Breaking Barriers & Innovation Are Musts in a Post-Pandemic World per Gianluca Bernardi and Dr. Mel Thomas Ortega

COVID-19 changed our lives. The pandemic upended society on a global level and created an abnormal new “normal.” Like countless others, Gianluca Bernardi & Dr. Mel Thomas Ortega share that they had to make significant adjustments to adapt to post-pandemic life. Here are three things they had to unlearn to thrive in the aftermath of this monumental shift.

Ignoring Mental Health

Gianluca Bernardi & Dr. Mel Thomas Ortega feel that mental health is severely overlooked. After all, it is part of overall wellness combined with physical and emotional health. “Conditions like depression and anxiety have spiked during the pandemic. This is not a surprise considering society has had to endure isolation and worry about catching COVID. Mental health should not be a taboo subject, especially now,” shares Gianluca Bernardi. “Not getting help will make it that much worse, and that is a bad option even during the best of times,” believes Dr. Mel Thomas Ortega. They encourage people to seek assistance even if they have a slight case of “the blues” because it could be much more than that.

Fully Stocked Shelves

One of the biggest problems Gianluca Bernardi & Dr. Mel Thomas Ortega have faced are supply chain issues. They fully understand that the world is feeling the impact, but it is especially challenging when it comes to business. “Bare shelves at grocery stores are unnerving enough, much less not being able to get even the smallest components to run a company,” opines Gianluca Bernardi. Bernardi & Dr. Ortega have spoken to many people who have had to make considerable adjustments whether they offer products and/or services to keep their companies afloat. “The silver lining in this is, it has prompted innovation, and organizations are learning crucial lessons,” says Dr. Mel Thomas Ortega.

Face-to-Face Communication as the Only Mode

Meeting in person has long been heralded as the gold standard in business communication. Sadly, this is one of the biggest areas that have been affected by the pandemic. Gianluca Bernardi puts tremendous value on these one-on-one meetings, and he has been faced with the challenge of keeping that personal touch during these times. “Tools like Facetime and Zoom somewhat help, but there is still a missing link,” says Bernardi. Gianluca Bernardi & Dr. Mel Thomas Ortega have tried to fill this with exceptional communication and service. “It was already a hallmark for us, but now, we have expanded upon it even further,” shares Dr. Ortega. Though Dr. Mel Thomas Ortega & Gianluca Bernardi feel they are as close to the in-person level as possible, these mavens insist on leveraging their interpersonal skills to make the best out of every client interaction, even when done online.

The pandemic did change society, but it has taught us how to adjust for said change. Gianluca Bernardi & Dr. Mel Thomas Ortega have always seen the value in thinking outside the box and hope the new normal will open doors for long-overdue innovation.