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Is your peer support network failing to have impact?Turn it into a proactive & preventative initiative

Peers are craving a sense of shared understanding.
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Emotional CPR is part of supporting colleagues, but it’s not the whole picture.
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Mental Health First Aid is not a peer support program.
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Establishing a thriving network of advocates within the organisation involves giving them tools to do more than just triage.

The majority of peers don’t know what to say and do to provide assistance to someone who’s stressed, upset, or living with a mental illness, even if they are accredited in Mental Health First Aid.

Is your peer support network:

Known as the ‘fire wardens’ of mental health and therefore feels uninviting.

Underutilised by staff due to lack of activity and/or competence by those who are in the network.

Unmotivated to engage conversations proactively because they see their role as reactive or crisis orientated.

Failing to have true impact by simply being a referral service to EAP.

Lacking a sense of meaning and purpose expected by the volunteers who signed up to be part of the program.

Low on confidence and skills due to the length of time elapsed between their formal training and now.

Experiencing low mind-share within the business, including low executive sponsorship and inconsistent communications.

We help peer supporters find their passion, fuel their knowledge, and support their continuous growth over the long term.

Proactive
Reactive
relationship building
everyday issues
major issues
mental illness
crisis
Real Conversations
MHFA

Baker McKenzie Case Study

The Real Conversations program has fundamentally strengthened Baker McKenzie's workplace culture by empowering employees to speak openly about mental health and difficult topics.
The impact is undeniable—greater psychological safety, a stronger sense of community, and increased engagement in mental health initiatives. The program’s RealMates peer support network has become a visible, trusted resource across the business, leading to waitlists for future training.
Unlike traditional programs, Real Conversations provides ongoing support beyond the initial training, ensuring long-term impact in both professional and personal relationships. HR partners value the personalized and deeply practical approach that makes it easy to implement and sustain.

80% of our clients work with us over
multiple years

“We’re already seeing sentiment change. 85% of people saying they're proud to work at MRI, and 87% saying they’d recommend us as a great place to work, and when you’re looking at employee retention, that’s a huge indicator. People are staying, and coming back to work at MRI, and they’re putting it down to the program.”
David Bowie
MD, MRI Software
“In a recent survey we asked 'has your comfort in talking about mental health at work increased as a result of our mental health initiatives?' 78.9% of people said yes, indicating a significant uplift in psych safety. Thank you for partnering with us - we are making a difference.”
Jerome Lemaire
Vice President, Reckitt

95%

Of participants said they were supporting
colleagues with their mental health conversations at least fortnightly
100% of participants believe our program contributes to a healthier workplace
95% of participants used their support skills in their personal & professional lives
100% of participants agree the training is valuable 3-6 months post completion

Testimonials

"Everyone should attend a Real Conversation training session. One question could save a life! Don't be afraid to ask people if they are ok."
"I learnt I don’t have to fix everyone... I also learnt some things about myself that I will work on going forward to help me be my best self."
"This training helps improve the sense of meaning and purpose I feel in helping others."
"Real Conversations has not only given me the tools to better support people in my personal and professional life, but also taught me how to better care for myself."
"It’s not about trying to fix someone but trying to understand what’s going on in their world and knowing how to ask the right questions."
“I have completed this course feeling more empowered to support the people in my life but also a better understanding of who I am and what I need to be able to provide support.”
"Everyone should attend a Real Conversation training session. One question could save a life! Don't be afraid to ask people if they are ok."
"I learnt I don’t have to fix everyone... I also learnt some things about myself that I will work on going forward to help me be my best self."
"This training helps improve the sense of meaning and purpose I feel in helping others."
"Real Conversations has not only given me the tools to better support people in my personal and professional life, but also taught me how to better care for myself."
"It’s not about trying to fix someone but trying to understand what’s going on in their world and knowing how to ask the right questions."

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"We are not teaching the skills of how to help others. The biggest skill in helping others, is learning how to listen"

Simon Sinek
The Optimism Company

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