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Today you're going to get a behind the scenes look at me working with my speaking coach, Paul Kreiter. If you want to know how to become a public speaker, this series is for you!

In fact, in this video, you’ll hear the exact advice that he gives me on how to create a strong opening for my mental health keynote presentations.

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

You’re going to see why I find it beneficial to work with a public speaking coach while building a career as a motivational speaker. It’s easy to get caught in a rut and you don’t want to give the same old presentation every time.

Paul shares important public speaking tips on the importance of being intentional and using the opening to set the foundation for the rest of your presentation. He explains just how to do it and helps me apply it to one of the mental health keynote presentations.

However, it’s not a one-size-fits-all plan, so Paul shares more about the importance of taking your audience into consideration as you prepare for your presentation. He even gives some important tips on what you can use as that crucial first bite.

In short, this video will show you actionable ways that you can improve the opening of your presentations in 2020.

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

1) Film yourself working on your presentation opening (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

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

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REMEMBER, PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.

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Working with a Speaking Coach: https://youtu.be/q4fAZX8Sdbw
Learning How to Make Your Audience Hungry for More: https://youtu.be/XkTOG7aA0j4
Importance of Detail in Your Presentation: https://youtu.be/53d4GTyneaQ
How to Wrap Up Your Presentation: https://youtu.be/pccrWfaTP4s

If you’re interested in bringing a mental wellness presentation to your workplace (virtual presentations available): https://www.mikeveny.com/programs

If you’re interested in hiring a speaking coach, learn more about Paul Kreiter: https://www.myspeakingcoach.com/

Download your FREE checklist “How to Support Workplace Mental Wellness as You Reopen” HERE: https://www.mikeveny.com/employer-reopening

Watch my video “How to Book Paid Speaking Gigs”: https://youtu.be/h5Xhr1eVdTc

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Today you're going to get a behind the scenes look at me working with my speaking coach, Paul Kreiter. If you want to know how to become a public speaker, this series is for you!

In fact, in this video, Paul shares the importance of focusing on the details when creating content for my mental health presentations.

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

With the new presentation tips that I’ve learned from Paul, I want to start rewriting my speech. However, in the midst of moving things around and repurposing my content, Paul stresses the importance of focusing on the details in order to be more effective.

You’ll get to hear the “peanut butter and jelly sandwich” analogy that Paul uses to school me on what happens if you don’t include the small, important details. As you’ll hear, intentional details completely transform a story.

In short, this video will show you actionable ways that you can improve the opening on your presentations in 2020.

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

1) Film yourself explaining how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in your kitchen (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

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

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CHECK OUT PAUL’S WEBSITE: https://www.myspeakingcoach.com/

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Watch the other videos in the series:

Working with a Speaking Coach: https://youtu.be/q4fAZX8Sdbw
Learning How to Make Your Audience Hungry for More: https://youtu.be/XkTOG7aA0j4
Creating an Opening for Your Presentation: https://youtu.be/-GtOxKCk43U
How to Wrap Up Your Presentation: https://youtu.be/pccrWfaTP4s

If you’re interested in bringing a mental wellness presentation to your workplace (virtual presentations available): https://www.mikeveny.com/programs

If you’re interested in hiring a speaking coach, learn more about Paul Kreiter: https://www.myspeakingcoach.com/

Download your FREE checklist “How to Support Workplace Mental Wellness as You Reopen” HERE: https://www.mikeveny.com/employer-reopening

Watch my video “How to Book Paid Speaking Gigs”: https://youtu.be/h5Xhr1eVdTc

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Today you're going to get a behind the scenes look at me working with my speaking coach, Paul Kreiter. If you want to know how to become a public speaker, this series is for you!

In fact, in this video, Paul shares his “Building a Sandwich” approach to creating a presentation.

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

As a mental health keynote speaker, I have been delivering presentations for years. However, I’ve started to feel disconnected from a few parts of my presentations and want to find a way to create more flow throughout the presentation.

