During the wellness workshop Akilah taught us how to hold space for our colleagues, as well as the benefits. We did an individual exercise, which was purposed to help us learn how to hold space for ourselves, as well as gain greater awareness about our mental and emotional wellbeing; and afterwards we paired in groups of two to practice holding space for others. She also taught us the importance of being empathetic without judgment. It was great to engage with co-workers about our personal well-being and mental health. It really put into perspective that we are all people and not just co-workers. I would like to continue these workshops regularly to encourage a healthy work life balance. I believe this workshop should be required, especially for anyone at the manager level and up. I believe if my superiors had taken this workshop they may be more capable of helping the people below them grow and feel accepted at work.

-Wavemaker Global Employee