Kelly Cotton

• How Colas designed and rolled out a mental health training programme for leaders in response to rising stress related leave, evolving workforce expectations, and the increasing complexity of people challenges on jobsites and in the business
• Inside the codesigned Headversity programme, combining microlearning, live webinars, and in person facilitation to build practical leadership skills such as empathy, listening, and early intervention, creating a shared foundation for mental health awareness across the organization
• Early impact and ROI indicators, including improved leader confidence, strong engagement and completion rates, and the potential to reduce unplanned leave, support retention, and strengthen leadership effectiveness as the programme scales beyond leaders to the wider workforce

This interactive Q&A explores the practical mindsets and behaviours leaders need to navigate stress, support wellbeing, stay grounded in their values, and bring out the best in themselves and their teams on every project.