The Everymind Podcast: Recent Episodes

Everymind at Work

The Everymind podcast invites guests from the corporate space to share their knowledge and experience on improving mental wellbeing at work. From HR professionals, to CEO's and coaches we publish an episode weekly in the aim of normalising mental health conversations in the workplace.


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In this week’s episode, Simone Fenton-Jarvis joins Paul in an honest conversation about the importance of human-centric workplaces and how to create a culture based on people, rather than policy.

Simone is a workplace thought leader who’s passionate about creating human-centric workplaces. She focuses on employee experience and the impact on organisational performance along with data insights to deliver change and business improvement in culture, space, process, and technology.

Paul and Simone explore what ‘bringing your whole self to work’ really means, discussing the boundaries of oversharing, comfortability and vulnerability in the workplace. She also looks at the differentiation between data-driven and tick-box-driven wellbeing initiatives.

Find out more in this episode!

Simone Fenton-Jarvis

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonefj/

Paul McGregor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcgregorcom/

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In this week’s episode, Ellie Woodhams, Talent Partner, and Lucy Hoyle, Curation Manager at Perlego, join Paul in a candid conversation about how their passion for wellbeing has influenced their roles and the culture of their workplace.

Both employees at Perlego, an online digital library focusing on academic, professional and non-fiction eBooks, Ellie and Lucy discuss how they've been able to create a psychologically safe environment at work by advocating mental wellbeing among their colleagues.

After an employee sadly left Perlego due to work stress and burnout, this kick-started a reassessment of their workplace wellbeing and culture. Ellie and Lucy talk about how tackling stigma in the workplace through mental health champions and wellbeing networks, they have seen a rise in engagement with wellbeing initiatives and resources. They explain how placing emphasis on creating a better culture has allowed for invaluable improvements in their employees’ wellbeing and how this has truly impacted their workplace.

What’s the ‘happy’ balance?

It’s the balance between people feeling comfortable sharing their experiences and being aware of workplace boundaries and context.

Listen to this episode to find out more!

Video version here: https://youtu.be/XgGtto0zJn0

Lucy Hoyle - Curation Manager at Perlego

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-hoyle-883381138/

Ellie Woodhams - Former Talent Partner at Perlego

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliewoodhams/

Paul McGregor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcgregorcom/


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In this week’s episode, Dr. Hayley Lewis, a qualified psychologist and Founder of Halo Psychology, joins Paul in an open and honest conversation about how their experiences shaped their careers in workplace wellbeing as well as, discussing how leaders can impact culture and performance.

Dr Hayley Lewis is an expert in the psychology of work and organisations and focuses on leadership and management behaviour. In this podcast, she opens up about her early context and how her life experiences shaped her career. With her expert knowledge, Hayley shares the key ingredients to creating a psychologically safe work environment and calls out business leaders who expect high performing employees without truly investing in their wellbeing and workplace culture.

Dr. Hayley Lewis

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hajlewis

Website: https://halopsychology.com/

Paul McGregor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcgregorcom/

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In this week’s International Father’s Day Mental Health special episode, Gurpreet Singh (AKA Sikhdad) joins Paul in an open and honest conversation about their personal experiences with fatherhood and their mental health journeys.

Gurpreet, UK parent blogger and mental health advocate, discusses how his mid-life career adjustment, changed his life. Focusing on his work with Mind, becoming an entrepreneur and dedicating as much time as he can to his children and to being a Dad. They both share their experiences with the balance of dealing with parental pressures and maintaining their own mental health.

Gurpreet Singh

Webisite: https://sikhdad.com/

Instagram: @sikhdad

Paul McGregor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcgregorcom/

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In this week’s episode, David Durlacher, CEO of Julius Baer International, joins Paul in a discussion on the importance of his employees’ wellbeing above all else.

David speaks on how placing his people at the heart of the business has completely transformed their workplace culture and performance. He discusses how key it is to understand how we can help people to thrive in their jobs by opening up and encouraging conversations about mental health.

Sharing the ways in which they have improved the working culture and aim to break down the stigma of mental health internally and externally, David opens up about the changes made during and after the pandemic - reconnecting with his teams and introducing a hybrid working model where employees are in control.

Will we reach a point where mental health is as important as physical health in the workplace?

David Durlacher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-durlacher/

Paul McGregor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcgregorcom/

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In this week’s episode, Akita Somani, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion at U.S. Bank and a member of the Women in Payments ASEAN Advisory Board, joins Paul in an open conversation about mental wellbeing in the workplace and how implementing it into culture can lead to better business results.

With over 21 years of international experience in retail financial services and payments, with U.S. Bank (Elavon), Mastercard, Visa, Citi, Barclays and HSBC, Akita relentlessly drives constructive actions on building diversity, equity and inclusion in the industry.

They discuss how to positively impact workplace culture and the progressive steps in which to successfully do that. Akita shares the importance of leadership taking the first steps in educating themselves on how to embed a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in their organisations. Sharing small tips and key examples of the steps her company has taken to improve employee wellbeing and their workplace culture.

Akita Somani

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akitasomani/

Paul McGregor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcgregorcom/

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In this week’s episode, Geoff McDonald, mental health campaigner, business transformation consultant and co-founder of Minds@Work, joins Paul in a open conversation about his struggle with being diagnosed with anxiety-fueled depression and how the day his friend took his own life, was a day that changed his life.

Previously the Global VP of HR for 25 years at Unilever, Geoff shares his devotion to ending the stigma of depression and anxiety in the workplace, with hopes to inspire leaders to embrace mental health and empower organisations to support the wellbeing of their employees.

What are organisations really doing to tackle stigma? Have mental health speakers and initiatives just become a tickbox activity in the workplace? Paul and Geoff speak openly about their experiences in this space and how organisations can be held accountable for the steps, or lack of steps, their taking to tackle these issues.

Geoff McDonald

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-mcdonald/

Minds@Work: http://www.mindsatworkmovement.com/

Paul McGregor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcgregorcom/

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In this week’s episode entitled Diversity & Inclusion vs Mental Health, Julie Dennis, Head of Diversity and Inclusion at ACAS, joins Paul in this podcast to discuss her passion for diversity and inclusion as well as mental health in the workplace.

As one of the country’s most experienced professionals in this field, Julie shares her personal story from her first relationship to her PTSD and anxiety diagnosis and how these experiences changed her perspective and built her passion to help others.

She discusses the intersection between diversity and inclusion and mental wellbeing, and how they do come hand-in-hand in the workplace and outside. Julie also shares what she and her colleagues have implemented in her workplace at ACAS that has dramatically improved their culture and approach to mental health support for their employees and other organisations; focusing on the impact of human-level approach to workplace wellbeing and not being afraid to bring your ‘whole self’ to work.

Julie Dennis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-dennis-06ab824b/

ACAS: https://www.acas.org.uk/

Paul McGregor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcgregorcom/

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In the second episode of the new Everymind podcast, Paul is joined by, Group Head of Health and Wellbeing at Serco, Jamie Broadley who takes a deep dive into how he came to be in his role, from achieving his Master’s in psychology to his professional rugby career. He shares what he has learned and has been successfully able to implement in his workplace when it comes to mental and physical wellbeing.

Is a holistic approach necessary to workplace wellbeing? Jamie answers this question, with details on what makes the biggest impact on workplace culture and making staff feel supported. He explains how sharing personal experience, especially from leadership, is a key player in the cultural transformation of an organisation. Paul and Jamie delve deeper into the power of vulnerability and openness at work, without blurring the boundaries.

Jamie Broadley

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-broadley-7892674a/

Paul McGregor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcgregorcom/

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To kick off the new series of the Everymind podcast, Paul sits down with mental health campaigner and Founder of Sophie Says, Esther Marshall. After working at Unilever in multiple HR strategy, Sustainability, Innovation and Diversity and Inclusion roles for 9 years, she left to set up Sophie Says, a new children's brand. She tells the emotional story of her sister Rebecca’s struggle with mental illness and how she was the catalyst and inspiration to setting up Sophie Says after losing her to suicide.

Esther shares her experience in motherhood and how this has opened her eyes to a whole new perspective of mental health, and specifically children’s mental health and interestingly asks ‘Are we raising our children to be resilient?’

Esther Marshall

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-marshall-648b862a/

Sophie Says:www.sophiesaysofficial.com

Paul McGregor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcgregorcom/

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In this video, Paul shares practical advice on how HR can support their managers and as a result, improve mental wellbeing across teams in the organisation. He also gives insight into what managers should be doing to support their teams' wellbeing and how this fits into a wider wellbeing strategy.

To access our free manager's toolkit online, just click this link: https://everymindatwork.com/managers-mental-health-toolkit/

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What would you like to know?

In this video, Paul answers some highly requested questions from HR professionals on social media and from his previous webinars. In this Q&A, he answers:

  1. What kind of support can we put in place in the workplace for HR and mental health first aiders?
  2. How do you engage and support wellbeing employees that don't have regular access to emails and communications?
  3. What is the best way to get managers to actively support their own employees mental health?
  4. How can I stay ahead of all the wellbeing initiatives across the year?
  5. Is a wellbeing app a good solution for my employees?
  6. A partner, not a solution provider. What is the difference?
  7. I don't have time to look after my employees wellbeing and look after myself, is there something you can do to help?

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What if going to work was good for you?

Fostering employee wellbeing is good for people and the organisation. Promoting wellbeing can help prevent stress and create positive working environments where individuals and organisations can thrive. Good health and wellbeing can be a core enabler of employee engagement and organisational performance.

This week Paul met with Debbie Bullock, Wellbeing Lead at Aviva, to discuss the most effective way to implement wellbeing in the workplace, her top tips on the best tools and approaches to mental health at work and shares her experiences at Aviva!

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Money and mental health are often linked and worrying about money can make your mental health worse and you can easily find yourself struggling to cope.

This week Paul met with Lloyd Magee, Director of Invictus Wealth Consultants, to discuss how employers can help support employees with their personal finances, promote emotional and financial wellbeing at work, and the best way to approach this often 'taboo' subject in the workplace.

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This week Jess and Paul give us 5 practical techniques to avoid burnout. Put in the comments your results we would love to hear!

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Jess’s backstory.

*Free Crisis Intervention handout

*What is residence?

*How to be proactive rather than reactive.

*5 practical tips to deal with burnout.

*Your physical health.

*Having a support network.

*Being kind to yourself.

*How to develop self awareness.

*What are your values exercise.

*Creating balance.

*The Wheel of Life.

Plus much more.

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This week Paul interviews tedx speaker, author and podcaster Mark Mentry.

The pair discuss all things anxiety, with loads of helpful tips.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Mark’s early years

*Being someone from the Middle East after 9/11

*Social Anxiety

*The processes of understanding your past.

*A moment on the bridge.

*How Mark changed his diet.

*Nutrition and how it impacts your mental health.

*The problem with “be yourself” advise.

*The layers of anxiety.

*Is technology bad for our mental health.

Plus much more.

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This week your questions are answered. Paul goes into your questions such as:

How Do I Correctly Signpost My Employees To Mental Health Support?

How Do I Make My Employees Care About A Mental Health Survey?

How Do We Share Senior Leaders To Share Their Mental Health Stories?

How Do I Engage Employees In A Male-Dominated Environment?

How Do I Support Someone Whilst Dealing With My Open Mental Health?

Supporting Mental Health Whilst Working Remotely

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

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Welcome to a special episode where we look at the top 5 tips from the Everymind At Work podcast so far. These tips are from the most viewed and listened to episodes so far. Let us know on socials which is your favourite.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

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Is mental health stigma a generational problem? Find out why and much more when you listen to a conversation with Everymind At Work founder Paul and Deanne Walsh from Dewa Consulting, a mental health training, and coaching service.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Having a multi-disciplinary approach.

*Should HR be responsible for mental health?

*Deanne’s personal story.

*Having a session on psychosis?

