Workplace Mental Health & Leadership Development

21/01/2025 21 min Temporada 1 Episodio 12
Workplace Mental Health & Leadership Development

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Mental health has never been more important than it is now, especially when it comes to overcoming or preventing burnout in the workplace. Michael Noble and Dr. Allessandria Polizzi, founder of Verdant Consulting, take a deep dive into how learning leaders can spot the signs of burnout early, and steps they can take to build competencies around mental health as a critical aspect of employee well-being. It’s about strategic approaches—not quick fixes—to truly build a resilient, psychologically safe future.TakeawaysWorkplace mental health is as crucial as physical health.Investing in psychological health yields a significant ROI.Organizations need to build strategies, not just seek quick solutions.Leadership development should include mental health competencies.Loneliness and burnout are prevalent among leaders.Mental health skills are essential life skills.Future challenges will require resilience and coping strategies.Emotional navigation is key in the age of AI.Trusting the process is vital for long-term change.Chapters00:00 Management Burnout Awareness06:04 The Business Case for Mental Health in the Workplace16:42 Future Challenges and Mental HealthAbout Allesandria:Dr. Allessandria Polizzi (or Dr. Al) is an award-winning and globally recognized thought leader and top-rated speaker on workplace mental health, psychological health and safety, and building resilient organizations. A former HR executive with experience in 20+ industries, she is now the CEO of Verdant Consulting, a top 20 workplace wellness provider of 2022, as well as the ISO global liaison for occupational health and safety. She also serves as an expert on psychological health and safety for professional associations, media, and the National Safety Council and recently published the Workplace Mental Health Strategy Workbook for companies to proactively address this issue. Her entertaining and informative talks inspire audiences while providing practical tactics based on decades of scientific research. Dr. Al weaves together data, stories, audience interaction, self-reflection, and her quirky sense of humor to create memorable and actionable experiences that can transform how we work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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