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WHO ARE WE?

We are a non-profit initiative dedicated to improving the wellbeing of the hospitality industry through support, advocacy, education and community building.

We try to incorporate a bit of everything that aligns with our pillars. It could be learning, physical, mental or even fun - imagine that! We are doing our best to create and support or kiwi community and spread the good vibes. Check out some things we’ve done so far below!

what we focus on

Nutrition

Exercise

Mental Health

Connection

Sleep

Leadership

Our People

The team at Healthy Hospo includes experienced professionals from a variety of backgrounds who are dedicated to making a difference in the hospitality industry. We are passionate about creating a community of care and compassion within the industry and advocating for positive change that supports the health and wellbeing of all hospitality professionals. Whether you're a hospitality professional, a leader in the industry, or a partner or supporter of Healthy Hospo, we are here to support you on your journey.

can I bring my mates?

Join forces with us. Invite and encourage your team of employees to join our educational workshops, and community events. We’re giving you the opportunity to champion a holistic work environment, increase staff retention, combat mental health challenges and elevate resilience!

Workshops we offer

Recharge Your Leadership Workshop:

Tackling Burnout Culture & Owning Well-Being At Work.
Workshop Length: 120 Minutes.

Why this matters:

In the face of growing pressures and challenges, exhaustion, fatigue, and burnout are becoming increasingly common in individuals and organisations worldwide. As leaders, it’s more important than ever to support the well-being of our staff, but we can’t do this effectively if we’re not taking care of ourselves first..

What to expect:

This workshop takes a deep dive into the core dimensions of well-being - physical, emotional, organisational, existential - with a particular focus on leadership.

Through exploring your personal values, you will piece together practical strategies for renewing your internal energy, so you can recharge, replenish, repair, and restore, becoming a more effective leader, partner, and friend.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a better understanding of the importance of recovery, along with actionable steps to combat burnout, and how to own well-being as a leader at your workplace.

Who this is for:

Owners, managers, senior staff, and anyone wanting to develop their leadership skills, or understand more about how to improve general well-being at work.

Leading with Values Workshop:

Workshop Length: 120 Minutes.

Why this matters:

Great leaders always carry a clarity of values, and do more than profess their values, they practice them. Part of that means identifying what to do when life gets in the way. For leaders to change culture in hospitality, they need to be clear on their values. And more importantly, they need to intentionally action these values every day.

What to expect:

In this workshop, we will spend time exploring and identifying values.You and your teams will explore their own values, take part in reflection exercises, and practice vulnerability through sharing. By the end of this session, you’ll have a chance to learn more about the people you work with, reflect on values, and understand what authenticity looks like to you.

Who this is for:

Owners, managers, senior staff, and anyone wanting to develop their leadership skills.

Coaching & Mentoring 101 Workshop:

Workshop Length: 4 Hours, 1 Hour Pre-Work Required.
This workshop is capped at 30 attendees.

Why this matters:

At Healthy Hospo, we believe everyone can be a leader, and one of the critical skills a leader possesses is the ability to coach others (team members, peers, leaders, stakeholders).

What to expect:

If you are looking to elevate your ability to mentor, coach and provide feedback - this course is for you.

This interactive Coaching 101 workshop has been designed to introduce you to coaching and give you the skills you need to be able to coach effectively. A half day 4 hour practical workshop, with 1 hour pre-work required by all attendees. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice coaching amongst your peers, observe others and receive real time feedback.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll leave armed with tools, templates and a better understanding of communicating effectively.

Who this is for:

Owners, managers, senior staff, and anyone wanting to develop their coaching skills.

Stress & How To Take Back Control Workshop:

Workshop Length: 120 Minutes. (With An Option To Extend)

Why this matters:

We all face stress every day, and working in hospitality presents us with unique forms of stress. It can be exacerbated through long hours, poor sleep, angry customers, social media and so forth.

