Laura McKenzie

Meet our expert in workplace wellness, Dr. Emily Carter. With over 15 years of experience in occupational health, she is dedicated to helping organizations create healthier, more productive work environments. Dr. Carter’s research focuses on the intersection of mental health and workplace efficiency, making her a leading voice in the field. Her insights have been featured in numerous industry publications, and she regularly speaks at conferences worldwide. At Workplace Wellness Lab, she leads our efforts to deliver evidence-based strategies that boost employee well-being and organizational success.

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#1 Diversity & Inclusion Speaker – 2020 (Actionable!)

Oct 25, 2019 |

Today you’re going to learn EXACTLY where I think we need to start when addressing diversity and inclusion efforts.

In fact, in this video, I’m going to share with you exactly why I think emotional wellness is at the core of diversity and inclusion.

With that, here’s a quick overview of what’s in the video:

As a motivational speaker that has struggled with mental health challenges throughout my life, I am often brought in as a corporate speaker to address mental health for organizations. This makes sense because mental health is a topic that is finally starting to enter the conversation which is necessary to transform the stigma around it.

But I believe there’s another aspect to it. I believe that mental health and emotional wellness is at the core of diversity and inclusion. This is what I speak about as a diversity and inclusion speaker. D&I is all about working together and that’s something you cannot do if you are not emotionally well first.

There are three main areas where emotional wellness impacts the way that we do business with others:

The way we coach others
The way we delegate
How effectively we are able to communicate

I address each of these areas briefly in the video and cover them in detail during presentations that I deliver as a diversity and inclusion keynote speaker. I believe that they are critical factors to consider when addressing D&I within organizations. I don’t believe that we can properly address the importance of inclusion without also addressing our emotional wellness.

In short, this video will show you why emotional wellness should be at the core of your company’s diversity and inclusion efforts in 2019.

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AND I’M ISSUING YOU A ***CHALLENGE***, FRIEND!

1) Film yourself sharing an area you believe needs to be addressed in order to improve diversity and inclusion (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

2) Send it to me or tag me on social media @mikeveny

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeveny. . .
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeveny. . .
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FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ON MY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SPEAKER TOPICS HERE.
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RESOURCES & LINKS:

Read my blog post “Dear Diversity and Inclusion Officer: Stick with it, the Work You’re Doing Matters” HERE: https://www.mikeveny.com/dear-diversity-and-inclusion-officer.html

Watch my video “Corporate Drumming Events for Team Building”: https://youtu.be/m_k0g3cV8b0 to see how a corporate drumming event can help the emotional wellness of your organization.

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Awkward Conversations in Mental Health

Oct 23, 2019 |

Today you’re going to learn EXACTLY how to talk about mental health.

In fact, in this video, I’m going to explain why it’s OK to have awkward conversations and just how to do it.

With that, here’s a quick overview of what’s in the video:

If you talk about mental health it’s going to feel awkward. Sorry, not sorry. Talking about mental health leads to awkward conversations. That doesn’t mean it’s bad and it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t talk about it. In fact, the more awkward a mental health conversation is, the more effective it is. And, that’s what we need for mental health awareness and to help with things like suicide prevention.

But, I get that as people, we don’t like to feel uncomfortable. We worry about the awkward. But, it’s time to embrace it and get a little awkward. And, in this video I give pointers on how to talk about mental health. Here are some things that you will learn:

Mental health conversation starters that you can use in your everyday life
Why you need to learn how to shut up and listen
Why mental health conversation questions need to be open-ended
What things you should AVOID saying

When you follow the tips that are provided in this video, not only will you become more comfortable talking about mental health in general, but you’ll know how to check up on the loved ones in your life and let them know that you care.

Remember, it’s not just you. Mental health conversations are awkward. Embrace it and go for it!

In short, this video will show you actionable ways to start having more conversations about mental health in 2019.

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AND I’M ISSUING YOU A ***CHALLENGE***, FRIEND!

1) Film yourself talking about mental health. (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer). Share your own story or an experience you had with mental health in general. Don’t be afraid to get awkward!

2) Send it to me or tag me on social media @mikeveny

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeveny
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeveny
Instagram: http://instagram.com/mikeveny

CHECK OUT MY BOOK TRANSFORMING STIGMA TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH WITH THOSE AROUND YOU.

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

Purchase Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero HERE: http://amzn.to/2py3T28

Watch my video “Mental Health Conversation Starters & Questions”: https://youtu.be/Ls4CgJprZF8

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#1 Youth Speaker – 2020 (True Story!)

Oct 21, 2019 |

Today you’re going to learn EXACTLY how I connect with students as a youth speaker (step-by-step).

In fact, in this video, I’m going to show you a portion of a keynote presentation that I delivered.

With that, here’s a quick overview of what’s in the video:

As a person that has struggled with mental health challenges since childhood, I have a unique perspective as a youth motivational speaker. As you’ll see in this video, when I’m talking with students as a youth speaker, I’m not just talking at them. I’m sharing my personal story, including the actual struggles that I went through.

Instead of just telling them about mental health challenges, I walk them through my own journey which included multiple expulsions, multiple extended stays in a mental hospital, and attempting to take my own life as an elementary student. I struggled with anxiety, depression, anger as a result of the depression, and self-harm among other challenges.

School can be difficult for anyone with or without mental health challenges. And, that’s why students need youth inspirational speakers that are willing to share their stories so the students can relate and know that they are not alone. As a motivation speaker, I enjoy sharing my story, even the painful moments, in order to help our youth not have to struggle through the same things that I struggled through.

In short, this video will show you actionable ways I can help transform stigma at your youth event in 2019.
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AND I’M ISSUING YOU A ***CHALLENGE***, FRIEND!

1) Film yourself sharing your own story (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

2) Send it to me or tag me on social media @mikeveny

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeveny. . .

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeveny. . .

Instagram: http://instagram.com/mikeveny. . .

LEARN MORE ABOUT BRINGING ME TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT BY FILLING OUT THE FORM HERE: https://mikeveny-ed7da2.pages.infusionsoft.net/
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RESOURCES & LINKS:

Read How Do We Fix Mental Health in Schools HERE: https://www.mikeveny.com/how-do-we-fix-mental-health-in-schools.html

Watch my video “Quick Self-Care Tips for Middle & High School Students ”: https://www.mikeveny.com/how-do-we-fix-mental-health-in-schools.html
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Join your peers to receive the wellness industry’s most relevant email – hitting your inbox just once per month. Each FREE issue will keep you ahead of the game on these topics:

* Mental Health
* Wellness
* Success

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