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“Helping values-driven leaders build thriving, psychologically safe workplaces through inspiring leadership and workplace mental health.”

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Workplace Mental Health Training

Build resilient, stigma-free teams equipped to support each other.


I deliver evidence-based programs like Mental Health First Aid, The Working Mind, R2MR, and Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) training. Our sessions are practical, nationally recognized, and tailored to your team’s realities.

Need help deciding which course is right for your team?
Contact me for a free consultation or custom training plan.

  • A three-part course that teaches participants how to recognize signs of mental health challenges and offer supportive, informed help.
    Key Outcomes:

    • Identify declining mental well-being

    • Respond to mental health and substance use crises

    • Build confidence in offering initial support

    Module 1: A 2-hour on-line self-paced learning.

    Modules 2 and 3: In-person or on-line 3.5 hours each.

  • Audience: Adults helping other adults
    A 12-hour, in-depth course to help participants recognize, understand, and respond to common mental health problems.
    Key Outcomes:

    • Understand mental health disorders and crises

    • Learn the five basic MHFA actions

    • Gain tools for real-world support and intervention

    • The full MHFA Basic course and certification

    • Then: two hour module on Leading Mental Health in the Workplace!

  • Audience: Employees and teams
    An evidence-based program focused on reducing stigma, building resilience, and supporting early help-seeking in the workplace.
    Key Outcomes:

    • Identify stress reactions

    • Improve coping strategies

    • Support mental wellness among peers

    5 hours: on-line or in-person

  • Audience: People leaders and supervisors
    Tailored for leadership, this program enhances a manager’s ability to promote psychological safety and respond to employee mental health needs.
    Key Outcomes:

    • Understand the impact of stigma

    • Lead mental health conversations

    • Create a mentally healthy team culture

    8 hours: on-line or in-person

  • Audience: First responders, public safety, military, or high-stress sectors
    Build resilience and enhance performance with practical tools to manage stress and maintain mental readiness.
    Key Outcomes:

    • Understand the mental health continuum

    • Apply coping strategies

    • Improve readiness in high-pressure environments

    4 hours: Employee, in-person or on-line

    8 hours: Leadership: in-person or on-line

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Inspire trust, align with values, and lead with purpose.


Training sessions include Values-Based Leadership, Connecting Leaders with Purpose, Creating Trust-Driven Teams, and Leading Mental Health. Designed to help leaders grow from the inside out.

My leadership sessions are designed to develop the kind of leaders today’s workplaces need—self-aware, resilient, and grounded in purpose. Whether you're navigating change, rebuilding team trust, or developing emerging leaders, these sessions offer practical tools and powerful mindset shifts.

Leadership Development

Want certified training as an individual or small group? Grab your spot in one of my summer courses HERE!

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Engaging, inspiring, and always grounded in impact.


From keynotes to 60-minute wellness talks, I speak on topics that help organizations lead with clarity, care, and courage. Signature talks include Work-Life Harmony, Mental Fitness, Respectful Workplace, and Leading-self from the Inside-Out. Whether for a conference, retreat, or team session, each talk is designed to spark connection, challenge assumptions, and move people toward action.

Professional Speaking

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Bring it all together for lasting change.


I work with organizations to assess needs, design culture strategies, and embed psychological safety and purpose into their core. For those ready to move from good intentions to meaningful results.

Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) Consulting and Strategy

Psychological Health & Safety (PHS) Training

Create a sustainable, supportive culture by embedding mental wellness into your systems and leadership.

  • Audience: All staff
    A half-day course introducing the core principles of psychological health and safety in the workplace.
    Key Outcomes:

    • Define PHS and its importance

    • Identify your role in workplace wellness

    • Begin implementing small, meaningful changes

    4 Hours on-line or in-person

  • Audience: HR, OHS, Executives, DEI, wellness teams
    A two-part (2×5 hours) advanced training for those leading PHS strategy and system-level integration.
    Key Outcomes:

    • Use the Opening Minds PHS Framework

    • Plan assessments and integration strategies

    • Align with national standards for workplace safety

  • This interactive training provides an overview of the Human Rights Code, strategies for creating a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace, and tools to prevent harassment and discrimination. Participants learn how to foster civility, address disrespect, and respond effectively to incidents. Content is customized to align with your organization’s specific policies and procedures. 3.5 hours on-line or in-person

Jay’s ability to create authentic connection while delivering important messages about mental health and peer support made his training and presentations so impactful for Regina Fire & Protective Services
— Gord Hewitt, Deputy Chief, Regina Fire & Protective Services

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