Resilience & Psychological Safety Training

For leaders and teams who want to stay steady, human, and effective under pressure

Training that helps teams stay calm, connected, and effective when it matters most

Work has changed — and the demands on leaders and teams have changed with it.

Many organizations are navigating uncertainty, increased pressure, staff turnover, and the emotional weight that comes with constant change. Leaders want to support their people but often don’t want another program that adds complexity or feels performative.

That’s where my work is different.

I design and facilitate practical, heart-centred training that helps people stay steady, connected, and capable; especially when things are hard.

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What this training focuses on

This work is about more than coping.
It’s about helping people feel grounded, supported, and able to do their best work together.

Sessions focus on:

  • Strengthening resilience under real-world pressure
  • Building psychological safety so people can speak up, learn, and collaborate
  • Supporting leaders to stay calm, clear, and human — even in challenging moments

Training is delivered in person, online, or in hybrid formats, and always tailored to your people and context.

What you can expect

  • Engaging sessions that are practical; not abstract
  • Real tools for real teams
  • Content that reflects your organization’s reality
  • A learning experience that feels supportive, meaningful, and steady

Why organizations choose this work

A whole-human approach

This isn’t a collection of wellness tips. The work integrates resilience tools with psychological safety principles: supporting how people think, feel, communicate, and relate at work.

Practical and grounded

Participants leave with simple tools they can actually use: in meetings, conversations, and moments of pressure.

Trusted in high-pressure environments

I work extensively with municipal leaders and frontline teams who need approaches that are realistic, respectful, and effective; not trendy or theoretical.

Custom by design

Every session is shaped around your organization’s needs, culture, and goals: whether for leaders, teams, or the whole organization.

A truth I don’t shy away from

I do this work because I’ve lived both sides.

I’ve worked in high-stress environments and dysfunctional teams and I know the exhaustion of self-censorship. The quiet strain of keeping your head down, choosing your words carefully, and not rocking the boat just to get through the day.

In those environments, people aren’t disengaged because they don’t care.
They’re tired. They’re cautious. And over time, burnout, fear, and anxiety take hold.

When people stop speaking up, it’s rarely a motivation problem; it’s a safety problem.

I’ve also been part of and led teams where the opposite is true.

Teams where trust, challenge, and collaboration thrive, even among diverse personalities and strong viewpoints. Where people feel seen, heard, and respected. Where they can speak honestly, disagree thoughtfully, and still have each other’s backs when it matters most.

Those teams aren’t perfect but they’re alive.

What I’ve learned through these experiences is that the difference between a high-performance team and a mediocre one is rarely about talent or effort. It’s about how the team does the simple things consistently and well.

Connection.
Compassion.
Curiosity.
Clear communication.

High-performing teams create space for every voice. They align around a clear mission. And they build the kind of trust that allows people to bring their best selves to the work not by pushing harder, but by feeling safer.

That’s the work I help teams do.

Not by adding complexity or programs, but by strengthening the fundamentals that allow people and teams to stay steady, human, and effective under pressure.

Core training areas

Psychological Safety

Build trust, connection, curiosity, and compassion so people feel safe to contribute, challenge, and learn together.

Resilience & Well-Being

Support individuals and teams to manage stress, regulate under pressure, and recover more quickly from challenges.

Team Communication & Collaboration

Strengthen relationships, improve communication, and build the skills needed to navigate conflict and change more effectively.

Ready to explore what this could look like?

If this approach resonates, I’d love to have a conversation about your team and what support would be most helpful right now.

Let’s talk about a training approach that fits your people, not just the moment.

Book a conversation with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770, email sara@sarawegwitz.com. 

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“Through leadership coaching and development, Sara created psychologically safe spaces, strengthened leadership skills, and fostered trust across our organization. I would highly recommend her to any municipality looking to grow strong, connected teams.” – Lou Varela, CAO, Town of Qualicum Beach

Sara’s work had a transformative impact—her coaching helped deepen trust, shift team dynamics, and strengthen how we lead together. I highly recommend working with her.” Christie McLardie, Director of Public Affairs & Strategic Initiatives, Town of Ajax ON

“Sara blends professional insight with a deep understanding of public sector leadership—her sessions are strategic, engaging, and consistently well-received. She is a standout facilitator I wholeheartedly endorse.” – Sarah Mann, Chief Human Resources Officer, Regional District of Nanaimo

“Working with Sara Wegwitz is a joy, and the enthusiasm she has for her work is infectious. Her sessions fostered open communication, improved meeting quality, and a renewed sense of cohesion within our team.” – Todd Pugh, CivicInfo BC

“Sara is a leading expert in psychological safety, offering invaluable tools and strategies for leaders and teams. Her insights and expertise on creating a psychologically safe workplace were truly enlightening and have left a lasting impression on all of us. The practical strategies and real-world examples Sara shared provided invaluable guidance that we can implement in our own workplaces. Her passion for creating supportive and thriving environments was evident and resonated deeply with the audience.” – Jennifer Goodine, ED, Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators

Sara’s presentation on fostering psychological safety was excellent!  Sara clearly is passionate about making great places to work and an expert in creating the conditions needed to achieve that.

“Sara’s high quality and interactive employee wellness sessions have been instrumental in building staff confidence and resilience during this difficult time. The District and staff are so grateful to have had the support of Sara.” – Bonnie Donnelly, Director of Human Resources, District of Oak Bay

“Your enthusiasm for what you do is amazing and it makes it so much easier for us to learn. The activities were awesome – there’s nothing better than “learning by doing”.

“Thank you so much for your outstanding webinars. You are wonderful, and a wealth of knowledge and support. Everything you talked about has helped me immensely.”

Sara was wonderful! Very well spoken, knowledgeable, knows how to keep you interested in the topic at hand. 45 min wasn’t enough, I would have loved to have a longer session with her.

“I’ve been attending your fantastic wellness sessions during this time of crisis. The skills that I have learned throughout the series have positively impacted my life in so many ways. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from you and integrate these skills moving forward.”

“Outstanding, informative, and engaging! I have loved each one of your sessions. The strategies that I have gained have yielded positive results in all areas of my life!”

“You are awesome! Thank you Sara for the great webinar last night. I got a tremendous amount of information and tools to move forward. Had my first brain break today and it was terrific.”

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Practical Training You Can Count On

Rather than focusing on ideal scenarios, the training meets people where they are; in the real pressures, dynamics, and decisions they’re navigating every day. Sessions are live, interactive, and grounded in practical application, whether delivered in person or online.

Participants leave better able to:

  • Stay regulated and recover more quickly from stress
  • Maintain perspective during pressure, change, or conflict
  • Strengthen trust and psychological safety within their teams
  • Communicate more clearly and thoughtfully in challenging moments
  • Support their own well-being without burning out or shutting down

This is about building capacity, not coping alone.

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Resiliency, Psychological Safety, and Mental Well-being Training Samples

Many professionals, in a variety of workplaces, are reporting that the cumulative washout effects of uncertainty, loss of control, immense organizational shifts, and staff changes have helped drive burnout and exhaustion to an all-time high. As organizations are re-emerging in a post-pandemic world many are looking for new ways to reinvigorate their teams, foster resilience, and enhance psychological safety in their workplaces. This 3-hour session is well- suited for leaders as well as for the entire team.

Session Highlights:

  • Discover the key fundamentals of psychological safety
  • Gain simple, easy, and practical strategies that foster psychological safety
  • Explore and have fun “test-drivingffective communication strategies including respectful discourse and handling diverse viewpoints
  • Employ supportive listening and the power of questions to foster trust and build connection
  • Explore creative ways that foster respect and rapport

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

In the fast-paced and demanding world of local government, personal resilience is crucial for achieving success, navigating challenges, and maintaining well-being. This highly interactive 90-minute session is designed to equip you with tools and strategies that will assist you to navigate the challenges of leadership with mental and emotional strength. Drawing from her extensive experience both as a leader and as a professional coach who supports leaders, Sara will impart insights and practical wisdom to the front lines of leadership. You will discover simple, easy, and effective strategies designed to bolster your personal resilience, nurture your mental and emotional well-being, and empower you to thrive amidst adversity.

Session Objectives:

  • Learn proactive techniques for managing stress and fostering well-being
  • Gain concrete strategies to assist with digesting and processing stressful situations/events
  • Explore everyday ways to give their brain a break
  • Discover effective tools to maintain perspective in uncertain and stressful times

In today’s interconnected world, the ability to communicate effectively and provide genuine support is essential for building strong relationships personally and professionally. In this 3-hour training session, you will discover communication strategies that foster understanding, empathy, and growth. This session is well-suited for leaders and those in supervisory or support roles.

Session Highlights:

  • Learn the three levels of listening
  • Discover techniques to show your full presence and attention during conversations
  • Explore ways to acknowledge emotions without judgment and provide a safe space for sharing
  • Uncover the power of well-crafted questions that promote trust, connection, and meaningful dialogue
  • Acquire strategies to navigate difficult conversations and resolve conflicts constructively
  • Discover techniques to address disagreements while preserving relationships, and finding common ground

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

Think of your well-being as a house with four rooms: a room for mental well-being; emotional well-being; physical well-being; and spiritual well-being. It is important to regularly spend time in each of these rooms (even if it is to simply open a window) as each are important for overall health. If you spend too much time in one room, the others become neglected. All the rooms need attention and upkeep.

