Workplace Trauma: What It Is, How It Shows Up and What Organisations Can Do
Several years ago I received a call from Irish Rail asking about our employee wellbeing consultancy. During the call they shared with me something tragic. Seven people had died by suicide in one month. Members of the public who had jumped in front of trains. As you can imagine, the impact on the train drivers […]
Why Workplace Wellbeing Isn’t Working (And the One Shift That Changes Everything)
Most organisations are doing everything right on paper. EAP schemes. Mental health first aiders. Employee wellbeing webinars. Stress management workshops. Mindfulness apps. And yet the same people are still struggling. The same patterns keep showing up. The same managers are still burnt out, still operating on empty, still bringing their stress into every meeting, every […]
The Hidden Cost of Stress: Why Mental Health Training for Managers is Vital
There is a conversation that rarely happens in organisations. It’s not the one about absence rates, employee engagement scores or workplace wellbeing programmes. It’s the one about what chronic stress is doing to your managers physically, and why that matters as much as anything else on your HR agenda. Dr Gabor Maté, physician and author […]
5 Things to Consider Before Investing in Mental Health Training for Managers
Investing in mental health training for managers is one of the most impactful decisions an organisation can make. But like any significant investment, the return you get depends largely on the groundwork you do before the training ever takes place. Here are five things worth considering before you go ahead. Why is Mental Health Training […]
Unveiling Mind-Body Power with Dr. David Hamilton
The Science Behind Wellness at Work: Dr. David Hamilton on the Power of the Mind and Body What if the so-called ‘woo woo’ stuff… actually works?In this feel-good, evidence-packed episode, I’m joined by Hay House author and former scientist Dr. David Hamilton to explore the very real science behind wellbeing practices that boost employee health, […]
How to Talk to Your Team About Mental Health
When we deliver mental health training for managers, we always ask the same question early on: “What’s your biggest fear when it comes to talking to someone about their mental health?” And nine times out of ten, the answers fall into one of two camps. “What if I say the wrong thing?”“What if I make […]
Why “Cracking Down on Sick Notes” Doesn’t Tackle the Real Problem
“GPs should start recommending gym memberships and job coaches over fit notes.” That’s the line from The Telegraph’s recent reporting on a new government pilot scheme — WorkWell — being trialled across 15 high-unemployment areas in the UK. According to The Times (June 24, 2024), fit notes have more than doubled from 5.3 million in 2015 to over 11 million in 2024, with 93% […]
The Hidden Toll of Trauma in the Workplace
A Call for a New Approach to Mental Health Support NHS doctors and nurses face staggering trauma and suicide rates. Discover how group workplace trauma therapy can deliver transformative results, without talking. When Humour Reveals the Unspoken Truth Over the weekend, I had the chance to see Adam Kay’s show at the Edinburgh Festival. Adam, […]
What Beliefs Are You Projecting About Mental Health Onto Your Team?
Why Mental Health Training for Managers Must Start With Self-Awareness “I thrive on stress” Those were the words echoed by a sales manager attending our Mental Health Training for Managers programme. This wasn’t the first time I’d heard a manager talk about thriving on stress, or how stress was a good thing. As I dug deeper into […]
Why Less is More in Mental Health Training for Managers
Discover why bite-sized mental health training is more effective for managers. Learn how structured, practical steps support long-term resilience. When it comes to arranging mental health training for managers and mental health first aid training, it’s easy to assume that more content equals more impact. But from my own experience working across organisations and delivering training, I’ve come […]