Navigating Change, Cultivating Wellness: Introducing The Thrive Shift
Empowering Change Through Storytelling and Authentic Leadership
After a very soft opening, I am thrilled to introduce my newly launched consulting firm: The Thrive Shift. The Thrive Shift is not just a business; it's my commitment to supporting positive change in the workplace, emphasizing mental health, diversity, and inclusion. Our tagline, "Navigating change. Cultivating wellness," encapsulates our commitment to guiding organizations through transformative shifts to foster a culture of well-being.
The Heart of The Thrive Shift
The Thrive Shift is committed to promoting change through storytelling, authentic leadership education, and developing strategies to enhance equity and inclusion in health and wellness.
Positive change emerges from amplifying the voices of all stakeholders and creating a safe workplace where every individual feels valued and heard.
We aim to foster a world where individuals fearlessly express themselves, embrace diversity and vulnerability, and ensure every voice is heard.
Why Choose The Thrive Shift?
Building a healthy workplace is essential for your team's success. The Thrive Shift is here to offer comprehensive change management and communications support, ensuring that your organization not only survives but thrives.
The Thrive Shift draws its strengths through mental health awareness and advocacy, inclusive communication, and strategy centered on human needs. With a specialty in mental health advocacy and disability inclusion, we utilize the latest research, attention to policy, and lived experiences to help guide your strategy and advocacy work.
Our Services:
Mental Health and Disability Awareness and Education:
Foster an environment of understanding and support by equipping your team with the needed knowledge.
Speaking, Training, and Coaching:
From empowering keynotes to tailored coaching sessions, we offer a range of services to elevate leadership and team dynamics.
Organizational Change Management for Workplace Mental Health:
Navigate change seamlessly with our expert guidance, ensuring a smooth transition towards a healthier workplace.
Communications Strategy and Development:
Craft compelling messages that resonate with your team, fostering a culture of open communication and transparency.
Internal Communications Design and Content Creation:
We specialize in creating engaging content, including blogs, newsletters, and articles, to keep your team informed and motivated.
Mental Health Accessibility Training:
Ensure your workplace is inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Meet Linea Johnson: A Leader with a Unique Perspective
With over 15 years of professional experience in mental health advocacy, communication, and change management, I bring a unique perspective to this crucial work. As someone who has lived with bipolar disorder, my mental health journey fuels my passion for empowering others to make a difference in their workplaces.
I combine extensive knowledge of research and policy with a compassionate connection to my audience. Together, we'll take actionable steps towards a healthier culture, empowered and vulnerable leaders, and an inclusive team mindset.
Addressing the Urgent Problem: Mental Health in the Workplace
The statistics are alarming: "Three-quarters (76%) of full-time U.S. workers reported experiencing at least one symptom of a mental health condition in the past year." (1) Mental health struggles like depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions are prevalent, leading to increased turnover, burnout, and stress. The cost of untreated mental illness is not just financial but also poses a danger to individuals and organizations alike.
The Thrive Shift's Strategic Solution
The Thrive Shift is not about quick fixes but a strategic culture shift. We believe in cultivating a workplace that values well-being, psychological safety, accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our approach addresses the root causes of mental health challenges, offering sustainable solutions for organizations looking to thrive.
What Works:
Culture of Well-being:
Prioritize the mental and emotional well-being of your team.
Psychological Safety:
Create an environment where individuals feel safe expressing their thoughts and concerns.
Accessibility and Equity:
Ensure that your workplace is accessible to all, promoting equality.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
Embrace diversity and foster a sense of belonging for every team member.
Mental Health Awareness:
Educate and raise awareness about mental health to eliminate stigma.
Appreciation and Recognition:
Acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of your team members.
Clearly Defined Roles and Responsibilities:
Eliminate ambiguity, providing clear expectations for every team member.
Vulnerable and Authentic Leadership:
Cultivate leaders who lead with vulnerability, authenticity, and empathy.
Open Feedback and Communication:
Encourage open communication and feedback loops within your organization.
The Thrive Shift's Goals and Objectives
Our mission is clear – to provide actionable steps to address workplace mental health. By doing so, we aim to reduce healthcare costs, minimize disability leave, enhance productivity, and develop a culture of well-being and psychological safety. The Thrive Shift is committed to increasing employee satisfaction, engagement, innovation, creativity, and retention.
Confident and vulnerable leadership, coupled with an inclusive mindset, is the key to building trust, resilience, and collaboration within your organization. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that every employee feels seen, heard, and valued.
Join Us in The Thrive Shift
In conclusion, The Thrive Shift is more than a consulting firm. It's a movement towards creating workplaces where individuals thrive. Join us on this journey of navigating change and cultivating wellness. Let's work together to ensure that every person's voice is heard and that we celebrate diversity as a powerful force for positive change.
Thank you for embarking on this exciting adventure with The Thrive Shift. We look forward to being a catalyst for positive change in your organization's mental health and workplace dynamics.
To learn more about our services and how we can tailor them to meet your organization's unique needs, feel free to reach out or visit our consulting page. Let's thrive together!
Download our FREE Mental Health at Work Guide For Managers here.
Looking for more tailored guidance? Contact Linea to consult with your team, train managers, or give a keynote at your next company event.
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