Anthony Has Worked With:

Wellness in the Workplace: Embracing a Gentle Approach to Mental Health

In this timely and compassionate presentation, Anthony delves into the pressing need for a more gentle approach to mental health in the workplace amidst the current climate of uncertainty and turmoil. Drawing from personal insights, practical strategies, and evidence-based research, he offers participants valuable tools to cultivate resilience, foster self-compassion, and embrace a sustainable work-life balance. Through engaging discussions and actionable takeaways, Anthony empowers attendees to prioritize their mental well-being and create a supportive workplace culture grounded in kindness, connection, and understanding.

Learning Outcomes:
- Explore practical strategies for practicing self-care and mindfulness in the workplace to enhance overall well-being and productivity.
- Understand the importance of fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and supports employee resilience and work-life balance.
- Learn how to cultivate compassion, connection, and self-compassion in the workplace, promoting a sense of belonging and emotional well-being among team members.

Diversity: The Secret Power Behind High Performing Teams

Diverse teams are two times more likely to meet financial targets, three times more likely to be high-performing, and six times more likely to be innovative and agile. Diversity is a competitive advantage! But barriers to career advancement have limited underrepresented communities in significant ways. In this lively and interactive presentation, Anthony McLean challenges participants to think critically about unconscious bias, microaggressions, and other hindrances to creating an inclusive workplace culture. Finally, he offers actionable strategies to hire, promote, and protect under-represented people groups within our organizations.

Learning Outcomes:
- learn how to move from being “non-racist” to becoming "anti-racist”
- understand the difference between “cancel culture” and “accountability”
- harness the power of being an ally in your circle of influence

Belonging: The Intersection of Mental Health and DEI

One of the outcomes of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is to ensure people have a sense of belonging within our organizations. There is a considerable amount of overlap between mental wellness and racial equity. In this inspiring presentation, Anthony contends that empathy is at the heart of both DEI work and mental health awareness. Psychological safety and creating a sense of belonging are central to both pursuits. This interactive presentation helps participants bring more compassion and courage to the work of anti-racism and mental wellness.

Learning Outcomes:
-Learn how to approach mental health and DEI through the lens of empathy
- Understand the impact systemic racism has on mental health
- See how microaggressions are the "death by a thousand paper-cuts” to a sense of belonging