About the presenters
Monica Blacker
A long-standing advocate for women in leadership and inclusive workplaces, Monica is a seasoned board advisor, restructuring specialist and former BigLaw partner with over two decades of experience guiding organisations through complex financial, legal and governance challenges. She speaks and writes regularly on leadership, resilience and equity in the legal and financial sectors, and works closely with boards and executive teams on strategy, risk, restructuring options and stakeholder management. Monica is frequently engaged to advise on compensation, governance and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Mark Dean
Mark has over 25 years’ combined experience in law and brain and mind sciences. A trailblazer in workplace wellbeing, Mark devises and develops multi-modality, research-backed strategies and solutions that help promote optimum wellbeing and performance outcomes while mitigating risk. He trains and advises corporates, governments and universities on best-practice psychological health and safety, with a focus on immediate and long-term uplifts to culture and wellbeing.
Helena Kuo
Helena is a People & Culture leader with experience leading high performance teams in the management consulting sector. She specializes in strategy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and complex workplace relations issues, merging her clinical insight with P&C acumen. Helena is a sought after speaker at executive-level roundtable events and a strong advocate for women’s health, gender equity in the workplace, psychosocial risk management and psychologically safe, inclusive workspaces.
A holistic approach to women’s wellbeing
The program is organised into six focused modules, each addressing a key area of mental fitness.
Managing burnout
Recognize early warning signs of burnout and learn practical strategies to protect energy, restore balance and rebuild resilience.
Optimizing sleep
Develop habits and routines that support restorative sleep and improve physical and mental recovery.
Re-energizing
Identify personal energy drains and learn techniques to rebuild sustainable energy throughout the day.
Managing conflict
Build confidence navigating difficult conversations and workplace tensions with clarity and composure.
Building coping skills
Strengthen emotional regulation and practical coping strategies for managing pressure and uncertainty.
Work-life integration
Build practical strategies to integrate work and life in a sustainable way, supporting energy, boundaries and overall wellbeing.
Practical learning that turns insight into action
Mental fitness for women is designed to move participants beyond awareness and support meaningful behavior change.
Our experts encourage active engagement with the program through structured activities and guided reflection.
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Reflective exercises
Reflective exercises
Participants explore their experiences, patterns and triggers through guided prompts.
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Action planning
Action planning
Each module supports the creation of personal behavior change plans.
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Progress tracking
Progress tracking
Participants record insights, challenges and progress throughout the journey.
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Coaching discussions
Coaching discussions
Structured prompts support deeper reflection through coaching conversations.
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Practical resources
Practical resources
Bite-sized content and tools reinforce learning and support real-world application.
01
Reflective exercises
Reflective exercises
Participants explore their experiences, patterns and triggers through guided prompts.
02
Action planning
Action planning
Each module supports the creation of personal behavior change plans.
03
Progress tracking
Progress tracking
Participants record insights, challenges and progress throughout the journey.
04
Coaching discussions
Coaching discussions
Structured prompts support deeper reflection through coaching conversations.
05
Practical resources
Practical resources
Bite-sized content and tools reinforce learning and support real-world application.
FAQs
Who is this program designed for?
This program is designed for women at all stages of their career who want to strengthen their mental fitness, manage competing demands and build sustainable wellbeing habits. It’s particularly valuable for those navigating high-pressure roles, balancing multiple responsibilities, or looking to improve their energy, resilience and overall wellbeing.
How much time does it take each week?
The program is designed to fit alongside busy schedules, with a combination of short workshops, practical exercises and optional reflection activities. Participants are encouraged to apply small, manageable actions each week, rather than adding to an already full workload.
Is the program delivered online?
Yes, the program can be delivered fully online, making it accessible for individuals and teams regardless of location. It combines interactive sessions with supporting resources such as workbooks, videos and coaching discussions.
Can organizations run this for teams?
Absolutely. The program is well suited to organizations looking to support the wellbeing, resilience and performance of their people. It can be delivered to teams or cohorts and aligned to broader wellbeing, leadership or culture initiatives.
Is it suitable for global organizations?
Yes. The program is designed to be relevant across different regions and cultures, focusing on universal aspects of mental fitness such as energy, sleep, coping and work-life integration, while allowing for contextual adaptation where needed.
Can the program be adapted?
Yes. The program can be tailored to suit organisational priorities, audience needs and delivery preferences. This may include adapting content, delivery format, or integrating with existing wellbeing or leadership initiatives.
What topics does the program cover?
The program takes a holistic approach to mental fitness, covering areas such as burnout, sleep, energy, conflict, coping skills and work-life integration. Each module builds practical skills that can be applied immediately in both work and personal contexts.
How is the program structured?
The program is delivered in stages, with each module focusing on a key aspect of mental fitness. It combines workshops, guided reflection, action planning and coaching-style discussions to support both learning and real-world application.
Will participants receive practical tools?
Yes. Participants are provided with practical tools, action plans and reflective exercises to help them apply what they’ve learned and track their progress over time.
Is this program suitable for individuals or only groups?
The program can be delivered both to individuals and groups. While it works well as part of an organizational initiative, it is equally valuable for individuals looking to invest in their own mental fitness and wellbeing.
What outcomes can participants expect?
Participants can expect to build greater awareness of their energy, habits and coping styles, alongside practical strategies to manage stress, improve resilience and create more sustainable ways of working and living.
Is this a wellbeing program or a performance program?
It is both. The program is designed to enhance wellbeing while also improving focus, energy and performance. By strengthening mental fitness, individuals are better equipped to perform consistently and sustainably.
What participants say
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