8 November 2023

IHSCM Wellbeing Festival

16th November 9.30am-3pm


Workforce wellbeing is a massively important topic across health and social care. Of even greater importance is our individual wellbeing. This festival is an opportunity to explore skills, best practice solutions, and resources for individual and team wellbeing. Take part in live relaxation sessions, create a toolkit of resources, and find out more about what organisations are doing to improve the wellbeing of their workforce.


This event is free and open to members and non-members and is a live event only.


Register Here: https://buytickets.at/ihscm/1032241


HPL points are available for IHSCM members towards the IHSCM High Performance Leadership Competency Framework.


Agenda includes:


9:30am-9:50am 20-Minute Masterclass - Claire Cheminade, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Programme Manager, People Solutions Team, NHS South Central & West will be joining us for a session on 'Mindfulness'. 


11:00-11:20am 20-Minute Masterclass - We will be joined by Dr Nadia Correia, Clinical Director for Integrated Care Services Group for a session on "The Significance of Promoting Mental Health Awareness in our Workplace"


Promoting mental health awareness in the workplace is of utmost importance for the well-being and success of both employees and the organization. Mental health affects every aspect of our lives, including our work performance, relationships, and overall happiness.


Join us to learn how to:


- reduce employee stress, anxiety, and burnout
- increase productivity and performance: When employees' mental health is prioritized, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and productive. 
- reduce absenteeism and turnover
- create an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals can thrive
- enhance teamwork and collaboration
- address your organisations legal and ethical responsibility


12:00pm-1:00pm: We will be joined by Amanda Reynolds FRSA, Founder & Director of Blend Associates Ltd for a session on '‘Imposter or Traffic Lights?’.


Many people describe themselves as having Imposter System. Maybe you did a course, read something online or did the online assessment?
The thought that you have Imposter Syndrome can be disabling in certain situations and can stop you stepping into new opportunities. This webinar will explore the phenomenon of Imposter Syndrome with Blend Associates Ltd Amanda Reynolds Founder, Executive Coach & Mentor.


Amanda will share her model of imposter system that is Asset base, where these thoughts can be recognised and worked through. The webinar will help you explore how you show up and how imposter syndrome emerges in the workplace.


Seeing Imposter Syndrome as a set of traffic lights can aid you to stop and reflect yourself (or with a coach) to help you better understand your feelings, how your workplace and colleagues help and hinder you in being your best. The session will help you explore how to overcome some of the feeling of inadequacy that Imposter syndrome generates in you at work. 


1:30pm-1:50pm 20-Minute Masterclass - We will be joined by Lucy Buxton, LjB Coach Consultancy for a session on 'Sleep' 


Register Here: https://buytickets.at/ihscm/1032241

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