As the end of the year approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of deadlines, end of year closure preparations, last-minute projects and the overflowing calendar packed with end of year events! December's not Christmas anymore, in business preparations for the festive buzz starts much, MUCH sooner and the risk is that it can exhaust, deflate and burnout your team by the end of the year.
But what if this year, instead of finishing the year in survival mode, limping into the festive season... what if you and your team could thrive and finish on a high?
I can feel you leaning in… tell me more you say…
Firstly, as a seasoned coaching and facilitator specialising in sustainable excellence and work/life cohesion, I can assure you that it IS possible to finish the year thriving, with wellbeing, energy and passion intact. But very rarely does this occur without intentional effort to make it so.
This is where some well-curated and well-timed team workshops come into play...
Let me walk you through three powerful workshop options that could not only boost your team’s wellbeing and performance heading towards the end of the year, but will also set you up for a strong start in 2025.
3 Powerful Team Workshops
to Finish The Year on a High:
1. THRIVE: Wellbeing & Resilience Essentials
Imagine this… It’s mid-December, and your team is juggling deadlines, holiday parties, and personal obligations. Stress is high, and burnout is lurking around the corner closer than ever for those who have been walking the line all year... This is where the Wellbeing and Resilience Fundamentals workshop comes in to help your people thrive through the pre-holiday hustle and beyond.
In this workshop, your team will:
Develop a Deep Understanding of Wellbeing: We delve into what wellbeing truly means and how having strategies in work and life to support wellbeing is a game changer. We’ll unpack why wellbeing and self-care isn’t all about bubble baths and yoga… there are 9 unique facets that your team will learn to understand and strengthen through facilitated diagnostic and action planning exercises.
Upskill in Stress Education & Stress Management: Did you know stress can actually be a double-edged sword? It can push you to excel or drag you into a state of overwhelm. Either way, ongoing stress, good or bad, can be a fast track to burnout. Your team will learn about the different types of stress, their impact on body and mind, and how to complete the stress cycle. Activating that parasympathetic nervous system is key for restoration and resilience!
Be Empowered Through Personalised Stress Awareness: Each person experiences stress differently. This workshop helps individuals recognise their unique stressors and stress responses, paving the way for better management and resilience.
Learn Practical Tools & Techniques: Armed with strategies to improve wellbeing and effectively manage stress, your team will be ready to tackle the end-of-year rush with confidence and calm!
2. ALIGNMENT: Clear & Compelling Business Foundations
As the year wraps up, it’s the perfect time to take stock and reflect on the foundations of your business in order to hit the ground running with direction and clarity in the new year. Is your team aligned with your company’s vision, mission, and values? The Business Foundations workshop is designed to reinvigorate these critical elements, ensuring your team is motivated and in alignment for a successful year ahead!
In this workshop, we’ll refine your business’s:
Vision: Through facilitated conversations and brainstorming, we’ll craft a clear and compelling vision for your business. It’s about dreaming big and setting a clear intention for the change your business aims to make in the world.
Purpose: We’ll dig into the ‘why’ behind your vision. What’s the driving force for the change your business wants to make? This is a big-ticket topic when it comes to motivating your team to do their best, purpose filled work.
Values: We’ll brainstorm, discuss and wordsmith like never before to select values that capture the guiding principles that will steer your strategic decisions and daily interactions. Values aren’t just words on a page, they’re the foundation of your team’s culture and success.
3. UNITY: Values Driven Team Building
Your business’s values aren’t meant to be tucked away in a drawer gathering dust – they’re the living, breathing, heart and soul of your business. The Values Driven Team Building workshop is about bringing your values to life through engaging and meaningful team-building activities that foster connection and breathe new life into your business’s values.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Deep Dive into Values: We’ll ensure every team member knows exactly what your business values mean, what they look like in action, and how to hold themselves and each other accountable.
Values-Infused Team Building Activities: Forget the clichéd trust falls, these activities are custom designed to embed your unique business values into real-life scenarios, sparking rich discussions, meaningful connections and lasting activation of your values.
Strengthened Connection & Collaboration: The end result after weaving your business values into every activity? A team that’s more aligned, more connected, and more committed to living out your business’s values every day.
Unique Benefits of External Facilitation
You might be wondering, “Why bring in an external facilitator?”, here’s the thing... External facilitators like myself bring a fresh perspective, neutrality, and expertise that’s hard to achieve internally. They create a safe space for open discussion, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. Plus, they’re skilled in guiding your team through these workshops, ensuring that the outcomes are not just theoretical but actionable and impactful.
Where To From Here?
As you approach the end of the year, consider investing in your team’s wellbeing, alignment, and connection. The workshops above are more than just a nice way to spend time otgether as a team to end the year - they’re an investment in sustainable excellence, setting your team up for ongoing success in the year to come.
Let's Work Together!
To start the conversation about how we can empower your team as you head towards the end of the year and rev up for a new one ahead, jump in and schedule a free 30min consultation or contact me directly.
Empowering an energising and fulfilling personal and professional life for your team is in your hands!
Steph Edmunds
Certified Professional Life Coach & Facilitator
About the Author:
Steph Edmunds is a Tasmanian based Certified Professional Life Coach, Speaker and Facilitator specialising in Work/Life Cohesion and Sustainable Excellence for driven individuals and teams. Visit the Success Coaching Tasmania website for more information.
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