Training: Preventing Mental Health Absence
Plenty of employees have been running on empty for months, even years. They keep pushing through. Until they can't anymore.
The signals are usually there long before. They just go unnoticed. Or the conversation gets put off. Until someone gets ill and can't go on.
The training Preventing Mental Health Absence is for managers and HR professionals who want to do it differently. Who want to spot the signs early, dare to have the difficult conversation, and know what they can do before someone is signed off long-term.
What you'll learn:
Recognising. What are the signals of stress and overload? Mental, physical, behavioural. And how do you see it in someone else, before they notice it themselves?
Understanding. Mental health absence rarely has a single cause. Work, the person, home life. It all plays a part. Once you understand those factors, you can act with more focus.
The good conversation. Not waiting until things go wrong. How do you have a conversation that feels safe, equal, and actually leads somewhere?
A plan of action. You go home with concrete tools. Things you can put into practice the very next day.
This training grew out of years of work as a psychologist within an occupational health service, and has since been delivered across various educational institutions. The strength isn't only in the knowledge. It's in the real cases. Employees who became ill, and how it could have been prevented.
Training: Mentally Fit in Education
I also developed a training specifically for the education sector: Mentally Fit in Education. This training supports teaching staff to stay mentally fit in their work, taking different life stages into account. Think of caring responsibilities, a family with young children, or older employees wrestling with questions about meaning and purpose.
Want to know more? Do get in touch.
A pilot, Mentally Fit, aimed at teenagers, is currently being developed together with a teacher. The plan is to launch it in August 2026. Want to know more? Or are you interested in starting a pilot at your school? Get in touch at info@louisehildebrand.nl
My Book as a Working Tool
I use Happy from the Inside Out as a practical tool in my trainings. It gives managers, HR, and teachers a concrete framework. 6 pillars and 56 tips to look more closely: what is the origin of the problem? And where can your organisation make a difference?
For employees, it's a way to strengthen their own mental fitness.
Interested in a training for your organisation? Contact me at info@louisehildebrand.nl
Keynote | Inspirational Talk
You're looking for a speaker who combines expertise with real stories from practice. Someone who doesn't read out a PowerPoint, but lets a story land. Someone with theoretical knowledge and lived experience. Someone who holds a room, connects with it, and gets it moving.
A good keynote doesn't just inspire. It touches something. People pause for a moment. With themselves. With how they live, how they work, how they stand in life.
With more than 25 years of experience as a psychologist, trainer, and coach, I speak about mental fitness in a way everyone understands and recognises. No vague theory. No long list of surface-level tips. Just stories from practice that land, insights that stay with you, and a vision people take home with them.
My book Happy from the Inside Out forms the foundation: mental fitness can be trained. Just like a muscle.
Themes I most often speak about:
Is your theme not listed, but do you think I'm the right person for your keynote? Do get in touch at info@louisehildebrand.nl
"Louise actively listens to the needs of her clients and creatively and effectively translates them into concrete solutions. Her approach is personal, and she establishes a confidential atmosphere that allows people to feel comfortable speaking openly. She is not afraid to take on challenges, and her knowledge and experience enable her to grasp complex situations and respond appropriately. She thinks outside the box and motivates others to consider new perspectives on problems.
Additionally, Louise is a true inspiration. She conveys her enthusiasm in an infectious manner, motivating people to bring out the best in themselves and assisting them in developing new skills and achieving their goals. If you are looking for a professional who is innovative, inspiring, and results-oriented, I highly recommend Louise. She is a valuable addition to any team or individual seeking growth and development."
"Louise has a unique talent for motivating people to address their mental well-being. As a trainer, she radiates passion, shares lively anecdotes, and prompts action. Louise consistently manages to inspire participants and open them up to new insights. Additionally, she creates accessible content with a personal touch that aligns with the Navigating Stress philosophy and inspires others!"