We are seeing more and more that the most vital skills needed to navigate a fast changing, high tech world is our authentic human-ness. Our EQ - emotional intelligence.
Over time, more innovative leaders and companies are realizing that providing mental health care on an on-going basis, as needed basis, or overall as a culture of self care, makes money!
Hiring a performance coach or life coach - that can being a confidential sounding board to leadership and the entire team - helps to calm conflict and helps to prevent larger issues.
A psychotherapist on staff or on retainer can support everyone by:
Increasing self awareness (how is this situation effecting me?)
Increasing the ability to self-regulate (how can I soothe myself and get out of a stress response?)
Increasing body relaxation through somatic techniques.
Increasing critical thinking (what is the next best step?)
When people know what triggers them and can zoom out to see the bigger picture - through practiced techniques - then decisions can be made in line with the organization’s values. Everyone can shift into a sense of belonging, of value, of purpose and of vision toward success.
Check out these articles:
Employers who spend more on their workers' mental health make more money, Deloitte study finds
Why EQ Will Be So Important For Any Future Leader
The Ability to Regulate Your Emotions is Quickly Becoming The Premier Skill of The 21st Century
In all my years of experience in the business sector and in the psychotherapy sector, I have found that giving people a completely confidential space with an attuned other who can also provide specific skills to try, creates massive shifts.
Emotional safety lets us…
open up
connect to others
increase authenticity and vulnerability
claim our full space
think creatively
play
take chances
Simply put: we go for the gold, our companies become a place we all want to work, and we are set full force toward success!
So whether you are the person who can bring this addition to your team or you know you yourself could benefit and want to hire out, don’t hesitate. The change you will find will be ever lasting.