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Lectures - Workshops - Conferences with Yun Ladegaard, Ph.D., Occupational Psychologist

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Expert in Well-being, Leadership, and Stress Management

With over 15 years of experience and a Ph.D. in psychology, Yun Ladegaard helps businesses create healthy work environments and improve well-being and motivation. She offers workshops, lectures, and training for both national and international organizations, focusing on preventing stress, enhancing well-being, and promoting modern leadership. Yun is a recognized voice in the field of psychosocial work environments, providing tailored solutions for companies looking to increase productivity and employee satisfaction.

Yun is the author of international articles, books, and reports. She has been active in numerous expert panels and think tanks on mental work environments, including for AC, the Danish Leadership Organization, BFA, and various research projects with DTU, Vive, Aalborg University, and Equalis. She co-founded the Think Tank Sustainable Work Life, is an expert in the Academics' (AC) work environment strategy, and has served as a judge for Denmark's Healthiest Workplace – Special Award for Mental Health in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Yun currently serves as Development Director at Necto and is an external lecturer at the University of Copenhagen.

Workshops and Lectures on:

• Workplace Psychology
  
• Stress
• Union Representatives and Health and Safety Representatives
• Change Management
• Well-being and Motivation
• Workplace Environment
• Leadership

Experience - Portfolio 

Necto - Non-Profit NGO Focused on Workplace Well-being

Development Director / 2023 - Present

Necto works to strengthen preventive measures for better well-being among leaders and employees in small and medium-sized businesses in Denmark.

The Stress Conference 2016-2024

Organizer and Founder / 8 Sold-Out Conferences

The Stress Conference is one of the largest and most popular professional events within the field of stress and occupational health. The 8th and latest conference was held at Cirkusbygningen in Copenhagen with over 600 professionals, including leaders, HR staff, psychologists, doctors, and researchers, gathering to share insights and advance stress prevention in Denmark. 

The Foundation for Mental Health 

Director of Business and Finance / 2020-2023

Responsible for the development of stress management courses for both leaders and employees, as well as online courses and learning platforms for well-being and mental health, including www.smutud.dk. Developed free guides and handbooks on sustainable leadership and return-to-work after stress-related sick leave. These programs and materials are now used by municipalities and businesses. Also developed and delivered research-based lectures and workshops that promote well-being and prevent workplace stress.

University of Copenhagen - Department of Psychology 

Researcher including Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Positions / 2013-2023 - Currently External Lecturer

Overview of peer-reviewed international publications available here. Yun has participated in over 200 articles/interviews and podcasts, including Brinkmanns Briks - How to Avoid Stress at Work, TV2, DR Radio, and television.

The National Research Centre for the Working Environment (NFA)

Guest Researcher 2016

Collaboration with, among others, Malene Friis Andersen and the group of researchers in the psychosocial field.

Examples of Workplaces I Have Collaborated With:

• Copenhagen Airport
• Summit – Talent for Leadership Program
• The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC)
• The Danish Trade Union Confederation (FH)
• The Danish Consumer Council
• The Danish Association of Managers and Executives (Ledernes Hovedorganisation)
• 3F – United Federation of Danish Workers
• DanChurchAid (Folkekirkens Nødhjælp)
• MXD – Export Program for Musicians under the Ministry of Culture
• Center for Leadership (CfL)
• The Danish Association of Masters and PhDs (DM)
• HK – Danish Trade Union for Salaried Employees
• Real Danica
• Central Denmark Region (Region Midtjylland)
• The Danish Psychological Association
• Aalborg University, Aarhus University,  +10 departments and faculties at the University of Copenhagen.
• Brand by Hand
• Trifork Barcelona
• Danida – Danish International Development Agency

Testemonials

"Dear Yun Ladegaard,
We are still deeply moved by your presentation. You helped ensure that the participants were well-prepared to take care of not only their own work environment and well-being but also that of their colleagues in the workplace. 😊 We thank you once again for your participation"
Laura Tudic - Union Representative Consultant, Team of Elected Representatives, DM Union (from LinkedIn) 

"I have attended many workshops and lectures on this subject, but you hit the nail on the head—this was really excellent!"
Feedback from a manager who attended my lecture at Summit - Talent for Leadership Reunion 2024

"Thank you so much for your visit, Yun. Fascinating presentation and excellent delivery. 👏"
Mads Reinholdt, Director at the Danish Trade Union Confederation (FH) (from LinkedIn)

"Dear Yun, we've received fantastic feedback from both employees and leaders, who all thought the presentation was very well done."
Employee, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law