RESOURCE CENTRE
While the live series of Under the Tree has concluded, you can catch-up and download the supporting resources for any of our 21 sessions by selecting the topic from the list below.
Leadership Perspectives on Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace
Why human leadership cultivates a culture of wellbeing
During this session, you will hear about the evolution of leadership, transactional analysis and the power of vulnerability in creating connections and belonging. After this session, you will have a clear understanding of how to be a human leader.
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
Leading the change in mental wellbeing
The Workplace Mental Wellbeing Audit report shines a light on the challenges we all need to resolve. In this panel discussion, we hear the findings from the 2022 research, discuss what this means for everyone working in comms, and remind us all why training in these areas is so important.
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
What’s next for mental health in communications?
During this session we will hear from the CIPR, PRCA and HCA on their conclusions following Under the tree, their aspirations for the future and some advice on what we can all do to help ensure our comms teams thrive under pressure.
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
Common Stress Triggers and Hacks in the Workplace
Influencing without authority
Influence is one of the most valuable skills you can develop in the workplace. And the good news is that whatever level you are, you have more of it than you might think. During this session, we will look at a model to help you recognise how to identify what others’ want and what ‘currencies’ you can offer.
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
Connection is the key ingredient to enhance wellbeing
During this session you will learn about the importance of connection including its history, how to protect your “inner circle” and tap into your work tribe, and hear some tips on how to maximise your connections.
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
Mindfulness and managing pressure
At times it’s impossible to control the level of pressure we face. What we can control is how we react to it. This session will explore the many ways that mindfulness can help us respond well to pressure, and also how it can prepare us for it.
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
Addressing courageous conversations head-on
The temptation is often to avoid or fudge those difficult conversations we all need to have for ourselves and others’ to be as effective as we can. During this session, we will teach you about the mindsets and methods for handling conflict. Afterwards, you’ll feel more better equipped with practical frameworks to address these courageous conversations head on.
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
Cultivating personal resilience
Resilience is such an important capability to cultivate in the modern working world. It allows us to feel an engaging amount of challenge at work, without that developing into stress, and helps us manage the circumstances around us so that we feel happy and in control. We will examine where we expend too much energy, and where we experience energy renewal, culminating in ‘one big change’ you can commit yourself to making as a result of this session.
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
Presenting with impact: Achieving the right mindset
Many people find presenting and speaking in public to be a nerve-wracking experience – whether you’re part of a pitch, or you’re speaking up in a meeting. During this session we will explore what’s going on in our brain in those moments, and tangible ways to overcome our own internal ‘interference’ to ensure we land what we want to say, connect with our audience, and most importantly, undo those feelings of dread.
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
Listening with a constructive ear
Just listening well to a struggling colleague can make all the difference. How can we listen to create conversations that reveal strengths and resources that provide the answers our colleagues need to move forwards?
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
Problem talk vs Solution talk
When we feel stuck in life, our attention can be consumed by what’s wrong and we find ourselves in a problem trance. This session shows how particular questions can shift our focus towards solutions and get our mojo back.
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
Psychological safety: the secret to high-performing teams
During this session, you will learn why psychological safety underpins high-performing teams, and how living in a state of chronic fear is so detrimental to our health. You will leave this session with a memorable, three-step framework that enables you to create psychological safety in your team.
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
Spotting mental health issues in a team
This short session will help you to recognise the key signs of poor mental health in the workplace. We will cover the importance of empathy and effective listening skills, and knowing when, and how to refer. Throughout the session, healthy boundaries and self-care will be reinforced.
* The link will take you to the Fox & Cat LinkedIn page not the Seijaku one. This is deliberate and not an error.
Holistic Practices for Managing Stress and Building Stress Resilience
Introduction to stress
Stress is here to stay, and that’s no bad thing. During this session, Kathy will talk us through what stress is, the science behind it, and how stress impacts our physical and mental health.
Rewiring our stress response
Busting the myths around mindfulness, Kristen will discuss the science and impact of mindfulness, mindfulness vs. mindlessness, and shared some informal and formal practices for everyday impact.
Working with emotions in times of stress
Emotional Literacy + Emotional Connection = Emotional Freedom. During this session, Catherine will explore the different emotional archetypes, how to work with emotions most effectively, especially in times of stress, and take us on a journey towards emotional freedom.
The power of the breath
Breathwork has a profound impact on the body and mind. During her session, Jennifer will explain how breath helps regulate the nervous system, fosters resilience and facilitates a more grounded and empowered approach in the quest for better managing stress.
Calming the body and mind through sound
Music and sound can help us de-stress. During Elizabeth’s session, she will to us about the impact of sound on our emotions, thoughts, and physiology. We will also get the opportunity to experience the power of 432Hz – mother nature’s healing sound frequency.
Nourishment for stress management
Anna will talk us through the impact stress can have on gut health and the importance of nutrition to support you. Anna will provide tips and tools to reduce the overwhelm when it comes to food choices, alongside helping to manage stress in the moment and long-term strategies too.
The relationship between sleep and stress
Stress is a leading cause of sleepless nights. During his session, Dave will discuss the science of sleep and its relationship to stress, providing practical solutions to improve sleep and decrease stress.
How self-care and compassion can relieve stress and fuel success
Explore how self-care reduces stress and fuels success. Identify core practices, overcome barriers, and unlock compassion as your superpower in this transformative workshop that taps into the power of personal wellbeing.
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HOW CAN WE HELP?
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