Thriving under pressure: leadership techniques for balancing stress, supporting mental wellbeing to create organisational success

In this powerful episode, Mousa Yassin welcomes Rosie Russell, Director of Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability at MeiraGTx and co-president of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.

Rosie shares her unique journey from being a research chemist to a prominent figure in health and safety, emphasising the importance of building up others, understanding behaviours, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Rosie discusses her mission to ensure health and safety are seen as facilitators within organisations, not blockers. She provides profound insights into the psychological aspects of workplace culture, highlighting how stress, mental health, and neurodiversity affect decision-making and overall workplace safety.

There's a massive difference between stress and pressure. Pressure is good. It is what gets us up in the morning.
Stress is simply when the pressure has become too much for an individual

Her compelling narrative underlines the necessity of creating a supportive and empathetic management style to cultivate a positive occupational environment.

The conversation delves deep into various critical topics, including suicide prevention, the impact of managerial practices on employee stress, and the economic benefits of well-implemented mental health programs.

Rosie sheds light on practical steps and strategies for leaders to improve organisational culture and employee well-being, making this episode a must-listen for anyone invested in creating a healthier, more effective workplace, where state-of-mind and bottomline are deeply intertwined.