Mental Health for Leaders and the ROR: Return On Relationships with Dr. Ronke Komolafe

Authentic Living

In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge engages with Dr. Ronke Komolafe in a profound conversation about mental health, trauma, and well-being. They discuss strategies to reach those unknowingly suffering in the workplace, the relationship between employee well-being and productivity, and personal rejuvenation strategies. They also explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and the rise of telehealth.

Quote: “Most of what we experience in terms of people having challenges at work or people having health care challenges comes from chronic conditions or trauma.” Dr. Ronke Komolafe

As leaders, we should not only make sure our team is getting the job done, but we also need to be aware of how our team is functioning in the workplace and watch out for warning signs of mental and physical health struggles. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Dr. Ronke Komolafe to share her expertise about recognizing the signs and how to assist those who need help.

This was such a great interview packed with so much interesting information about mental health in the workplace that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Be sure to tune in again next week for part II.

Dr. Ronke is an executive leader with over 15 years of healthcare experience creating business value through systemic programs, evaluation, strategic planning, market expansion, product development, and revenue generation. She is the Board Chair and CEO of Integrated Physical & Behavioral Health Alliance, a business and market expansion Company that provides leadership and go-to-market strategies to healthcare and health IT Companies. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Integrated Health Magazine, a thought leadership magazine focusing on integrated health approaches to care delivery and digital health.

Authentic Touch Points:

• Dr. Ronke’s journey. 2:30 • Early intervention is key. 7:30 • Unknowingly unwell. 13:30 • Trusting the process. 18:00 • Help your team refill their cup. 25:00

Dr. Ronke is an expert panel of the Forbes Business Council, the Vice Chair of the American Association for Doctors of Behavioral Health, the Vice President of HIMSS South Texas Chapter, and an Associate Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine. She also serves as an Advisory Board Member and Associate Professor at Cumming Graduate Institute of Behavioral Health. She has extensive experience in mental health, IT, Medicare, Medicaid, leadership, healthcare strategy, business development, integrated care, and healthcare regulatory affairs. Dr. Ronke is known for her multi-dimensional perspective on integrated and mental health and her passion for health innovation and advancement.

As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.

I welcome you to book a complimentary discovery call: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ and take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader: https://roxannederhodge.com/quiz

Stay Authentic,

Roxanne

Links:

Dr. Ronke’s website: https://ipbha.com Dr. Ronke’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronke-komolafe/ Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: [e-mail] Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

(0:00) Introduction to the podcast and guest, Dr. Ronke Komolafe (1:48) Roxanne's and Dr. Komolafe's journey into mental health (7:37) Discussion on well-being as a lifestyle and the impact of trauma on mental health (13:46) Strategies for reaching the "unknowingly unwell" in the workplace (17:26) Addressing concerns about trust and data in integrated health strategies (20:28) The correlation between employee well-being and productivity (23:38) Personal strategies for rejuvenation and disconnection from technology (27:35) The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and the shift to telehealth (30:04) Understanding and identifying PTSD during and post-pandemic (30:40) Introduction to the upcoming part of the interview series and closing remarks