The key to ensure employees grow — and stay — at an organization is creating a supportive environment where everyone can flourish. In this episode of Better Being, host Susan Fanning, Aon's Head of Wellbeing Solutions in Asia Pacific, talks to executive coach Tini Fadzillah, contributing author of The Purple Book of Coaching, about how leaders can develop both their task and relational skills to effectively support their teams.

Key Takeaways

1. Fostering a team environment that supports everyone contributes to resilience and wellbeing.
2. Feedback from employees through surveys and data collection is vital to identify areas that need attention and foster a supportive environment.
3. Strong social connections are linked to greater fulfillment and performance.
4. Inter-functional collaboration  builds trust and psychological safety.

Experts in this episode:

Susan Fanning — Head of Wellbeing Solutions, APAC, Aon

Tini Fadzillah —  Executive Coach and Trainer

Key moments:

[09:33] Why organizations should be more like a village and develop a communal approach.

[12:41] Leaders who model wellbeing behaviors contribute to a more engaged and productive workforce.

[15:21] The importance of trust within teams.

Additional Resources

2025 Employee Sentiment Study

Aon Asia Mental Health Index Report

Soundbites:

Tini Fadzillah: "Can I trust you to reveal what's really going on in my heart and my head? Yeah. And trust meaning that you're not going to use it against me."

Tini Fadzillah: "We're better with a few brains working together versus one brain trying to figure everything out."