Thought Leadership
Fostering a Well World
Our founder, Mia Kyricos, is a globally respected thought-leader in the business of wellness, hospitality and brand strategy. Her work and expertise has been featured in The New York Times, LA Times, Skift, Smart Money, Hotel Business, Travel Weekly, Real Simple, Market Watch and more. Below are authored white papers and articles as well as a sample of Mia's podcast, webinar, and wellness event appearances. With her writing and guest appearances, Mia hopes to help people live and lead well—and most importantly, love more!
WHITE PAPER
Five Lessons I've Learned Fighting for the Business of Wellness & Wellbeing
Today, wellness and wellbeing are contributing, if not essential, factors to the success of any business but are often still managed or prioritized independently of one another, if at all (we will discuss this very topic below). And since I’ve had the good fortune to lead or advise them both – whether proactively as strategic business priorities or reactively as departmental programs or missions - I started 2023 with an article outlining the top five lessons I’ve learned along the way.
Article
WHITE PAPER & KEYNOTE
Love as a Business Strategy
From high-performance companies to purpose-driven organizations, is LOVE—traditionally a four-letter word in commercial environments—a business strategy worthy of serious consideration? To learn more, read the white paper or contact us to discuss potential keynote speaking or company training opportunities.
WHITE PAPER & KEYNOTE
Leading Well in 2021
As business leaders reflect on 2020, and work to optimize their leadership behaviors in the New Year, there are practical, economical, and impactful ways to prioritize wellbeing for themselves and their teams. The only potential cost is ego and a genuine willingness to operate differently in 2021. To learn more, read the white paper or contact us to discuss potential keynote speaking or company training opportunities.
WHITE PAPER & KEYNOTE
ARTICLE
The Intersection of Hospitality, Wellness, Healthcare & Design
Imagine some of the world's most prominent hotel and wellness brands partnering with some of the world's most forward-thinking medical institutions. Wouldn’t our healthcare system look a little different? This article draws the parallel between “hospitality” and “hospitals” (they do share the same root word) to provide insights in the potential for moving healthcare forward in positive and transformative ways.
Podcasts, Webinars, & Event Appearances
We Work Well
Leading with Love in 2021
World Wellness TV
Shifts in Hospitality Since March 2020
Skift Design the Future 2020 Event
Wellbeing in the Post-Covid Era
Global Wellness Summit Master Class Series
Love as a Business Strategy
Articles, White Papers, & Keynotes
Spa Business
Put to the Test: Mia Kyricos Tries Out the Advanced Biometric Data Gathering Programme by Fountain Life
Hotel Business Review
The Senior Living Revolution: How Hospitality & Wellness Are Transforming an Outdated Industry
Hospitality Net
In the Press
WHITE PAPER & KEYNOTE
The Business of Wellness: How to Rise Above the Hype for A More Inclusive & Impactful Future
In a world still gripped by a pandemic, 21st century companies are under pressure to care for the wellbeing of people, community, and planet. At the same time, everyone from Hollywood to The Wallstreet Journal are talking about wellness, and not necessarily in a good way. How do we rise above the noise and drive business performance with a true systems approach to wellness and wellbeing moving forward?
