Ep 19: Interview with Bill Carson: Prioritizing Mental Heath First Aid and Psychological Safety in the Workplace

The Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast: Navigating Leadership with Emotional intelligence

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Ismail and Sameer are joined by a very special guest on Episode 19 of the Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast, Mr. Bill Carson. Bill Carson dives deep into topics that are very near and dear to his life’s work as a resilience coach, emotional and social intelligence coach, and well-being coach. The podcast episode centers on how employers can meet the demands of today’s workforce with effective upskilling for psychological risk management, and sharing practical ways leaders can implement mental health first aid into their leadership approach.

About Bill Carson:

• Bill Carson is a passionate Mental Health Advocate who speaks from a lived experience of mental health challenges of depression, anxiety and addictions for over 30 years.
• Bill experienced childhood traumas of major heart surgery at four, death of his father at five, domestic violence during his teens, and major illness of his first wife.
• In 2016, Bill healed himself of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts and began his journey as a mental health advocate.
• Bill Carson is committed to giving back and currently volunteers his time as a Lifeline Telephone Crisis Supporter and trains leaders and managers in various industry sectors on Mental Health First Aid.

Topics covered in Episode 19 of the Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast include:

• What are the primary psychological risks prevalent in today’s workforce?
• What are some psychological or emotional signs of stress that leaders should be paying attention to?
• How can leaders provide mental health first aid to their teams in a manner that is effective and promotes safety within the team?
• What is the business case for companies to invest in upskilling their leaders in the area of effective psychological management?
• How much do leaders need to know about or understand mental health issues for them to properly address them when they are noticed in the workplace?

You can find Bill Carson at the follow places:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-carson-4a645618/

https://inspirelearning.au/

Link to Bill Carson’s recent book release: Safe Conversation For Work and Life: https://a.co/d/5sXrNxy

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