This programme is designed to equip delegates with the knowledge and practical tools to support workplace wellbeing effectively. Through a blend of live workshops, interactive discussions, and real-time case study reviews, participants will explore key concepts in health and wellbeing while contributing their own workplace experiences to enrich learning. The sessions encourage collaboration, enabling participants to build meaningful connections with peers and apply insights to their organisation’s unique challenges.

Workshop 1 – Introduction and Vision

This session provides a foundation for understanding workplace wellbeing and the role of wellbeing champions.

    • What is wellbeing?
    • What is a workplace wellbeing programme?
    • Defining the wellbeing vision at our organisation
    • Roles and responsibilities of a wellbeing champion

Workshop 2 – Leading by Example

This session explores the importance of leadership in workplace wellbeing and how champions can drive positive change.

    • Wellbeing Champion case study discussion: Amaya et al
    • Start with Why – The importance of committed leadership
    • What does committed leadership in workplace wellbeing look like?
    • Put your own oxygen mask on first – Prioritising self-care
    • Strategies for promoting healthy behaviours in the workplace
    • The Power of Peers – How to influence positive change
    • Real-world examples of leaders championing workplace wellbeing

Workshop 3 – The Key Principles of Physical and Mental Health

This session focuses on practical strategies for promoting physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace.

  • Physical Wellbeing

    • WHO physical activity guidelines for adults
    • Movement vs exercise and the 5 components of physical fitness
    • Promoting physical wellbeing in Irish workplaces
    • Nutrition basics: The food pyramid & Harvard healthy eating plate
    • Sleep hygiene essentials

 

  • Mental Wellbeing

    • What is mental wellbeing?
    • Mental health awareness and language
    • Promoting mental wellbeing in the workplace
    • Examples of workplace mental health initiatives in Ireland
    • How to have a wellbeing conversation
    • Signposting, training, and available resources

Workshop 4 – Review and Next Steps

The final session brings everything together, helping participants develop a clear action plan for their wellbeing role.

  • Identifying challenges and barriers to workplace wellbeing
  • Revisiting the roles and responsibilities of a wellbeing champion
  • Reviewing how other Irish organisations structure their wellbeing teams
  • Developing a communication strategy for wellbeing initiatives
  • Vision exercise: Where will we be one year from now?
  • Creating a one-year wellbeing champion action plan

Outcomes

  • Confidence to champion health and wellbeing through engaging activities and initiatives
  • Skills to foster healthy habit formation and contribute to a positive workplace culture
  • Ability to design mini-campaigns that raise awareness of key health and wellbeing topics
  • Knowledge to signpost colleagues to relevant health support services and resources
  • Empowerment to promote a healthy lifestyle and support positive mental health both in the workplace and the wider community

Programme Logistics

  • Online option: 4 x 3-hour live Zoom webinars

Dates:

1st May – 10:00am – 1:00pm

8th May – 10:00am – 1:00pm

22nd May – 10:00am – 1:00pm

29th May – 10:00am – 1:00pm

Brian Crooke is a wellbeing educator, speaker and adviser, empowering Irish organisations to promote and sustain wellbeing within their workplaces. He is the founder of The Work Well Institute and the Workplace Wellbeing Ireland community and is Course Director of the Postgraduate Certificate in Workplace Wellness at Tangent, Trinity College Dublin. He is the host of The Work Well Podcast. In his spare time, Brian is bringing free resistance training to every county and community in Ireland through his parkHIIT social enterprise.