Take a Seat at the Table: A Guided Conversation to Become a Person of Influence
In this course, Shyam Suchak explains how mental health professionals can become influential advocates by taking an intentional seat at the table where decisions are made. Drawing from personal, clinical, and leadership experience, Suchak blends insight from Internal Family Systems theory with real-world leadership principles to empower participants to advocate for change with clarity, courage, and compassion.
About this course
In this course, organisational development leader and clinician-in-training Shyam Suchak, CHRP, introduces an empowering framework for mental health professionals to advocate for systemic change. Reflecting on his own advocacy journey—from navigating hospital systems for his mother’s care to leading organisational initiatives—Suchak offers deep insights into how self-energy, connection, and clarity can strengthen professional influence. Blending the "Eight Cs" from Internal Family Systems with John Maxwell’s leadership philosophy, this session equips professionals to address health disparities and social barriers through grounded, informed action. Clinicians will walk away better prepared to move from awareness to impact in their communities.
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