How (And Why) To Develop a Sense of Belonging in the Workplace with Mona Eshaiker, Mental Health & Diversity Advisor @ The Rise Journey

Moodally Matters

Have you ever considered belonging a skill? Probably not.

Belonging is actually the third step on Maslow's hierarchy of needs. It's fundamental to our sense of happiness.

But often we don't necessarily know how to define belonging, how to create an environment where people feel like they belong, or how to ask for what you need to feel like you belong.

In this episode we talk to psychotherapist, mental health & diversity advisor Mona Eshaiker.

Here's some highlights from the conversation:

• Who is Monica Shaker and how has her career evolved over time?
• The importance of belonging in the workplace.
• How to create a workplace culture that’s open for everyone.
• Don’t assume that people know what they don’t know.
• What is involved in creating a sense of belonging in the workplace?
• How to create a work environment where everyone can be fully themselves.
• What’s the downside when there is no belonging?
• Top actionable tips for managers.
• Cultural curiosity is one of the first steps to unlocking the sense of belonging.
• We can’t have a conversation at all until we’re willing to admit that there is a problem.

Conversations and skills like this is what Moodally teaches to employees in organizations around the world. To learn more about how we can help upskill your employees for better EI, improved mood & morale in the workplace, and increase job satisfaction & performance, check us at out:

www.moodally.com

More about Mona:

Mona Eshaiker, Mental Health and Diversity Advisor, The Rise Journey

Mona Eshaiker (she/her) is a licensed therapist, burnout coach, DEI specialist, educator and thought-leader. With over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health, Mona’s passion for community healing is rooted in the empowerment of QTBIPOC individuals. As a strategic advisor and speaker at The Rise Journey, she works to help small HR teams and growing businesses develop empowering organizational culture and engage employees through inclusive conversations surrounding difficult topics.

More from Mona on belonging in the workplace: https://www.therisejourney.com/the-rise-journey-team-mona-eshaiker

Learn more about The Rise Journey: https://www.therisejourney.com/

Learn more about Rise With OPHR: https://www.risewithophr.com/

Follow Mona and The Rise Journey:

Mona's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-eshaiker-lmft-72710676/

Rise's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therisejourney/

Rise's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRiseJourney