Ep029 - Addiction in the Workplace with Conrad Tracey, CEO of Addiction Coaching Australia

We are excited to introduce Conrad Tracey, CEO of Addiction Coaching Australia to our community. The topic: Addiction in the Workplace Substance misuse is on the rise as a result of the pandemic. We know the misuse of alcohol and other drugs can have a damaging impact on individuals, families and communities. The question is, how prevalent is addiction in the workplace and what is the ripple effect of this on culture and productivity? In this episode, Conrad and Tom have a conversation about his personal story with addiction, the prevalence of addiction in the workplace and how workplace culture can impact personal wellbeing and facilitate substance misuse.   We explore some recommended strategies for leaders and how we can support people through addiction and into recovery. About Conrad Tracey: Conrad holds a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (University Of Melbourne), Mental Health First Aid training (Mental Health First Aid Australia), and a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs and has worked with hundreds of Australians to help them break the cycle of addiction. Conrad is a highly-respected leader, having founded three companies and worked in senior management for some of Australia’s most innovative and culturally conscious organizations. Conrad's personal journey with addiction and highly recognized standing in the Australian addiction recovery community and marked professional success developing and coaching high-performance individuals and teams have inspired him to found Addiction Coaching Australia. Conrad designs and facilitates bespoke programs for individuals dealing with substance misuse issues and has been working successfully with individuals, corporations, government bodies, and organizations through his Liability to Leadership program. Conrad is passionate about well-being and has committed his life to helping people break the cycle of addiction and regain control of their life and choices. White paper: Liability to Leadership About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities. Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin