In this episode, I speak to Hannah Hardy-Jones about navigating mental health.

Hannah is the co-founder of Contented, an AI startup that turns talk into extraordinary outcomes, capturing meetings and conversations and creating meaningful outputs. 

She previously founded The Kite Program, a mental health tech company, and has used her background in HR and psychology within her work, as well as her lived experience of postpartum bipolar.

As leaders, we're often expected to have all the answers, but navigating mental health, both our own and others’,  is not about having a perfect solution. It's about creating environments where your team feels seen, heard, and supported.

If we can recognise the early signs and open the door to these conversations, we can help reduce burnout and stress in the workplace.

Here’s what we talk about: 

•  The importance of leaders modelling vulnerability to teams so they feel safe and empowered to share their own struggles
•  Practical strategies for creating safe spaces where team members feel comfortable opening up
•  How to recognise the early signs of mental health challenges in your team
•  Hannah’s personal experience with postpartum bipolar disorder providing a raw perspective on the complexities of mental health challenges.
•  The importance of building supportive and understanding environments in both personal and professional settings.

 
All leaders need to listen to this one. It is the foundation to understanding mental health so that you can foster healthier, more supportive workplaces. 

I would love to hear from you about your experience in mental health in the workplace. Please feel free to reach out via Instagram or LinkedIn.

If you know someone who would benefit from listening to this episode, please pass it on.

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Emotion Culture Deck - use code TASHPIETERSE to get 10% off
• Free 1:1 Playbook on how to turn casual catchups into meaningful conversations that build trust, respect and connection in your team.
• Leaders Lounge: The Membership for People Leaders is opening its doors again soon! Find out more here

Connect with Hannah
Website: www.contentedai.com
Instagram: @thekiteprogram

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