#037 – Bringing a Focus to Mental Health in the Workplace with Lis Cashin

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At only 13 years of age, Lis Cashin accidentally killed her friend after throwing a javelin at a school sports day. In one short moment, her life went from hopes of winning a sports medal to an outcome that was more tragic and traumatic than anyone could have ever imagined.

The trauma of this day profoundly influenced how Lis’ life would unfold. For years, she found herself making decisions that ultimately punished herself, related to her immense guilt and shame over the accident.

On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Lis shares her own journey to mental wellbeing, as well as tons of takeaways from her professional life, where she works with individuals and teams to help them to unlock potential and transform mental wellbeing.

Leadership tips you won’t want to miss:

🎙️ Regaining a sense of agency over your life when nothing seems to be going right

🎙️ The weight of wearing masks

🎙️ Why if the picture looks too perfect, it probably is

🎙️ Watching out for warning signs of mental health in your team members

🎙️ Implementing a wellness action plan in your workplace

Lis is an award-winning author, TEDx and global speaker, consultant, facilitator and coach. She is on a mission to challenge the stigma around mental health, to transform workplace cultures and to normalise the conversation around mental health in organisations.

If you’re looking to enhance the mental wellness of both you and your team members, then this episode is for you!

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Lis’ contact information:

Website: www.liscashin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lis-cashin

Twitter: @liscashin

TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOLRGBohTd4

This is ME book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1913479781/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=this+is+me+lis+cashin&qid=1608120159&s=digital-text&sr=1-2-catcorr

Lindsay’s contact information:

To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call

Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/

Free e-course: Free Yourself from Workplace Conflict and Confrontation

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

Lindsay Lapaquette

Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former Speech-Language Pathologist, Lindsay applies her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams, so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with Indigenous organizations, her experience as a parent to two neurodivergent children, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.

Lindsay Lapaquette

Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former Speech Language Pathologist, Lindsay applies her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams, so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with First Nations organizations, her experience as a parent to two children with pervasive mental health challenges, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.

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