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Employee wellbeing workshops  with neuroscientist  Dr Hayley North

Our seminars and workshops empower employees with an understanding of their brain and strategies to improve mental health, wellbeing and productivity! 

This improves an organisation's profitability and culture while complying with government WHS recommendations to reduce psychosocial hazards.

Some happy clients:

Choose from our 10-part program, individual sessions, or design your own program

Keynote: Understand your brain and how to care for it 

Dr Hayley North will empower you with an understanding of neuroscience: the brain’s functional regions and how a complex network of electrical cells produce your emotions, stress, motivation and happiness.

 

We will uncover 4 fundamental principles of the brain & evidence-based strategies you can apply to enhance mental health and productivity.

Interactive session ~60mins

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Brain Hacks for Productivity

We uncover the natural tendencies of the brain that reduce productivity, then learn strategies to boost focus, time-management and creative problem solving.

We reduce ‘pseudoproductivity’ by improving attention and learn to schedule mentally demanding tasks in line with our brain’s typical energy cycles.

Interactive session ~60mins

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Mental Health and Resilience Workshop

Inspired by mental health first aid, you'll learn how to identify  common mental illnesses, when to seek help, & how to provide support.

We then learn the science behind therapy and how to apply core strategies of therapy on your own to build resilience and emotional intelligence.

 

Interactive workshop ~60 mins

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Optimise Sleep

& the Circadian Rhythm

Learn how sleep is vital to all aspects of our wellbeing: including cognition, performance and health. You’ll learn about the circadian rhythm (our 24 hour biological clock) and how to manage your daily energy levels.

We discuss the latest science-backed strategies to optimise sleep including light sensitivity and timing of caffeine intake.

Interactive session ~60mins

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Physical Health

for Mental Health

Learn how physical health, including diet, exercise and the immune system influence the brain and mental health. 

 

Develop daily routines and habits that nourish your brain, boost energy and improve longevity.

 

Interactive workshop 

~60mins

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Understand and Manage Stress Workshop

Learn how the brain & body produce stress, its causes, how to distinguish between helpful vs harmful stress, and the effects of chronic stress and burnout. We reflect on early warning signs of chronic stress.

 

You'll leave with evidence-based strategies to reduce stress as it’s happening and build resilience to stressful events in the future.

Interactive session ~60mins

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Neuroscience to 

Thrive with Change

Navigating change is a major workplace challenge with the rise of AI. In this session, you’ll learn how the brain responds to and resists uncertainty.

 

Then, drawing on research into neuroplasticity, wellbeing, and values-based living, you’ll learn practical strategies to steady the mind, boost adaptability, and embrace change with clarity and confidence.

Interactive session ~60 mins

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Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace

We define neurodiversity, uncover the neurological basis, and learn that people process and express information differently; this can prevent misinterpretation & conflict while building team cohesion.

 

Participants will leave the session with practical tools to cultivate a supportive culture, use inclusive communication styles and reduce unintentional barriers.

Interactive session ~60 mins

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Neuroscience of Mindfulness

Workshop

Learn the neurological benefits of mindfulness. 

 

It is a scientifically

grounded strategy to gain control over your most valuable asset: attention. 

 

Explore meditation techniques that work best for you. 

Interactive workshop 

~60mins

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Neuroscience of Happiness 

Workshop

Learn the neural mechanisms of happiness. 

 

Learn the latest research on the neuroscience and psychology of happiness. 

Develop strategies to cultivate authentic happiness at work and in life.

 

Interactive session ~60mins

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Case Study from

Origin Energy team results after the 8-part program:

 

📈 Ability to Manage Stress improved by 46% (from 5.6 to 8.2)

😊 Happiness at work increased by 29% (from 5.6 to 7.2)

💪 Personal health scores improved by 15% (from 6.8 to 7.8)

⚖️ Work-life balance improved by 7% (from 7.1 to 7.5)

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Testimonials

Darrell- Manager- PwC

"Dr. Hayley North's expertise in neuroscience and wellbeing is exceptional. Her workshops were well-structured, and the interactive exercises were informative and practical. Dr. North's Q&A session was a highlight of the program, providing a safe space for everyone to ask questions and share their experiences. Overall, Dr. North's program was an impactful and valuable experience, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve the wellbeing and productivity of their staff within any professional environment."

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