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Beyond Box-Ticking: A Conscious Approach to Human Potential in Business
Your business is only as strong as your people. Every business leader knows that people are the heart of any company. Your results, reputation, and resilience are all shaped by the sum of your team's energy, clarity, and ability to adapt. When your people thrive, your business thrives. When they struggle, so does your bottom line.

by Charlotte Phelps

The Current State of Workplace Wellness
Over the past decade, there's been a surge in workplace wellness schemes and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). Many businesses have seen some positive changes - lower absenteeism, better morale, and a tick in the "duty of care" box. But if you look closer, you'll see these schemes are only scratching the surface. They rarely get to the root of what really holds people, and businesses, back.
£40B
Lost Productivity
1 in 3 adults are chronically sleep deprived, costing UK businesses an estimated £40 billion a year in lost productivity.
37%
Disengagement
Disengaged staff are 37% more likely to be looking to leave. with each vacancy costing on average £30k in recruitment and impact of lost knowledge
£26B
Stress Costs
Stress-related absence costs UK employers £26 billion each year. Mental health issues account for over half of all long-term sick leave.
These aren't just individual problems - they're business problems.
When your people are running on empty, your business is too.
The Hidden Costs of Surface-Level Solutions
Despite the rise in wellness offerings, the foundations of individual wellness are at an all-time low:
  • Sleep: 58% of UK adults get under six hours of sleep per night. A chronic deficit that erodes focus, mood regulation, immune health, and long-term resilience.
  • Gut Health: Up to 70% of people experience gut issues that impact mood, focus, and energy.
  • Chronic Stress: Stress-related absence costs UK employers £26 billion each year. Mental health issues account for over half of all long-term sick leave.
  • Disengagement: Only 36% of UK employees report being engaged at work. Disengaged teams are 18% less productive and 37% more likely to leave.
  • Life-Limiting Beliefs: Research shows that self-doubt and negative thinking reduce collaboration, creativity, and willingness to innovate.
When employees are struggling with fundamental wellness issues, even the best workplace initiatives can't compensate for the underlying problems affecting performance.
References
  1. Direct Line's 'Need for Sleep' Study (2022).
  1. NHS. (2023). Digestive Health.
  1. Mayer, E.A., et al. (2015). Gut/brain axis and the microbiota. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 125(3), 926-938.
  1. Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2023). Work-related stress, anxiety or depression statistics in Great Britain.
  1. Centre for Mental Health. (2017). Mental health at work: The business costs ten years on.
  1. Gallup. (2023). State of the Global Workplace 2023 Report.
  1. Dweck, C.S. (2006). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
  1. Amabile, T.M. (1998). How to Kill Creativity. Harvard Business Review.
What's Out There Now, And Why It's Not Enough
Most businesses offer some combination of the following:
Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs)
Confidential helplines, limited counselling, and crisis support.
Health Insurance
Covers short-term therapy, basic health checks, and sometimes gym memberships.
Wellness Initiatives
Step challenges, fruit in the office, mindfulness apps, or annual health fairs.
You might recognise these in your own business.
They're easy to roll out, look good on paper, and tick the compliance box.
But here's the problem:
They're reactive, generic, and often underused.
They don't address the real, daily challenges your people face - chronic stress and fatigue, low energy, inability to focus, anxiety, isolation and even limiting beliefs that quietly drag down performance.
The result?
You get small, short-term improvements, while the real issues go unaddressed.
The Power of Thriving Individuals: What's Really Possible
Imagine a business where your people are genuinely thriving, not just "getting by." Picture a team with:
Clear minds, thanks to deep, restorative sleep
Consistent energy and focus, fuelled by good gut health
Resilience in the face of pressure, because stress is managed before it spirals
Confidence and openness, as limiting beliefs are replaced with a growth mindset
This isn't just about your people feeling good, it's about business results.
Research shows that teams with high levels of personal wellness:
21%
Are 21% more productive
22%
Deliver 22% higher profitability
41%
Have 41% lower absenteeism
59%
Are 59% Less likely to look for a job
300
are 3x more likely to state they are 'highly creative'
When individuals thrive, your business becomes more agile, competitive, and attractive to top talent.
You don't just reduce costs; you unlock new levels of performance and engagement.
References:
1-4: Gallup, "State of the Global Workplace Report," 2023
5: IBM/WorkHuman 2017. The Employee Experience Index: A new global measure of a human workplace and its impact
The Toolbelt for Life Programme: Unleashing Unique Human Potential
Here's where we're different.
The Toolbelt for Life Programme is built on one simple truth: every person is unique.
From DNA and beliefs to life experiences and ambitions, no two people need the same path to thrive.
We understand how the body, mind, and inner drivers - beliefs, emotions, motivations - of a person interplay with the qualities your business needs: focus, creativity, resilience, and collaboration.
Our approach is proactive, not reactive.
We tackle the most common barriers to wellbeing directly in the workplace, where people spend most of their waking hours and where your business stands to benefit most.
A Personalised Approach to Wellness
We curate a unique set of tools for each individual: habits, approaches, beliefs, therapies, knowledge, and resources.
This isn't a generic programme - it's a living, evolving toolbelt that grows with your people and your business.
Traditional Wellness Approaches
  • One-size-fits-all programmes
  • Reactive solutions to existing problems
  • Disconnected from business outcomes
  • Surface-level interventions
  • Temporary fixes with limited impact
The Toolbelt for Life Difference
  • Personalised to individual needs
  • Proactive foundation building
  • Directly linked to business performance
  • Addresses root causes of wellness issues
  • Sustainable tools that evolve with needs
By focusing on the foundations, we don't just match the small gains of traditional wellness schemes - we smash them.
The result is a workforce that is energised, engaged, and ready to help your business reach its full potential, while reaching theirs.
What Do You Really Need From Your Business in the Next 3–6 Months?
Ask yourself honestly: Can you achieve your business goals without damaging your people's personal wellness?
Or do you now see that investing in your people, at the deepest level, is how you achieve more, without burning them out?
The next wave of business success belongs to those who go beyond surface-level solutions and unlock the true potential of their people.
The Toolbelt for Life Programme is your way in.
Learn More About The Toolbelt for Life Programme