Open Letter to Directors, Managers, HR Leaders, and Educators Across Sectors
Subject: Thrive to Perform, Perform to Thrive – A Call to Build Learning and Working Cultures where Individuals Thrive, Professionals Stand Out and Organisations Perform.
Dear Leaders and Changemakers,
In a world where mental health challenges, emotional fatigue, and disengagement are becoming the norm, the question is no longer “Should we do something?” but “How fast can we impact?”
After more than a decade spent researching the science of wellbeing, leadership, and performance and applying it across education, hospitality, and business, I founded Positive Performances to deliver what I believe every school and every organisation needs:
'A system where mental health promotion and leadership development go hand in hand'.
From universities and vocational schools to corporate teams and executive boards, our mission is simple:
'To help people succeed without losing their minds or their health'.
Why does this matter to you?
Because whether you manage a university, lead a corporate team, oversee HR operations, or teach the next generation, your success depends on something invisible yet essential: the psychosocial competencies of yourself, your people, and your students.
These 21 life skills, endorsed by the WHO, OECD, and leading academic institutions, are the foundation for unlocking motivation, performance, collaboration, and resilience. We believe they should be accessible to every learner, every educator, and every professional.
They are what allow people to:
- Regulate emotions
- Make responsible decisions
- Collaborate effectively
- Cope with stress and adversity
- Lead with courage, purpose, and clarity
They don’t just improve wellbeing. They drive engagement, retention, innovation, and performance.
Don’t Know Where to Start? Start Here.
Sometimes, the most powerful transformation begins with a conversation.
Our workshop, “A Mental Health Map – A Workshop to Open the Conversation at work”* is designed to open up honest dialogue in teams and classrooms. In just a few hours, it helps participants break taboos, develop awareness, and start shaping a culture of empathy, clarity, and care.
- Format: 4-hour in-person session
- Audience: Students, educators, HR teams, managers, executive boards
- Group size: 8–10 people per table (multi-table format available)
- Impact: Reduce stigma, spark collective intelligence, and inspire actionable change
- Bonus: Add a plan of action or continue with certified Mental Health First Aid (PSSM2)
It’s a simple, effective way to open the door — and set the tone for more.
Then Our 3 Modes of Collaboration:
A. Tailor-Made (“Clé en main”) – We Do Everything for You
For institutions and organisations seeking full-spectrum transformation.
- Hybrid Courses for Students and Teams Customised e-learning combined with in-person or live-facilitated sessions to create applied learning experiences at every level.
- Leadership 360° Training From the fundamentals of leadership to ethical decision-making and coaching, our five-level programme prepares leaders for today’s complex realities.
- Psychosocial Competencies: 'Discover, Regulate, Act' We guide learners through the 21 WHO-endorsed psychosocial competencies, from self-awareness to collaboration and resilience.
- Strategic Culture Shift Our experts support your leadership, culture, and wellbeing strategy using diagnostics (DiSC, Observatories), structured coaching, and executive workshops.
We design it. We deliver it. You collect the results.
B. Collaborative – We Guide Your Teams
For teams ready to build their own internal capacity.
- Train-the-Trainer Programmes Your educators, facilitators, coaches or managers learn to master and teach the 21 psychosocial competencies using our signature CPS Cards, alongside our complete 360° Leadership Curriculum.
- Hybrid Training Tracks We provide access to our mobile app, blended learning journeys, practical exercises, assessments, and reflection guides to help your teams embed what matters.
- Empowered Rollout We coach and support your implementation but you keep the reins. Autonomy with impact.
Together, we co-create lasting transformation.
C. Enriching Your Programmes – 100% Digital
Designed to enhance and scale your existing initiatives.
- Thrive to Perform App Our web and mobile platform offers structured micro-learning, built around four key stages: Self-Awareness, Self-Management (HEROIC), Social Awareness, and Social Influence. It is designed to enrich and integrate seamlessly into your existing academic or organisational development strategy.
- For Students, Teachers, Employees and Managers All users benefit from interactive reflections, exercises, and self-paced challenges with personal progress tracked along the way.
- Level 1.1 is Free To ensure universal access to the fundamentals of mental health and performance preparation. Levels 1.2 to 4 are additional modules available for individuals or institutions, scalable and adaptable to your needs.
You plug it in. Your people grow. You scale it up. Your culture evolves.
Tools & Resources Designed for All Stakeholders
- For Teachers, Coaches Trainers & Managers Our CPS Card Sets bring psychosocial skills to life with engaging prompts, group exercises, and real-world case applications in both classrooms and corporate settings. https://www.positiveperformances.org/en/la-boutique/
- For HR & Learning Leaders DiSC behavioural profiling, certified coaching, and our digital observatories provide powerful tools to assess, develop, and sustain workplace wellbeing.
- For Students & Emerging Leaders The HEROIC journey fosters self-efficacy, resilience, optimism, and courage — qualities proven to enhance personal and professional success.
- For Lifelong Learners 📚 Storm-Driven Growth — a four-part book series that offers a transformative path to becoming a thriving individual, an outstanding professional, and a driver of organisational performance. Each book weaves together evidence-based tools, personal reflection, and strategic leadership insights, perfect for those ready to grow, lead, and make impact without burning out. https://amzn.to/427CSEO
Outcomes That Matter
✔ Increased motivation, focus, and psychological safety
✔ Improved leadership capacity at all levels
✔ Greater retention, performance, and team cohesion
✔ A culture where people are not only productive but proud to belong
Because when individuals Thrive, professionals Stand out, and organisations Perform.
Let’s Talk
Whether you want to start with a simple conversation, launch a long-term strategy, or empower one team at a time, we’re here to support your next step with tools that are evidence-based, accessible, and tailored to your reality.
Not sure where to start but desperate for an immediate impact? Book our mental health workshop or a keynote session and spark the shift your people are waiting for.
With optimism and conviction,
Krumma Jonsdottir
Founder & Performance Strategist
🌐 www.positiveperformances.org
📩 krumma@positiveperformances.fr
*Une fresque pour parler de la santé mentale en entreprise,trademark by https://www.santementalepourtous.net/
