MindWell for Leaders

Good Leadership is a Skill to be Learned

Resilient Leaders Inspire & Retain Talent

resilient leaders inspire - 79% of employees with resilient leaders wanted to advance within the organization. Only 55% of those with a leader who is less capable of managing stress felt the same. Life meets work, 2017

Employee engagement is more strongly influenced by a leader's ability to manage stress than by the employee's own stress levels.

In fact, 75% of all employee turnover is preventable, and effective, resilient managers are key predictors of high employee retention and engagement.

Double the Impact: MindWell equips your leaders with essential personal and professional skills that drive success, keeping both your leaders and their teams engaged and productive.

84%

Reported Leading better

85%

Improved Mental Health

83%

More able to manage stress

87%

Will recommend the training

Building Resilience for Leaders

MindWell’s leadership training builds resilience for leaders in the following key areas:

    • Define what it means to be a more mindful leader.

    • Build understanding of the important role you play in supporting the mental health of your team members and why it matters.

    • Learn about the foundational skills you can draw from to create a safe, supportive and mentally healthy work culture.

    • Define empathy and understand why it matters at work.

    • Learn the difference between empathy and sympathy Practice skills required to develop empathy.

    • Understand the importance of having thoughtful conversations at work.

    • Learn strategies to stay present in conversations.

    • Understand the importance of setting clear expectations.

    • Learn and apply strategies for setting expectations that support employee success.

    • Understand the benefits of addressing difficult issues at work.

    • Identify common barriers to having difficult conversations.

    • Learn strategies to make difficult conversations easier

    • Identify strategies for giving feedback in a way that supports employees to meet expectations.

    • Practice coaching skills that allow us to partner with employees to learn and grow.

    • Understand the importance of identifying signs of mental health challenges in the workplace.

    • Describe three categories of signs of struggle.

    • Develop an awareness of team member behaviour that might indicate mental health challenges are present.

    • Understand the role of a leader in responding to a mental health challenge at work.

    • Identify practical strategies to respond to mental health challenges at work.

    • Improve awareness of workplace supports that leaders can direct employees to for support.

  • "MindWell for Leaders has taught me to handle feedback and difficult situations more effectively. Using the Take 5 practice before challenging meetings has improved how I engage with my team and preserved my energy throughout the day."

    — Deborah Anne Miki, a Portfolio Manager, Nurse at Fraser Health

  • "I’ve learned how to lead with empathy. Having thoughtful conversations with coworkers about their struggles has not only supported them but also helped me shift my focus away from my own challenges."

    — Geraldine Bishop, Daycare Provider, Newfoundland and Labrador

  • "I love the simplicity of MindWell and how easy it is to enjoy and share in the workplace. The training is an accessible tool for engaging staff around mental health without risk of alienation."

    MindWell for Leaders participant

  • "This training taught me the importance of communication, feedback, and psychological safety. I've applied the MindWell Take 5 technique during stressful times to clear my mind and prioritize my tasks. This has helped me meet my deadlines without stress.”

    — Mike Moniz, Safety Supervisor at Enbridge

  • "I was able to look at the way I motivate people from a different perspective. It was not easy to admit that my past ways were not the most efficient and successful."

    MindWell for Leaders participant

MindWell has run leadership training for:

Logos of companies MindWell ran leadership training for including WestJet, APEX, Coca-Cola, A&W

MindWell for Leaders: How it Works

  • Four-week self-paced online learning experience accessible from any device, anytime, anywhere to fit the schedule of even the busiest leaders.

  • Just 10-15 minutes of learning content each week to provide positive, lasting changes in leadership abilities, resilience, and overall well-being.

  • MindWell for Leaders also customizes your cohort with live virtual sessions with a MindWell instructor, fostering peer group discussions, deeper learning, and community building.

  • To further enhance engagement, participants will have access to the Leaders Playbook, a practical guide to seamlessly integrate MindWell and the Take 5 practice into your team's daily routine for everyone's benefit.

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Building a Resilient Workplace through Leadership

"MindWell for Leaders is part of a holistic approach to fostering a mentally well and resilient workplace. Learn how this program complements your organizational license with tailored cohorts designed to meet your organization’s unique needs.