We are all told stress is bad. Chronic stress can lead to an array of diseases. But what if understanding how to work with stress can actually make it good for you? And how do we start taking back control? This workshop is for anyone wanting to learn about stress, and redefine their relationship with it.

What to expect:

In this interactive workshop, we will learn actionable tools to mitigate stress and understand the science of stress and its effects it has on the body and mind. This will be followed by a meditative breath work journey inward. You will learn about:

- Stress and inflammation
- how it first developed in humans, and the role it plays in our lives.
- Implications of chronic stress on your life, relationships and work, and how to take action.
- Understanding emotions, trauma and the autonomic nervous system.
- Depression, anxiety, and how to work through these.
- Meditative breath work journey inward.

Participants will leave with actionable tools & techniques they can use in everyday life to help deal with, stress, trauma and heightened situations in work. This workshop can be extended to 3 hours, to include interactive journaling exercises.

Who this is for:

Anyone, at any level, looking for tools to manage stress. Owners, managers, chefs, front of house, senior staff, and junior staff.

Our Mental Health Workshop:

What It Is And How We Can Improve It.
Workshop Length: 120 Minutes.
This workshop is capped at 30 attendees.

Why this matters:

With our capacity being stretched seemingly more than ever, having the right tools in the toolkit to tackle these situations is crucial.

What to expect:

This workshop is designed to provide a better understanding of our mental well-being and explore what might be contributing to situations where we aren’t thriving or feeling like our best selves. An array of tools and solutions will be discussed to help outline what can work to improve your mental well-being.

Everyone’s’ situation is different, but a good foundation of skills will set you right for the future and go about your mental well-being with confidence.

Who this is for:

Anyone, at any level. Owners, managers, chefs, front of house, senior staff, and junior staff.

Building resilience and
unlocking the power
of the mind Workshop:

Workshop Length: 120 Minutes.

Why this matters:

In our rapidly changing world, resilience emerges as a fundamental skill. It's not just about bouncing back from adversity but confidently navigating change. Beyond merely bouncing back from challenges, resilience enables individuals to navigate uncertainty with confidence and adaptability. This 120-minute workshop delves into the profound significance of resilience, offering participants practical insights and actionable strategies to cultivate resilience and harness the potential of the mind. By equipping individuals with these tools, the workshop empowers them to not only weather storms but also thrive in dynamic environments.

What to expect:

During this interactive workshop, participants will explore the core concepts of resilience and the mind-body connection through engaging discussions, experiential exercises, and practical demonstrations. They will learn evidence-based techniques to enhance their resilience, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a positive mindset amidst adversity. By the end of the session, attendees will emerge with a comprehensive toolkit to fortify their mental resilience and embrace change with confidence.

Who this is for:

This workshop caters to individuals across all organizational levels who are eager to enhance their resilience and cultivate a resilient mindset. Whether you're an owner, manager, chef, senior staff member, or junior employee, this workshop offers invaluable insights and practical strategies to bolster resilience and thrive in today's fast-paced world.

Workshop offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to embrace change as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

Adapting and Embracing Change Workshop:

Workshop Length: 120 Minutes.

Why this matters:

Change is an inevitable aspect of life, yet many individuals struggle with resistance or fear when confronted with it. Learning to adapt and embrace change is crucial for personal and professional growth. In this 120-minute workshop, participants will gain invaluable tools and strategies to not only navigate change but also embrace it as an opportunity for growth and transformation. By equipping your team with these insights, you empower them to navigate transitions seamlessly and thrive amidst change.

What to expect:

During this dynamic workshop, participants will delve into the psychology of change and explore practical techniques for embracing transitions effectively. Through interactive discussions, real-life examples, and experiential exercises, attendees will uncover strategies to overcome resistance to change, foster a positive mindset, and adapt proactively to new circumstances. By the end of the session, participants will emerge with a newfound understanding of change and a toolkit to navigate transitions with confidence and resilience.

