Psychological Safety Works with Sandi Givens

Melinda and Sandi chat about - The need to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions in our societySymptoms of DepressionHow to notice when it might be time to see a health professionalHow COVID has enabled us to stop and gain perspective on our livesMelinda's new website - BeGentleOnYourself.com.au

In this Episode, I am thrilled to be speaking with Melinda Schneider,  who many  will know from her success as an award-winning singer-songwriter or her iconic theatre show (Doris Day: so much more than the girl next door). Some may have seen her competing on the TV show, Dancing with the Stars, or even heard her keynote speeches to empower women across Australia. Melinda caught my attention when I saw a newspaper article, in which he was mentioned as the new ambassador for the New South Wales Rural Adversity Mental Health Program. Melinda and I enjoyed a long conversation, talking about depression, our inner critic, perfectionism and how we all tend to wear 'masks' in our lives to some degree or another.In fact, we talked for so long, I've divided our conversation into 4 seperate podcast episodes!Enjoy Part 1!

Sandi tells us why she's been absent ... and why she's come back.In this episode, you will hear:Sandi's personal experience of the impact of COVID-19 on her business and her life5 specific and very tangible actions you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing and maintain a healthy level of mental fitnessWhat's coming up in Episode 6 - critical information for all leaders and employersIn case you haven't already received your complimentary copy of Sandi's Workplace Psychological Assessment tool, click here. You'll find the access button readily available on the Home Page.Or, contact Sandi directly at sandi@sandigivens.com.au and she will email a copy to you.Psychological Safety Works - useful links:Psychological Safety Works website - https://psychologicalsafetyworks.com.au/ Psychological Safety Works Facebook page Connect with Sandi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandigivens/Email Sandi at sandi@psychologicalsafetyworks.com.au 

People are calling this ‘interesting times’, challenging times’ … even just downright weird times.All of that is true. The very fabric of our communities and societies is changing due to COVID-19. We are being asked to work from home, self-isolate, and practice social distancing.We need to deal with wide ranging disappointments – from cancelled concerts to embargos on travel. Our usual forms of entertainment and relaxation aren’t available to us.And most of all, the social circles and connections we normally rely upon to support, sustain and re-energise ourselves have shrunk.I’m Sandi Givens – Workplace Mental Health Specialist and passionate advocate of all of us looking after own mental – or psychological – well-being and simultaneously looking out for each other.So how do we do this during this period in our history?While social distancing and isolation is required to contain the spread of the coronavirus, it may also contribute to poor psychological or mental health. And what exactly are the risks to our mental health we might face if we take no action?In this episode I share:The potential physical and emotional/mental impacts of loneliness that can be experienced as a result of self-isolationResearch and examples that show when we come together as a community and look for ways of helping others, out mental well-being benefitsFive specific, easy-to-implement ideas to get your creative juices flowing about how you can look after yourself - and look out for others during this new world we find ourselves in.Please - at any time - feel free to contact me directly at sandi@sandigivens.com.au Psychological Safety Works Useful Linkssandi@ sandigivens.com.auPsychological Safety Works Website - https://psychologicalsafetyworks.com.au/home/Psychological Safety Works Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/PsychologicalSafetyWorks/Sandi Givens on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandigivens/Sandi Givens on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SandiGivens

Sandi discusses her Workplace Psychological Assessment tool - freely available on her website, www.psychologicalsafetyworks.com In this episode, you will hear ...The four categories of scenarios that can create a lack of psychological safety in your workplaceExamples from Sandi's clients of how psychological safety in reduced when staff feel threatened in some way (not physical) in the workplaceHow you can get your FREE copy of the Workplace Psychological Assessment toolTo download your complimentary copy of your Workplace Psychological Assessment tool, go to www.psychologicalsafetyworks.comYou'll find the access button readily available on the Home page.Or, contact Sandi directly at sandi@sandigivens.com.au and she will email a copy to you.Psychological Safety Works Useful Linkssandi@ sandigivens.com.auPsychological Safety Works Website - https://psychologicalsafetyworks.com.au/home/Sandi Givens on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandigivens/Sandi Givens on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SandiGivens

In this episode, Sandi shares some startling information and statistics about the state of mental health in Australia - and the impact it is having on business.You will learn:The three distinct and compelling cases for businesses to treat psychological safety as a priorityWhat ignoring mental health and psychological safety is costing Australian businesses nationally each year - and how these costs are broken down into absenteeism, presenteeism and compensation claimsExactly what the term 'presenteeism' means and how you can identify in your place of workAn organisation's reputation, and ability to attract and retain top performers can be negatively impacted by lack of psychological safetyThe ROI businesses can expect from investing in mental health initiativesLegal requirements of all businesses in regard to psychological safetyThe relevant Laws and Acts you must comply withResearched and documented statistics about the prevalence of mental health conditions in workplaces and the national rate of suicideSome tangible and valuable actions you can take at your workplace TODAY that will vital first steps in assessing the psychological safety in YOUR workplace.The FREE ROI Tool you can use to calculate the expected ROI of investing in mental health initiatives for a business in your industry and of your size:https://www.headsup.org.au/healthy-workplaces/why-it-matters/return-on-investment-tool Psychological Safety Works Useful Linkssandi@ sandigivens.com.auPsychological Safety Works Website - https://psychologicalsafetyworks.com.au/home/Sandi Givens on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandigivens/Sandi Givens on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SandiGivens

For more than 30 years, I’ve worked in the areas of Leadership and Communication as a Conference Speaker and Corporate Workshop Facilitator in my own business. And during that time, I’ve noticed a significant increase in problems in workplaces that create great risks to employees’ psychological safety.Physical safety we get – we know it’s important to ensure employees know how to lift things properly, that there are no trip hazards in the workplace, that office furniture is ergonomically designed to avoid repetitive strain injury …But what is psychological safety all about?This short Welcome Episode 1 outlines:Who is this podcast forWhat topics will be coveredSome shocking statistics about the state of Mental Health in Australia and the impact this is having on businessesThe free resources that will be available to listenersPsychological Safety Works Useful Linkssandi@ sandigivens.com.auPsychological Safety Works Website - https://psychologicalsafetyworks.com.au/home/Sandi Givens on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandigivens/Sandi Givens on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SandiGivens