*Using your personal experience.

*Assuming guilt for our mental health.

  • Self-awareness of your mental health.

*Implementing the Everymind app.

*Walking challenges.

*How to make a difference.

*Biggest barriers to mental health.

*When will stigma change?

Plus much more.

Sit back, grab yourself a coffee and enjoy this episode.

Dewa Consulting: https://www.dewaconsulting.co.uk/

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Returning to work is a daunting thought for some so founder Paul and Head of HR Zoe give us 5 tips on how to make the return to work a smooth transition.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*A hybrid approach?

*Your duty of care as an employer.

*Taking action before it becomes a problem.

*Being clear with communications.

*Embracing imperfections.

*Providing continued guidance.

*Why the old way will not work.

*How effectively manage surveys.

*Further management training.

*Is the top-down approach effective?

*Policy, procedures, and revisiting risk assessments.

*Changing culture.

*Free downloads.

*New Everymind return to work package.

*Q&A.

Plus much more.

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Today Paul interviews the founder of Tiger Law and Tiger HR Vanessa Challess. Vanessa discusses why working from home is not the same as in a pandemic and why managers should not be given the title due to time served plus much more!

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*How Vanessa started her own business.

*Why Tiger Law was working remotely before the pandemic.

*How Vanessa dealt with the pandemic as a business.

*Is remote working the future?

*Remote working and the pandemic is different.

*The rise of corporate wellbeing.

*Not just ticking the box.

*The problem with performance management.

*Why managers need more training.

*How Vanessa manages her own mental health.

*How Vanessa manages her team.

*The power of a thick skin.

Plus much more.

Tiger Law: https://tiger-law.com/

Tiger HR: https://tiger-hr.com/

Vanessa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-tiger/

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This week Paul speaks to Freddie Cocker. Freddie works for the NHS in PR & Comms as well as running mental health platform Vent.

Please note this episode discusses sexual abuse and suicide so if you find this triggering please do not consume this content.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Vent Mental Health Platform

*Why Fred started Vent

*Toxic Masculinity

*Sexual Assault

*Fred’s suicide attempts

*The need to fit in

*Wearing a mask at work

*Cyber bullying

*Talking about mental health as a man

*Why masculinity isn’t all bad

Plus much more.

Sit back, grab yourself a coffee and enjoy this episode.

Vent: https://vent.org.uk/

Freddie’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/freddiec1994

Freddie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddiecocker/?originalSubdomain=uk

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Mental Health Awareness Week is fast approaching and you need a strategy. This week Paul goes into a few ways we can make mental health awareness week it’s best yet. However don’t forget that mental health is a 24/7 365 conversation and Paul explains why.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Why mental health is a 365 problem.

*How to chip away at stigma.

*The importance of awareness.

*Educating mental health.

*Helping just one person.

*The effects of stigma.

*The language we use.

*The word ‘mental’

*EVERYONE has mental health.

Plus much more.

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This week founder Paul interviews Olly Magnus, CEO of Magnus Group. For anyone that regularly listens to this podcast will know Paul's views on being an open boss, CEO, or leader. Our guest today Olly is someone that very much embodies this approach and is a great look into how being an open CEO impacts and can change a business.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Being an open CEO.

*Receiving criticism.

*Thinking you are bulletproof.

*Olly’s accident.

*Why counseling initially didn’t work for Olly.

*How to start sharing.

*Imposter syndrome.

*How to rebuild confidence.

*Attending a competitive school.

*Supporting your employees.

*The power of a “well done”.

Olly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollymagnus/?originalSubdomain=uk

Magnus: https://magnusgroup.co.uk/

Plus much more.

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Today Paul interviews Steve Carpenter, founder of HertsHR . With over 20 years of experience in HR Steve gives some amazing tips on how and why communication is everything.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*The difference between SME’s and the larger corporate businesses.

*Why you do not need all the bells and whistles.

*The benefits of SME’s when it comes to mental health.

*Being open with staff.

*20 years of being in HR.

*The biggest challenges for MD’s in recent months.

*The feeling of overwhelm.

*Making mistakes.

*Why check in’s are so important.

*The problem with Zoom pizza night.

*Try, Learn, Repeat.

*You can’t commute too much.

*Why people do not reply to mental health emails.

*The opt-out method.

*Toxic cultures.

*Podcasts and books Steve & Paul listen to.

*High sports performance correlation to the workplace.

Steve’s: www.hertshr.co.uk

Steve’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-carpenter-2679a72b/?originalSubdomain=uk

Plus much more.

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This week Paul interviews Kat Reid Co-founder of Throman Reid a wellness first HR consultancy business.

Kat opens up about her personal experience and the insights she has learned along the way. I think you are really going to enjoy this one.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Kat’s motivation for starting the business Throman Reid.

*How to scale the business without sacrificing your culture.

*Why getting in early makes all the difference.

*Launching a business in a pandemic.

*Kat’s personal story and suffering with S.A.D.

*Trying to merge HR & Wellness.

*Why we need champions.

*Why every team member should have a responsibility.

*Why taking a break can be seen as a weakness.

*Changes Kat would like to see in the workplace.

*The flaws with Mental Health First Aid.

*The difference between coaching and counciling.

*Why we need to teach our children to be happy.

*Passion, People, Purpose.

*Not being sued doesn’t make you a good employer.

*Advice to Kat’s younger self.

*Sometimes bad shit happens.

Plus much more.

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This weeks podcast is all about senior buy in. How can we convince the decision makers in the business to use their budget for mental health support. Founder Paul answers your questions in this episode.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*How to get senior buy in as a HR.

*Paul’s biggest concerns about mental health in the workplace.

*The different factors of the individuals in the workplace.

*Why is buy in important.

*Surprising mental health in the workplace stats.

*Do you have support from your senior leaders?

*H.O.P.E

*It is not impossible.

*Data points

*Making a business case.

*Highlighting the areas employees need most.

*Promote, Provide, Protect.

*Our Free PDF.

*What is preventing you from offering the wellbeing strategy you want?

