Ready to Listen, Ready to Lead: Building Confidence in Suicide Awareness and Employee Support for Leaders

You'll learn how to recognize signs of risk, engage in conversations that create safety and connection, and link employees to life-saving support. Drawing from practical tools and grounded in compassion, this session will help you move past stigma, silence, and fear-and into action.

The Transformation? Imagine a workplace where every employee feels seen, heard, and valued. Where leaders are equipped to step in early, connect with care, and foster psychological safety. Where stigma is replaced by support-and silence by meaningful, life-affirming conversations.

This isn’t about having all the answers-it’s about having the courage to start.

Be the leader who listens. Be the leader who leads lives toward hope

Why should you Attend:

• Silence around suicide increases risk-connection is a protective factor
• Suicide doesn’t just happen “out there”-it can impact any workplace, team, or individual
• Leaders don't need to fix the problem, but they do need to recognize risk and respond with compassion
• Supportive conversations can create a psychologically safe workplace and save lives
• Reducing stigma and knowing how to connect to the right supports is essential in fostering a culture of care

• Identify warning signs and behaviours that may indicate someone is struggling or at risk for suicide
• Learn how to approach conversations using respectful, open, and non-judgmental language
• Develop confidence in asking direct but sensitive questions, including about suicidal thoughts
• Know how to link individuals to trained professionals and external resources like crisis lines and EAPs
• Gain tools to support both immediate intervention and long-term mental health culture
• Explore ways to combat stigma, normalize help-seeking, and foster hope in everyday interactions

• Empowerment: Learn how to engage with someone at risk-clearly, calmly, and compassionately
• Early Intervention: Recognize subtle and not-so-subtle signs of distress and respond without hesitation
• Hope Leadership: Help shift from fear-based silence to hope-based action
• Psychological Safety: Contribute to a culture where employees feel safe talking about mental health
• Stigma Reduction: Help dismantle shame by being a visible, vocal supporter of mental health awareness
• Connection Building: Encourage stronger, more trusting relationships in your team and organization
• Resource Knowledge: Walk away knowing who to call, when to act, and what to say
• Resilience and Retention: Promote team well-being, reduce burnout, and create a healthier workplace culture
• Personal Impact: Apply these communication and empathy skills in professional and personal relationships

• People Managers and Team Leaders
• HR Professionals and Business Partners
• Senior Executives & Culture Leaders
• Employee Resource Group (ERG) Leaders & Wellness Champions
• Mental Health First Aiders/EAP Liaisons
• Learning & Development Professionals