Emotional Connection (EmC) Process

Research in attachment and neuroscience highlights that humans are wired for connection, especially those who depend on each other – such as manager and direct reports. When the connection is broken, the brain experiences “separation distress,” causing individuals to become anxious or avoidant. In response to the disconnection:

– Anxious or Pursuers push for connection by complaining, blaming, defending, lecturing, judging, talking fast, or raising their voices.

– Avoidant or Withdrawers preserve the connection by withdrawing, avoiding, distancing, shutting down, numbing out, or becoming busy.

Team members want the connection, but they use ineffective strategies that fuel the disconnect and result in anxious and avoidant behaviours. Teams get stuck in a perpetual negative cycle, creating an unsafe environment and a toxic work environment.

Focusing on improving interactions and fostering a healthy work environment that prioritises psychological safety and strong relationships will greatly enhance the growth and effectiveness of your teams and organisation. In a nutshell, EmC helps companies master the art of relationships so that you spend less time dealing with ‘people issues’ and can focus instead on performance and productivity.

EmC Leaders’ extensive research and experience
in integrating the EmC process with teams have consistently yielded positive outcomes, including increased employee engagement, reduced workplace conflicts, higher emotional intelligence, and lower turnover intentions.

Duration: 12-weeks program with half day leaders meet up remote sessions
Participants: Unlimited

Looking After the Leaders

Leaders have a huge impact and influence on wellbeing in the workplace. In fact, 75% of HBR survey participants said that the most stressful aspect of their job was the relationship with their immediate boss (Harvard Business Review
7/Sept/2018).

During the constant change and challenges we have faced in recent years, leaders have had a greater responsibility than ever to look after the
wellbeing of employees, many working remotely and navigating resistance to the return to the office and the future of work. So how can you ensure that your leaders are leading from the front?

In response to the global epidemic and the VUCA landscape organisations have been navigating since, I developed a 6-month transformational program to support your leaders in their wellbeing, to build emotional intelligence and resilience; so that leaders can empower their teams to thrive.

This is a tried-and- tested program run online or in-house for teams of leaders who have a desire to
perform at their best.

Duration: 6-month transformational program with monthly half-day remote sessions
Participants: Unlimited

Mental Health Training for Managers

Equip managers with the knowledge and skills to identify mental health issues in the workplace, promote wellbeing, and respond appropriately to team members experiencing mental health challenges.

The primary goal of this training is to empower managers to create a supportive, open, and mentally healthy workplace culture. By equipping managers with the necessary knowledge and skills, we aim to improve employee wellbeing, reduce stigma around mental health, and ultimately enhance team performance and job satisfaction, while also driving their teams to the right Kara Connect Wellbeing Supports available to them.

Key Takeaways for Managers

After completing this training, managers should be able to:

1. Recognise signs of mental health issues in the workplace

2. Initiate and conduct supportive conversations with team members

3. Implement strategies to create a mentally healthy work environment

4. Effectively use the “Listen, Ask, Support, Encourage” approach

5. Know how to access and direct employees to mental health resources (Kara Connect Wellbeing Hub)

Duration: 2 hours Online
Participants: Up to 20