In this episode of Change It we are thrilled to be joined by Paul Gibbons to uncover the hidden truths about mental health and change management. Summary: Expert Paul Gibbons delves into the untold truths about mental health in the workplace. Paul who released his latest book this year called 'The future of Change Management' shares HOW as a profession we can be doing better. The discussion highlights the often-neglected aspect of mental health in organizational transformation, emphasizing the importance of systemic changes to improve employee well-being. Paul shares personal experiences with ADD and depression, critiques current change management practices, and calls for nuanced approaches to mental health. he conversation explores the stigma of mental health in the workplace, the impact of performance improvement plans, burnout culture, and the limitations of Employee Assistance Programs. Personal anecdotes illustrate the challenges employees face, including workplace bullying and the epidemic of loneliness exacerbated by technology. The episode highlights the need for compassionate leadership, psychological safety, and open dialogue in fostering healthier, more supportive work environments. We cover a wide range of essential topics, including: The Use of Assessment tools like PHQ-9 to help practitioners and leaders ask the right questions Why phrases like 'burnout' and 'change fatigue' fall short in addressing the real issues The importance of pausing to ask if your people are truly ok How to handle a low-performing team member with compassion and support Why wellbeing programs are failing employees The power battles in corporate settings and their impact on mental health The intersection of gender and mental health in the workplace Paul’s candid insights and discoveries in this space will change the way you think about mental health during change. This episode is packed with actionable advice and a call to rethink how we address mental wellbeing in our organisations. Links: https://paulgibbons.net/ https://www.amazon.com.au/Future-Change-Management-Collected-Practitioners/dp/B0CZ945LLQ https://www.amazon.com.au/Science-Organizational-Change-Strategy-Behavior https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulggibbons/