“Bill was an excellent facilitator and coach, taking the time to ensure everyone was clear and on the journey. He allowed space for questions and time to think which are key when learning effectively online” Outdoor Media Manager
“Bill Carson was very knowledgeable in the subject and came with a lot of experience through his work with Lifeline etc. Bill kept us all engaged and answered all the questions we asked.” Financial Services Professional
We help your People Leaders and Team Members to have wellbeing and mental health conversations safely – with empathy and without offending
As a HR, P&C or OD Leader your workload is significantly increased at times, because the People Leaders and Managers in your business aggravate or escalate people issues.
You want to improve the people skills of your Leaders and Managers to have mental health conversations with their team members - whether remote or in-office/on-site. Perhaps you have tried to give it a go but there is too much pushback and resistance.
That’s ok. With our evidence-based and highly effective program, your Managers will want to take a more proactive approach to the Mental Health Safety of their team members which will improve your employer brand and employee engagement.
Your customised Program will help you –
Gain an Innovative Advantage
Your People Leaders and Managers will have more of their time and energy focused on driving the business rather than diverted to complicated people issues.
Support Your Team Through Mental Health Challenges
Meet your team members where they are at. Early intervention helps them to come to their own self-awareness and access the resources that are best suited to them. There is a proven 492% return on your investment.
Greater Employee Engagement
You will have a less stigmatised and more educated work force that will be more engaged and committed to their work. Engagement is 8 times higher in companies that prioritise wellbeing - beyond fruit bowls, yoghurt and yoga.
How is it Delivered?
The CALM Conversation Skills for Leaders & Managers of Remote and In-0ffice Teams – interactive virtual 2 x 2hr workshops
This workshop helps Managers to separate out Performance issues from Personal issues. It helps Managers to be authentically caring, and significantly contributes to creating a more engaged and committed culture.
It’s Super Easy To Get Started
Step 1 - Click “Schedule a Call”
Step 2 - We consult with you to design and customise the Program around your needs and requirements
Step 3 - You Launch and celebrate
Your Managers will ….
Be more aware and understanding in separating out personal issues from performance issues
Expand their leadership skillset to include person-centred guiding conversations
Know what to say and what NOT to say
How to identify the early signs of where a team member might be struggling with mental health related challenges
How the Manager can have the conversation without getting emotionally triggered
How to approach a team member – what to say and what not to say
How to have a caring conversation and help the person come to their own awareness
How to know what resources to refer to
How the Manager can look after their own self-care and the rest of the team
Know what the current facts on mental health and mental illness are in Australia today and how this is impacting your business
Less Unnecessary Work
The constant challenge for all People Leaders is dealing with under-performance – is it a personal issue or a performance issue? This program will give your Managers the CALM conversation skills to engage their team members at a much more effective level.
Imagine a situation in which your Managers are able to have person-centred conversations with their team members when they see the early signs of a team member struggling. But instead the Manager doesn’t handle it well, and it becomes a performance issue and the team member has to be performance managed with you involved.
More unnecessary work for you
But what if the Manager had the skills to intervene early - to assist the team member to get the help they needed.
What a difference that would make to the culture of your company.
“I really enjoyed the breakout groups; it was stimulating conversation and they didn't go for too long. It was a good mix of theory and discussion which I liked. It was also very easy to follow on with the material”
— Gov’t Dept Manager
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HOW TO HAVE WELLBEING and MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS SAFELY – WITH EMPATHY AND WITHOUT OFFENDING.
This short book is about encouraging Leaders and Managers to have the desire and the skills to connect with team members to have person-centred conversations that guide them to identify and utilise the resources that will help the team member when required.
The magnitude and severity of mental health problems are now at least twice as prevalent as they were in pre-pandemic circumstances. In Australia, the prevalence of clinically significant depressive symptoms is running six times higher than that usually found, with an eightfold increase in suicidal ideation.*
* 1 Mental health of people in Australia in the first month of COVID-19 restrictions: a national survey. Fisher et al. Published online: 10 June 2020 in Medical Journal of Australia