Coming from a career in group fitness and personal training, Lydia Di Francesco shares how she has developed corporate wellness programs that help leaders learn the importance of 'doing' what they ask of employees and encouraging a shift in mindset from 'quick fixes' to adopting a healthy lifestyle.

As an expert in accommodation, Matthew Megson shares tips and strategies on how both employers and employees can work together when faced with a psychological reason for being away from work, to ensure appropriate supports are in place, and that a successful return to work happens with respect for the process.

With extensive experience in a variety of positions and a keen ability to understand both macro and micro level issues, Rohan Thompson shares how he has counselled leaders, individuals and couples on how to handle systemic racism, equity and racial trauma.

Ruthann Weeks, from www.harmonyintheworkplace.com. speaks about how to support abuse-free workplaces. She talks about how to help teams keep everyone psychologically safe, including neuro-divergent employees such as those on the autism spectrum, employees who experience domestic abuse, and employees dealing with organizational change.

Trigger Warning – discussion about domestic abuse.

Elisabeth Cooke, CEO and co-founder of Dignii speaks about how inclusion and psychological safety are intertwined. She provides practical strategies and insight into how, even with the best of intentions, employers may be unaware of the ways they may be excluding some employees, and she invites all to join the conversation to learn to envelop inclusivity into every aspect of the company - from workgroups to marketing to business materials.

As a leading expert in workplace psychological health and safety in Canada, Dr. Merv Gilbert shares his experiences as a service provider, educator and leader to help shape practical interventions that improve workplace health and well-being.

With over 20 years’ experience in human resources and benefits administration, Steve Sproul shares stories and innovations in helping both employees and employers make the most of their health benefits.

From playbooks to playlists Leslie Bennett takes us on a personal and practical journey into how organizational leadership can develop a caring culture for their employees’ mental health.

Bringing a unique perspective as a post-graduate student, Emily Clark shares how her cohort can and will contribute to a more holistic approach to workplace wellness. Understanding the mind-body connection through her studies in kinesiology, Emily emphasizes that both mental and physical well-being impact performance.

Two-for-one in this episode where Co-Founding Partners of Leda HR Kristin Bower and Annika Lofstrand share their decades of experience in human resources. They share how they’ve adapted their approach to help leaders provide a psychologically safe and healthy workplace.