All Staff Mental Health Workshops & Keynotes

Workplace mental health and burnout prevention workshop with Shannon Gander

“We love that in every session, we can count on Shannon to deliver take away strategies that we can apply right away in all areas of life. She’s a wealth of knowledge, gives great value and is totally engaging. Time with her flies by which says a lot!”‍ ‍HR Director, BC non-profit (May 2025)

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Engaging Workplace Mental Health Workshops & Keynotes That Energize Teams

Workplace stress, burnout, change and competing demands can leave employees feeling stretched and overwhelmed. Shannon Gander delivers engaging mental health workshops, workplace wellness keynotes and conference breakout sessions that help teams understand stress, strengthen resilience, prevent burnout and build healthier connections at work.

Combining over 25 years of experience in counselling and workplace wellness with warmth, humour and evidence-informed strategies, Shannon creates sessions that are practical, relatable and engaging. Her presentations help organizations support employee well-being, strengthen psychological health and safety, and equip people with tools they can use long after the event ends.

Based in Winnipeg, Shannon works with organizations throughout Manitoba and across Canada. A member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, she tailors each presentation to the needs of the audience.

Employee Wellness Workshops & Conference Keynotes by Topic Area:

Mental Health & Resilience, Stress Management & Burnout Prevention

  • Fry No More: Resilience Skills for Stress, Uncertainty & Positive Mental Health

  • Running on Mental Empty: Reframing the Cognitive Overload Impacting Focus, Energy & Burnout

  • Employee Well-Being at Work: 3 Be’s that Elevate Mental Health

  • Why Am I So Done? Compassion Fatigue & Burnout Prevention for Frontline Teams

  • Thriving Through Turbulence: Resilience Strategies for Navigating Change at Work

    Psychological Health & Safety at Work, Team Culture & Resilient Teams

  • Thriving People - Flourishing Teams: Key Factors for Healthier, Happier Workplaces

  • Navigating Difficult Conversations with Customers & Each Other: From Conflict To Communication at Work:

    Customized Staff Workshops, Professional Development Days and Team Retreats

    Shannon regularly travels to deliver in-person mental health workshops, all-staff PD, leadership team retreats, and special speaking events. If you're looking to support your team’s mental health, build healthier communication and compassion at work, please get in touch to discuss how a customized session to your target audience can meet your conference needs or organization’s unique goals.

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Online Workshops for Mental Health

Mental Health Workshop Recordings - Supporting Staff Anytime, Anywhere

To help meet the diverse needs of today’s workplaces, Shannon offers recordings of live online sessions—ideal for teams who can’t attend in real time. Whether your focus is on preventing burnout at work, managing stress at work, or preventing compassion fatigue, she will ensure that no one misses out. In-person mental health workshops can also be paired with recorded content for lasting access and impact.

If a video series is better for your organization, we are happy to work with you on this!

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What to Expect from Workshops for Stress & Burnout Prevention

Shannon is informative, dynamic, and genuinely funny, bringing high energy and real-world relevance to every speaking event. Her workshops for burnout prevention offer practical takeaways for preventing burnout at work and managing stress with skill and confidence.

A short Clip from Balance, really? Strategies for Resilience, Mental Health & Preventing Burnout in Business & Life. How to use “now” thoughts for worry and anxiety.

This is just one example of how we can use neuroscience to help when feeling overwhelmed.

Corporate Mental Health Speaker

“We laughed so many times and were so glad that we attended this event! It’s like Shannon knew us! She normalized our stress, our lives and how we can take better care of ourselves & each other. What a great night!”

- Entrepreneur Mental Health Association Gala Launch

Motivational Speaker

“Shannon’s Fry No More virtual workshop on stress and resilience was simply fantastic: engaging, filled with solid knowledge and practical applications. Shannon is a calm and captivating speaker. We’ve already booked her again!”

~ Ewa Boss - BC Community Services

  • “Shannon is energetic, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Excellent training for anyone! I started to use the skills she taught that same night and they worked! ”

    — Participant - Virtual Fry No More Resilience Training Session - Workers Compensation Board

  • “Shannon is funny, knowledgeable & relatable! Everyone should hear her messages. She will give you a toolkit that is practical that doesn’t add to your “to-do” list!”

    — Participant - Thriving People - Flourishing Teams

  • “Everyone should take your workshops! I came to learn skills for work and am taking away so much more. What I learned will help me as a co-worker, parent and partner. Thank you for this valuable information. ”

    — Participant - The 3 Be's for Positive Mental Health

  • “This is the first time since the pandemic started that I have felt normal and like I will be okay. This workshop was exactly what I have needed and I will practice the skills Shannon taught to help bolster my resilience”

    — Participant - Virtual Fry No More Resilience Training Session

  • “Everyone should take your workshops! I came to learn skills for work and am taking away so much more. What I learned will help me as a co-worker, parent and partner. Thank you for this valuable information. ”

    — Participant - The 3 Be's for Positive Mental Health

  • “I really like that you talk about the importance of recognizing burnout as cultural and that there are actions we can all take to address this.”

    — Participant - Balance, Really? Helping Leaders Prevent Employee Burnout in an Unbalanced World