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Steve Peralta
Transform workplace culture with Steve Peralta, speaker and workplace wellbeing expert. Steve helps organisations create mentally healthy environments through leadership coaching and culture transformation, impacting 2.5 million employees at companies like Uber, Samsung, and British Airways.
Steve Peralta is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and expert in workplace wellbeing and culture. As the Co-founder of Unmind, a global platform dedicated to workplace mental health, Steve has been instrumental in transforming the work environments of some of the world's largest organisations, including Uber, Samsung, and British Airways. His efforts have positively impacted the lives of over 2.5 million employees worldwide, fostering healthier and more human-centric workplace cultures.
Steve's journey to becoming a leading voice in workplace transformation is anything but conventional. With a background that spans jazz singing, songwriting, and acting, he brings a unique and engaging perspective to leadership and organisational change. Beyond his work with Unmind, Steve is a dedicated coach to leaders and entrepreneurs, a consultant on workplace wellbeing, and the host of the Flourish podcast, where he has conversed with notable figures such as Tom Daley and Reggie Yates.
Steve's commitment to workplace wellbeing is deeply personal. Having navigated his own mental health challenges, he possesses a profound understanding of how work can influence our lives, for better or worse. His presentations are a blend of scientific insights, practical leadership experience, and compelling storytelling, offering a refreshing alternative to the prevailing burnout culture.
One of Steve's notable achievements is his role as Chief Wellbeing Officer at Unmind, where he successfully cultivated a company culture that prioritised mental health. Remarkably, 80% of Unmind employees reported improved mental health as a result of their work environment, a significant departure from the global norm. This success was achieved by challenging outdated leadership models and integrating wellbeing into the core operations of the company.
Steve Peralta's lived experience and proven track record make him a compelling speaker for those seeking to redefine success in a healthier, more sustainable way. His insights are not just theoretical; they are grounded in real-world application and success.
Topics, sessions and talks
Steve Peralta addresses the outdated 'Organisation-as-Machine' mindset in leadership, which treats individuals as mere cogs, leading to burnout and disengagement. With performance pressures at an all-time high, he urges leaders to adopt a human-first approach that fosters trust, encourages innovation, and ensures lasting success. Attendees will learn how to break free from traditional models and unlock their team's full potential.
Steve Peralta reveals how prioritising mental health can enhance creativity, resilience, and collaboration, challenging the misconception that wellbeing and performance are at odds. He explains how focusing on mental health creates an environment where leaders and teams can thrive rather than merely survive. Attendees will learn the secret to achieving high performance by integrating mental health into their organisational strategy.
Steve Peralta emphasises that leadership extends beyond achieving results; it involves maintaining personal wellbeing while aiding others. Through scientific insights and personal anecdotes, he illustrates that self-care is an essential leadership skill, not a luxury. By prioritising their own wellbeing, leaders can become more present, compassionate, and effective. Attendees will learn how to integrate self-care into their leadership approach to enhance their ability to support and inspire their teams.
Steve Peralta delves into the challenges leaders face in a world filled with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. He emphasises that stress itself isn't the problem; rather, it's our response to it that counts. Steve shares science-based strategies to enhance resilience, emotional agility, and adaptability, enabling leaders to thrive in uncertain environments. Attendees will learn how to flourish despite the challenges of a VUCA world.
Book Steve Peralta as your event host to inspire transformative change. As a co-founder of Unmind and a workplace wellbeing expert, he blends science, leadership experience, and storytelling to challenge outdated work cultures. His engaging approach fosters healthier, thriving organisations, making him the ideal choice for your event.
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Steve Peralta structures his sessions around a combination of scientific research and personal storytelling, drawing on his own mental health journey alongside data from his work at Unmind, where 80% of employees reported improved mental health outcomes.
Steve Peralta speaks on human-first leadership models, mental health as a performance strategy, and self-care as a leadership discipline. He is Co-founder of Unmind, a workplace mental health platform whose internal culture resulted in 80% of employees reporting improved mental health, with the platform reaching over 2.5 million employees across organisations including Uber, Samsung, and British Airways.
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