Melissa Doman, M.A.

In this 1-hour keynote, the audience will gain a deeper understanding of mental health and mental illness, why these topics need to be normalized in the workplace, and easy to understand methods of how to discuss it in today’s virtual and uncertain world.

Audience takeaways:

• Learn ultra-transparent education on what mental health and mental illness are, debunk common social assumptions
• Why these are crucial areas to discuss at work,
• Key safety and remote working considerations
• Suggested approaches and language of how to have constructive and compassionate conversations
• Have the opportunity for open Q&A at the end
• Can also be delivered in a pre-structured interview format

Keynote is available physically (COVID Precautions Required) and virtually.

In this 1-hour keynote, the audience will gain a clear picture of the neuroscience and psychology behind stress and practical accessible ways to individually manage it.

Audience takeaways:

• Understand the emotional and physiological impact of stress on our mental health
• Develop a practical mindset of how to manage stress realistically in today’s in-flux developing ‘new normal’
• Learn scientifically-backed stress management strategies and models to help manage your stress levels
• Have the opportunity for open Q&A at the end
• Can also be delivered in a pre-structured interview format

Keynote is available physically (COVID Precautions Required) and virtually.

In this 1-hour keynote, the audience will gain a clear understanding of the multi-faceted emotional and mental impact of our ambiguous rapidly changing environment, along with easy to understand models to help self-manage this impact.

Audience takeaways:

• Understand the scientific, sociological, and psychological explanations of why navigating our rapidly changing environment is so difficult
•  Learn how to recognize signs from your mind & body when they’re saying ‘we need help’ and,
• Gain tools and models to use on how to help you let go of what was and how to focus on going forward
• Have the opportunity for open Q&A at the end
• Can also be delivered in a pre-structured interview format

Keynote is available physically (COVID Precautions Required) and virtually.

In this 1-hour pre-structured interview, Melissa will work with a colleague from your organization to create tailored questions for an engaging interview on how empathy, emotional intelligence, and vulnerability are true leadership strengths in times of uncertainty and change. This interactive interview will deep dive into what best practice looks like in this space and key actions to take.

Audience takeaways:

• Best practice for managers when leading their times during times of uncertainty, crisis, and change
• How to prioritize mental health, stress, and wellbeing discussions in teams with mental health in mind.
• Note: there will be open Q&A at the end of this session so managers may ask their questions directly to Melissa
• Can also be delivered in a pre-structured interview format

Keynote is available physically (COVID Precautions Required) and virtually.