Resilience Reimagined: "Why Calm Teams Thrive" with Carole Hickson

In this episode of the Working Well Beings podcast, Carole Hickson discusses the importance of mental health in the workplace, emphasizing a systemic approach that involves both employers and employees. She shares her journey from therapy to training, highlighting the significance of resilience, psychological safety, and empathy in fostering a supportive work environment. Carol also addresses the challenges of toxic positivity and the need for effective communication in organizations. Additionally, she introduces her children's book aimed at teaching resilience techniques to young minds, advocating for mental health education in schools.00:00 Introduction to Mental Health in the Workplace05:31 Understanding Resilience and Its Misconceptions10:13 The Importance of Psychological Safety16:31 Empathy in the Workplace: Balancing Support and Boundaries22:30 Toxic Positivity and Its Impact23:43 Optimism for the Future of Workplace Mental Health24:37 Children's Mental Health: Tools for Resilience27:45 Embedding Mental Health Practices in Daily Life🔹 Subscribe for more insights: @workingwellcommunity🔹 Learn more about Working Well Community: https://www.workingwell.community/#WorkplaceWellbeing #HealthAndWellbeingAtWork #EmployeeWellbeing #Podcast