Melanie Cunha - Organizer, Speaker

 

Employers today are facing a crisis of confidence amongst their employees resulting in higher resignations, staffing shortages, and «quiet quitting». 44% of employees today, for example, say they currently experience «a lot» of stress versus the previous day with 25% saying they felt worried, angry, or sad. People simply can`t work at their best if they don`t feel safe. Employers are thus increasingly seeking to leverage health and wellness initiatives to navigate change and uncertainty in their workplaces.

In this presentation, Drew Dudley offers audiences several simple yet transformative leadership strategies for embedding self-care strategies and cultivating resilience and psychological safety into their daily routines. Through powerful stories that recognize the difficult parts of life and work with humour and compassion, audiences will discover how to close the gap between the person they are and the person they want to be without compromising their happiness, fulfillment, or work-life balance.

This presentation is a great addition to your agenda if you believe your audience could benefit from a reminder that they are not alone in their frustrations and fears and that taking care of themselves is an essential part of feeling engaged and connected every day.

In this session, we will reflect on the meaning of belonging and disability. Natalie Royer will give an overview of the importance of belonging in the classroom and Dr. Kathryn Underwood will give educators an overview of inclusion and disability and will be on-hand to answer any questions on how to create inclusion within your classroom and in your practice. Come with your questions for this informative session!