Mental health expert Sean Liddell (Mindful Training Ltd; MHFA & Suicide First Aid trainer) on spotting stress early, building psychological safety—and the personal story behind his mission.
In this episode, Paul Corke talks with Sean Liddell, a mental health specialist who, after an extensive corporate career, founded Mindful Training Ltd. Sean is an MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) trainer, Suicide First Aid trainer, and an expert in mindfulness, resilience and wellbeing. He shares the personal story that led him to this work and offers practical, evidence-informed tools to protect mental health and reframe mindset—at work and at home.
We explore the difference between mental health and mental strength, early warning signs of stress & burnout, and how leaders can create psychological safety so people can speak up, recover and perform. Sean’s insights map directly to Paul’s Mindset Equation so you can build resilience without sacrificing wellbeing.
You’ll hear:
Mental health vs mental strength—why language and stigma matter
Signals of stress & burnout (behavioural, cognitive, physical) and what to do next
How to foster psychological safety and supportive check-ins as a leader
Fast regulation tools: grounding, paced breathing, orienting & micro-breaks
Everyday protectors: boundaries, sleep, movement, connection
How this links to Aspiration, Belief, Drive/Motivation, EQ, Resilience, Learning Agility
Try this (daily 6-minute routine):
5–5–5 check-in (2 min): Body (what do I feel?) • Mind (what’s the story?) • Action (one supportive step).
Nervous-system reset (2 min): nasal breathing with a longer exhale (e.g., 4s in / 6s out).
Boundary line (1 min): “I can do X by Friday, or Y today—what’s most important?”
Connection ping (1 min): message someone: “Thinking of you—anything I can help with?”
Educational content only, not medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, seek professional or local emergency support.