*What are the gaps in your current strategy?

*Does an EAP give you everything you need?

*What helps your own mental health?

Plus much more.

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This week's podcast is a conversation between founder Paul McGregor and Lee Chambers from Essentialise.

What an amazing episode! Do not miss this one!

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*How the pandemic has affected Lee’s business.

Lee’s past mental health struggles. Gradually moulding your character.

Lee losing his ability to walk. What life is telling you.

*How to deal with adversity.

*It is natural to feel negative.

*How to turn suffering into growth.

The power of writing down your thoughts. Leaning on your support network.

*Lee’s advice for HR professionals.

*How wellbeing affects everything.

Getting worse before you get better. The expectation on HR professionals.

*BAME community and mental health.

*How to engage more people in mental health.

*Journalling.

*Listening to your body.

*Advice to your younger self.

Plus much more.

Sit back, grab yourself a coffee and enjoy this episode.

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Lee’s Coaching Business: www.essentialise.co.uk

Lee’s Personal Site: www.leechambers.org

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Mental Health First Aiders, effective or just a tick box exercise? In this podcast, Paul answers your questions. The pros, the cons and everything in-between.

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We spoke about:

*The rollercoaster of emotions.

*The pros and cons of mental health first aid.

*Mental health first aid stats.

*What are we doing to support the first aiders?

*What is involved in mental health first aid training?

*Is a mental health first aider full qualified?

*Are mental health first aiders enough?

*Is the online training version as effective?

*How can we get employees to engage more with mental health first aiders?

*First aiders or champions?

*Can mental health first aiders be dangerous at times?

*How do we pick first aiders?

*How do you encourage conversations as a mental health first aider?

*How do you measure the engagement of mental health first aid?

*Will MHFA become part of the HR role?

Plus much more.

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Today founder Paul speaks with Keith Winestein from Time To Change, an amazing campaign that after 15 years has sadly come to an end.

In this episode we learn how mental health champions impact the workplace.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*How Keith and Paul met.

*The ending of Time To Change.

*How awareness has grown.

*The work that Time To Change has done.

*How do we get people to talk?

*Expectation around stigma.

*How to support someone.

*How to use mental health champions.

*What to tackle first.

*Keith’s lived experience.

Plus much more.

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*Time to Change is a campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness.

Kieth's role at Time to Change went on 8 June 2020 due to change management.

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Have you been on a zoom meeting during lockdown and thought why am I on this! Of course you have. Today Paul is giving us some tips on dealing with zoom fatigue and taking your questions.

If you want your questions answered ask them on social media @everymindatwork.

If you think Everymind at work could help your business then head over to Everymindatwork.com and book a free assessment call of your current mental health strategies.

We spoke about:

*Zoom fatigue!

*How are you feeling?

*Other people are struggling, not just you.

*Have you as a HR ever suffered with your Mental Health?

*When will we return to the traditional workplace?

*Tools for a better relationship with Zoom.

*What Mental Health Support do you offer as a business?

*Focusing on the why not the what.

*What are the biggest challenges right now as a HR?

*Do we need face to face interaction?

*Do you need extra help?

*Is mental health first aid effective?

*How do we encourage motivation?

*Being transparent with employees.

Plus much more.

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We invite Elissa Thursfield Head of Employment at Gamlins Law and Director of HR Anchor on to how we stand as employers when it comes to mental health and the law. The common mistakes and the fines associated. This one is certainly an eye-opener and proof that you really can’t afford not to have some mental health support!

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*The cost of mental health in the workplace.

*Our legal obligations.

*How we treat invisible disabilities.

*How mental health can cost the business.

*The indirect strain on the rest of the employees.

*What is a constructive dismissal claim?

*Nipping it in the bud.

*How to avoid huge fines.

*The most common grievances.

*How to show your employees you are taking mental health seriously.

*Is having a mental health policy a mitigating circumstance?

*Mental health risk assessments.

*Are reasonable adjustments a permanent or temporary thing?

*Can you be impartial?

*What is a reasonable adjustment passport?

*Fair reasons to dismiss an employee.

Plus much more.

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HR Anchor: https://www.hranchor.co.uk/

Gamlins Law: https://gamlins.com/

Elissa Thursfield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissa-thursfield-8731902a/?originalSubdomain=uk

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Welcome to a special episode where it is not just founder Paul but the HR Ninja Group too. An amazing group that is empowering HRs. Check out the link in the description!

This week we are tackling Supporting You And Supporting Your Employees. If you have any questions that you want to answer tag us on social media, we would love to hear from you.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*How do we tackle mental health stigma in the organisation.

*Chipping away at existing misconceptions.

*Are we causing an issue.

*How to reach the people that are resistant.

*Making it relatable.

*Showing compassion.

*Shallow vs deep conversations.

*Having wellbeing ambassadors.

*The benefits of role-playing.

*How to make polls anonymous.

*How to reach retail employees.

*How often should you do a mental health event?

*Can mental health open a can of worms?

*Getting more engagement.

Plus much more.

Sit back, grab yourself a coffee and enjoy this episode.

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Are you a business or a HR and feel like you are banging your head against a brick wall when it comes to workplace mental health then we are here for you! This week founder Paul dives into the number 1 mistake businesses make when it comes to employee mental health.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*How to improve mental health without adding work or cost.

*The pressure of helping hundreds of people.

*The perception of mental health.

*Reaching for your mask.

*The symptoms of depression.

*Men under the age of 45.

*Leading causes of absences.

*How mental health advice can be short-lived.

*How businesses are currently dealing with mental health.

*The reliance of HR to solve the problems.

*The 3 P’s approach.

*Learning from other businesses approaches.

*Planning your HR roadmap.

*Tracking the ROI.

Plus much more.

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This week we look at the top 5 trends for the workplace in 2021. 2020 was a bit of a curveball and how can we predict what happens in 2021 to make it our best year yet.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Recapping 2020.

*The habits we have formed in 2020.

*Goalposts moving.

*The effect on our productivity.

*Stigmas in the workplace.

