Closing the gap between what psychology knows, and what the workplace needs.
It all begins with a hard moment. A tense meeting. A conversation that didn’t land right. A leader who’s burning out quietly. Work is full of moments that test our nervous systems - and the way we move through them shapes culture more than any mission statement ever could.
We’ve spent the last decade counselling your employees, colleagues, and leadership teams - hearing firsthand about burnout, conflict, and the gap between how people want work to feel and how it actually does.
We bring field-tested clinical expertise and the science behind stress into the moments that matter most - helping teams stay grounded mid-conflict OR clear before a hard conversation, so they can feel and perform their best.
Because business is personal.
Operationalizing mental health with the Nervous System of Work™
We collaborate with teams that do hard things and care deeply while doing them. Our work brings psychology into the flow of your day - not just wellness week - through single workshops, immersive offsites, or ongoing partnerships that builds lasting cultural impact you can see in your bottom-line.
Because we believe reliable, field-tested mental health support should be accessible everywhere, and in moments that matter for real life.
OUR CLIENTS
Mental health isn’t a perk. It’s infrastructure.
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1 in 5
are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or PTSD.
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23%
are comfortable approaching their employer with mental health concerns.
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30%
of disability claims are related to mental health illness.
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68%
reported their mental health has worsened since the pandemic and in remote environments.
Think of us like your ‘how-to’ guide for navigating team emotions at work:
Our Services
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Turning the science of stress into everyday leadership skills.
Self-aware leadership starts in the body - in how we breathe, react, and recover under pressure. Our work combines coaching with practical tools to help you stay grounded, handle conflict with clarity, and communicate with confidence. You’ll learn to recognize and interrupt reactive patterns, manage stress in real time, and model the calm, connected leadership your team needs.
We offer both individual 1:1 coaching and group formats.
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Strong teams start with steady nervous systems.
Designed for teams who are burnt out or struggling to communicate, connect, or navigate high-stakes challenges together, these sessions help rebuild from the inside out. Through facilitated group exercises and neuroscience-backed content, teams gain practical tools and shared language to work together more effectively.
Our team sessions are customized to meet the needs of the team and can be delivered in-person or virtually.
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Sessions that people actually feel - not just attend.
We design and facilitate in-person experiences for teams to reset and reconnect. We don’t use ice-breakers or trust falls; we translate clinical insight into tools that teams can use when it matters most - in tension, transition, and growth.
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Want to build a thriving workplace? Start with the nervous system of your org.
Get a clear picture of what’s really happening in your organization - and what to do next. Through leadership interviews, team sessions, we dig into the invisible dynamics - stress and disconnection - that quietly shape how your teams show up and translate that into actionable insights and practical recommendations to help your organization move from reactive to resilient, aligned, and high-functioning.
CUSTOM PROGRAMMING
Option One
You outline your team's needs, pain points & goals. We develop unique content & programming to give your team what they need. All workshop topics & content are rooted in the latest neuroscience. We create safe, inclusive spaces for your team to learn, evolve & connect.
FIELD-TESTED AND READY WORKSHOPS
Option two
Our ready-to-book, 1.5 hour workshops include content and resources designed for teams or executive leadership groups of any size or industry. We can deliver these in-person or online (although we always prefer to come to you!) and includes a ready-made digital workbook each person gets to go home with.
TOOLS YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE BY 3PM
TOOLS YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE BY 3PM
Field-tested workshops you can book today
Quick, impactful, and ready for real life, our workshops include content and resources designed for groups of any size or industry. These aren't generic wellness talks - they’re practical, accessible, and rooted in neuroscience.
Workshops can be delivered virtually or in-person and scaled to the size, needs and budget of your team or organization.
Topics can include, but are not limited to:
The Neuroscience of Stress & Stress Management
Attachment in the workplace
Boundary-Setting & respect in the Workplace
Conflict management
Burnout
Vicarious Trauma & the Workplace
We’re beyond grateful to work with incredible organizations and people:
General Manager, ProJect development 2021
“My team found that the Neuroscience of Stress workshop provided a practical framework for navigating stress in their personal and professional lives.”
Workshop Participant, HOspitality 2020
“Through this workshop I better understand what I need at the moment, rather than trying to push through the discomofrt of my anxiety”
Workshop Participant, Allied Health 2023
“This workshop has inspired new ways to cope that have made such a difference at work.”
Workshop Participant, non-profit 2020
“Heather and Nina present their expertise with kindness, compassion and enthusiasm.”
FAQ’s
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Most leadership or wellness initiatives focus on mindset or behaviour. We start with the nervous system. We teach teams how to regulate stress, communicate through conflict, and recover faster from pressure. It’s not about theory; it’s about what people can actually use on a chaotic day.
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Our work is designed for teams and organizations that want to go beyond awareness and build emotional skill. We work with leaders, managers, and intact teams who are navigating growth, change, or tension - anywhere stress and communication patterns impact performance.
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We design everything from 90-minute interactive trainings to full-day offsites and multi-session programs. Every engagement is customized - whether it’s focused on conflict navigation, boundary-setting, psychological safety, or leadership resilience.
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No. While our background is clinical, our work in organizations is educational and applied. We help people understand their stress responses and build tools for self-regulation, communication, and leadership - all within a professional, work-focused context.
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We work with you to define what “better” looks like - reduced burnout, improved feedback culture, higher psychological safety, or smoother communication. Then we use pre/post reflections, qualitative feedback, and leadership check-ins to track progress over time.
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Before any custom sessions, we learn more about your team through short interviews or surveys to understand your culture, pressure points, and language. We use that insight to design sessions that resonate and feel grounded in your real context, not generic slides. In fact, we don’t even use slides!
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Expect movement, conversation, and practical takeaways - not lectures. We mix evidence-based frameworks with reflection, small-group discussion, and techniques teams can use the next day. We might bring a bit of humour, too.
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Absolutely. We have coached and counselled senior leaders across sectors, including high-stakes environments like healthcare, tech, and justice. We’re comfortable in the boardroom - and know how to keep it real.
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Start with a short discovery call. We’ll learn about your goals, audience, and context, then recommend a format that fits. From there, we co-design the experience and handle the logistics so your team can focus on showing up.