In this sessions participants will:

  • Take an inventory on their current state of health and well-being
  • Learn how a holistic approach is key to maintaining well-being
  • Discover easy to use and concrete strategies that foster well-being
  • Create a personalized roadmap for improving overall health and well-being

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

Change is life’s one constant. Empower yourself with the tools to navigate life’s challenges and cultivate lasting well-being and discover strategies to build inner strength, manage stress, and foster a resilient mindset. This 3-hour session is recommended for the whole team!

Session Highlights:

  • Build skills related to navigating change and maintaining perspective in uncertain and stressful times
  • Increase awareness and learn strategies for overcoming self-defeating patterns and negative thinking
  • Learn proactive techniques for managing stress and fostering well-being
  • Gain concrete strategies to assist with digesting and processing stressful situations/events
  • Explore everyday mindfulness ways to give their brain a break
  • Deepen their understanding of how important modeling the way for others is as it pertains to resilience

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

Delve into the intricate balance between artful expression and scientific understanding, honing your ability to connect with others, foster trust, and positively influence others. This is a terrific opportunity to refine your communication skills and elevate your interactions both personally and professionally. This 3-hour session is recommended for the whole team!

Session Highlights:

  • Have increased self-awareness of their communication style and patterns
  • Gain skills to foster trust, connection, and rapport while enhancing communication skills
  • Understand the key principles on how to have a conversation that brings out the best in themselves and others
  • Learn how to be a flexible thinker and communicator
  • Gain strategies to engage differing viewpoints and perspectives

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

Participants will:

  • Learn to spot the sneaky ways your inner critic ‘shows up’ in your thinking
  • Discover the common thought traps that can get us ‘stuck’
  • Gain concrete strategies to create a more supportive and compassionate mindset (aka how to talk to yourself kindly)
  • Explore effective tips for shifting their mindset when they notice themselves getting stuck in a ‘rut’

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

Seeing the bigger picture can improve our ability to navigate our short-term challenges, be more effective problem-solvers, keep us focused, and maintain perspective.

In this session, participants will:

  • Discover the core components of strategic “big picture” thinking
  • Gain practical tips to expand the way that they think
  • Explore effective techniques to assist with navigating change
  • Uncover techniques to help others see the big picture too

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

In this session participants will:

  • Gain simple, easy, and practical strategies to navigate negativity and challenging interactions with others
  • Learn tools to help shift the conversation to one that is more productive and positive
  • Discover ways to stay sane and positive no matter who is around

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

Participants will:

  • Understand the stress response and its impact on health and wellbeing
  • Learn how to control and easily shift out of the stress response
  • Test-drive a variety of strategies to do just that
  • Learn ways to incorporate ‘5-minute brain breaks’ throughout the day

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

Participants will:

  • Discover the power of perspective and how the meaning we attach to the events in our lives shapes and creates our reality
  • Gain two powerful perspective-shifting tools
  • Build skills related to navigating change and maintaining perspective in uncertain times

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

The death knell to creativity, solution finding, and progress in any organization is “But we have always done it that way.” Break out of the old, outdated patterns and the doldrums of sameness that may be keeping your team stuck and open yourself up to a new ways to innovate and create.

During this collaborative team session, participants will:

  • Unearth how to harness their neurophysiology to become creative thinkers and pioneers of innovative solutions.
  • Navigate through common mental barriers that stifle creative thought and limit innovative solution discovery.
  • Engage in hands-on exploration of tools and strategies tailored to your current or past workplace projects. These techniques are designed to spark new possibilities, alternative approaches, and unexplored opportunities.
  • Foster team collaboration, building upon the collective creativity and fueling innovation that transcends boundaries.

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

Training for First Responders

Supporting Mental Fitness & Resilience for First Responders

First responders work in environments where pressure, unpredictability, and emotional load are part of the job.

Over time, unmanaged stress can take a toll — not just on performance, but on well-being, relationships, and long-term health. Building mental fitness isn’t about eliminating stress; it’s about learning how to meet it skillfully and recover more effectively.

That’s where this training comes in.

Mental fitness as a leadership and life skill

Mental fitness training helps first responders strengthen their ability to:

  • Regulate stress responses in high-pressure moments

  • Stay grounded and clear-headed during demanding calls

  • Recover more quickly after difficult or cumulative experiences

  • Maintain perspective, resilience, and connection over the long term

Whether someone is early in their career or a seasoned veteran, there are practical skills that can be learned — and practiced — to support resilience at every stage.