*There is no silver bullet.

*Compassionate leadership.

*A more holistic approach.

*How our ‘benefit schemes’ may not benefit everyone.

*Is home working here to stay?

*How technology will change the future workplace.

*Will we ever replace face to face interactions?

*How not experiencing a situation can make you uncompassionate.

*How to reframe mental health training.

Plus much more.

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This week marks the start of a new series “Everymind Q&A” where your questions are answered! If you have a great question please send us an email or DM with the subject Everymind Q&A.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

0:00 - Paul's Intro

0:41 - Do you think mental health will become more of a priority due to the current situation?

2:20 - What do you think are the biggest mistakes companies make?

7:43 - If our managers are not willing to embrace or talk about mental health what should I do?

10:48 - What are your 5 tips you would give to employers to improve mental health within the organisation?

5 Tips:

Tip 1 - 11:08

Tip 2 - 12:38

Tip 3 - 14:45

Tip 4 - 16:17

Tip 5 - 17:44

Plus much more.

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This week is completely different! It is still with founder Paul but this week's tips are chosen by you! As well as Paul’s top 5 tips.

It is one of those things where actually if we take our own advice it can really help us. Sometimes we need an exercise like this to remind ourselves of them.

Please if you have some great ideas, share them on social media with @everymindatwork.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Is physical health more important than mental health?

*Paul’s hardest point.

*The power of small wins.

*Gratitude and how to practice it.

*Being a scientist.

*Having hope for the future.

*Being active.

*CBT, is it for you? The trap of saying you do not need it.

*The stigma of not being a real man.

*Positive affirmations, changing your programming.

*Podcasts and audiobooks - check out our other video! - https://youtu.be/XND2z0prY0Y

*Sleep - https://youtu.be/h0Aiu1rd-Xg

*Random acts of kindness

*Cold showers

Plus much more.

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This podcast was recorded a while back so you will hear some references to pre lockdown.

In this lockdown world, one of the ways you can use the time effectively is to read more. Paul shares some great books to help us grow.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Paul’s Audible Trick

*Audiobooks and Podcast Recommendations

*Why we need hope

*The impact of finances on our mental health

*How Dr. Wayne Dyer impacted Paul

*Visualisation

*Continuous education

Plus much more.

Sit back, grab yourself a coffee and enjoy this episode.

Books -

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari - https://tinyurl.com/y3l8v4o9

The Fear Bubble - https://tinyurl.com/y63s9mez

The Richest Man In Babylon - https://tinyurl.com/y6tgtpp2

The Choice - https://tinyurl.com/yyywjxkr

Dissolving The Ego - https://tinyurl.com/yyqkor2x

New Earth - https://tinyurl.com/y5ea6dwk

Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life - https://tinyurl.com/y5r6g446

Bounce - https://tinyurl.com/y4cqu5nw

Tools of Titans - https://tinyurl.com/yxft85nk

Happy Body - https://tinyurl.com/yxbxaok3

Podcasts -

Happy Place - https://tinyurl.com/y959xrux

Meditation Minutes - https://tinyurl.com/yxd563ct

The School of Greatness - https://tinyurl.com/y2fa3puf

Dr. Wayne Dyer - https://tinyurl.com/y394sxm2

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This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*What have employers done in 2020?

*2021 free report.

*What support you need to have on offer and how to do it remotely.

*How to reintroduce people back into the workplace.

*How to encourage your employees to take the necessary steps.

*Leaders being open.

*Making comms visible.

*The Everymind Champion Course.

*Not leading with Mental Health.

*How mental health first can be too late.

*The blurred lines of work / life balance.

*Leading from the front.

*No one size fits all approach.

*When to ignore engagement.

*Expanding your toolbox

*The 3 P’s

*How Everymind helps.

Plus much more.

Sit back, grab yourself a coffee and enjoy this episode.

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This week is a webinar we recorded all about journalling, the best way to implement this habit to reap all the benefits it offers.

It this crazy world where webinars are now the norm we did struggle with connection issues, hopefully, it is not too distracting.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*”Mind dumps”

*The benefits of journaling.

*Looking at it like someone else’s problem.

*A gratitude journal.

*Journalling on recovery?

*Just start, just write.

*Journalling for children.

*Journal options.

*Book recommendations.

*Building into your routine.

*When to journal.

Plus much more.

Sit back, grab yourself a coffee and enjoy this episode.

The Daily Stoic - https://tinyurl.com/ydbnqqxl

The Bee Journal for Kids - https://beeyoujournal.com/products/bee-you-kids-journal/

The Self Journal - https://tinyurl.com/y76fabcr

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This week we have a heavy hitter on the podcast, Finance director for Starbucks, mental health speaker. Board of trustees for the mental health foundation and mad world. Jonny Jacobs has an outstanding resume and his conversation lives up to the hype.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Jonny’s childhood, growing up with mental health.

*What made Jonny focus more on mental health.

*Mental fitness.

*The path to emotional intelligence.

*How finances can impact your mental health.

*How biscuits raised awareness.

*Tracking the ROI of mental health.

*Starbucks ambassador program.

*The pressure on HR individuals.

*Changing our language.

*How to create a mental health strategy.

Plus much more.

Sit back, grab yourself a coffee and enjoy this episode.

Jonny’s LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jonnyjacobs1

Jonny’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/1jonnyj?lang=en

Books -

The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World - https://tinyurl.com/y59ejavw

Invisible Women - https://tinyurl.com/y582urhv

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This weeks episode with founder Paul is a webinar all about sleep and the top 5 tips to getting the best nights kip.

This was recorded a little while so you may hear founder Paul talking about making his first trip into London after lockdown. That said the information is very up to date and I am certain you are in for your best nights sleep yet.

Make sure your boss listens to this so that when you sleep in its not lazy, it's just prioritising your mental health!

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Sleeps importance to our mental health.

*Quality vs quantity.

*How we can improve sleep.

*The power of routine.

*Making your bedroom sleep-friendly.

*Top sleep tips.

*Apps to help.

