Welcome back to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast.
In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Dr. Stacy Stellflug, Associate Professor at the University of Montana-Bozeman, and Kee Dunning, Clinical Professional Counselor based in Billings, Montana. Both specialize in mental health and wellbeing and have supported superintendents and course leaders for a number of years.
In 2021, Syngenta’s mental health survey revealed that more than 60% of greenkeepers and superintendents had experienced increased work-related mental health challenges since the start of the pandemic.
Following a particularly demanding few years for turf professionals, Stacy and Kee reveal why stress, isolation and stigma continue to affect so many within the profession, sharing stories and advice on what golf clubs can do to create safer, healthier workplaces.
In this conversation, they outline three essential changes every golf business can make:
- Recognize the importance of mental health and the impact it has on performance and wellbeing
- Create a safe space to talk by listening, supporting, and building the right culture within the workspace
- Communicate better through Kee’s six concepts of communication
Tune in to learn how your golf business can build a culture that supports mental health, strengthens leadership, and helps every team member thrive.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 About Stacy and Kee and their work in the golf industry
05:10 Change #1: Recognize the importance of Mental Health
12:30 Change #2: Create a Safe Space to Talk about Mental Health
22:59 Change #3: Communicate Better
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To discover new insights and hear inspirational stories from those making a difference in the golf industry, visit http://www.syngentagolf.com
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Welcome back to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast.
In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Dr. Stacy Stellflug, Associate Professor at the University of Montana-Bozeman, and Kee Dunning, Clinical Professional Counselor based in Billings, Montana. Both specialize in mental health and wellbeing and have supported superintendents and course leaders for a number of years.
In 2021, Syngenta’s mental health survey revealed that more than 60% of greenkeepers and superintendents had experienced increased work-related mental health challenges since the start of the pandemic.
Following a particularly demanding few years for turf professionals, Stacy and Kee reveal why stress, isolation and stigma continue to affect so many within the profession, sharing stories and advice on what golf clubs can do to create safer, healthier workplaces.
In this conversation, they outline three essential changes every golf business can make:
- Recognize the importance of mental health and the impact it has on performance and wellbeing
- Create a safe space to talk by listening, supporting, and building the right culture within the workspace
- Communicate better through Kee’s six concepts of communication
Tune in to learn how your golf business can build a culture that supports mental health, strengthens leadership, and helps every team member thrive.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 About Stacy and Kee and their work in the golf industry
05:10 Change #1: Recognize the importance of Mental Health
12:30 Change #2: Create a Safe Space to Talk about Mental Health
22:59 Change #3: Communicate Better
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Welcome to Changing the Business of Golf by Syngenta, your go-to source for expert insights, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices in the turf management and landscape industries.
To discover new insights and hear inspirational stories from those making a difference in the golf industry, visit http://www.syngentagolf.com
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Comment, engage and share your views with us via social media:
X - https://x.com/Syngenta_Turf
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/syngenta-turf-landscape
Episode 4 | Golf, Muslim Women and Breaking Down Barriers
Changing the Business of Golf
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2 years ago
Episode 4 | Golf, Muslim Women and Breaking Down Barriers
When Amir Malik and Alastair Spink joined forces to create opportunities for Muslim women to experience golf, they weren’t quite sure what to expect. But when their first event in Birmingham sold out in the space of 12 hours, they were blown away. Fast forward to the event itself and the reaction of those taking part, and they knew there was potential for something much bigger.
This led to the roll out of a series events across the United Kingdom attracting the interest of over 1,200 women.
Amir, Founder of the Muslim Golf Association and Alastair, Founder & Head Coach of love.golf, join host Gary Firkins for an in-depth discussion about their respective journeys into the game, how this unlikely partnership came about and how they created this level of demand through the power of WhatsApp.
They also speak about the importance of listening to the customer and using this insight to inform and enhance the experience.
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Changing the Business of Golf
Welcome back to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast.
In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Dr. Stacy Stellflug, Associate Professor at the University of Montana-Bozeman, and Kee Dunning, Clinical Professional Counselor based in Billings, Montana. Both specialize in mental health and wellbeing and have supported superintendents and course leaders for a number of years.
In 2021, Syngenta’s mental health survey revealed that more than 60% of greenkeepers and superintendents had experienced increased work-related mental health challenges since the start of the pandemic.
Following a particularly demanding few years for turf professionals, Stacy and Kee reveal why stress, isolation and stigma continue to affect so many within the profession, sharing stories and advice on what golf clubs can do to create safer, healthier workplaces.
In this conversation, they outline three essential changes every golf business can make:
- Recognize the importance of mental health and the impact it has on performance and wellbeing
- Create a safe space to talk by listening, supporting, and building the right culture within the workspace
- Communicate better through Kee’s six concepts of communication
Tune in to learn how your golf business can build a culture that supports mental health, strengthens leadership, and helps every team member thrive.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 About Stacy and Kee and their work in the golf industry
05:10 Change #1: Recognize the importance of Mental Health
12:30 Change #2: Create a Safe Space to Talk about Mental Health
22:59 Change #3: Communicate Better
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Welcome to Changing the Business of Golf by Syngenta, your go-to source for expert insights, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices in the turf management and landscape industries.
To discover new insights and hear inspirational stories from those making a difference in the golf industry, visit http://www.syngentagolf.com
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Comment, engage and share your views with us via social media:
X - https://x.com/Syngenta_Turf
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/syngenta-turf-landscape
