[Level 1] Ambassador Program
Level 1
Ambassador Program Benefits & Opportunities
- Specialized training in Workplace Wellness opportunities as a presenter, trainer, and employee coach
- Skill development in Workplace Wellness including: employee wellness coaching; Lunch and Learns; wellness workshops, presentations and webinar delivery
- Training and resources for facilitating Workplace Wellness Buddy and Wellness Champion Programs
- Introductory training in Ergonomics and Workplace Safety for promoting safe work practices with employees
- Comprehensive toolkits and Lunch and Learn Database of brandable, off-the-shelf resources to hit the ground running
- Post-program networking and collaboration with for continued mentoring and joint program offerings
Level 1 Overview
- The Ambassador Certification Program (Level 1) is a 10-week, fully facilitated, virtually delivered program
- Entry-level skill development in employee wellness coaching; Lunch and Learns; workshops, presentations and webinar delivery
- Module topics and toolkits – workplace wellness fundamentals; mindful eating; healthy weight management; healthy habits for healthy living; personal stress mastery and time management; Lunch and Learn design and delivery; engaging presentation techniques; intro to ergonomics and employee safety; developing wellness buddies and cultivating wellness champions.
- Four interactive training webinars
- Implementable toolkits and a “Lunch and Learn Database” of brandable, off-the-shelf Lunch and Learns created via Level 2 Campaign projects
- [Level 1] Marketing Blueprint Toolkit (see below)
- Level 1 is a prerequisite for the Master Ambassador Certification Program (Level 2).
Level 1 Certification Requirements
- Complete 9 modules over the scheduled 10-week program including related discussion posts/peer feedback
- Complete weekly chapter readings and discussion posts relating to Laura Putnam’s book Workplace Wellness That Works (i.e., purchased independently prior to program commencement).
- Participate in a minimum of 2 of 4, two-hour interactive webinars led by Workplace Wellness COE facilitators and industry guests including Laura Putnam. (Note: webinar dates for all programs provided in Info Session/Discovery Consult. 1-2 page webinar summary report permitted for up to two missed webinars)
[Level 1] Ambassador Program Modules
Click on each module title below for descriptions:
Module 1: Intro to Workplace Wellness Essentials
Week 1 – introduces the elements of a healthy workplace; Workplace Wellness benefits for employers and employees; and an overview of the modules in both certification levels – their intended purpose and value in cultivating healthy thriving workplaces.
Module 2: Focus on Healthy Eating
Weeks 2 and 3 provide an overview of our Focus on Healthy Eating Program including: principles of mindful eating; healthy weight management the non-diet way; and strategies for abundant living. Module 2 Toolkit features a selection of mindful eating tools, healthy living profiles, and interviews with leading health coaches; and includes two implementable Lunch and Learns – “Mindful Eating” and “Taking Charge of the Sugar Blues”.
Module 3: Healthy Habits for Life
Week 4 – presents strategies for cultivating a healthier lifestyle, improved health and vitality, and enhanced work performance. Each of these Dimensions of Wellness will be introduced and explored: Physical, Emotional, Career, Social, Financial, and Community. Module 3 Toolkit offers implementable healthy living resources and a “Find What Moves You!” Lunch and Learn.
Module 4: Mastering the Moment
Week 5 – provides wellness enhancing strategies that help individuals “moment the moment” for personal wellbeing, workplace effectiveness, and personal productivity. Topics include resilience and stress mastery, time management, mindfulness and meditation, scheduling and prioritization, and techniques for working smarter not harder. Module 4 Toolkit includes a “Living the Moment” Lunch and Learn.
Module 5: “WOW” Lunch and Learns
Week 6 – presents elements involved in the design and delivery of engaging Lunch and Learns. Participants will gain knowledge and skills in creating Lunch and Learn interest surveys, agendas, handouts, activities, evaluations, along with interactive facilitation tips that inspire and motivate employees. “WOW” Lunch and Learn Toolkit includes assessment templates, agenda samples, presentation tips and techniques, interactive activities, and energizers. Modules 5 and 6 will provide all the necessary training and tools for the creation of the group Lunch and Learn certification project. Module 5 Toolkit includes a “Magical Foods” Lunch and Learn (and interactive Superfoods Bingo Game complete with brandable handouts, cards, posters, etc.).
Module 6: Engaging Presentation Techniques
Week 7 – offers engaging presentation tips and techniques for the delivery of transformational presentations, workshops, campaigns, etc. Topics include adult learning principles, graphic design basics using Canva, PowerPoint tips, onsite and virtual presentation techniques, webinar tips and tools, etc. Module 6 Toolkit includes presentation design and delivery tip sheets, training tutorials, etc. Modules 5 and 6 provide the necessary tools and training for the group-developed Lunch and Learn projects for program certification.
Module 7: Intro to Ergonomics and Workplace Safety
Week 8 – provides foundational training and skill sets for cultivating safe work practices and healthy work environments. Topics include basic ergonomic principles and application to office settings, safe work practices for injury prevention including back care tips, fundamentals of conducting an employee comfort survey, and much more. Module 7 Toolkit includes the Ergonomics webinar PowerPoint presentation, implementable handouts, and a dynamic “Work It Out” Lunch and Learn.
Module 8: Developing Workplace Wellness Buddies
Week 9 – provides strategies and coaching fundamentals for establishing, leading, and fostering Workplace Wellness Buddy programs. Participants gain knowledge and skills in how to promote, recruit, match, and develop wellness buddies for enhanced employee health, motivation, and increased engagement in worksite wellness programs. Module 8 Toolkit includes an implementable “Developing Workplace Wellness Buddies” Lunch and Learn.
Module 9: Cultivating Wellness Champions
Week 10 – explores the imperatives of cultivating Wellness Champions for the development of engaging, employee-driven Workplace Wellness programs. Participants are trained in: recruiting and developing Wellness Champions; facilitating Champion training workshops; and nurturing employee support and involvement in wellness program offerings. Module 9 Toolkit includes a four-part training series, “Cultivating Wellness Champions” for Ambassador development of wellness champions within their organizations or client organizations (i.e. to serve as a component of a “comprehensive” wellness program – not intended as a stand alone offering).
[Level 1] Ambassador Program Lunch & Learns
Plus, additional Lunch and Learns provided in the Ambassador Lunch and Learn Database!
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