Paul shared with me some valuable presentation tips. He uses an approach called “Building the Sandwich”. This helps you understand the importance of each layer of your presentation and how they work together to leave your audience satisfied.

As a public speaker, you want to build your sandwich with your audience in mind.

In short, this video will show you important things to consider as you begin to create your presentation or are in the process of reworking your content in 2020.

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

1) Film yourself sharing what the “layers of your sandwich” are (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

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

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CHECK OUT PAUL’S WEBSITE: https://www.myspeakingcoach.com/

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RESOURCES & LINKS:

Watch the other videos in the series:

Working with a Speaking Coach: https://youtu.be/q4fAZX8Sdbw
Importance of Detail in Your Presentation: https://youtu.be/53d4GTyneaQ
Creating an Opening for Your Presentation: https://youtu.be/-GtOxKCk43U
How to Wrap Up Your Presentation: https://youtu.be/pccrWfaTP4s

If you’re interested in bringing a mental wellness presentation to your workplace (virtual presentations available): https://www.mikeveny.com/programs

If you’re interested in hiring a speaking coach, learn more about Paul Kreiter: https://www.myspeakingcoach.com/

Download your FREE checklist “How to Support Workplace Mental Wellness as You Reopen” HERE: https://www.mikeveny.com/employer-reopening

Watch my video “How to Book Paid Speaking Gigs”: https://youtu.be/h5Xhr1eVdTc

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https://www.mikeveny.com/uncertainty-mini-course Uncertain times like the coronavirus pandemic can be overwhelming for anyone. Anxiety increases. New stresses seem to arise daily And, social distancing highlights the loneliness that you may be feeling.

It’s a lot to handle if you don’t have the tools to help you through. That’s why I went to work at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic creating an online course called How to Find Peace in Times of Uncertainty.

As a person that’s lived with mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder, I’ve accumulated skills and resources over the years to help me deal with difficult emotions. And, I want to share those with you.

The goal of this course is to help you maintain your emotional wellness and deal with the difficult emotions that come with uncertain times. In the course you’ll learn:

* Practical ways to reduce stress while living in the unknown
* Simple and effective ways to overcome anxiety
* What you can do to combat loneliness while practicing social distancing
* Which mental health resources are available for you to access

Together we’ll get through these uncertain times. And together we’ll be emotionally and mentally well.
Start your journey to emotional wellness by enrolling today.

Here's a sample of one of the lessons from my course from the Stress Relief section. If you're interested in learning more about the course, I invite you to email me at mike@mikeveny.com. #stress #anxiety #coronavirus

https://www.borntostayalive.com One Damaged Dame Productions Presents “Born to Stay Alive” a Short-Documentary film Directed by Adriana Dushaj. The film follows the lives of five people who have struggled with depression and have attempted suicide in their life. The film also includes a riveting fictional tale that plays in between the Documentary written by Adriana Dushaj as well. Our hope is to help others who are struggling with suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know needs help today, you can find help at the Crisis Text Line and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Mike Veny is one of the people featured in this documentary. He is on a lifelong mission to discover how to prevent suicide in youth. Teen suicide is on the rise in this country and something needs to be done to proactively address suicidal thoughts. This issue is very personal for Mike who attempted to die by suicide at age 10.

As a national mental health speaker and the author of the book, Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero, Mike believes that success in suicide prevention is dependent on:

* Addressing DEPRESSION – Trauma and grieving significantly contribute to depression. Learning to process trauma and grieving is an art that's unique to every person. When done consistently and effectively, depression doesn't rule your life.

* Addressing SUICIDAL THOUGHTS – People are often afraid of suicidal thoughts AND afraid to share their suicidal thoughts with someone else. Once you share them in a safe space, they don't rule your life anymore. You take the power back.

* Addressing MENTAL HEALTH – The subject of “mental health” has an interesting paradox. In one sense, people want to learn more about it than ever before. In another sense, it's taboo to talk about it. It's critical that our society normalizes the “mental health” conversation.

