Brain Health
At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that brain health plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. Recent insights highlight that 22% of employers in our area recognize brain health as a significant personal challenge for their workforce.* We are committed to empowering our communities by enhancing brain health education and resources. Over the years, we have brought high-caliber speakers such as Sean Astin, Glennon Doyle and Cy Wakeman to the region with valuable and actionable insights on brain health topics.
*source: Greater Dubuque Development, Corp.
Brain Health Consortium
The Brain Health Consortium is a collaborative, research-informed initiative that helps organizations strengthen workforce performance through actionable brain-health training and development. The focus is simple: when employees think better, they work better.
Through a blend of neuroscience-based learning, practical workplace tools and customizable development pathways, the Consortium equips teams with the tools to improve cognitive resilience, emotional regulation, focus, creativity and overall mental well-being. Member organizations receive curated training, ongoing support and measurable strategies that enhance productivity, reduce burnout and build healthier, high-functioning teams.
How Do We Become a Member?
- Invest in an annual membership of $1,500.
- Send up to five participants per class.
Mindful Leadership
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 8 – 10 am
Virtual Live
The Science of Positive Intelligence Mastering Mental Fitness for Peak Performance
April | 1 Hour
Self-Paced
Creating an Organizational Culture of Caring
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 9 – 10:30 am
Virtual Live
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
June | 1 Hour
Self-Paced
Appreciative Inquiry: Doing More of What We Do Well
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 9 – 10:30 am
Virtual Live
The Resilience Reflex: Building Your Adaptive Capacity
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 | 8 – 9:30 am
Virtual Live
Coaching Skills That Support Cognitive Well-Being
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 | 8 – 10 am
Virtual Live
Building Psychological Safety Without Losing Accountability
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 | 8 – 10 am
Virtual Live
Burnout: Prevention and Treatment for Leaders
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2026 | 9 – 10:30 am
Virtual Live
The Trust Advantage: For Healthy Colleagues and High Performing Teams
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 | 9 – 10:30 am
Virtual Live
Learn More
Bailey Kloft
Program Developer
563.562.3263, ext. 3140
kloftb@nicc.edu
Stigma-Free Workplace Certificate
The Stigma-Free Workplace Certificate presents a powerful opportunity to champion inclusivity and create a thriving work environment. By empowering your leaders and employees with the right tools and knowledge, you can cultivate a stigma-free space where everyone feels valued. It’s time for organizations to take a forward-thinking step toward investing in the mental well-being of their workforce. Comprehensive training for managers, HR and leadership is not only essential but transformative.
Key Takeaways
- Recognize how mental health affects workplace culture.
- Develop strategies for an inclusive atmosphere where employees can share challenges.
- Provide leaders with resources to help manage mental health issues.
- Promote communication about mental well-being.
- Create and uphold policies that support mental health across the organization.
- By prioritizing brain health and respectful resource management, employers can authentically demonstrate their commitment to their employees. This initiative not only confronts the rising mental health challenges in the workplace but also sets the foundation for a supportive, empowered, and thriving organizational culture.
By prioritizing brain health and respectful resource management, employers can authentically demonstrate their commitment to their employees. This initiative not only confronts the rising mental health challenges in the workplace but also sets the foundation for a supportive, empowered, and thriving organizational culture.
You can choose the date, time and location of the training.
For more information or to schedule your training, contact us at:
563.562.3263, ext. 1399
conted@nicc.edu
The customized training was created in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Dubuque. Upon completion, each participant will receive a three-year Stigma-Free Workplace Certification from NICC Business and Community Solutions.
Past Engaging Speakers
Northeast Iowa Community College has worked with nationally recognized presenters to spread awareness about brain health and related topics.

Dr. Michael Peroski

Ramona Wink

Glennon Doyle

Abby Wambach

Brandon Marshall
Additional Resources
Free Webinar: Reducing Stigma as it Relates to Brain Health
Free Webinar: Psychological Safety: The Key to Team Performance and Retention (video)
Contact Us
Business and Community Solutions
563.562.3263, ext. 1399
conted@nicc.edu
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