exercise – Not Only Working Out
Detailed article on the risks of radiation from flying on airplanes… If you travel a lot (ie several times per month), I’d highly recommend that you opt out of the scanner at the security checkpoint (option in the US) per the suggestion below. Also, green tea has been shown to help your body balance extra … Continue reading Radiation from Flying on Planes
Germ Awareness Today we’re going to chat about germs and your immune system… Many people are aware of the impact of the ways that we are exposed to a wide variety of germs when we travel…literally an international festival! The first encounter we typically have with one of the germiest things on our trip is … Continue reading Germs and Your Immune System…On The Road!
Very excited to share my top 5 Travel Tips in this network TV segment! When we look back on vacations, we want to remember the good times. “My favorite place was New Zealand. The people there, the nature,” recalled Dr. John Ayo, a naturopath who practices in Plano. Ayo is sharing his top 5 … Continue reading TV Segment: How to Stay Healthy While on the Move and Traveling
Excellent article in Harvard Business Review on the health impact of business travel! There are many choices that travelers can make to reduce stress and improve their health, though it does take preparation, planning, discipline and knowledge! Checking into a hotel for a conference several years ago, I asked the receptionist where I could get … Continue reading Just How Bad is Business Travel for your Health
Another excellent article citing the health impact of frequent business travel. While many aspects of business travel are outside of our control, there ARE things that can be done to reduce stress and improve health on your trip. If you’re a road warrior for your company, you might not be a good candidate to be … Continue reading Frequent Business Travel is Shockingly Unhealthy, According to an Eye-Opening Scientific Study (But it Doesn’t Have to Be)
Today we’re going to look at a few key strategies for beginning your trip at the airport. The first thing is getting through security. For my germaphobe friends, the security tray at airports is one of the germiest things you’ll find on your trip, so be sure to wash your hands once you get through … Continue reading Airport Activities – Security and Beyond
Today we’re going to look at some of the healthier choices for food and drinks at the airport. Have you ever landed in an airport for a connecting flight and were starving? You look around and see all sorts of bright, colorful options, but which one should you choose? In the video I talk about … Continue reading Airport Food and Drinks
Have you ever visited a foreign country (or city) and weren’t sure about how to handle a certain situation or to simply find the best local food? I’ve found the best strategy to be: “adopt a local”! Yes, you can look things up in Google or Yelp to get reviews, but it’s SO much better … Continue reading Follow the Locals
You are traveling for business for a reason, and if you can’t perform at your best, it could cause you to lose the sale or impact the success of your event. What’s that worth to you? …And your business or event?
Employee retention and employee engagement are two critical issues that companies are facing today. Could increased stress be a contributing factor?
John has traveled to more than 26 countries with IBM (sales and training) over 30 years (he’s lived it) and is a Traditional Naturopath (natural health practitioner), meeting planner, consultant, and author. He has taught more than 4,000 people his actionable travel tips and stress management tools with rave reviews. There’s more to it than just exercise and eating healthy.
John is an expert in Wellness, especially when traveling, and will give your participants new information that they didn’t know about how to stay healthy. He is extremely responsive and easy to work with after 25+ years of conditioning by IBM.
You can expect a highly interactive and engaging presentation followed by actionable outcomes for all participants!