Today you're going to learn EXACTLY how to schools can start to better support the mental wellness of their students (step-by-step).

In fact, in this video, I'm going to tell you exactly what would have helped me when I was struggling with mental health challenges in school.

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

We have a serious problem with mental health within the United States and within our schools. Over the past 20 years, the youth suicide rate around the world has been declining except for in the United States where it has increased. That’s a problem.

And, it’s not just mental health in high school that needs to be addressed. As a young child, I was expelled from three schools. I was admitted to mental hospitals three times for extended stays, I self-harmed, and I attempted suicide. These experiences have provided me with a unique perspective now as an adult on how we can better address mental health in schools.

There are three things, which I discuss in more detail during the video, that I think schools can do to start to turn the situation around.

Everyone in the school community needs to take responsibility for mental wellness.
Cultivate a culture of self-care and teach social skills.
Educate everyone on mental wellness.

Many schools think they need to rely on things like grants for mental health in school in order to make a change, but there are many free resources that are readily available to everyone (see the link below).

Mental health awareness is the key factor needed to help make a change. We can’t just rely on things like screening for mental health in schools. We all need to take responsibility to make the change.

In short, this video will show you actionable ways to begin changing the mental health culture within your school in 2019.

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1) Film yourself sharing ideas on how to improve mental wellness in schools (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

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INTERESTED IN BRINGING A MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM TO YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY? LEARN MORE HERE.
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Read my article 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 “Self-care Tips for Middle & High School Students”: https://youtu.be/fJKNSi1z2tA

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Today you're going to find out EXACTLY why I do the mental health work that I do.

In fact, in this video, I'm going to tell you a little about my own struggle with mental health in school.

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

I’m a mental health speaker with a uniques perspective. I don’t work in the mental health field because I have advanced degrees in health and wellness. I do it because I have personal experience with mental health challenges. I’ve had them for as long as I can remember.

I was “that kid” in school. The poorly behaved one that caused problems. There are multiple stories that I wish didn’t happen, including one that I share in this video and in my keynote sessions as a school mental health speaker.

Mental health challenges like depression are often something that you don’t just realize that you’re dealing with. They involve thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In the video, I describe the way that most people realize there is a problem.

I came from a great home and had a family that did the best they could for me. But life has pain in it. That’s the reality. And, if you don’t know how to properly deal with some of those situations it can make it a real struggle. However, knowing how to deal with pain and struggle isn’t something that we naturally know how to do. Students need guidance in this area. And, after dealing with my own personal struggles, I want to be a mental health speaker for high schools that actually helps make a difference for those that are struggling.

In short, this video will learn my heart behind the work that I do and how it can benefit your school in 2019.

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

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

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LET’S PLAN A MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR YOUR SCHOOL! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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

Watch my video “Youth Speaker Mike Veny 2019”: https://youtu.be/Fu_5jwy0ZRc

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Today you're going to learn one thing that can help change how you look at mental health challenges.

If you or a loved one is living with mental health challenges then you understand how confusing and frustrating it can be. There are often many unanswered questions that make it hard to focus on improving your emotional wellness. That’s why you need to become curious about your situation.

An attitude of curiosity can go a long way in helping you. You may be wondering things like the following:

What is emotional wellness?

How to improve emotional wellness

What tips for emotional wellness cause improvements

But when you choose to be curious, it can cause you to take the steps that you need to in order to really make a difference for your mental health and emotional wellness. Or, if you have a loved one that’s struggling, your curiosity can help you to learn valuable information that can allow you to help them or just have a better understanding around what they are dealing with.

In short, this video will show you how curiosity helps transform challenges surrounding emotional wellness.
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1) Film yourself sharing your best tip for emotional wellness (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

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LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO TRANSFORM STIGMA FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS HERE: https://www.mikeveny.com/books

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

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

Watch my video “Anger Management: How to Control Anger”: https://youtu.be/rUxbiqfNu8w
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Today you're going to learn EXACTLY how you can improving teaching method to help improving the mental health of your students (step-by-step).

