Unveiling the Future of Workplace Wellbeing
Introducing Noa Coach
The work landscape is drastically changing in our ever-evolving world, with far-reaching implications for our mental wellbeing. You’ve only got to flip through the newspapers daily to see high-profile individuals, from sports coaches to politicians, quitting their jobs due to stress. There’s no denying it – the state of the global workforce is in a precarious place, especially since the onset of COVID-19.
Workplaces are becoming more transactional and isolating, and the rise in stress and anxiety levels is palpable. Remarkably, a Gallop poll found a staggering 60% of the global workforce feels emotionally detached from their jobs and experiences anxiety symptoms. A recent study conducted by Australian Work Safe painted an alarming picture:
These statistics illuminate a profound truth: each number represents a real individual grappling with their mental health – a friend, a colleague, or even a family member. Yet, the recognition that these figures may only be the tip of the iceberg underscores the magnitude of the issue. The societal stigma surrounding mental health means that many individuals choose silence over sharing their struggles with stress and anxiety. People often mask their mental health struggles behind physical ailments, preferring to attribute a day off to a sore throat rather than reveal their internal turmoil. This widespread yet hidden struggle intensifies our urgency to address and prioritise mental health in our workplaces. As per McKinsey & Company 2022, “Preventing stress and burnout will be the most significant factor that determines if an organisation survives or thrives in the coming decade.”
“Preventing stress and burnout will be the most significant factor that determines if an organisation survives or thrives in the coming decade.”
McKinsey & Company 2022
The Genesis of Noa Coach
One such sombre conversation on the impact of stress on people during a COVID-19 lockdown in Melbourne, Australia sowed the seeds of Noa Coach. After three years of development, we can now introduce Noa Coach – a revolutionary app designed to help employees manage workplace stress and tackle challenges anytime, anywhere.
Designed with AI technology fused with neuroscience research and coaching techniques, Noa provides a platform for individuals to discuss their feelings, doubts, and fears. The Noa app is scalable and cost-effective and provides a judgment-free platform that is essential when dealing with sensitive issues such as stress and anxiety at work. An added advantage is its emphasis on data privacy, using only anonymised conversations to enhance its machine-learning capabilities and improve Noa’s functionalities. Further, it provides organisations with aggregated, non-identifiable data demonstrating the app’s effectiveness in promoting wellbeing and improving focus and productivity, thereby maintaining the complete confidentiality of individual users.
However, an important question we grappled with during Noa’s development was whether individuals would be comfortable engaging with an AI chatbot about their personal struggles. Much to our relief, research shows an overwhelmingly positive response towards AI-assisted wellbeing solutions.
Studies conducted by Wysa, a mental health app, and Oracle’s Future of Work reveal some eye-opening insights:
These findings demonstrate a broad acceptance and preference for AI, signifying its potential as a powerful tool in enhancing workplace wellbeing. So, as we tackle the pressing issue of stress, burnout, and mental health at work, embracing AI solutions like Noa might just be the game-changer we need.
How Does Noa Coach Work?
Once you launch the app, you are introduced to its five core features, all developed with neuroscience research to work together:
- Challenges: Each week, Noa provides a selection of research backed specific activities to combat stress and guide you in gradually establishing new habits to reduce stress.
- De-Stress: This feature empowers you to engage with an in-house AI engine, which has been purpose-built to employ coaching techniques to manage stress and unlock insights. With its focus on promoting mental wellbeing, this tool acts as your personal, accessible, reliable stress reliever and insight stimulator. This AI-based coach provides a confidential and non-judgmental platform, allowing you to freely express your concerns, navigate your thoughts, and unlock your potential.
- Noa Community: Your Personal Support Network: This feature provides a vibrant live chat forum, allowing you to forge connections with others who share similar wellbeing goals. It cultivates a nurturing environment that encourages the free exchange of ideas, strategies, and experiences centred around wellbeing. Additionally, Noa offers private forums tailored for specific groups and organisations, promoting an intimate space for confidential and focused discussions on wellbeing. With Noa Community, you are never alone on your journey towards wellbeing; you’re part of a larger, supportive network.
- AI Advice: Your Personal Workplace Wellbeing Guide: This feature enables you to tap into the power of AI for personalised tips and advice. Noa understands the nuances of workplace stress and productivity challenges and is specifically designed to support you in these areas. Whether you’re seeking strategies to balance work-life dynamics, improve communication skills, or increase productivity, Noa offers a wealth of resources. With AI Advice, you have your very own work wellbeing consultant, available round-the-clock to support and guide you through your professional journey.
- Notes: This secure space lets you save meaningful conversations for future reference as well as any other notes or photos relating to your own wellbeing.
Embracing the Future of Workplace Wellbeing with Noa Coach
While other chatbots like GPT have a general approach, Noa Coach is explicitly designed for wellbeing. It provides organisations high-level lead data to help them enhance employee wellbeing, productivity, and focus.
Noa Coach offers a myriad of solutions:
Personalised Wellbeing Companion: Consider Noa your personalised coaching guide tailored to enhance employee mental wellbeing. It offers customised support, helping individuals navigate their mental landscape and craft strategies to manage stress and anxiety.
Guardian Against Psychosocial Risks: Noa isn’t just a tool. It’s your ally in managing stress and crafting a healthy work-life balance. The app provides tangible techniques to manage the pressures of work and life, ensuring you can be at your best personally and professionally.
Leadership & Learning Mentor: Noa acts as a catalyst, sparking curiosity and learning among its users. By fostering engaging discussions within community forums, Noa enhances learning retention and creates a culture of growth and knowledge sharing. It’s not just about absorbing information; it’s about evolving with it.
Culture Change Catalyst: Noa aims to embed a coaching culture within your organisation, encouraging growth-centric conversations and inspiring success. With Noa, you’re not just fostering a culture; you’re creating an ecosystem where individuals thrive, and the organisation prospers.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Noa ensures that wellbeing support is always within reach for all employees. It’s there for you anytime, anywhere, providing immediate assistance when you need it the most. With Noa, wellbeing isn’t just a benefit; it’s a constant companion.
By integrating these key features, Noa Coach aids organisations in creating a supportive environment throughout the entire employee journey, promoting wellbeing and success.
Moreover, our pricing is designed to make Noa accessible to everyone. For less than the cost of an hour of personal coaching, you can secure a 12-month subscription to Noa. If Noa can alleviate even a day of stress-induced sick leave or improve focus at work, the return on investment becomes evident quite quickly.
About the Author and Noa Co-Founder: Meg Price
Meg Price, Co-Founded the platform with Martin Eyking, the owner of TiroAI, a machine learning/AI technology developer for online chat applications, QA, moderation, and coaching services.
With over 25 years of experience in Coaching, HR and Neuroscience, Meg’s innovative approach to positive change has revolutionised the coaching industry. She has worked tirelessly to pave the way for a brighter future where technology and wellbeing intersect. Currently, she’s pursuing her Professional Doctorate in helping people thrive in the age of AI.
At its core, Noa Coach is more than just an app. It’s a beacon of hope for those grappling with the increasing pressures of modern-day work life. It’s the future of workplace wellbeing, a cost-effective, scalable, and judgment-free platform designed to support users on their journey towards a less stressful life. Noa Coach is here to bring the change we urgently need in a world fraught with increasing stress and mental health concerns. Join us on this journey towards a healthier and happier workforce.
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