Joan McEwan | Leadership, Health and Wellbeing Expert in Mining and Resources Sector

one in 5 people will suffer from a stress related health challenge in their lifetime. workers in the resources industry are at a higher risk, with common challenges including spending long periods of time away from home, working long hours, financial stress, shift rosters and social isolation having an impact on performance and wellbeing. a recent ‘wellbeing and lifestyle survey’ found of 1100 workers across 10 remote construction, open cut and underground mining sites in western australia and south australia, found about 30 per cent reported high distress levels. this is three times the national average. with over 25 years’ experience in occupational health, mining and resources sector i work with leaders in the industry to “show up” and be the best they can be at work in mind, body and spirit. most of the challenges my clients are facing are burnout, lacking confidence and trying to keep up with the pace of the industry. some of the programs i deliver are: • one-on-one coaching