In fact, in this video, I'm going to share with you an area of professional development for teachers that shouldn’t be ignored.

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

Mental health is a topic that’s gaining more attention in society. It’s much needed and long overdue attention. The alarming statistics around youth suicide paint a bleak picture for the United States. Schools are trying to address it and teach students how to be mentally well. But it’s also important that you as a teacher or administrator focuses on your mental wellness as well. When you do, you inspire your students to follow in your behavior.

I was that kid in your class that’s always causing you a headache. The one that is constantly acting up and crossing the line. I had mental health challenges, was expelled from multiple schools, hospitalized for my mental health, and even attempted suicide. It’s a good reminder that you never really know what’s going on behind the scenes.

When I do professional development for teacher workshops, I share my personal story so you can see what’s behind the behavior. This can give you a new perspective for interacting with and helping your students going forward.

It’s also important that you address your own mental health. Teaching is a stressful position and one that requires you to have a lot of self-awareness when interacting with your students and coworkers. My sessions address all of this.

In short, this video will show you actionable ways that you and your school can be helped by a professional development session on mental health in 2019.

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1) Film yourself sharing what you would like to see addressed in professional development within your school for mental health (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

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TO SEE WORKSHOP EXAMPLES OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS CLICK HERE.

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

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

Watch my video “Suicide Awareness and Prevention Speaker”: https://youtu.be/bIh-3KxOwvE

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Today you're going to learn EXACTLY how to diversity and inclusion are influenced by mental health.

In fact, in this video, I'm going to explain why I think that mental health should be addressed as the foundation of diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace.

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

Diversity and Inclusion is a popular topic that’s frequently making headlines. Companies are doing their best with diversity and inclusion training to address things like stereotypes and biases in order to make sure everyone feels included and supported.

But I would argue that something is still missing and that thing is addressing the mental health of those in the workplace. I believe that mental health is the forgotten part of D&I. And to really succeed with diversity and inclusion best practices, we need to make mental health awareness the base of it. Here’s why:

People challenges and mental health challenges go hand-in-hand
Delegation efforts are impacted by your mental health and unknown biases
Addressing your mental health helps you become more self-aware which is a key to fixing diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Fear of offending others can stem from stereotypes and biases we don’t realize that we have

There is a mistaken belief that therapists are just for those struggling with a diagnosed mental health disorder. In reality, a therapist can help in many ways as I discuss in the video.

Mental health impacts both productivity and profitability. Making sure that your people are emotionally well will go a long way in helping you get your diversity and inclusion efforts off the ground.

In short, this video will give you a few actionable ways that you can address mental health to improve D&I efforts.

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1) Film yourself sharing an example of how your mental health is impacted by your work life (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer). Sharing stories is an important step to transforming the stigma.

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

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IF YOU WANT HELP ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH IN YOUR WORKPLACE, CHECK OUT MY CORPORATE EVENT “TRANSFORMING STIGMA IN THE WORKPLACE”.

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

Purchase your copy of Transforming Stigma: How to Be a Mental Wellness Superhero HERE: http://amzn.to/2py3T28

Check out the book I mentioned If You Want It Done Right You Don’t Have to Do it Yourself

Watch my video “Workplace Mental Health Speaker”: https://youtu.be/lv9R4lF6fd8

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Today you're going to learn EXACTLY what I do to help maintain my emotional sobriety.

Sobriety is something that makes most people think about alcohol, so what is emotional sobriety? If being sober is not having any alcohol does emotional sobriety mean not having any emotions?

What does emotional sobriety mean?

Emotional sobriety is a part of emotional wellness. It doesn’t mean that you don’t have any emotions, it means that you learn how to handle and cope with the difficult emotions that people experience that they may try to cover with alcohol or drug use. Emotional sobriety is all about learning how to handle your emotions in a healthy way.

