In this episode, Journey founder Stephen Sokoler sits down with Elisha Engelen, VP of Aon’s U.S. Health Transformation Team, to unpack how HR leaders can drive lasting change by prioritizing mental health — from the top down.
With a unique blend of clinical mental health expertise and corporate well-being strategy, Elisha offers a thoughtful perspective on how leadership behavior shapes culture, why systemic support matters, and what it takes to truly engage employees in mental health initiatives that stick.
Key Takeaways:
// Why leadership behavior is the #1 driver of workplace mental health adoption // How to go beyond offering benefits to create systemic, culture-level change // Common barriers to mental health engagement—and how to overcome them // What it looks like when leaders promote and use digital tools themselves // Journey’s take on proactive support—and why it drives 10x more engagement // Elisha’s advice for any HR leader working to lead by example
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