You are a People Leader or a HR professional, working hard to create an amazing employee experience for your team and your organization. But between the operational tasks of your job, managing emotions and politics both up and down the corporate ladder, and trying to find some semblance of work/life integration in your own life, I suspect you could be overwhelmed and burnt-out. Even the thought of navigating the complicated world of mental health at work probably seems like too much to handle. Let this podcast can be your not-so-secret weapon to help fix that!
I am your host, Lindsay Recknell, and my mission is to help great leaders like you feel less awkward and more confident talking about mental health at work so you can stress less, take more action and continue to make a valuable difference in your job as a leader, positively impacting the lives of your people. I’ll be bringing you the experts, insights and actions that will give you the skills you need to navigate mental health in the workplace and foster a workplace where everyone’s mental health can thrive.
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You are a People Leader or a HR professional, working hard to create an amazing employee experience for your team and your organization. But between the operational tasks of your job, managing emotions and politics both up and down the corporate ladder, and trying to find some semblance of work/life integration in your own life, I suspect you could be overwhelmed and burnt-out. Even the thought of navigating the complicated world of mental health at work probably seems like too much to handle. Let this podcast can be your not-so-secret weapon to help fix that!
I am your host, Lindsay Recknell, and my mission is to help great leaders like you feel less awkward and more confident talking about mental health at work so you can stress less, take more action and continue to make a valuable difference in your job as a leader, positively impacting the lives of your people. I’ll be bringing you the experts, insights and actions that will give you the skills you need to navigate mental health in the workplace and foster a workplace where everyone’s mental health can thrive.
Today I’m joined by Dan Jolivet, who you may remember from the SHRM Round-up I did earlier this year. In our conversation today, Dan and I discuss trauma-informed management, and how it can open up a world of possibilities for your people when you can adapt to their needs.
Some business owners start a business to grow and sell. And while the company may show big profits on their balance sheet, they just might be missing the most important part: the people.
Taking time off of work is important to recharge, but sometimes other things are more important to an employee. Find out more about other ways organizations can “exchange” PTO time to better meet the needs of their employees.
Compassion belongs in the workplace, and leaders get to be compassionate with themselves first. If you're one of the 91% who want to grow your compassionate leadership but you're not sure how, this episode is for you!
You’re taking care of your team members during the day-to-day, but what about during big shifts and changes in your organization? Listen in to why people-powered change management is so important to the mental health of your employees and leaders.
Organizations want better leaders, and they create training programs and bring in experts to help support that end goal. But before you schedule your next session, think about how to set your leaders and your organization up for success so that skills training will have lasting impact.
Putting the humanity back in the workplace is essential. And it’s organizations like Swift Medical that are leading the way. Listen in to hear some ideas of how to normalize mental health conversations at work starting with your next team meeting.
Do you ever feel like you don’t have the words to express your feelings, so you just stay quiet? You’re not alone and in this episode we dig into emotional vocabulary and how to encourage empathy at work.
Everyone wants to be understood and heard and it’s usually a lack of listening and understanding that breeds conflict. Learn why conflict resolution might be the best path to understanding.
Tamara Myles and Wes Adams join Lindsay this week to discuss practices leaders can use to help foster meaningful work for their teams, and the positive impacts of implementing these tactics.
There’s a new movement toward more compassion in the workplace and it feels so hopeful. This week on the podcast, we’re talking about why we need to stop training compassion out of leaders so they can start leading from the right place.
Not all trainings and workshops are created equally, as I’m sure you can attest to. Meeting your audience where they’re at, using language that they can relate to, is key. Listen in to this week’s episode for more.
How leaders show up matters, and it’s a matter of ensuring they have the tools they need to help them clear that mental mess and see the growth they desire. That, and practice. Listen in for more!
Supporting employees more effectively could look like supporting their families, with the right benefits package. This week on the podcast we’re talking about how to do just that.
Too many leaders don’t prioritize their health and wellness and end up burning out. This week on the podcast, we’re focusing on how to compound performance both in the office and in life. Tune in!
Who’s responsible for making sure that an organization has a culture of psychological safety? This is a whole organization challenge and our leaders need training and time. Technology can help.
Say goodbye to performative diversity work in your organization. It’s time to admit to our biases and be accountable to representing your customers within your teams. Listen in for more!
How your organizations develops wellbeing and wellness programs depends on buy-in from leadership and how they define wellness. Learn more about how to look at these programs from a different perspective so teams get the support they need.
Psychological aggression is rampant in the workplace, but it doesn’t have to be. A few tweaks to body language and behavior response and you’re on your way to a safe workplace.
Toxic workplaces persist, even as so many of us are doing the work. This week on the podcast, we’re sharing some of the ways we can eliminate toxic environments so everyone can feel safe and welcome.
You are a People Leader or a HR professional, working hard to create an amazing employee experience for your team and your organization. But between the operational tasks of your job, managing emotions and politics both up and down the corporate ladder, and trying to find some semblance of work/life integration in your own life, I suspect you could be overwhelmed and burnt-out. Even the thought of navigating the complicated world of mental health at work probably seems like too much to handle. Let this podcast can be your not-so-secret weapon to help fix that!
I am your host, Lindsay Recknell, and my mission is to help great leaders like you feel less awkward and more confident talking about mental health at work so you can stress less, take more action and continue to make a valuable difference in your job as a leader, positively impacting the lives of your people. I’ll be bringing you the experts, insights and actions that will give you the skills you need to navigate mental health in the workplace and foster a workplace where everyone’s mental health can thrive.
