For Chief Diversity Officers who need programs that teach actionable strategies which employees can use immediately, Mike Veny delivers presentations that empower employees to feel included, welcomed and supported because being emotionally well increases our ability to manage and work together effectively.
Mike Veny was the opening keynote speaker at T-Mobile’s 2019 Insight Out Diversity and Inclusion Conference.
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Programs:
Past clients include:
“Had the privilege & honor to listen to Mike Veny sharing his wisdom and experience concerning mental health. Mike, you are such a beacon of light for so many suffering in silence. Keep shining your amazing powerful light…and keep playing those badass drums. Such talent!”
Melanie Kiely, Sr. Corporate Counsel / Board Chairwoman – Women’s Leadership Network at T-Mobile
Approach
Mike has the same goal for every Diversity & Inclusion presentation: to use his passion and personal story to provide practical tools and actionable steps that your employees can take to create a culture of inclusion within your workplace. It’s that simple!
Promotional Resources
- Videos of Mike
- Press photo
- Rider / AV needs (PDF)
- Speaker Introduction (PDF)
- Bio
- Books
- Blog Posts
- HealthCentral Articles
IMPORTANT: All of the programs below are remarkably customizable. Mike and his team will work with you to find a solution to achieve your goals. You choose from the options below to create an awesome program for your event employees.
Transforming Stigma® in the Workplace
This program is the best kept secret to improved PRODUCTIVITY and increased PROFITS. Addressing mental health is a vital component of your company’s Diversity & Inclusion strategy and a totally new way of looking at. Top companies are setting a new standard for Diversity & Inclusion through investing in essential resources for mental wellness. Attendees will learn practical tools on how to transform stigma into strength and empower each other to get the help that they need.
Through this engaging and entertaining keynote your attendees will learn tools to help:
Learning Outcomes
Through this engaging and entertaining keynote, employees will learn practical tools to help:
- Understand The Stigma Cycle™ and what employees from asking for help.
- How to cultivate a stigma-free culture that focuses on self-care.
- How to engage in appropriate conversations about mental health without violating privacy laws.
- How to connect with the right support, resources, accommodations, such as an employee resource group (ERG) that focuses exclusively on mental health.
CAS learning and development outcomes this workshop focuses on:
- Intrapersonal development
- Humanitarianism and civic engagement
- Practical competence
Presentation details:
- 1-hour keynote presentation.
- Optional: Purchase a book and a workbook for each employee.
- Often used as part of a company’s existing and ongoing training.
- For details on room setup and logistics, download the Rider for more information.
“Mike it was an honor for us to be in your company, you had such an impact. Thank you so much for helping us raise awareness of the stigma associated with mental health & how to combat it, together. ”
– Cat Kennedy, Senior Director of People & Organizational Development at Heineken USA
I’m incredibly humbled and honored that @Heineken USA invited me to speak about mental health in the workplace today at their Inclusion & Diversity meeting for employees. #diversity #workplace #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness pic.twitter.com/afI8PEwU1E
— Mike Veny (@MikeVeny) October 9, 2018
View this post on InstagramExcited to present to the UAW-GM Work / Family Representatives this afternoon.
The Unleash Your Groove™ Workshop
This program is designed exclusively as a DIVERSITY & INCLUSION program for employees. They will learn simple music skills, rhythms, and how to work as a team. Most importantly, everyone will learn rhythms by repeating INCLUSIVE phrases out loud, such as, “I Feel Happy When I’m With Friends!”
By the end of this session, employees will be able to perform a complex percussion rhythm as a group, perform an original percussion composition, and feel a stronger bond with each other. Lots of music will be made with percussion instruments. Participants will experience smiles, laughter, and excitement through interactive games!
Learning Outcomes:
Through this energetic and engaging workshop, employees will learn practical tools to help empower:
- Belonging – Everyone has a yearning to belong to something. When you intentionally create an environment that facilitates belonging, it’s the first step to building trust in the workplace. They are empowered to do this through guidelines that teach them to RESPECT each other and embrace DIVERSITY.
- Bonding – Once employees feel a sense of belonging, they become open to bonding with each other. As humans, we have a deep desire to bond with other people – we need to connect with others. The participants are empowered to do this through guidelines that teach them how to WORK TOGETHER and BE HONEST with one another.
- Believing – Once a genuine bond is created with one another, they become open to believing – believing in themselves and something bigger than themselves. Believing leads to a profound sense of CONFIDENCE, SELF ESTEEM, MOTIVATION, & HEALTHY EXPRESSION.
CAS learning and development outcomes this workshop focuses on:
- Interpersonal competence
- Humanitarianism and civic engagement
- Practical competence
Workshop details:
- 1-3 hour interactive workshop.
- Often used as part of existing training.
- Every employee gets a percussion instrument.
- Download the Rider for logistics and room setup details.
“The feedback we received was highly positive in terms of his ability to engage and inspire the students, and in fact, out of all the speakers, Mike received a standing ovation from the audience. Shortly after the Youth Summit Event, we also hosted a drum circle, which Mike led as part of team building event for our staff during Mental Health Awareness Week. The staff also provided excellent positive feedback on Mike and his abilities to engage, motivate and facilitate a great and fun time for all participants.”
– Marie Hoy, Chief Operations Officer, Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region Branch
Mike Veny & the Wounded Warrior Project’s Physical Health & Wellness Team
