You’re right to be passionate about wellbeing workshops. They are an incredible tool for building a thriving, resilient team. However, I’ve been seeing a lot of negativity and, frankly, a few persistent myths that might be putting you off from pursuing a truly proactive, impactful programme.
These misconceptions often stop businesses from unlocking the immense potential within their people. By moving past these five common myths, you can shift your focus from simply “doing” wellbeing to driving real, lasting change for your team.
Myth 1: Wellbeing Training is Just a “Nice to Have”
The Reality: In today’s fast-paced world, wellbeing training is a strategic imperative. It’s a key driver of business success.
When done right, it directly enhances soft skills, reduces burnout, and increases productivity. For example, workshops in our Core and Development categories on communication and resilience are not luxuries; they are fundamental skills that enable your team to achieve Better wellbeing, better business.
Investing in your team’s wellbeing is an investment in your business’s bottom line.
Myth 2: You Can’t Measure the Impact of a Workshop
The Reality: It is absolutely possible to measure impact, but you have to look beyond just attendance. This is at the heart of our Insights pillar.
Instead of relying on a “tick-box” exercise, you can set specific, tangible goals. Did a workshop on stress management lead to a decrease in self-reported stress levels? Did an inclusive workshop improve team feedback scores?
By focusing on measurable engagement and targeted outcomes, you gain the data to demonstrate your programme’s value and secure continued buy-in from senior leadership.
Myth 3: A Workshop is Only Effective for Mental Health Issues
The Reality: While mental health is a vital part of wellbeing, workshops have a much broader scope. They are a powerful tool for building skills that impact every aspect of the workplace.
Our Calm workshops focus on mindfulness and emotional regulation, which directly improve team communication and focus.
Our Inclusive workshops address everything from managing grief to understanding neurodiversity, creating a more psychologically safe environment where every team member can thrive.
Wellbeing is holistic, and so is our approach.
Myth 4: Any Workshop on a Topic is Better than None
The Reality: This approach of using ad-hoc, one-off workshops, even for a valuable awareness day, can be a mistake. Without a clear, overarching strategy, you risk missing crucial development gaps and delivering content that doesn’t fully resonate. This is where our Strategy pillar comes in.
By designing a proactive programme, you ensure that every workshop, whether it’s on communication or men’s health, is part of a larger, coherent journey that builds on previous learnings and addresses the specific needs of your team. This strategic approach ensures your efforts lead to Compounding Results, not just isolated events.
Myth 5: A Workshop is a “One-and-Done” Fix
The Reality: Learning is not an event; it’s a journey. This is a core principle of our Engagement pillar. A one-off workshop can spark interest, but without reinforcement and a clear path for application, the learning is quickly forgotten (the “forgetting curve” is real!).
An impactful programme ensures that workshops are followed up with supporting resources, discussions, and a culture that encourages the consistent practice of new skills. This continuous engagement is what truly embeds knowledge and drives lasting behavioural change.
