Well-being for Entrepreneurs & Startups

Empowering Sustainable Business Through Human-Centered Leadership

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Program Format

Duration

2 Days
(12 training hours)

Target Group

Startup founders, co-founders, entrepreneurs, small business owners

Delivery

In-person or hybrid

Methodology

Workshops, self-assessments, practical tools, case studies

Program Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will:

Understand the connection between personal well-being and entrepreneurial sustainability

Learn practical tools to manage mental health, stress, and burnout

Build a culture of care and resilience in their startup teams

Integrate well-being into their business model, leadership style, and long-term vision

Explore how SDGs (especially SDG 3, 5, 8) relate to entrepreneur well-being and impact

DAY 1: Founder's Well-being & Inner Resilience

Welcome Session
Welcome & Icebreaker

Program overview, participant introductions, and expectations

1The Human Side of Startups

The emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship

  • Risks of burnout and isolation
  • Case studies of founders who failed/succeeded because of well-being factors
2Mental Health & Energy Management

Recognizing stress, anxiety, and fatigue

  • Work/life integration vs. balance
  • Sleep, nutrition, physical habits for founders
3Personal Well-being Plan

Self-assessment tool: "How well am I?"

  • Designing your own micro-well-being strategy
  • Reflection: What energizes you vs. what drains you?

DAY 2: Team Culture, Impact, and Sustainable Leadership

4Creating a Culture of Well-being

Building trust, openness, and psychological safety

  • Mental health in small teams
  • Setting well-being norms from day one
5Leading with Empathy & Boundaries

Human-centered leadership for startups

  • Managing people with empathy
  • Avoiding overcommitment and unrealistic hustle culture
6Well-being as Business Strategy

Connecting well-being to retention, productivity, and innovation

  • Aligning with SDGs: health, equality, and decent work
  • How to position well-being in your startup pitch or vision
7Closing & Commitment Session

Participants present their startup well-being manifesto

  • Resources and support networks
  • Post-training follow-up options

Included Resources

Founders' Well-being Toolkit

Comprehensive PDF guide

Team Culture Checklist

Build a healthy team from day one

Mental Health Support Directory

Local and online resources

Well-being Canvas

Printable canvas for startups

Peer Group Access

Post-training community support

Follow-up Support

Continued guidance and mentorship