Everyone experiences negative emotions. Things like hurt, anger, disappointment, and guilt are unfortunately a part of life. And, that’s why it’s so important to learn how to recognize and address those emotions and feelings instead of turning to things like drugs, alcohol, shopping, gambling, or other escape behaviors.

It’s important to learn how to be more comfortable with the uncomfortable emotions that a part of life. In this video, I share something I do on a daily basis that helps me show up for my emotions every day. This allows me to be a more mentally healthy person for myself and others.

In short, this video I share with you one thing you can do every day to maintain emotional sobriety.
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1) Film yourself sharing what emotional sobriety means to you and how you maintain it (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

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

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IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH DIFFICULT EMOTIONS REACH OUT FOR HELP FROM A LOVED ONE OR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.
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Read my blog post “How to Achieve and Maintain Emotional Sobriety” HERE:

https://www.mikeveny.com/how-to-achieve-and-maintain-emotional-sobriety.html

Watch my video “Anger Management: How to Control Anger”: https://youtu.be/rUxbiqfNu8w
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Today you're going to learn the ONE THING you should be focused on as a caregiver or healthcare worker before anything else.

In fact, in this video, I share with you the one question you should be asking yourself on a regular basis.

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

I’ve struggled with mental health challenges for as long as I can remember. That’s why I work as a mental health speaker and healthcare speaker and writer to help end the stigma that surrounds mental health. My life’s all about helping others. As a healthcare worker or caregiver, this is something that you understand. You probably got into the work that you do for the exact same reason – you want to help and care for others.

But it’s easy to get so focused on caring for others that you forget to care for yourself. There is a misconception that it’s selfish to put yourself first, but as I explain in this video, that’s not the case.

Putting yourself first helps you to show up better for those that you are serving. If you want to be an expert patient caregiver, it’s necessary to take care of yourself. When you are burnt out, you aren’t able to offer those you care for the same level of care. Taking care of yourself first is one of the most selfless things that you can do.

This is the message that needs to be spread around the healthcare industry and that’s one reason I find the work I do as a health speaker so rewarding. It’s what motivates me to take care of myself so I can better serve my audience working with healthcare in the speakers' bureau, as a pharmaceutical speaker, or speaking for any other healthcare event.

In short, this video will show you why you need to put yourself and one step you can take to make that happen.
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1) Film yourself sharing what you do for self-care and encourage others to give it a try (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

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

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LOOKING FOR A FUNNY HEALTHCARE SPEAKER TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT AT YOUR EVENT? LET’S TALK!
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Mental health in the workplace training by Mike Veny will you improve your productivity, team performance and company profits. There are a variety of mental health in the workplace training programs, yet none compare to the results that Mike's deliver.

Mental health in the workplace is becoming an increasingly popular topic because of employee burnout and remote working. This is an introduction to the mental health in the workplace videos that Mike Veny offers.

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

When it comes to workplace mental health awareness, many employees simply don’t identify with the term “mental health”. They think of it as being something that only applies to those that have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.

But, mental health is also about something that everyone can identify with – STRESS.

If you have stress, it can lead to mental health issues in the workplace. And, if you have already have mental health challenges, stress can make it even worse. There are employees being disciplined at work for performance issues that are actually struggling with much larger problems at the root of their behavior. That’s why we need to help improve workplace mental health. To do that, there are three workplace strategies for mental health that Mike discusses:

* Cultivate a culture of self-care.
* Learn how to have mental health conversations in the workplace.
* Put systems and resources in place to support employee wellness

This is how you can start to address workplace mental health awareness and improve mental health at work. That’s how you transform stigma in the workplace, which ultimately leads to mental health safety in the workplace.

Workplace a mental health awareness is a small investment that offers a huge return!

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Testimonials: http://www.mikeveny.com/testimonials

Speaking Programs: http://www.mikeveny.com/programs

Online Courses: http://www.mikeveny.com/store

Contact: http://www.mikeveny.com/speaking-engagements

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Today you're going to learn about a school event that I attended and spoke at as a school mental health speaker.

