How To Make Your Workplace Suck Less ft. Stephanie Kunkle | Ep. 102

It's time to make the workplace suck less! Stephanie Kunkel is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker about mental health and wellness in the workplace. She shares her personal experience with depression and how it led her to the work she's doing today with the Perspective Shifters Hub. We discuss the lack of understanding and support for mental health in organizations and the importance of perspective and empathy. Stephanie also talks about her book, 'Perspectives Through Broken Glass,' which offers mantras and insights for navigating depression. We explore the idea of distance rather than conquering mental health challenges and the significance of small wins. We also highlight the disconnect between the C-suite and employees, with a focus on the importance of valuing and investing in employees.

You can order a copy of Stephanie's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Perspectives-Through-Broken-Stephanie-Kunkel/dp/1956353089

Check out the Perspective Shifters Hub here: https://www.perspectiveshifters.com/

Takeaways

• There is a lack of understanding and support for mental health in the corporate space.
• Perspective and empathy are crucial in addressing mental health challenges.
• Small wins and distance are more important than trying to conquer mental health issues.
• Crying and experiencing emotions are not bad; they are a natural part of being human. Create a safe space for employees to express their emotions.
• Understand the impact of actions on the team.
• Value and invest in employees.
• Listen to employees and conduct a gap analysis to identify areas for improvement.

keywords: mental health, depression, corporate space, perspective, empathy, support, understanding, book, mantras, small wins, emotions, mental health, workplace, leadership, employee engagement, turnover, gap analysis

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Music:
Hindsight (Instrumental) by Fivefold (used with written permission)
By Your Side by Caslow, Bertie Scott & Patfromlastyear (used with written permission)