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.

Michael Peroski headshot

Dr. Michael Peroski

 

Ramona Wink Headshot

Ramona Wink

 

Glennon Doyle headshot

Glennon Doyle

 

Abby Wambach headshot

Abby Wambach

 

Brandon Marshall headshot

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)

Brain Health Now logo

NAMI logo

Contact Us

Business and Community Solutions
563.562.3263, ext. 1399
conted@nicc.edu

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