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Canada

We've been listening to our clients, and we understand the struggles they and their teams are facing. It's become increasingly difficult to juggle the essentials like check-ins, reporting, and addressing mental health concerns. The culprit? Overwhelming workloads that are leaving everyone stretched thin.What's more, the burden of leading by example has never been heavier. Your leadership team is facing its own demanding workloads, which often leads to neglecting vital aspects of the job. We get it; there's an abundance of tasks, and everything seems to scream "urgent" or "top priority." Perhaps you're unaware of the full extent of the problem, or maybe you're uncertain about the most effective way to tackle it.The Mindful Workload Strategy is a comprehensive solution addressing the pressing challenges of workload management in today's dynamic workplaces.Tailored to meet the unique needs of organizations, it empowers leaders to overcome obstacles hindering basic tasks like check-ins and mental health support for their teams, while learning to manage their own energy levels and encourage psychologically safe practices.This strategy not only identifies workload pinch points but offers actionable recommendations, ensuring effective resource utilization. With options ranging from analysis to implementation and strategy development, it equips leaders with the skills to prioritize tasks, engage in vital conversations, and cultivate thriving workplaces. By fostering a mindful approach to workloads and energy management, this strategy paves the way for improved productivity, mental well-being, and a workplace culture where both leaders and teams can thrive.Discover the incredible benefits of a Mindful Workload Strategy. Let us help you transform your organization into a thriving, resilient, and highly productive place of work.Ready to get started? Let's book a call to discuss how we can help: https://thrivingworkplaces.ca/contact/

Canada

Since 2019, I've had the privilege of speaking to thousands of Canadians about critical topics in workplace mental health. My presentations cover leadership skills, organizational strategies, workload management, burnout prevention, and the integration of psychological health and safety into Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices.From delivering impactful talks to leading engaging workshops, I've helped organizations cultivate cultures of well-being and resilience. By combining my lived experience with tailored problem-solving, I provide actionable strategies that resonate and make a real difference.I've had the honor of speaking and facilitating at conferences and workshops for esteemed organizations, including Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR), the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Utility Safety Partners, TransAlta, the City of Calgary, and Wellness Works Canada, among many others.Looking for an experienced facilitator or speaker for your next event? Check out my website for more details on working with me: https://thrivingworkplaces.ca

Calgary, Canada Area

Now, more than ever, you need your team working at their best – individually and as a group. You want a workplace culture where your team thrives, where good work and great ideas are the norm.You want a team that is engaged in the work, and a culture that encourages collaboration and support.A customized Mental Health at Work Strategy helps you get to the root of what’s going on in your team, and to support your people where they are, solving the actual problems.If you support your people’s mental health in a way that’s proactive and gives them tools they need to support their own well-being, they’ll be able to stay at the top of their game.They’ll have the tools they need to navigate this difficult period, and emerge stronger, more resilient and better able to do amazing work, no matter what happens.You’ll have a mentally healthier, happier and more resilient workforce.I'm available to help with:✅ Strategy Design✅ Workshops that build your team's tools and strategies to support their Mental Health at Work✅ Leadership Training & Mentorship Programs✅ Expert-on-Call service for when you just need a little bit of supportReady to get started? Send me a message and we’ll schedule a 20-min call to talk about how we can work together.You can also download 5 Ways to Support Mental Health Right Now on my homepage.www.thrivingworkplaces.ca

These days, many leaders are thinking about how to help their teams beat stress and burnout at work so they’re mentally healthier, happier, more resilient and better able to do their jobs, especially as we navigate the coming months.This program is for all leaders – Executives, Managers, Supervisors and Team Leads – who want the tools and skills to help their team do their best work, in a way that builds mental health, strong culture, and resilience.Over the four weeks, we’ll cover:- How to navigate conversations about mental health and mental wellness at work- The role of leadership in fighting stress and burnout- Workload Management: doing more with less without burning out yourself or your team- Building work/life balance for your team without compromising productivity- How to navigate change and uncertainty- Building engagement and team connection in a remote or hybrid work environment- And more tools and strategies for managing in today’s work environment.What you’ll get:✅ Four 90 minute workshops to dive deep into the weekly topic✅ Recording of the workshops to refer back to✅ Handouts, templates and worksheets to personalize the information for your team✅ Dedicated Slack channel to post questions or get feedback between workshops✅ Bonus: two 1:1 mentoring sessions to focus on what’s most important to YOU as a leaderLearn more at www.thrivingworkplaces.ca/leadership

Calgary, Canada Area

The most important part of being an MLA is getting to know the people in the community, and really listening to their stories to understand their hopes, dreams, and challenges. There’s no one-size-fits-all for each community, or for the people that live in those communities. There will always be disagreements about the best course of action, and different choices will impact people differently.As an MLA, I learned to take in that variety of opinions and impacts, and work towards a solution that could best navigate those different and sometimes conflicting views. When developing strategies and plans to support Mental Health in the Workplace, everyone’s needs are a little bit different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all. I use my experience as an MLA to identify where the challenges and the differences are, and to find solutions that are the best fit for you and your team.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

As Associate Minister of Health, my biggest area of responsibility was Mental Health & Addictions. This was like a master class in mental health theory & practice, taught by the organizations and individuals in government, in health care, in our schools, and across our communities who were working to improve mental health services and supports. The biggest takeaway - Mental Health is the foundation. People can do their best when their mental health is flourishing. When we’re struggling, it’s that much harder, if not impossible, to achieve our goals.This role was also when I learned first-hand how critical Mental Health at Work can be, and what happens when high-performing employees’ mental health needs aren’t being met. I loved this role, but I chose to step away from it. I loved the work, but the psychosocial factors were harmful to me. I don’t want that to happen to your workplace. I want your top people to stay. I want your whole team to perform at their best. That’s why I focus on the psychosocial factors that impact Mental Health at Work - to help you and your team succeed.

As a certified yoga teacher, I’ve got an array of mindfulness tips, and some great tools to help your team address some of the physical challenges of sitting at work all day. Mindfulness is a great stress-busting tool, and I incorporate it into my stress management and burnout prevention workshops.

I learned a ton about Project Management and Project Coordination working at this Engineering Consulting Company. Through on-the-job training & experience, and Project Management courses at Mount Royal University, I learned valuable tools for planning and managing large projects. Now, my Clients get a project coordinator and Mental Health Advisor rolled into one!One of my biggest projects at this firm was working with our HR director to create and communicate a suite of HR policies. HR policies have such an impact on the culture of a workplace, and I know how to work with your team to make sure your team has the policies you need. As the Team Lead for the Administration & Project Support departments, I also learned first hand the challenges and opportunities that can arise as you work to build an awesome team culture and an awesome corporate culture. I bring that experience to work every day as I help my Clients do the same in their teams.

Calgary

This was a great experience in managing a team while managing a big workload of my own. I learned a lot about delegating and prioritizing, as well as building a team environment when you’re not always working in the same space at the same time.

Burnaby, Bc

In this role, I learned a lot about clear & concise communications, as well as bringing people up-to-speed quickly on the issues they’re expected to make decisions about.I was staff support and advisor to the elected Board of Directors, which saw a fair bit of turnover each year. This meant making sure Directors felt they had the information they needed to confidently make decisions on the issues of the day, even if it was their first experience with it.Now, I’ve got a wealth of knowledge of Mental Health and Psychological Safety in the Workplace, and I make sure my Clients have the info they need to make decisions and set direction on Mental Health Strategy for their teams.

Bachelors, Journalism

Project Management