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

As a mental health speaker for schools, I am honored every time I’m invited into a school and community to share my experience of growing up with mental health challenges. I fully support when a school is willing to allow students to skip out on things like math and science for a day or two in order to address the deeper issues and challenges that they are facing like anxiety and depression.

When working as a mental health speaker for high school or youth mental health speaker, I share the personal stories from my own life. This includes things like being expelled from three schools, being admitted to a mental hospital for multiple extended stays, self-harm, and attempting to take my own life at the age of 10. These are the issues that youth are facing and the ones that need to be addressed as a school mental health speaker.

And, it’s not just a school issue. Mental health in schools is best addressed by involving and educating the entire community. As you will see in this video, the students understand the importance of addressing these issues as well.

In short, this video will show you actionable ways that you can address mental health in your school in 2019.
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1) Film yourself sharing your ideas on how schools can better address mental health (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

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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://youtu.be/fJKNSi1z2tA
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http://www.MikeVeny.Com Mike Veny is a sought after keynote speaker and professional drummer. He delivers entertaining, engaging, and educational experiences to conferences and events throughout the world.

After filing for bankruptcy at age 25 and reading the book, The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber, Mike made the decision (on the way to the bankruptcy court) to commit all of his efforts to being successful entrepreneur. His product idea stood out clearly in his mind – his drumming.

Pursuing a career in the arts or aspiring to be an entrepreneur doesn’t mean that you are going to be poor or have less job security than someone with regular job.

If you are looking for a proven professional who can offer a real world perspective on success as a self-employed artist, practical steps building powerful relationships, and connect with your audience, then you’ve come to the right place. What sets Mike apart from other presenters is that he takes the time to listen and understand your vision, goals, and objectives before he determines if he is the right fit for you. If he is the right fit for you, then he will create a plan to take your event to the next level.

During his workshops and keynotes, Mike encourages attendees to:
* View marketing, relationship building, and selling on a foundation of trust.
* Develop a simple plan to gain clarity.
* Create automated systems for managing relationships.
* Learn effective sales skills that can be applied to any aspect of life.

Satisfied clients rave about the powerful impact Mike has had on audiences. He inspires attendees to leave his presentations inspired with new ideas and simple action steps that they can apply immediately.

Here’s what some meeting planners have had to say about Mike:

Katie Sowa, Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization – “Mike is an outstanding entrepreneur, speaker, and artist, who is able to communicate novel insights and life experiences on an innovative and engaging level. Mike would be an ideal addition to any conference, event, or meeting at which you are hoping to leave the audience motivated and inspired.”

Amy Rogers, Self-Employment in the Arts – “Not only was Mike’s presentation excellent but he was also a delight to work with. Over the last ten years, I have had the opportunity to work with many presenters and I would highly recommend Mike Veny to anyone looking for a quality individual and speaker to be part of an event. We plan to continue to build our relationship with Mike and utilize his skills for future programs. I was impressed with his genuineness, ability to understand and engage our audience, enthusiasm, knowledge on a variety of subjects, and his willingness to visit and interact with attendees outside of his scheduled presentation slots..”

In addition, here’s what some attendees have had to say about Mike:

Conference Attendee – “ I Love Mike Veny! He is wonderful and engaging and funny. He is great at explaining networking and relationships. He should be here every year. I love his energy and his drum circle. He inspires me!!!!”

Conference Attendee – “I learned how to establish meaningful connections with potential employers/clients.”

You can feel confident in choosing Mike to address your audience about arts entrepreneurship subjects. As a professional speaker in the National Speakers Association (NSA), a member of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF), Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Toastmasters International, he’s presented in front of audiences consisting of youth, parents, adults, and professionals. His perspectives have been featured on the Pitch Jam blog and he presented at the 2014 Haiti Entrepreneurship Camp.

Your Call to Action:

Connect with Mike today to explore how he can add value to your upcoming event, meeting, or conference and how interactive drumming can give your audience the memory of a lifetime.