VIDEO: Welcome to Coffee with Mike: Wellbeing and Belonging for Leaders

Welcome to Coffee with Mike. I'm Mike Veny, a certified corporate wellness specialist and award-winning mental health speaker, and today I'm sharing why this show exists: to help leaders build cultures where mental wellness and belonging actually thrive.

I invite you to join me over a cup of coffee as I delve into the crucial topics of mental wellness and workplace belonging for leaders.

By tuning in, you'll explore the deep connection between mental health and people issues, gain valuable insights for your personal and professional growth, and learn innovative ways to improve mental wellness within your organization.

You’ll learn:

1. Why mental health issues and people issues are inseparable—and what that means for everyday leadership.
2. How a simple “coffee meeting” habit jump-started Mike’s career and why he’s turning that spirit into this podcast.
3. The mission behind Mike Veny Inc.: helping people discover the gift of emotional wellness through unique learning experiences.
4. What current data says: burnout is rising, most employees feel stressed, and belonging measurably boosts performance and retention.
5. A personal challenge for you: define the future of mental wellness and belonging in your organization over the next 3–5 years.

Join us for enlightening conversations and actionable advice designed to enhance your emotional wellness and leadership skills.

Don't forget to subscribe and find additional resources at https://mikeveny.com/

Resources mentioned:
IACET: https://www.iacet.org/
SHRM: https://www.shrm.org/

Mike Veny

Mike Veny is a globally recognized mental health speaker and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® who has made it his mission to transform stigma into strength through rhythm and story. Known for his electrifying drumming keynotes and raw, real talk, Mike helps workers thrive and organizations create emotionally healthy cultures. His work bridges inclusive excellence, mental health, and professional development—and is known for producing measurable change. He has been booked by NAMI, Microsoft, Merck, and hundreds more. Mike is also the CEO of Lovely Refinement, a women's mental health and wellness brand, which owns the Training Refinery, a continuing education powerhouse. In all of his professional efforts, Mike is fiercely committed to empowering employees to discover emotional wellness and resilience so that they can accelerate personal and professional growth and avoid damaging burnout. He is also the host of a podcast called “Coffee With Mike: Mental Wellness & Belonging for Leaders.”