*What to do if you can’t sleep.

Plus much more.

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This week we listen in to a conversation with Angela McMillan, counselor, therapist, and mental health specialist.

Their chat dives deep into how workplaces can change their culture from the top down.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Angela’s personal journey.

*Not dealing with things alone.

*How to tell if you suffer from anxiety.

*Burnout.

*Creating routine.

*Misuse of mental health language.

*How to help someone that doesn’t want to be helped.

*Worrying about the quiet ones.

*Top-down approach.

*Box ticking exercise.

*Support coming from a genuine place.

*Over vs under sharing.

*Go to therapy.

*What is driving your anxiety?

*Being a social perfectionist.

Plus much more.

Dr. Karen Treisman Books - https://tinyurl.com/y4d9vqar

Angela’s Website: https://www.ehe.org.uk/

Angela’s LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/angela-mcmillan-elemental-health-ltd

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Welcome to yet another Everymind At Work podcast. This week we speak with George Hodgson fashion entrepreneur and mental health advocate.

Paul and George have a great conversation about breaking down the walls and stigmas of mental health.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*The effects of drugs on anxiety.

*Mental health crutches.

*George’s experiences of panic attacks.

*Panic attack tools and strategies.

*Misjudging OCD.

*ROCD

*Is sharing personal experience the key to growth?

*Breaking stigmas.

*Planting seeds.

*Takeaways from lockdown.

*Surviving lockdown.

*George’s advice to someone who is struggling.

*The guilt of focusing on yourself.

*Paul’s 3 step process to helping someone.

Plus much more.

Sit back, grab yourself a coffee, and enjoy this episode.

George’s Website: https://www.georgedavidhodgson.com/

George’s Brand: https://maisondechoup.com/

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This week is another webinar with Founder Paul McGregor. This week we talk about vulnerability in the workplace among many other topics.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*The 7 causes of burnout.

*The guilt that comes with supporting others.

*It is okay to feel not okay.

*Monkey mind.

*Learning to let go of why.

*The self-improvement trap.

*Being vulnerable in a professional environment.

*Advice to your 13-year-old self?

*Breaking conditioning.

Plus much more.

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The 5 Love Languages - https://amzn.to/2JZR4eL

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This week founder Paul McGregor interviews employee wellbeing specialist Clare Kenny.

Clare shares some refreshing insights on how we can navigate the new workplace.

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We spoke about:

*Why Clare hates the term work-life balance.

*The benefits of switching off.

*Setting boundaries.

*Being our own worst enemy.

*Has Covid put the spotlight on mental health?

*The best ways to do employee surveys.

*Free tips to improving your employee's mental health.

*The benefits of private messages vs face to face.

*Giving employees their own toolkits.

*Why Line Managers are so critical.

*Ideas without strategies

*Setting an example.

*Measuring success.

Plus much more.

Clare’s Website: https://www.clareekenny.com/

Clare’s LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2HDEh0T

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This week you are listening in again to a webinar with founder Paul and head of HR Zoe Parker.

We are talking about working from home, the pro’s the con’s and how you can overcome them. Being able to work from home is fast becoming the most valuable skill in today’s workplace.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*The benefits of working from home.

*Creating a work environment.

*The importance of routine.

*Should you be checking up on colleagues?

*How and when to switch off.

*How slowing down can make you go faster.

*Managing different opinions.

*The power of scheduling.

*How not to isolate yourself.

*Create something to look forward to.

*Acceptance and expectations.

*Pomodoro technique.

*Why everyone is individual.

*Changes as a HR professional.

Plus much more.

HR Ninja Group on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/519154558464892/

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This week you are listening in to a special guest on one of our weekly webinars. Alex Manzi. Alex is a life coach helping people to foster a positive mindset.

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We spoke about:

*Accepting down days

*Where happiness comes from

*How to find the positives in the negatives

*How to help others

*Practicing gratitude

*The power of meditation

*Creating space to think

*Expectations and attachments

*Ideas of control

Plus much more.

Alex’s Website: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/

Alex’s LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3koqA3R

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This week we join founder Paul on another Everymind weekly webinar.

Paul gives us 7 tips on how to find a therapist as well as some great insights from the Everymind community.

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We spoke about:

*Everymind weekly catch up

*Paul’s experience of a therapist

*What research you need to do

*The bigger picture approach vs more granular

*Suicide grief

*How to vet recommendations

*When to stick and when to quit

*Questions to ask your therapist

*When is it time to see a therapist

*Emergence of online therapy

*Putting the clipboard down

Plus much more.

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This week founder Paul speaks with Amanda Jayne O'Hare founder of Strong Mama Moves.

Their conversation included pregnancy, fitness, growing up in a challenging home and so much more.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind does. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Using the pandemic to self reflect

*Leaving the corporate world to be a single mum

*Growing up in an addictive home environment

*How fitness saved Amanda

*Teaching clients from her own experiences

*Perfectionism

*The difference in grief between her Mum and Dad

*How her Mum’s struggles made her deal with her own anxiety

*How Pregnancy was a turning point

*Coping strategies

*Why you should try therapy more than once

*Work-life balance strategies

*SMART vs Smarter goals

Plus much more.

Book - Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway - https://tinyurl.com/y6y3yj82

Amanda’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strong.mama.moves

Amanda’s LinkedIn - Https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajayneohare

Amanda’s Facebook Group - Https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummysbadasserymastery

Amanda’s Website - https://www.strongmamamoves.co.uk/

Amanda’s Free Guide - https://www.strongmamamoves.co.uk/pl/222572

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This week founder Paul speaks with Merna Darwood, HR Coordinator at the Ladbrokes Coral Group.

Merna gives us a great way to put the pandemic into perspective. Also the family at Everymind also wishes Merna the best of luck with the newest member of her family.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind do. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Being a Mental Health Champion

*Pregnancy in lockdown

*The importance of face to face contact

*Managing your own mental health as a HR professional

*Organising your workload

*Why Merna was motivated to work in HR

*What the workplace is lacking

*Growing up in a war zone

*Showing your vulnerability

*Being kind to everyone

The Positive Birth Book - https://tinyurl.com/y4d7r4f2

Merna on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/merna-dawood-msc-962664121/?originalSubdomain=uk

Plus much more.

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This week founder Paul speaks to William Pullen of Dynamic Running Therapy. William explains how running can be the secret to improving our mental health.

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We spoke about:

*What is a running therapist?

*Small wins.

*How side by side is easier than face to face.

*How can running therapy be used in the workplace.

*How to invite someone for a run.

*Should you track you’re running?

*Tips to be more mindful when running.

*Common ages that are dangerous for Men.

Book Recommendations -

John Le Carre - https://tinyurl.com/y4uqarx7

Lost Connections - https://tinyurl.com/y6g9o8qf

DRT - http://dynamicrunningtherapy.co.uk/

William’s Book - https://tinyurl.com/y6qsnhco

Plus much more.

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This week founder Paul speaks to Maureen Brown, owner of specialist HR recruitment business Sullivan Brown.

Maureen gives us insights into a post covid workplace through her wealth of experience.

There are some background noises in this episode, fingers crossed we can soon do these episodes in person.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind do. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*How the recruitment industry has changed.

*Maureen’s challenging upbringing and bullying in the workplace.

*How businesses can recognise individuals and let them add value.

*Cultural clashes in the workplace.

*Trends of what employees want, security vs challenges.

*How Covid has impacted specific sectors.

*The benefits of the pandemic in the workplace.

*How HR professionals can deal with uncertainty.

*Advice for life.

Book Recommendations

Ken Follett - https://tinyurl.com/y4j7p296

The Outlander Series - https://tinyurl.com/y27zyvzr

Sullivan Brown - http://www.sullivanbrown.co.uk/

Plus much more.

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This week we dive into the world of mindfulness. What it is, what it isn’t and the misconceptions surrounding it.

As with every webinar, Paul asks how your week has been. Please feel free to comment below so we can share and help each other!

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We spoke about:

*What does it mean?

*Paul’s personal experience

*Mindfulness Myths

*What are the benefits?

*Mindfulness exercises you can do anywhere.

*Things you didn’t know you could do to be ‘mindful’

*How you maybe be already doing mindfulness practice.

*Creating a routine to include mindfulness.

Book Links -

Power of now - https://tinyurl.com/yxnswjrf

A New Earth - https://tinyurl.com/yydauuxs

Plus much more.

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In this episode, we speak to Anna Chenery founder of The Project Bench. With a wealth of experience in the HR sector, Anna helps us understand how the landscape has changed as a woman in the workplace and how we as employers and employees can navigate these tough times.

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Check out Anna’s website www.theprojectbench.co.uk

We spoke about:

*Flexible Working

*Maternity Leave

*Picking a method of working that suits you.

*The gender gap

*How we get out of “Boxes”

*How we can educate ourself and our staff

*The responsibility of employers

*How the HR landscape has changed

*Making redundancies the right way

*Proving yourself after pregnancy

Plus much more.

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Welcome to another webinar hosted by founder of Everymind Paul Mcgregor and Donna Jackson. In this episode we discuss body image.

This is a great insight into the amazing work that Everymind do. To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*Attaching your self worth to body image.

*Why counselling may not be enough.

*The exhaustion of bulimia.

*How a documentary changed Donna’s path.

*Reframing your body as a machine.

*Paul’s marathon challenge.

*Ditching the scales.

*The hidden benefits of exercise.

*Curating your social media feeds.

*How our childhood influences our future.

*Letting go of the numbers.

Plus much more.

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This week is a podcast with Steve Norton - Head of Talent Acquisition at ThinkMoney.

Steve’s experience in HR spans 20 countries and 4 continents.

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We spoke about:

*Steve’s mental health after selling his business.

*How Steve hid his mental health.

*Finding a company that aligns with your values and when to walk away.

*Why Steve cut a 5 month contract short!

*The difference in vulnerability at different stages in your job.

*How hope plays a role in recovery.

*How COVID 19 has impacted peoples mental health.

*Why your best friend may not be the best person to speak to.

Plus much more.

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Welcome to another remote podcast! This week we talk to Sharon MacArthur, founder of Miss Menopause. Sharon gives us amazing insight into what it is, how to manage it and the issues we find in the workplace.

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We spoke about:

*Sharon’s unlikely journey into the world of menopause

*Menopause magic.

*The denial of menopause.

*How to help others understand.

*What to expect when it comes to menopause.

*How “nanna naps” saved Sharon from near death.

*Why you need to know your body!

*How your GP may not understand.

*Hot flushes may not be the primary symptom.

*The British stiff upper lip problem.

*Why one size does not fit all.

*Sharon’s ice breaker.

*Why company policies are not adequate.

*Why an individual approach is needed.

*The 20% club.

Plus much more.

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This week we bring you a special webinar hosted by Paul founder of Everymind. He explores the topic of managing social anxiety.

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Book Links

6 Pillars of Self-Esteem - shorturl.at/dvFH3

A New Earth - shorturl.at/moqI8

Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway - shorturl.at/mwIPU

We spoke about:

*The pressure of social anxiety

*Being an introvert

*How social anxiety is similar to a broken arm

*The different symptoms of social anxiety

*How we mask the problem

*Is age a factor?

*The swimming pool analogy

*Acknowledging small wins

Plus much more.

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Welcome to another webinar hosted by the founder of Everymind Paul Mcgregor and Head of HR Zoe Parker. In this episode, we discuss Imposter Syndrome, signs, symptoms and solutions.

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We spoke about:

*Paul & Zoe’s personal stories

*Gender dispositions

*What are the causes of imposter syndrome?

*The 5 different personality types with actionable steps

*Extra wellbeing tips

Plus much more.

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This week is a podcast with Gethin Nadin Director of employee wellbeing at Benefex and writer of HR bestseller A Word of Good: Lessons from Around the World in Improving the Employee Experience.

Gethin’s Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/World-Good-Improving-Employee-Experience/dp/197393793X

Gethin’s Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-73-gethin-nadin-director-employee-wellbeing/id1360915139?i=1000449148413

To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

We spoke about:

*The mistakes companies make and how they waste money!

*How Gethin transitioned from animation to mental health work.

*Taking his bosses job!

*A personalised approach to mental health.

*Why money isn’t the answer.

*How to correctly conduct employee surveys.

*Have we learnt from the Covid 19 Pandemic?

*Post pandemic job status and predictions.

*How to “budget” for mental health.

*Identifying how you might be harming your employees.

*Stigmas attached to mental health.

*The benefits of counselling.

Plus more.

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This week we bring you a special webinar hosted by Paul and Zoe from Everymind. They explore the topic of building resilience in the workplace.

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We spoke about:

*What is resilience?

*Can reliance be taught?

*The role vulnerability plays in resilience.

*Building a support group.

*Why we need to prioritise physical health.

*Your relationship with yourself

*”The Wheel of Life”

*Perspective, growth vs fixed mindset.

*Taking ownership

Plus more.

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Episode 7 is here! In this episode, we talk to Vickie Shanks, author, speaker and mother of 7 children. Vickie is best known for the hit Netflix film “Kingdom of Us”.

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Following the loss of her husband Paul, Vickie’s life took a whole new direction.

We spoke about:

*Staring in a Netflix documentary and how it happened.

*The benefit of being vulnerable.

*The challenges of having seven children.

*The different types of grief.

*Does humour have a place in mental health?

*The benefit of grit and determination.

*How to reframe a “disability”

*Changing perceptions.

*Taking self responsibility.

*How to effectively communicate with employees.

*Maybe social media is NOT to blame.

*The “Crisis Mug”

Plus more.

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Episode 6 is live! In this episode we talk to George Bell, Marketing Manager at Sanctus.

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George battled with his own mental health, masking his true struggles from his friends before a conversation with a family friend changed the direction of his life.

We spoke about:

*Georges personal struggle with mental health.

*Expensive therapists.

*The masks we put on to hide our struggle.

*How a family friend surprised George and gave him light at the end of the tunnel.

*Becoming “that guy”.

*The mental health exhaustion.

*What is Sanctus and their vision.

*How to proactively manage your mental health.

*The generation gap in emotional intelligence

Plus more.

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Episode 5 is here! In this episode we talk to Dr Shaun Davis the Global Director for Safety, Health and Wellbeing at Royal Mail.

To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

Dr Shaun has an incredible passion for educating people around mental health, so much so that he has acquired his doctorate in coaching, wellbeing and organisational culture.

We spoke about:

*Growing up as a steelworkers son and how the "stiff upper lip" was the norm.

*Stretching yourself and how anxiety can be a tool for growth.

*Why men in particular do not open up and an alternative to self medication.

*How mental health is a continuum not a destination.

*Why it is important to focus on other areas of your life to improve your mental clarity.

*Dr Shaun's "Triangle within a circle" theory.

*His top tips on where to get ideas from and how best to communicate them to your staff.

*How we can utilise cultural differences to spread our message.

*Going slow to go fast.

Plus more.

Book references -

Susan Jeffers - Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway: How to Turn Your Fear and Indecision into Confidence and Action https://www.amazon.co.uk/Feel-Fear-Anyway-Indecision-Confidence/dp/0091907071

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For Episode 4 of the Everymind Podcast, we sat down and spoke to Zoe Sinclair to discuss the future of mental health in the workplace.

To see how we can help your business, and provide mental health support for your employees visit: www.everymindatwork.com

Zoe has been working in this space for a while, founding her company Employees Matter that delivers workshops and webinars surrounding mental wellbeing into organisations. She also is the Co-Founder of the event This Can Happen, that focuses on bringing companies together to discuss mental health in the workplace.

Zoe is someone we admire here at Everymind at Work, and her drive to challenge stigma surrounding mental health is clear to see.

We spoke about:

  • The importance of kindness, and how every employee (no matter how senior their role is) can play a part if breaking down mental health stigma in the workplace.

  • Why companies need to focus on staff retention, and how improving mental health can help achieve that.

  • How she personally manages work and life, being a Mum, a wife and running multiple businesses...

  • Her thoughts on the future of mental health within the workplace, and the progress she's seen since starting Employees Matter.

Plus more.

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On this episode, we sat down with the amazing Michelle Flynn to hear her story about stress, burnout and how it impacted her personally. Now, she's a health coach working alongside many businesses and she gave some practical tips to dealing with stress and burnout in and outside of the workplace.

We spoke about:

  • Her personal journey and how stress started to shut down her body.
  • What she's done to overcome the burnout, and how she's transformed her life and health.
  • Her role in helping businesses prevent employee sickness and increase productivity.
  • The difference in coaching and therapy
  • Why getting to the 'root cause' is far better than treating the symptoms
  • The power of breathing to deal with stress and anxiety

We're very grateful for Michelle taking her time out and sharing so honestly, do let us know what you think by leaving a rating and review.

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For Episode 2 of the Everymind Podcast, we sat down and spoke to Emily Cooke.

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With recent research into the construction industry, and the mental health statistics that surround it we wanted to speak with Emily about the work she's been doing and her findings.

The work Emily does day to day involves helping companies to devise, implement and review their mental health and wellbeing strategies. She also delivers on site training and workshops centred around mental health awareness, resilience and leadership.

We spoke about:

  • Why the suicide rate amongst construction workers is so high.

  • What the construction industry can do to improve mental health.

  • What interventions proved effective

  • Is MHFA the 'solution' to better mental health at work?

  • The differences between Australia and the UK in how we treat employees

Plus more.

Sit back, grab yourself a coffee and enjoy this episode.

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We were honoured to have Carl Garner in recently to share his expert opinions on emotional intelligence, and dealing with stress.

Carl shared his personal story, but also introduced the very unique 'EIM' (Emotional Intelligence Mapping) and how it can translate into the workplace. He spoke about what causes stress, alongside showing ways to manage it more effectively.

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