Forbes Communications Council: 17 Ways Internal Comms Can Normalize Conversations Around Well-Being

Conversations about well-being at work aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential to building teams that last.

That’s the focus of my latest Forbes feature, “17 Ways Internal Comms Can Normalize Conversations Around Well-Being,” where I joined other leaders to share how communication teams can help make wellness a visible, ongoing part of company culture.

Here’s what I contributed:

Weave well-being into regular updates.
Normalize well-being by weaving it into regular updates, not just crisis moments. Internal comms pros can share leadership messages that openly acknowledge stress, spotlight resources, and model balance. Consistency signals that well-being is part of the culture, not a side note.

Why this matters to me:
At Grounded Growth Studio, I’ve seen how much culture depends on what gets communicated consistently. When well-being only shows up in HR campaigns or Mental Health Awareness Month, it feels performative. But when leaders talk about balance in the same breath as business updates, it becomes part of the company’s DNA.

Because people don’t just listen to what you say once—they notice what you say every week.

This Forbes feature highlights how small, steady shifts in internal comms can create big cultural change, and I’m proud to share my perspective alongside so many thoughtful leaders.

The takeaway:
Well-being isn’t a campaign—it’s a conversation. When communication teams keep it in the rhythm of work, they help build organizations where people feel seen, supported, and safe to bring their whole selves.