Who this is for:

This workshop caters to individuals across all organizational levels who are seeking to enhance their ability to navigate change and uncertainty. Whether you're an owner, manager, chef, senior staff member, or junior employee, this workshop offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to embrace change as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

Nutrition Workshop:

Unlock Your Potential Through Smart Eating.
Workshop Length: 120 Minutes.

Why this matters:

Nutrition plays a fundamental role in overall health, affecting not only physical well-being but also cognitive function, emotional balance, and long-term vitality. This workshop highlights the significant impact of nutrition on stress, inflammation, energy levels, and overall performance in various aspects of life. Understanding the relationship between food choices and their effects on the body is crucial for making informed decisions that support health, productivity, and goal achievement.

What to expect:

Participants can expect an interactive exploration of key topics related to nutrition and its impact on health and performance. Through engaging presentations, discussions, and interactive activities, attendees will learn about the role of nutrition in managing stress and inflammation, the concept of calories and macronutrients, and the importance of micronutrients for optimal functioning. The workshop will also cover the effects of overeating, undereating, added sugar, and cravings, as well as the significance of fasting and the potential pitfalls of fad diets and processed foods. Practical guidance will be provided on reading food labels, creating sustainable meal plans tailored to individual goals and lifestyles, and understanding the influence of nutrition on the menstrual cycle.

You will leave this workshop able to fuel yourself to achieve all of your goals, and with access to a menu library to help you create your own daily meal plans.

Who this is for:

Anyone, at any level who wants to develop knowledge and tools to get the best out of their nutrition.
Owners, managers, chefs, senior staff, and junior staff.

Communication Workshop:

Conversations for connection and growth
Workshop Length: 120 Minutes.

Why this matters:

Communication lays the foundation for connection, trust and growth. It is one of life’s essential skills and when practiced effectively, helps us to be better leaders, colleagues, partners, parents and friends.It is often complex terrain to navigate however and can be the birthplace of  internal struggles, interpersonal challenges, tension. conflict and barriers to progress. 
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How we communicate with ourselves is foundational to how we relate to others which makes this an important place to also do some groundwork.

What to expect:

In this interactive and engaging workshop we practice and develop skills and strategies which support open, healthy, and constructive communication and empower and equip us to lean into hard and necessary conversations. Participants will learn about:
- Holding space for themselves and others. 
- Recognising emotional triggers and techniques for addressing them.
- Expressing feelings without judgement or blame.
- Identifying unmet needs and values at the root of conflict and finding constructive ways forward. 

They will also explore evidence-based mindful self compassion practices that help to: 
- Increase awareness of the destructive and debilitating effects of the inner critical voice.
- Establish a healthier inner dialogue. 
- Become their own ally through the waves of life.

Participants will leave this workshop with a solid communication tool kit to put into practice in life; with themselves and in personal and professional relationships.

Who this is for:

Anyone who wishes to show up for the people in their lives, including themselves with greater courage, clarity and compassion and who is interested in developing relational tools that foster growth and build trust and connection. Owners, managers, chefs, front of house, senior staff, and junior staff. All humans welcome!!

Mindfulness workshop:

Mindfulness: A tool for life
Workshop Length: 120 Minutes.

Why this matters:

“You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf” - Jon Kabat-Zinn. 

Mindfulness is a tool that can support us to ride the waves of life with greater resilience and courage.  Mindfulness practice is proven to support sleep, reduce stress and anxiety and increase focus and productivity. It helps us to regulate our emotions, to respond rather than react, to unhook from negative thought patterns and to be more present for ourselves, others and our experience. 

Ultimately mindfulness can positively influence the way we show up in and experience all aspects of life. It’s potential is vast and we can practice, anywhere, anytime, making it one of the most powerful tools we have!!

What to expect:

In this interactive and engaging workshop we explore the science of mind, the power of the thought and the connection between thought, emotion, behaviour and experience. Participants will be guided through accessible mindfulness practices that can be implemented into their days to reduce stress and anxiety, increase connection, clarity and focus and learn how these practices can strengthen the brain just like building muscles in the gym!

