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Headspace for the Workplace with Dr. Sally: Helping Leaders Build Human-Centered Workplaces

Headspace for the Workplace with Dr. Sally: Helping Leaders Build Human-Centered Workplaces

By: Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas
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 Headspace for the Workplace – A Podcast on How to Cultivate a Vibrant and Psychologically Safe and Healthy Workforce with your host Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas

In our brain-based economy, we depend on fully engaged, mentally healthy teams. Organizations that have figured this out not only have a competitive advantage, they are awesome places to work. Take a listen to the lessons learned and actionable take-aways to promote mental health and wellbeing and support people through tough times – at work.Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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