Workplace Workshops
Having worked at a variety of large organizations like Twitter, AdParlor and the Schizophrenia Society of Canada, Scott empathizes with the stress of the modern office and is here to help.
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Mindful Self-Compassion and Stress Reduction Â
In today’s fast-paced workplace, many employees quietly carry the weight of responsibility, often placing the needs of others above their own. The pressure to meet deadlines, perform at a high level, and adapt to constant change can feel overwhelming. With the added stress of comparison, digital overload, and an unpredictable world, it’s easy to feel drained and disconnected from oneself.
In this talk, Scott shares his practice of self-compassion and invites employees to turn their care inward. Using mindful self-compassion techniques and drawing from evidence-based practices in neuroscience, Scott explores how the body, mind, and heart are intricately linked in the experience of burnout and compassion fatigue. He reminds us that, just as we extend kindness to others, we can offer it to ourselves.
Scott speaks to a deeper truth—that when we allow our hearts to open, we can cultivate a connection to others that exchanges energy, rather than depletes it. In this talk, Scott offers gentle, actionable steps to help staff reconnect with their own well-being, allowing them to not only meet the demands of work but also sustain their energy and purpose in a more grounded, compassionate way.
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The 30-Minute Shift
In a world filled with constant noise, distraction, and pressure, true silence can feel impossible to find. But silence on your own is not the same as being guided into stillness with another human being. In this 30-minute live online session, Scott Ste Marie offers a transformative experience: a space where the mind can rest, the heart can soften, and the body can release its tension.
Unlike a YouTube video or a pre-recorded meditation, this is a living, breathing moment—guided in real time—where you’ll be gently led beyond the noise of thought and into a deeper presence. Scott will help you experience what it feels like to be completely here, without the endless commentary of the inner critic, worries about the future, or replaying of the past.
This is not about techniques, productivity, or self-improvement. It is about direct experience: touching the freedom and peace that already exists within you. For many, this short time becomes a massive shift and turning point—a glimpse of life lived with clarity, calm, and compassion.
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These workshops are just one aspect of what I bring to the table. Each workplace has its own set of emotional health requirements and conversation topics. Let's connect to discuss how I can tailor my expertise to best serve your team or audience.
Scott has been featured at a variety of conferences, including:
- McMaster University - Inspiring from Within
- TDSBÂ - Mental Health Well-Being Routines in the Adolescent & TeensÂ
- University of Guelph - Be Well Be Safe
- Made of Millions - Dear Manager Event
- Stop the Stigma - Toronto Catholic District School Board
- Kindred - Mind Matters
- Canadian Mental Health Association - National Conference
- The International Kids Help Phone Conference
- TEDxYouthToronto
- TEDxRHHS
- YouTube Summit VidCon - Mental Health, Mindfulness and You
- McGill University – Students in Mind
- HRD Mental Health Canada
- Ontario Petroleum Contractors Association - Safety Forum
Latest Testimonials
Scott Ste Marie gave our office a refreshing and very real perspective on what mental health means, along with some practical coping tools to deal with stress both at home and in the workplace. I would definitely recommend Scott to any employer looking to educate and help the staff on what is one of the most important issues in the workplace today.”
- Gary Hopkins, CEO of Air Charter Service Canada
We have a very diverse workforce of men and women from different backgrounds, at various ages, with varying opinions about mental health but that wasn't a roadblock for Scott. His session connected with all employees who attended and weeks later we received feedback that employees were still using the tools he provided. Our company hit the mark by providing Scott Ste Marie as a resource and I would encourage other companies to do the same. If you want to invest in your employee’s wellbeing, Scott should be top of your list."
- Melanie Britton, CarFax Canada
Scott used his sense of humour to be incredibly relatable and remove any discomfort around a topic that is often stigmatized. Our attendees most appreciated his ability to connect with audience members on a personal level while bringing a sense of inclusivity and communal strength to the group.”
- Liam Randhawa, Founder of Project Spaces
Scott isn't afraid to take risks and explore topics that are outside of the "norm". It is hard to find speakers that can take a popular topic, and bring new ideas around it. I would recommend Scott to anyone who is looking for an energetic, creative speaker that will engage with the audience and leave them with things to think about."
- Mary-Lyn Kieffer, Director at Made of Millions Foundation
From my very first interaction with Scott, it was undeniably clear that he is doing the work he was put on this planet to do. His passion and connected nature shines through so brightly. I’ve been putting on speaking events for a handful of years now, some really big names, and Scott blew them all out of the water."
- Jamie Harvey, Manager of Health & Wellness at Loyalty One
Scott’s passion, speaking about living with depression and anxiety is one of the best talks I have
heard. He is engaging and heart-felt, sharing stories and experiences that we can all relate to. I
would recommend Scott to speak to speak to any organization so you can see and experience
firsthand his passion for not only speaking about mental illness but sharing his important story.
Scott, thank you for being YOU!"
- Jill Aimone, LMS Administrator at Crisis Prevention Institute
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