We also explore how we can bring mindfulness into the realm of relating with others and how it can support more authentic connection.   This workshop is an opportunity to develop a strong foundation in mindfulness and participants will be empowered to see all of life as the training ground for this transformative practice of cultivating non-judgemental, present moment awareness.

Who this is for:

Anyone who wishes to cultivate greater resilience and presence and is interested in learning how to more skilfully ‘ride the waves of life’. Owners, managers, chefs, front of house, senior staff, and junior staff. All humans welcome!

Fundamentals of Grief and Loss Workshop:

Workshop Length: 120 Minutes.

Why this matters:

Grief is an intricate and deeply personal experience that affects us on multiple levels—emotionally, psychologically, and physically. In this comprehensive 120-minute workshop, we explore the foundational aspects of grief and loss, offering participants valuable insights and actionable strategies to navigate this complex terrain effectively. By equipping your employees with these tools, you empower them to cope more effectively with grief-related challenges, fostering resilience and well-being in the workplace.

What to expect:

During the workshop, participants will engage in interactive discussions, guided exercises, and practical activities designed to deepen their understanding of grief . They will learn evidence-based techniques to manage grief-related emotions, enhance self-care practices, and provide meaningful support to others experiencing loss. By the end of the session, attendees will have a robust toolkit to draw upon when navigating their grief journey or supporting colleagues through theirs.

Who this is for:

This workshop is suitable for organisations who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the often overlooked terrain of grief and how to navigate it effectively. Whether you're an owner, manager, chef, senior staff member, or junior employee, this workshop offers valuable insights and skills that are applicable across diverse workplace settings.

Movement for Resilience workshop:

Workshop Length: 120 Minutes.

Why this matters:

So many of us today are faced with depression, anxiety, and so much more. We are also taking longer to recover from sickness and injuries.

Regular movement, through enjoyable activities like exercise and physical activity, plays a key role in making life better in several ways. It helps us feel less stressed, boosts our mood, and keeps our minds sharp by releasing feel-good chemicals like endorphins and neurotransmitters. Plus, it’s a great way to connect with others and have fun. Moving regularly also keeps our hearts strong, helps us manage our weight, and keeps our bones healthy, all of which contribute to a longer, happier, and more resilient life.

What to expect:

In this interactive workshop, we will discuss the importance of movement on one’s physical and mental health and develop strategies for participants to implement movement in their lives to help with longevity and mental health.

We’ll go through a 60 minute workshop, covering movement and it’s impact on longevity, anxiety, and depression. Understanding our hormones, and the role of muscles. The relationship between fascia and trauma. Why you should stretch. And how to prevent injury. Participants will be able to leave this session and able to come up with a structured movement plan for themselves so that they can show up as the best version of themselves in all that they do.

This will be followed by 60 minutes of ‘exercise’ which can range from basic movement patterns, mobility, or a workout tailored to your group’s needs.

Who this is for:

Anyone, at any level, wanting to understand the importance of movement, and develop actionable plans to move more. Owners, managers, chefs, front of house, senior staff, and junior staff.

A Good Nights Sleep Workshop:

Workshop Length: 120 Minutes.

What happens to your mind & body when you sleep? Why is it so important? And what can you do to fall asleep faster?

Why this matters:

Sleep is the single most important thing you can do for your physical and mental health, yet sometimes the most underrated and overlooked part of our day.

It’s the foundation of improving general health and life span.

In other words: the better you sleep, the better you live.

What to expect:

In this session you’ll learn about sleep cycles, and how each stage of sleep impacts different areas of our mental and physical health. You’ll also learn about how to hack your sleep to improve training, memory and physical repair. Finally, we’ll also cover strategies and science backed solutions to sleep faster, and more efficiently.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll leave with many tools to improve your sleep, and a whole new perspective on catching zzz’s.

Who this is for:

Anyone, at any level. Owners, managers, chefs, front of house, senior staff, and junior staff.
We all need sleep.

HEALTHY HOSPO

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