Permission to Pause

Building Resilience and Wellbeing at Work

A Practical Workshop for HR Leaders, People Professionals & Organizational Teams

A Black man and an Asian woman collaborate at a wooden desk with notebooks, a pink mug, and a laptop.

Caregivers Need Care Too

HR professionals, people leaders, and workplace caregivers are often the first to support others and the last to prioritize their own wellbeing. The emotional demands, isolation, and constant change make burnout a common experience.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

This interactive workshop offers space to reflect, reconnect, and rebuild daily wellness. Designed to provide specific strategies and support for caregivers, we recognize your unique challenges and the importance of your wellbeing.

We will discuss the complexities of self-care and resilience to help you better care for yourself, lead with strength, and foster a healthier workplace culture by building individualized wellness plans.

Who It’s For

  • HR leaders and professionals

  • Organizational teams and managers

  • Employee resource groups (ERGs)

  • Professional associations and networks

  • Small businesses and entrepreneurs

What Participants Can Expect

  • Interactive sessions grounded in lived experience and research

  • Practical tools to build a Personal Wellbeing Plan

  • Strategies to set boundaries and mentally disconnect from work

  • A supportive environment to share, reflect, and connect with peers

  • A community of accountability partners committed to sustaining wellbeing

  • A digital workbook, with printed or custom-branded copies available on request

  • Optional follow-up Q&A sessions to reinforce learning and support implementation

Common Challenges Addressed

  • Burnout and emotional exhaustion in HR and caregiving roles

  • Navigating constant workplace and economic stress

  • Prioritizing wellbeing amid heavy workloads and competing demands

  • Creating sustainable personal and organizational wellness strategies

Why It Matters

75% of HR professionals say their work is emotionally draining

52% of employees feel pressure to prioritize work over personal wellbeing

26% of HR leaders hesitate to seek mental health support despite available benefits

When organizations invest in meaningful wellbeing conversations, the results are clear:

  • Participants report greater connection and reduced burnout risk

  • Organizations see a measurable 3–4% increase in Employee Assistance Program (EAP) utilization, helping reduce stigma and normalize help-seeking

  • Leaders gain actionable tools that move beyond buzzwords to real change

What People Are Saying

  • "This workshop allowed us to think more about how we take care of ourselves both at work and in our personal lives."

  • "Insightful and thought-provoking."

  • "Educational and a mandate for everyone. So much to learn."

  • "I liked the opportunity to reflect and come up with ideas on how to improve our personal health."

Workshop Investment

Workshop investment varies based on group size, organization type, and delivery format. I offer accessible rates for small businesses and associations to ensure this critical content reaches where it's needed most. Let's connect to find the best fit for your team or group.

Group & Association Workshop Options

I partner with professional associations and small business networks to deliver this workshop to groups of members, with flexible formats and group rates available. If you're part of an association or network, let's explore how to make this accessible for your members.

Ready to Support Your Team or Members?

Let's talk about bringing this workshop to your organization, association, or network.