
267. Wellness at Work: Amy Chambers on Leading with Culture, Clarity & Heart
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“Wellness isn’t just a benefit—it’s a business imperative. A healthy culture creates healthy results.”
-Amy Chambers
In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson welcomes Amy Chambers—CEO, culture leader, and co-founder of United States of Care. With decades of experience in healthcare, corporate wellness, and organizational leadership, Amy shares powerful insights on building mission-driven teams, creating culture with intention, and balancing bold business decisions with compassion.
From leading high-performing teams to redefining what “corporate wellness” really means, Amy brings wisdom, real talk, and a refreshing approach to life, leadership, and legacy. Whether you're a founder, a wellness professional, or an ambitious human navigating the workplace, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how we work, live, and lead.
Key Topics Covered:
- Building impactful culture in fast-paced environments
- Wellness leadership: beyond perks and yoga
- Making space for authenticity in the workplace
- Women in leadership and decision-making
- Navigating burnout and boundaries
- Leading with values in high-growth companies
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro & Welcome
02:14 - Amy’s journey from healthcare exec to cultural leader
06:39 - What corporate wellness gets wrong
11:10 - The role of vulnerability in leadership
15:40 - Founding United States of Care
19:55 - Burnout, boundaries & balance
24:00 - Women leading with strength and softness
30:10 - Advice for building intentional culture
35:45 - Final thoughts and where to find Amy
Amy Chambers is an Executive Coach, Life Coach, Leadership Consultant, Speaker, and Author. Her two books, 7 V.I.R.T.U.E.S. of Exceptional Leaders and 6 H.A.B.I.T.S. of Powerful People, were both #1 Amazon bestsellers.
Prior to starting her own business, Amy spent 21 years in financial services. She began her career as a teller and left the industry as a Chief Operating Officer. She has over 15 years of leadership experience, including a decade in Regional Director or Chief roles.
Amy holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Southern California.
In her personal time, Amy is an avid runner. Since 2015, Amy has run over 240 half marathons, 12 full marathons, and hundreds of other races, totaling 14,000 miles. She’s also an avid skier, longtime cyclist, rollerblader, tennis player, and photographer. amymchambers.com
https://www.instagram.com/amymchambers/ https://www.facebook.com/CoachAmyChambers/
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Host: Kristen Olson
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