Rudi Bauer & Cole Groom

The High Cost of Silence: Mental Health, Burnout, and Breathwork

How much is employee silence on burnout costing your bottom line? Learn how a simple, daily breathing practice can build a more resilient and productive team.

The High Cost of Silence: Mental Health, Burnout, and Breathwork
#1about 4 minutes

Understanding the rising importance of workplace mental health

As burnout becomes a major issue in the digital world, a personal account of anxiety highlights the need for practical mental health solutions like breathwork.

#2about 4 minutes

Why companies are now focusing on employee mental health

The significant financial burden of high burnout rates is compelling organizations to pay more attention to employee mental health and wellbeing.

#3about 4 minutes

Recognizing the early warning signs of employee burnout

Direct managers can spot early signs of burnout like disengagement and performance drops by creating a safe space for open communication.

#4about 4 minutes

Building psychological safety in remote and hybrid teams

Leaders can foster a safe environment for remote employees to share their struggles by demonstrating vulnerability themselves.

#5about 5 minutes

Shifting from reactive to proactive mental health support

Companies can move beyond reactive support by creating intentional wellbeing initiatives and providing practical tools like breathwork that employees can use daily.

#6about 4 minutes

Using a mindful moment to start every meeting

A simple yet powerful technique to improve focus and create a calm culture is to begin every meeting with a collective deep breath.

#7about 6 minutes

A practical demonstration of calming breathwork techniques

Learn the fundamentals of effective breathing, including nasal and diaphragmatic techniques, and practice a 4-8-8 sequence to calm the nervous system.

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