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🌿🛡️ Leadership and Mental Wellness: Bridging the Gap for Organizational Success This Mental Health Month, let's shine a light on a critical aspect of leadership: the influence of mental wellness on organizational health. As leaders, our approach and behavior set the tone for the entire team's mental health and, by extension, their performance and satisfaction. How are you leveraging this power? 🤔 🔍 Start with introspection. Your personal mental wellness practices not only benefit you but also serve as a model for your team. Demonstrating a commitment to self-care encourages others to prioritize their own mental health. 🌱 Promote an environment where mental wellness is openly supported and discussed. Initiatives like wellness check-ins and mental health resources can significantly impact your team’s morale and productivity, making mental wellness a core part of your organizational DNA. 🚶♂️ Actions speak louder than words. Implement policies that reflect your commitment to your team's well-being. Flexible work options and access to mental health support send a clear message: you value your team beyond their professional contributions. 📌 Weekend Wellness Tip: Encourage your team to share their self-care practices or mental health success stories in your next meeting. This not only normalizes the conversation around mental health but also strengthens team bonds. Reflect this weekend: 'As a leader, how can I further foster a culture of mental wellness?' Let this post be your reminder—if you’re reading this during the weekend, take a moment for yourself. Your well-being is the cornerstone of effective leadership. #LeadershipMentalWellness #OrganizationalHealth #MindfulLeadership #HealthyTeams #LeadershipCoaching

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐀 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 Happy Monday, everyone! As we dive into a new week, I want to take a moment to talk about something incredibly important: our well-being at work. In today’s busy world, workplace wellness and mental health are more crucial than ever. Here’s why looking after our mental health at work matters: 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: When we feel supported mentally, we're more engaged and productive. Little things like wellness programs, mental health days, and flexible hours can make a huge difference. 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: A healthy mind is a creative mind. Prioritizing mental well-being helps ideas flourish and grow. 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐦: Taking care of our mental health reduces stress and burnout, meaning fewer sick days and a more consistent team. This benefits everyone! 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞: A supportive environment boosts morale and fosters a sense of community. This positive vibe can lead to higher retention and job satisfaction. 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭: Companies that care about employee well-being attract top talent. Today’s workforce values employers who prioritize mental health. As leaders and colleagues, it’s on us to create a culture that supports mental health. Whether through formal wellness programs or simply checking in with a coworker, every effort counts. Let’s make this week a step toward a healthier, more supportive workplace. How does your organization prioritize mental health and wellness? Share your practices and thoughts in the comments below! #WorkplaceWellness #MentalHealth #EmployeeWellbeing #Productivity #Leadership

The Leader's Kitbag - Why Wellbeing Initiatives don't work... A study found that up to 22% of an individual's resilience is influenced by their manager's support and modelling of healthy behaviours. Team members often subconsciously copy our behaviour, so it's much more about what we do than what we tell our team to do, which has the most impact on guiding our people on resilience. What do you consciously do to foster a great working culture? I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on this in the comments. #WellbeingInitiatives #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipCoach

🌟 Happy Employees = Healthy Profits 🌟 Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? As a dedicated well-being facilitator, I am passionate about helping companies prioritize employee wellness through a holistic approach. Recent studies by the American Institute of Stress found that a staggering 80% of employees experience stress on the job. This not only impacts their mental and physical health but also contributes to decreased productivity and increased turnover rates. I believe in addressing stress from a body, mind, and spirit perspective. My workshops focus on empowering employees with mindfulness practices, resilience-building techniques, and stress-relief exercises that foster a positive work environment. This Stress Awareness Month, take a proactive step towards a healthier, happier team. Reach out to me to schedule a workshop where I'll provide practical tools and insights to help your employees thrive in both their personal and professional lives. Let's work together to create a workplace where happy employees truly lead to healthy profits! #StressAwarenessMonth #EmployeeWellness #HealthyProfits

🌟𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩🌟 Hey everyone For many, stress in the workplace can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems beyond our control. That's where leaders come in. If you're in a position of authority, you have the power and responsibility to create a work environment that supports your team's mental health. Here are some simple tips to help you support your employees during National Stress Awareness Month and beyond: 1. 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Unrealistic expectations can be a major source of stress. Ensure your team knows exactly what's expected of them and provide the necessary support and resources to help them meet those expectations. 2. 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Effective time management reduces stress. Encourage your employees to prioritize their tasks and provide them with tools and training to improve their time management skills. 3. 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: Flexibility in work schedules can greatly reduce stress for your team members. Whether it's allowing remote work or offering flexible hours, giving your employees control over their schedules can make a big difference. 4. 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: A positive workplace culture is essential for employee well-being. Encourage open communication, provide opportunities for feedback, and recognize and reward good work to create a supportive and respectful environment. 5. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬: Investing in health and wellness programs shows your employees that you value their well-being. Whether it's gym memberships, mental health benefits, or healthy snacks, these programs can have a significant impact on reducing stress. 6. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: As a leader, you set the tone for your team. By prioritizing your well-being and demonstrating a healthy work-life balance, you inspire your employees to do the same. By implementing these tips, you can create a work environment that supports your team's mental health and fosters productivity, engagement, and loyalty. I am interested in learning more about how to be a supportive leader. Let's continue this conversation beyond National Stress Awareness Month. #StressAwareness #SupportiveLeadership #WorkplaceWellness #HealthyWorkEnvironment