Small practices. Meaningful impact.

This work focuses on what people can start doing today.

Those who build awareness of how they think, feel, and respond under pressure — and who practice simple regulation and resilience tools — often report:

  • Greater steadiness and emotional control

  • Improved coping and recovery

  • A stronger sense of agency and confidence

  • Reduced impact of cumulative stress over time

Not by pushing harder — but by working smarter with their nervous system and mindset.

Flagship training for first responders

The following outlines mental fitness and resiliency training programs designed specifically for first responders; practical, grounded, and respectful of the realities of the work.

Three hours of on-site training where first responders will be introduced to the core fundamentals of Mental Fitness.

Participation in this session provides the foundation for “Mind Mastery for First Responders: Mental Fitness and Resiliency Training for High Performance and Improved Health and Wellbeing”

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discover the core drivers that impact the way we interpret our outside world
  • Understand how our psychology (how we think) constantly “infects and affects” our physiology and vice versa
  • Gain easy-to-use cross contextual (can be used in any role in life) tools and strategies to easily overcome any challenge, build resiliency, and navigate change
  • Discover the core fundamentals for mental fitness and resiliency in firefighting

This session provides a low-cost and high-value opportunity for firefighters to be introduced to Tailor Making Health’s content and training format. All participants will take away strategies that they can immediately apply to their life both on and off their job.

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

“This Intro to Mental Fitness session literally saved my life and couldn’t have come at a more pivotal time.” – RCMP officer

18-hours of onsite immersion training where first responders will receive comprehensive proactive training and skill development in mental fitness and resiliency to foster mental preparedness on and off the job. In addition, skills to build leadership, improve communication, create health changes, and foster team cohesion will be provided

Learning Outcomes:

  • Improve outlook and performance
  • Overcome negative thinking and self-defeating patterns
  • Enhance personal ownership and accountability
  • Improve communication and leadership skills
  • Learn how to re-frame and process incidents
  • Gain strategies to effectively manage your state (emotions) and decrease stress

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

“This Mind Mastery program has and continues to be a lifeline for me and so many others in the department.” – Esquimalt Firefighter

In this highly interactive “roll up your sleeves” 3-hour session participants will:

  • Understand how the unique stressors acting upon first responders and maladaptation to stress impact their overall health and wellbeing
  • Discover first responder-specific ways to eat, move, sleep, and think for optimum performance and health both in the short and long term
  • Increase self-awareness and ownership for one’s own health and wellbeing
  • Gain simple, easy, and practical ways to immediately begin to improve health

To learn more about our popular online and in-person training sessions, book a meeting with Sara Wegwitz, call 250-744-4770 or email today.

“I just wanted to drop you a quick note and thank you for your presentation on “Building and Maintaining a Healthy and Resilient Firefighter”. You know your audience and know how to be patient and engage our group. You handle the dynamics so well and can engage the group and “manage” our “jocularity”. I personally feel like I am always able to have take-a-ways from your talks. Thank you for caring and offering your support, I really appreciate it!” – City of Victoria, firefighter

“Sara is a standout professional in her field of resiliency training and health and wellness program development. I highly recommend Sara to any organization that is looking to empower their teams of people with practical and concrete training to help them navigate any challenge, improve overall health and wellbeing, and take business operations to the next level.”

“Sara Wegwitz, has designed, coordinated and delivered the Health and Wellness Program for the Oak Bay Fire Department for several years. Her program has resulted in significant improvements to our team’s overall health and wellbeing in the three areas of mind, body, and spirit. Sara continues to be an indispensable resource for the health and wellbeing of our team here at the Oak Bay Fire Department and I would recommend her and her company to any organization that is looking to improve the overall health, wellness, and resiliency of their people.”

“Sara’s training program “Intro to Mental Fitness” literally saved my life. I am forever grateful that I was able to attend this training session.”

“The lessons on how to communicate better and to use specific tools on a day-to-day basis has significantly helped me and it’s helped my relationship with my ex-wife tremendously. The stress I no longer hold is measurable in my daily mood.”

“I just wanted to drop you a quick note and thank you for your presentation on “Building and Maintaining a Healthy and Resilient Firefighter”. You definitely know your audience and know how to be patient and engage our group. You handle the dynamics so well and are able to engage the group and “manage” our “jocularity”. I personally feel like I am always able to have take-a-ways from your talks.”

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Sara Wegwitz
Tailor Making Health

Registered Nurse

Erickson Certified Professional High Performance Team Coach

Resiliency Trainer

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