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Some of the hardest conversations in the workplace aren’t about deadlines or performance, they’re about health, life, and the struggles we often keep to ourselves.

In this episode of Health Coaching Today with Health Steps, Amanda explores why these conversations matter and how avoiding them takes a toll on both wellbeing and workplace culture.

You’ll hear about:

• The challenges employees, managers, and even business owners face when navigating illness, grief, divorce, or burnout
• Why admitting “I’m stressed, burnt out, or not good enough” can feel so hard — and why it matters
• How health coaching provides a safe, impartial space for people to talk and find practical support
• Real workplace examples, including a powerful panel discussion that opened the door to honest, stigma-free conversations

✨ Takeaway: When workplaces create space for conversations that count, they don’t just support individuals — they build stronger, more resilient teams.

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Stress, Burnout and the Bottom Line

Stress isn’t just “part of the job.” Left unchecked, it can spiral into burnout—draining energy, damaging health, and costing businesses billions each year. In this episode, Amanda Robinson shares her own experience of burnout, why it happens, and the impact it has on both individuals and workplaces.

You’ll hear:

• Why stress can be both helpful and harmful
• The latest stats on the cost of poor mental health to UK employers
• The difficult role managers play when supporting stressed employees
• Practical, simple steps you can take today to reduce stress and build resilience

Whether you’re a business leader looking to protect your bottom line, or an individual recognising the warning signs in yourself, this episode offers real talk, actionable tips, and hope that things can get better.

✨ Stress less, live more.

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Ever noticed how workplace wellbeing often gets reduced to fruit bowls and yoga classes that hardly anyone attends? Health coach Amanda Robinson challenges this superficial approach in a thought-provoking exploration of why wellbeing at work matters more than ever.

The numbers tell a compelling story: over 2.8 million UK workers are currently on long-term sick leave, with stress and anxiety costing businesses billions annually. Yet when organisations get wellbeing right, the return is substantial – up to £5 for every £1 invested. Amanda makes a powerful case that wellbeing isn't just HR's responsibility but everyone's business, from CEOs to team members.

Drawing from her experience working with organisations like a financial services company in Preston, Amanda demonstrates how wellbeing becomes transformative when integrated into company culture rather than treated as a separate initiative. She emphasises that meaningful change doesn't require complicated programmes, but rather consistent small steps: walking meetings, proper lunch breaks, and creating environments where people feel safe to express struggles without fear of judgment.

The episode concludes with a practical challenge: identify one small wellbeing step you can take this week, whether for yourself or to support colleagues. When wellbeing becomes woven into the fabric of an organisation, workplaces transform – and so do lives. Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn or visit healthsteps.co.uk for more resources on building a thriving workplace culture. Next episode will delve into stress, burnout and their impact on the bottom line.

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