Bedrock Resilience delivers evidence-based mental health training for leadership and management teams. Grounded in psychology. Built for the realities of high-pressure work.
$10.9B
Annual cost of mental health conditions to Australian employers
1 in 5
Australians experience a mental health condition each year
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Average ROI on evidence-based workplace mental health programs
70%
Of change initiatives fail due to people-side implementation gaps
What We Do
The science of human performance, made practical for leaders.
Stress is not the enemy. Unmanaged stress is. Bedrock Resilience programs give leaders and managers the knowledge to understand what pressure does to the human brain, and the tools to manage it, in themselves and in their teams.
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Grounded in Neuroscience
Every program is built on established psychological theory, from the Yerkes-Dodson performance curve to the neuroscience of threat response. No fluff, no motivational posters.
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Practically Applied
Participants leave with tools they can use the same week. Regulation techniques, conversation frameworks, and a clear understanding of when and how to seek support.
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Business Case Focused
We connect the human science to the commercial reality. Absenteeism, presenteeism, turnover, and psychological safety all have measurable costs. This program addresses them directly.
Who We Work With
Built for leaders across industries.
Bedrock Resilience programs are designed for two distinct environments, each with its own pressures and its own program.
High-Risk Environments
Psychosocial Leadership Training
A full-day in-person program built for industries where the stakes are physical and psychological. Covers psychosocial hazards, fatigue, regulatory obligations, and practical leadership tools for supervisors operating in demanding conditions.
A live virtual half-day program for corporate and finance leadership teams. Covers the neuroscience of performance under pressure, regulated leadership, psychological safety, and practical tools for managers in high-demand environments.
Get in touch to discuss which program suits your team, or to request the program overview document.
Programs
Evidence-based training for leaders under pressure.
Two programs, built for different environments, grounded in the same psychological science. Both are facilitated by Kris Cook, Founder of Bedrock Resilience.
Corporate & Finance
New — Virtual Delivery
The Human Edge
A live virtual half-day program on the neuroscience of performance, regulated leadership, and psychological safety.
Live Virtual · 4 HoursZoom or Microsoft TeamsUp to 20 ParticipantsCorporate & Finance Teams
What We Cover
The business case for mental health investment
Stress, burnout and psychological injury, where the lines are
The neuroscience of stress and performance (Yerkes-Dodson, window of tolerance)
Regulated vs dysregulated leadership and its impact on teams
The physiological sigh and other practical regulation tools
Psychological safety, Edmondson's four stages, and a team culture audit
Checking in on a colleague and knowing when to refer on
Three personal commitments and action planning
What's Included
Live facilitated 4-hour session
28-slide program deck
Digital participant workbook (PDF)
Miro board group activities
Post-session resource summary
EAP and support resource guide
Certificate of completion
Pricing on request · Flat rate for up to 20 participants · No per-seat complexity
Program Modules
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The Business Case
The real cost of poor mental health at work and why leadership investment returns.
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Stress, Burnout & Psych Injury
Where the line is, why leaders miss it, and what each stage looks like in practice.
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The Neuroscience of Pressure
Yerkes-Dodson, the stress-performance curve, and window of tolerance explained plainly.
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Regulated Leadership
How a leader's nervous system state sets the tone for an entire team, for better or worse.
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Practical Regulation Tools
Research-backed techniques, including the physiological sigh, that work in 60 seconds.
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Psychological Safety
Edmondson's four stages, a team culture audit, and what it actually takes to move the dial.
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Checking In & Referring On
Practical skills for real conversations and knowing when to escalate to formal support.
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Commitments & Action Planning
Three concrete commitments each participant takes into the 30 days after the session.
High-Risk Environments
Psychosocial Leadership Training
A full-day in-person program for supervisors and leaders in high-risk industries, built around psychosocial hazards, fatigue, and practical mental health leadership tools.
In Person · Full DayOn-Site DeliveryMining, FIFO, Construction, Corrections, Emergency Services
What We Cover
Psychosocial hazards and regulatory obligations
The mental load of high-risk work, fatigue and decision quality
Stress, burnout and psychological injury in demanding environments
The nervous system under sustained pressure
Regulated leadership in high-stakes situations
Checking in on crew and shift-based teams
When and how to refer someone to formal support
Action planning and commitment to change
What's Included
Full-day on-site facilitated program
Participant workbooks
Psychosocial hazard framework materials
Post-session resource summary
EAP and support resource guide
Certificate of completion
Tailoring for industry and client context
Pricing on request · Travel at cost · Multi-site and annual programs available
Not sure which program fits?
Get in touch and we'll work out the right format for your team and industry.
About
Kris Cook
Founder, Bedrock Resilience
Bedrock Resilience was built on a simple premise: that the people who most need mental health training are the ones least likely to get it through traditional channels. Leaders under pressure, supervisors managing crew in demanding conditions, managers in high-output corporate environments.
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The Bedrock Philosophy
"The most effective leaders in high-pressure environments are not the ones who never feel the weight of it. They are the ones who have learned to carry it without passing it down."
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BSc Psychology
Academic grounding in psychological theory, human behaviour and evidence-based practice.
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MHFA Certified
Mental Health First Aid certified, with training focused on workplace application.
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Royal Australian Navy
Veteran background. Firsthand experience of high-pressure, high-consequence environments and the leadership demands they create.
Background
Industry Experience
Kris brings direct experience in mining and high-risk industries alongside a Navy background, giving him an understanding of the specific pressures supervisors and leaders face in environments where mistakes cost more than money.
Why Bedrock
Bedrock Resilience was built because the standard approach to workplace mental health, a once-a-year awareness session, does not build resilient leaders. These programs are built to change how people lead, not just how they talk about mental health.
Program Design
Every program is grounded in psychological theory and adapted for the realities of the industries it serves. The content is direct, the science is explained plainly, and participants leave with practical tools, not just awareness.
Who We Serve
Supervisors and leaders in mining, FIFO, construction, corrections and emergency services, alongside corporate and finance leadership teams seeking a rigorous approach to performance and wellbeing.
Want to know more?
Reach out directly or request the program overview document.
Contact
Let's talk about your team.
Whether you're ready to book or just exploring options, get in touch and we'll work out the right program for your people.
Get in touch directly
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Email
kcook@bedrock-resilience.com
Best for enquiries, program overviews and booking discussions.
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Website
bedrock-resilience.com
Program overviews and facilitator background.
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Based in
Brisbane, QLD
Available for in-person delivery across Australia. Virtual delivery available nationally.
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Response Time
Within one business day
All enquiries are responded to personally by Kris.
Send an enquiry
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Enquiry sent.
Thanks for getting in touch. Kris will be in contact within one business day.