Workplace Wellbeing

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'The Wellbeing of your team is vital for the success of your business'. Jo Surkitt

Jo facilitates Positive Change, Leadership and Wellness programs for all types of businesses, organisations and workplaces.

Looking to create a thriving and productive workplace environment that your employees will love? Look no further!

Jo specializes in crafting customized programs tailored to your specific workplace needs. Whether you're seeking to improve workplace wellness, cultivate a positive corporate culture, or boost employee engagement and motivation, we've got you covered.

Our programs offer sustainable and positive solutions that will help your team thrive. We'll work closely with you every step of the way to ensure that our programs align with your unique workplace goals and values.

Invest in your team's success by providing them with the tools and resources they need to excel in their roles. Let us help you create a workplace environment that your team will look forward to coming to every day. Get started on designing your tailored program today

Mission for every retreat is to: MOTIVATE - INSPIRE - EDUCATE - TRANSFORM

Are you tired of the same old professional development programs that leave you feeling uninspired and unchanged? Do you want to create a thriving and healthy team that is ready to take on any challenge? Look no further than Jo Surkitt's Professional Development, Leadership, and Corporate Health and Wellness retreats.

With over 22 years of experience, Jo Surkitt has developed programs that exercise and nourish the mind, body, and spirit, all while being specifically tailored to the needs of each individual business. And the best part? These programs are offered in a fun, interactive format that will leave your team feeling engaged and inspired.

Jo's unique approach to wellness and leadership will change the way your team thinks about their work and personal lives. By learning different ways to use their brains, change their mindset, and manage their emotions, your employees will be equipped to create a positive and productive work environment. Book a retreat with Jo Surkitt and watch your team thrive.

Transform your workplace into a hub of productivity, positivity, and inspiration with our Corporate Wellness Retreats and Sessions. Our retreats are designed to provide the perfect balance of breathtaking destinations, leadership and team building sessions, wellness programs, and collaborative activities that will leave your team feeling rejuvenated, focused, and refreshed.

Imagine giving your team the chance to escape from the stresses of daily life and create opportunities for positive change. Our retreats offer a perfect environment for your team to nourish their minds, learn healthy habits, and build stronger team relationships while enjoying the surrounds of a beautiful location.

Whether you're planning a conference or event, our Corporate Wellness Retreats and Sessions are the perfect way to improve productivity, reduce stress and burnout, and enhance overall well-being. Let us help you create a workplace that inspires, motivates, and empowers your team to reach their full potential.

Why invest in a Corporate Wellness Retreat?

Increase productivity and a reduce absenteeism.
Reduce stress, burnout and mental fatigue.
Improve decision making, clarity and focus.
Enhance mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Develop positive communication amongst your staff and build stronger team relationships.
Enhance people's Emotional Intelligence and Self-regulation.

Jo works with you to design a program that meet the needs of your workplace. Our programs provide sustainable and positive solutions that:

Create a healthy work environment
Build a positive corporate culture
Engaging and motivating staff
Boost business performance and productivity
Achieve strategic goals
Improve communication
Reduce staff on-costs (sick leave, resignations, absenteeism, injury).

Retreat sessions and activities can include:

Example of topics:

Emotionally Intelligent Workplace: Developing Emotional Agility & EQ Skills
Profiling Personality, Leadership Traits, Performance Potential
Positive Psychology: Create a Positive Mindset
Mastering your time & integrate Work & Life Effectively
Unwind Your Mind: Reducing Stress and Overcoming Burnout
Building Resilient Teams: Creating a Culture of Resilience and Adaptability
Building better relationships and engagement within a workplace
Communication for Success: Strategies for Improved Workplace Relationships
Achieving Balance: Managing Work and Lifestyle Load
Discovering Your Strengths: A Workshop on Character and Core Values

Team activities

Stretch and Movement
Yoga
Meditation and Mindfulness
Seated Massage
Amazing Race
Disco Bingo
Dancing with the Staff
Mindful nature hikes
Tai Chi
Circus activities
Laughter yoga
Sound-healing
Aborignal Welcome to Country, talks and Indigenous walks
Ice breakers and team building activities
Mindful art session
Taste trail tours
Indigenous sessions and activities
Ocean swimming and beach activities
SUP or kayaking (Stand up Paddle Boarding) sessions

Groups from 6-200 people

Programs range from 1-hour sessions to 3-day retreats

Locations: Melbourne, Geelong, Great Ocean Road and regional Victoria on request.

Style of Training

Experience a training style like no other with Jo and her team. Our approach is fun, interactive, engaging, and professional, creating a supportive environment for each person's journey of learning and integrating new practices and strategies.

We believe that training should be an enjoyable and empowering experience that leaves a lasting impact on your personal and professional development. Our team is committed to providing a positive and supportive atmosphere, where everyone can learn and grow together.

The Stats don’t lie!

Make positive changes in your work place NOW!

In 2020, around 4.4 million Australians (18.5% of the population) reported experiencing a mental or behavioural condition in the previous 12 months. (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2021)
Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health conditions in Australia, affecting around 1 in 5 people at some point in their life. (Beyond Blue)
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44. In 2020, there were 3,318 deaths by suicide in Australia, which is an average of nine people every day. (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021)
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on mental health in Australia. In 2020, 1 in 8 adults reported high or very high levels of psychological distress. This was up from 1 in 13 adults in 2017-18. (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2021)
In 2021, a survey conducted by the Black Dog Institute found that nearly 70% of Australians believe that mental health is the most important issue facing the country. (Black Dog Institute, 2021)