Build stronger communities by igniting thoughtful conversations
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Resilience, communication, and understanding one another’s experience, is at the heart of strong workplace communities. To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week (May 12th-16th), we're inviting you to bring meaningful, energizing conversations into your workplace with the offer of one exclusive free workshop designed to spark connection, build resilience, and empower your communities.
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Workshop #1 - Stronger Together: Building a Resilient Workplace Community
Mental well-being thrives in connection, and a strong sense of community can be a powerful tool in supporting mental health at work. Join Kate Smith from We Are Firestarter in this short, interactive workshop exploring how fostering a culture of belonging, open conversations, and mutual support can enhance resilience and well-being for individuals and teams alike.
Participants will gain:
Insights into how connection and shared experiences can improve resilience and overall well-being.
Practical strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace community.
Tools to engage in meaningful conversations about mental health with colleagues.
Workshop #2 - The Power of Words: Effective Communication for Well-being
How we communicate has a profound impact on mental well-being—both our own and those around us. Join Kate Smith from We Are Firestarter, and Jen O’Shaughnessy-Beal from Bloomwrite as they explore how mindful communication, active listening, and compassionate conversations can foster a supportive and mentally healthy workplace.
Participants will gain:
An understanding of how communication can impact our workplace communities.
Techniques for clear, empathetic, and supportive communication in the workplace.
Tips for contributing to a culture of openness and psychological safety.
Workshop #3 - Menopause in the Workplace: How to Start, Sustain, and Normalise Courageous Conversations in your Community
Opening up or expanding the conversation around menopause in the workplace has become a focus for many organisations. Join Emma Thomas from Managing the Menopause to learn more about how ERGs can be catalysts for these important conversations, and what to consider when setting up a dedicated support network. You will take away resource lists and an audit toolkit with you.
Participants will gain:
Learn more about how menopause impacts individuals in the workplace settings.
How to engage different stakeholder groups to consider the experience of menopause.
Tips for kickstarting conversations about menopause in the workplace.
Three amazing facilitators
Jen, Emma and Kate have a long history of collaborating and working effectively together over the last decade (or two!). All three are passionate about their areas of expertise, and they are looking forward to supporting your community, enabling it to thrive through thoughtful conversations.
Kate Smith
We Are Firestarter
www.wearefirestarter.com
Jen O’Shaughnessy-Beal
Bloomwrite
www.bloomwrite.co
Emma Thomas
Managing the Menopause
www.managingthemenopause.com