(AHA Monthly HR & DEI Newsletter)
From the Desk of Katriina Takha, Founder & CEO
This month is all about mental fitness—the daily habits that protect wellbeing and performance before things break. Too often, we wait until someone is burnt out to act. Strong, connected, high-performing teams are built on simple, proactive habits that everyone can own, every day.
Feature Topic: Mental Fitness – Building Resilience Before Burnout Hits
August is when the cracks start to show. Teams are well past the mid-year mark, energy dips, and the pressure to finish strong starts to bite. Quiet burnout creeps in—people push through fatigue, meetings feel heavier, and absenteeism begins to rise. Morale drops, and for many leaders, the first signs are subtle: slower collaboration, mistakes creeping in, and that familiar “just get through it” attitude.
The fix isn’t another program, a once-off wellbeing day, or a policy update no one reads. Real change comes from mental fitness—small, proactive habits built into the rhythm of work. Think daily check-ins that are more than “How’s everyone going?”, recovery time designed into schedules, and leaders who model healthy boundaries. These simple actions build trust, strengthen resilience, and stop stress from spiralling into burnout.
Mental fitness isn’t just good for people—it’s good for business. Teams that feel supported recover faster, make better decisions, and stay engaged when the pressure’s on. High-performing cultures aren’t built in crisis mode; they’re built when leaders consistently show care and create space for people to do their best work. This month, we’re giving leaders practical tools to make mental fitness a natural part of how they lead, every day.
🎯 Free Webinar
Mental Fitness at Work: Small Habits, Big Impact
Mental fitness isn’t a side conversation—it’s how high-performing teams stay strong, connected, and sustainable. In this 45-minute webinar, we’ll share three simple, proven habits leaders can use to improve trust, wellbeing, and performance without adding to the workload.
What you’ll get:
- The 7-Day Mental Fitness Habit Builder
- Follow-up guide: 5 Questions to Check Your Team’s Mental Fitness Weekly
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💼 Organisational Training, Workshops & Coaching
Mental Fitness Masterclass: Building Resilience Into Your Team
A half-day workshop designed for leaders who want to build resilience into their team culture. Learn how to spot burnout early, run better wellbeing check-ins, and design recovery rhythms that keep teams engaged and performing.
What’s included:
- Resilience Toolkit & Conversation Guide
- 30-Day Leadership Email Series with check-in prompts
- Optional follow-up coaching to support implementation
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🎤 Keynote for Teams & Leaders
Proactive Wellbeing: Building Mental Fitness Before It Breaks
A 45-minute keynote for leadership or all-staff sessions. We’ll show why mental fitness belongs in every high-performing culture—and how leaders can confidently champion it in their teams.
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✍️ Quick Reads: Articles You’ll Want to Share
Mental Fitness vs Mental Health: Why Australian Workplaces Need Both
Our top picks for practical, evidence-based tools you can use now.
Next Steps
- [Register for the Free Webinar ›]
- [Book a Workshop ›]
- [Enquire About a Keynote ›]
At AHA, we create human-friendly workplaces where people and businesses thrive.