LeadWell
Leadership Development for Creating a Wellbeing Culture
A practical 6-month leadership program for leaders who want to boost employee performance, innovation, resilience, and create a thriving environment.
This program is for you if:
✔️ You are a leader who deeply cares about mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
✔️ You know that a healthy work environment leads to better decision-making, increased productivity, and cost savings, but you aren’t quite sure how to sustain this type of culture
✔️ You see the impact poor wellbeing is having on your team’s performance and you want to create an environment where everyone thrives
✔️ You need support and accountability to identify, create a strategy, and implement proven practices and make them resonate and stick with your team
✔️ You are ready to lead this change for your team, create immediate results, and cultivate a lasting impact
Benefits of a thriving team:
3x more likely to be engaged at work
71% less likely to report experiencing a lot of burnout
69% less likely to actively search for a new job
5x more likely to strongly advocate for their company as a place to work
(Source: Gallup)
After completing this 6-month program you will:
✔️ See positive changes in your team’s wellbeing (ie, lower stress)
✔️ Boost employee performance, creativity, and resilience
✔️ Strengthen team trust and increase engagement
✔️ Reduce some of the risk factors for burnout
✔️ Solidify your leadership skills in maintaining a wellbeing culture
✔️ Improve your own wellbeing
You will do this alongside a small cohort of like-minded leaders from a variety of industries where you can feel inspired, learn from each other and grow together.
Program Structure
Two 90-minute calls per month: first is a workshop, second is a peer mastermind.
Workshops
- Identify the best strategy for your team and set an implementation plan
- Learn what the research shows and discuss best practices
- Take action both personally and with your team
- Determine your action steps for the month
Peer Mastermind
- Present your ideas to a group of trusted colleagues and get a sense check
- Discuss challenges and wins
- Tap into the collective wisdom, diverse perspectives, and experiences of your peers
- Enhance your problem-solving skills, gain valuable insights, and share your best practices
LeadWell Modules
MODULE 1: Foundational Elements of a Wellbeing Culture
In this first module, we’ll cover the foundational elements required for creating a wellbeing culture. We’ll talk about your role as a leader in bringing about culture change and how to set the right expectations for yourself and your team.
Outcomes: You’ll have an understanding of how to create a wellbeing culture and what is involved in changing the culture of your team.
MODULE 2: Leading By Example
This module is all about you. We’ll go over the importance of modeling healthy behaviours and discuss the specific areas of your own health that you struggle with.
Outcomes: You’ll identify your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to your health habits and you’ll select a couple areas to work on this month.
MODULE 3: Psychological Safety and Trust-Based Teams
In this module, we’ll explore what psychological safety is and how you can create a psychologically safe environment. We’ll cover how a trust-based team drives wellbeing and performance.
Outcomes: You’ll learn how to identify the components that make up a psychologically safe environment, your role as the leader, and practical tools and strategies to create or improve this on your team.
Module 4: Team Contract and Norms
In this module, we’ll talk about the spoken and unspoken norms that exist within a team. You’ll explore how these norms impact the culture and wellbeing of your team. We’ll review a framework for creating a team contract.
Outcomes: You’ll increase your awareness of the norms that exist on your team and their impact. You’ll have a template and key questions to ask your team so that you can co-create a team contract.
Module 5: Addressing Internal Risk Factors for Burnout
In this module, we’ll review the shared responsibility of preventing burnout, with a focus on what you can do as a leader. We’ll explore the internal risk factors and identify the areas you have leadership over.
Outcomes: You’ll increase your understanding of burnout and how various factors at the workplace can contribute to it. You’ll understand the role you play in preventing burnout and some areas to focus on improving.
Module 6: Roadblocks and Assess Progress
In this module, we’ll discuss some common challenges that occur when changing a culture and how you can overcome them. We’ll look at practical ways to assess progress and determine next steps.
Outcomes: You’ll learn the common pitfalls of culture change and ways to get past them. You’ll be able to identify progress you and the team have made in creating a culture of wellbeing and determine your next actions.
Program Details
For each module you’ll participate in two sessions during the month:
• live, virtual 90-minute workshop
• live, virtual 90-minute facilitated peer mastermind session
Who is this program for?
This program is designed for leaders in a senior leadership role. You already understand the importance of health and wellbeing, and the benefits that come from healthy employees, and you’re now looking to implement the changes you wish to see.
Investment
Invest to accelerate your professional development for only $4,999 +HST (CAD).
*Contact us for non-profit and government pricing.
Application Deadline
Submit your application to be added to our waitlist.
Spots are limited to ensure everyone gets a chance to participate in group discussions. Apply today!
About Lydia Di Francesco, MBA, CWHP
Businesswoman of the Year (2023), Published Author, Mentor, Television Wellbeing Expert.
Lydia Di Francesco stands at the forefront of corporate wellness, where her expertise in crafting health and performance strategies has become a keystone for enhancing employee well-being. Her collaborative work with leaders and HR teams has not only bolstered productivity and engagement but also significantly reduced costs stemming from absenteeism and turnover.
Lydia’s impressive portfolio includes partnerships with notable private sector entities and government departments such as Rio Tinto, Entertainment One, Wave, National Arts Centre, and Giatec, as well as City of Ottawa, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and Health Canada.
Beyond her consulting work, Lydia is a familiar voice on the airwaves as the host of a wellness program on the Italian Connection Program on CHIN Radio Ottawa 97.9FM and a recurrent fitness and wellness expert on TV. Her insights have been featured in national and local publications, establishing her as a trusted authority in the wellness domain.
A staunch advocate for mental health, Lydia aligns with the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health as a Women for Mental Health supporter. Her contributions to the business and health communities were recognized when she was named Businesswoman of the Year by the Women’s Business Network of Ottawa in 2023.
A multilingual speaker (English, French, Spanish and Italian), Lydia’s workshops and presentations are infused with her action-oriented, practical philosophy, empowering individuals and organizations to sustain healthy workplaces.
FAQs
I won’t be able to attend all the sessions. Are the sessions recorded?
Yes, the sessions will be recorded and sent to you, however, we recommend that you attend as many sessions as possible in person. A key component of your learning comes from your participation during the sessions and the peer-to-peer engagement.
If you can’t attend your regular session time you’re welcome to join in the other cohort’s day/time.
What is the time commitment for the program?
There are a total of 18 hours of program sessions. The monthly workshop and peer mastermind session are 90 minutes each. The time to implement your action assignments will vary; however, we recommend spending the time you need for the assignments in order to see the most benefits.
Is the learning material evidence-based?
Yes, the learning material is evidence-based. Lydia has an MBA and is a Certified Workplace Health and Performance Practitioner who has been working in the wellness industry for over 12 years, constantly staying up-to-date on the latest best practices and research.
Are there any tests or exams?
No, this program is specifically designed for you to take practical action. Therefore, there is no formal assessment of the material. The action assignments are not marked. They are used for you to put into practice your learning and change the culture on your team.
Am I able to transfer my enrolment to another person?
We get it. Things happen and you might not be able to start the course. You may transfer your enrolment to someone else before the program starts. However, because of the peer engagement aspect of the program, once the program has started we won’t be able transfer your enrolment to someone else.
Can you run this program with the leaders of one organization?
Yes! We would love to have all leaders in your organization take this program together. What an impact that would have! Contact us for more details on how to set up a private cohort with your organization.
If you have any questions, or to see if this is the right program for you, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you!