How to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace: Insights From the CEO of Employee Support Platform

When we are faced with challenging life situations, we naturally seek help and good advice from a family member or close friend. But what if they have no experience with whatever we're going through? Today’s guest for Coffee with Closers solves this problem every single day.     Meet Derek Lundsten -  President and CEO at LifeGuides, a transformative platform helping leaders empower their teams to feel at their best. Together with the team, he’s been taking peer support and mentorship to a whole different level and de-stigmatizing access to mental health services.   Derek is a thought leader and speaker on employee growth and engagement at the intersection of technology, innovation, and learning. He was an early seed investor in LifeGuides for $100,000 and has served smartly as Vice Chairman of the Board, as well as the key strategic advisor to the CEO.   Coming up in this episode:     ►What are the challenges of building a three-sided marketplace?  ►How has the pandemic changed the way people interact with businesses?  ►Why is company culture paramount for every business and how can entrepreneurs be proactive about it?  ►How can you make sure your employees feel valued and appreciated?    Enjoy!