Rethinking the EAP: Navigating change in workplace mental health | #77 ft. Kin Choi

Ho ho ho! We’re feeling festive before the holiday break, but this conversation is serious. HR leader Kin Choi shares hard-earned lessons on leading through constant change, adaptability, mental health, and systems-level thinking in today’s workplace.

Watch this episode to find out:

• Why resisting change creates more risk than stability
• How leaders can build a healthier mindset around uncertainty
• What decades in HR reveal about employee assistance programs
• Why most workplace mental health models stay reactive
• How large institutions can move the “middle” through change
• What post-secondary disruption reveals about Canada’s workforce future

This conversation challenges conventional thinking on change management and workplace mental health, offering practical insights for leaders navigating complexity, disruption, and long-term organizational health.

Guest

Kin Choi is the Vice President of Human Resources at Algonquin College, with more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across Canada’s public and private sectors. He has held executive roles at TELUS Health and National Defence, leading complex organizations through large-scale change. Kin’s work focuses on workforce transformation, mental health, and building resilient systems that perform under pressure.

Host

Dr. Ryan Todd is a psychiatrist, mental health advocate, and co-founder of Headversity, a workplace mental health training solution. Dr. Todd combines his clinical expertise with innovative approaches to empower individuals and organizations to thrive.

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