Off the top of your head podcast - Ep 14: Linda Aiello

Ep 14: Linda Aiello

04/23/20 • 47 min

This series we're looking look at a new campaign by MHFA England; My Whole Self. To create mentally healthy workplaces, people need to feel safe to be their ‘whole self’ at work. So how can we create workforces, wherever that may be, where everyone has the freedom to do this? To find out, Simon has gathered leaders from across the worlds of business, sport, and more...
Our final guest of the series is Linda Aiello, Executive Vice President, Employee Success Business Partner at Salesforce. Tech giant Salesforce has regularly appeared in international best places to work lists, and Linda has been at the heart of ensuring customer and employee satisfaction. She joined Simon over a video call to discuss:

The importance of trust and authenticity in the workplace, particularly in the current climate, to create psychological safety
Why Salesforce have encouraged a remote working culture for years and the best ways to do it
The power of data and the ability to use it to improve workplace wellbeing, diversity and inclusion
Zoom calls, the new normal, and managing your mental health during lockdown

We also learned a new Hawaiian word, 'Ohana' and the fact that Linda has lived in seven countries in her lifetime! We hope you've enjoyed this series and look forward to bringing you another one some time soon.
As always, we'd love to know what you think. If you could take a moment to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts we would very much appreciate your feedback. You can do this on most platforms including:

Don't forget to get involved on social media using #JACPodcast and check out all the My Whole Self fun on our website.
More on Linda: europe.businesschief.com/leadership/2848/
'Supporting employees' mental health': peoplemanagement.co.uk/voices/comment/supporting-employees-mental-health
More on Simon: twitter.com/SimonablakeSimon Blake OBE is the Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England. His mission is to improve the mental health of the nation and help build an inclusive and society where attitudes and behaviours around mental health are normalised. Simon received an OBE in 2011, is Deputy Chair at Stonewall, and enjoys running, equestrian eventing, and walks with his dog.
More on #JACPodcast:
MHFA England: mhfaengland.org
Email: [email protected]
More on #MyWholeSelf: mhfaengland.org/my-whole-self/

The importance of trust and authenticity in the workplace, particularly in the current climate, to create psychological safety
Why Salesforce have encouraged a remote working culture for years and the best ways to do it
The power of data and the ability to use it to improve workplace wellbeing, diversity and inclusion
Zoom calls, the new normal, and managing your mental health during lockdown

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Ep 13: Karl Robinson

This series we're looking look at a new campaign by MHFA England; My Whole Self. To create mentally healthy workplaces, people need to feel safe to be their ‘whole self’ at work. So how can we create workforces, wherever that may be, where everyone has the freedom to do this? To find out, Simon has gathered leaders from across the worlds of business, sport, and more...
Our special guest this week is Manager of Oxford United F.C. Karl Robinson. In 2010, Karl became the youngest manager in the Football League aged just 29. After ten years in the business and a growing reputation for developing talented young footballers, Karl has a vision for football to drive and support the mental health agenda across the country. In their fascinating conversation Simon and Karl discussed:

The pioneering approach Karl and Oxford United have taken to mental health and wellbeing including mental health first aid
A message Karl received from a fan which he will remember for the rest of his life
Why being his authentic self rather than 'playing the role' of a manager has made Karl better at this job
The key difference between 'banter' and abuse, and how Karl manages his own mental health

And much more. We really hope you enjoy this episode. Karl's passion to make a difference is clear to see and we wish him and the club all the best for their promotion push should the season get finished.

As always, we'd love to know what you think. If you could take a moment to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts we would very much appreciate your feedback. You can do this on most platforms including:

Don't forget to get involved on social media using #JACPodcast and check out all the My Whole Self fun on our website.
More on Karl and Oxford United: telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/09/25/exclusive-karl-robinson-interview-toppling-man-utd-oxfords-ambition/
'Oxford United’s unique psychotherapy project with Gary Bloom is winning hearts and minds': oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/18098433
Sky Sports - 'How Oxford United took a lead on mental health': skysports.com/football/news/11675/11960047
More on Simon: twitter.com/SimonablakeSimon Blake OBE is the Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England. His mission is to improve the mental health of the nation and help build an inclusive and society where attitudes and behaviours around mental health are normalised. Simon received an OBE in 2011, is Deputy Chair at Stonewall, and enjoys running, equestrian eventing, and walks with his dog.
More on #JACPodcast:
MHFA England: mhfaengland.org
Email: [email protected]
More on #MyWholeSelf: mhfaengland.org/my-whole-self/

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Mark Rowland

** Content warning: Contains references to poor mental health, suicide, self harm, anxiety, and depression **
Simon Blake is joined by Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foudation, Mark Rowland to discuss the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May 2024) and why movement if good for our mental health.

Off the top of your head podcast - Ep 14: Linda Aiello

Transcript

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Hello, I'm Simon Blake, and this is just about coping For our final episode of the series, I was delighted to be joined over. Zoomed by Linda Hello, executive vice president, employees success business partner at Salesforce. For those of you who don't know, Salesforce's, an international software company which provides one of the world's leading customer relationship management service, is salesforce regular features in best places to work this around the world