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September 24-26, 2025 Kalahari, Sandusky, OH
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Creating a Culture of True Wellbeing
Using the PERMAH Model to Build Environments Where People Thrive—Not Just Survive (Session repeats at 10:45am)
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 Beginning at 9:30 AM
Session Duration
1.0

Session Description
In a rapidly shifting work environment, organizations can no longer afford to treat wellbeing as a perk or side initiative. This keynote/workshop offers a practical, evidence-based roadmap to help leaders transform workplace culture using the PERMAH model—a six-part framework rooted in positive psychology. Through this approach, organizations create environments that fuel sustainable performance, engagement, and human flourishing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the six pillars of the PERMAH model: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health
  • Learn how wellbeing directly connects to business metrics like retention, engagement, and team performance
  • Explore real-world strategies for embedding wellbeing into HR, leadership, and culture practices
  • Discover small, scalable actions that drive long-term impact
  • Build a resilient culture that supports people through change, growth, and complexity

    • Why This Session Matters:
    This isn’t theory. It’s real-life application. As a senior leader responsible for transforming a 175-year-old organization during its turnaround phase, I led the integration of the PERMAH model into the core of our operations and culture. The results:

  • Over 50% reduction in turnover in one year
  • Less than 15% YOY turnover, consistently
  • 92% internal Net Promoter Score for HR
  • 90%+ employee engagement

    • These outcomes demonstrate the power of prioritizing whole-person wellbeing and building a culture where people feel connected, energized, and valued.

    Session Speaker

    Meghan Hensley

    Beech Acres Parenting Center
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    More About Meghan Hensley

     

    With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, DEI, Coaching, and Leadership—including nine years as a Vice President—Meghan brings deep expertise in leading people-centered change. She is someone who has owned and helped launch multiple businesses, served diverse communities, and consistently shaped cultures where people can bring their whole selves to work. Meghan’s passion lies in designing organizations where thriving is the expectation, not the exception. Through her humor and energy, you are sure to have an unforgettable session with real take aways.

    Let’s create a workplace where people don’t just survive the week—they thrive every day.

    Ohio SHRM State Council

    The Ohio SHRM State Council is dedicated to leading, educating, and inspiring the over 12,000 HR professionals in Ohio and educating, serving as HR experts to, and positively impacting other business professionals in Ohio. Membership is made up of 51 volunteers who are elected or appointed to The Council and includes the Chapter Presidents of the 26 local SHRM affiliated chapters in Ohio.

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