Does this look familiar? I often speak with people from a variety of industries that are silently crying out for more support from upper management. They are seeking more tools, more strategies and more empathy from their employer. These employees are putting on a facade to avoid the underlying issue of stress, the feelings associated with being overwhelmed and the inner turbulence of the daily “grind”. I get it. I used to experience these too. When you combine the plethora of conversations I have had around these issues, my own personal experience facing these challenges, plus my passion for health and wellbeing - it accumulated into the creation of a 3 part series focused on Workplace Wellbeing: Part 1) Mindfulness for Stress Management Part 2) Nutrition for Life & Healthy Habit Creation Part 3) The Power of Gratitude & Self Talk Over the next 3-4 weeks I am meeting with a number of leading businesses that value the culture and wellbeing of their workforce. They recognise the need for a proactive approach and will be looking at how we can work together in 2025. If you would like to be one of these businesses reach out and let’s arrange a conversation before this year wraps up. #workplacewellbeing #wellbeingworkshops #healthierworkplaces #happierworkplaces #mentalfitnesstraining

Happiness and work aren't your usual pairing, but what an impact they can have together! How can we increase happiness at work? 👀 Brilliant research by Kate Thompson at businessfourzero - a Heidrick & Struggles company uncovers the impact of Purpose on our happiness and productivity at work.

Have we removed the "will" from wellness by overcomplicating it? Well-being is often made more complicated than it needs to be, but at its core, it is about addressing basic human needs—both physical and emotional. While there are many facets to well-being, such as mental health, physical health, emotional fulfillment, and social connection, these elements can be boiled down to a few fundamental principles. Here’s why well-being might seem complicated but doesn’t have to be: 1. Overloaded with Tools and Programs Corporations and individuals sometimes focus on implementing numerous wellness tools and programs—apps, fitness challenges, mental health days, etc.—which can create the illusion that well-being is complex. However, if these tools don’t address the actual needs of employees, or if they overwhelm rather than support, they become noise. 2. Human Connection is Often Overlooked At its core, well-being relies on strong, meaningful relationships. Loneliness, stress, and burnout often stem from a lack of connection and support, which are basic human needs. Focusing on authentic, positive relationships within the workplace can simplify well-being efforts significantly. 3. Mental Health Stigma The stigma around mental health still complicates well-being in many workplaces. A culture that normalizes discussions about mental and emotional health, without treating it as a taboo or “extra effort,” can streamline how companies approach well-being. 4. One-Size-Fits-All Doesn’t Work Well-being is unique to each individual. What works for one person (meditation, exercise, therapy) may not work for another. The key is flexibility—giving people the resources and freedom to choose what best fits their lives, rather than overwhelming them with generic solutions. 5. Balance vs. Perfection A big part of why well-being feels complicated is the societal pressure to “do it all”—be perfectly balanced at work, home, and in personal health. Real well-being isn’t about perfection; it’s about finding a sustainable balance that works for each person. In short, well-being doesn’t have to be as complicated as it’s often made to seem. By focusing on genuine connection, listening to individual needs, and cutting through the noise, we can make it simpler and more effective. #wellness #epic #ceo #coo #salesmanager #sales #accountant #epic #goals

🌟𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩🌟 Hey everyone For many, stress in the workplace can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems beyond our control. That's where leaders come in. If you're in a position of authority, you have the power and responsibility to create a work environment that supports your team's mental health. Here are some simple tips to help you support your employees during National Stress Awareness Month and beyond: 1. 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Unrealistic expectations can be a major source of stress. Ensure your team knows exactly what's expected of them and provide the necessary support and resources to help them meet those expectations. 2. 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Effective time management reduces stress. Encourage your employees to prioritize their tasks and provide them with tools and training to improve their time management skills. 3. 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: Flexibility in work schedules can greatly reduce stress for your team members. Whether it's allowing remote work or offering flexible hours, giving your employees control over their schedules can make a big difference. 4. 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: A positive workplace culture is essential for employee well-being. Encourage open communication, provide opportunities for feedback, and recognize and reward good work to create a supportive and respectful environment. 5. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬: Investing in health and wellness programs shows your employees that you value their well-being. Whether it's gym memberships, mental health benefits, or healthy snacks, these programs can have a significant impact on reducing stress. 6. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: As a leader, you set the tone for your team. By prioritizing your well-being and demonstrating a healthy work-life balance, you inspire your employees to do the same. By implementing these tips, you can create a work environment that supports your team's mental health and fosters productivity, engagement, and loyalty. Let's continue this conversation beyond National Stress Awareness Month. #StressAwareness #SupportiveLeadership #WorkplaceWellness #HealthyWorkEnvironment

A new scientific study conducted by our Chief People Officer and Cofounder Kate Thompson with the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has revealed a direct link between purpose and the day-to-day happiness your people experience in work. For the first time this new randomised control trial has uncovered that telling people the purpose behind their work could increase their happiness in the face of high-pressured or mundane tasks by a phenomenal 12%. Growing workplace happiness is not just the right thing to do from a moral perspective - but also one that leads to massive benefits from better physiological wellbeing through to more ethical decision making and even stronger executive function. Thrilled that part of Kate's innovative research is published today in Big Think, along with some practical 'how to' advice on for leaders on how to turn workplace happiness into a competitive advantage. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/e7g7W_PB