In this episode of the Wellbeing Provocateur Series, we're joined by the brilliantly bold Bridget Jelley—Mental Health Specialist and Occupational Psychologist at Rolls Royce UK and Founder of Glia Workplace Psychologists in Aotearoa.

Bridget brings two decades of lived and professional experience across multiple countries and cultures, now supporting the psychological wellbeing of 45,000 employees across global operations. From her deeply personal “why” to her bold workplace advocacy, this kōrero is honest, confronting—and laced with wit.

Together, we unpack the truth behind workplace mental health and challenge the systems keeping us stuck in outdated norms.

We explore:

🧠 The Psychological Health & Safety Gap

🌍 The Global Stress Equation

🔧 Real Strategies That Actually Work

🏔️ The Power of Place & Perspective

Expect courageous conversations on:

• Burnout myths (and how to actually burn out faster 😅)

• Why high achievers are most at risk

• The under-discussed risk factor of fairness

• Why laughing is sometimes the best mental health intervention

• What workplaces get wrong about fun, feedback, and failure

This episode is for:

Wellbeing specialists, HR and H&S professionals, people leaders, and anyone ready to push past the tick-box approach to create more human, inclusive, and mentally healthy workplaces.

💥 One-liner to remember:

“Don’t wait for a crisis to care.”

🎤 Philly’s mantra meets Bridget’s wisdom:

“Wellbeing First, Work Second” meets “Life’s far too important to take seriously.”

🔗 Connect with Bridget:

Follow her insights and irreverent guides on LinkedIn or visit Glia Workplace Psychologists to explore their organisational services in Aotearoa.