About Us

We’re on a mission to transform the way we work by putting people first so organisations can be the most productive they can be

We help organisations lift performance, retention, and culture through wellbeing-led strategy

1500+ Industry Leaders & Professionals Trained across Australia

Why WPWI Was Created

WPWI was created because we’ve been there.

We know what it feels like to be overwhelmed at work. To care deeply, push hard, and still go home exhausted; mentally, emotionally, and physically.

We also know that this isn’t just a you problem. It’s a workplace problem.

Too often, performance is expected at all costs. Wellbeing is left to chance. And the culture quietly tells people to just “tough it out.”

We started WPWI to change that.

Our mission is to help organisations lift performance, strengthen retention, and build cultures that support people to thrive, not just survive.

Because when you take care of your people, the results take care of themselves.

Our Mission

At the Workplace Performance & Wellbeing Institute, our mission is to help organisations build workplaces where high performance never comes at the cost of human wellbeing.

We partner with forward-thinking leaders to create lasting change, improving performance, strengthening retention, and embedding wellbeing into the culture of work.

Because the way we lead today shapes the workforce of tomorrow. We’re not just building better workplaces for this generation, we’re setting a new standard for the next.

Co-Founders

Meet Our Co-Founders

Lauren and Jason, Co-Founders of WPWI and hosts of The Thriving Workplace Podcast, aim to transform the corporate and education world from stress and overwhelm to support and wellbeing. Combining scientific insights with personal experiences, they deliver actionable strategies to enhance wellbeing at work and in life.

Lauren, a former paramedic who faced burnout, now shares tools for mental health and stress resilience. She is an accredited stress management and mindfulness trainer with qualifications in neuroscience.
Jason has a background in education and leadership, with experience as a primary school educator and Curriculum Director. Holding a Master’s in Leadership, he has implemented wellbeing programs in schools and is a practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Positive Psychology.

Lauren and Jason have spoken on stages across Australia, raising awareness of the importance around workplace wellbeing. They have partnered with corporations and smaller enterprises, helping reduce stress, increase productivity, decrease absenteeism and enhance overall wellbeing.

Our Difference

Why We're Different

Most wellbeing programs are one-size-fits-all. Ours never are.

At WPWI, we don’t believe in tick-the-box training or quick fixes. Everything we deliver is tailored, data-informed, and strategically designed to make a real impact, on your people and your performance.

We don’t just help you feel better at work, we help your organisation work better, together.

Here’s how we stand apart:

Strategic, not surface-level

We embed wellbeing into your business strategy, linking it directly to performance, retention, and culture because that’s where lasting change happens.

Tailored to you and your organisation

Every team is different. That’s why we build customised programs based on real insights from your people, not assumptions.

Grounded in evidence

From neuroscience to leadership research, everything we teach is backed by data and shaped by experience.

Real-world perspective

We’ve lived the pressure of high-performance environments. We know what it’s like to lead teams, manage stress, and still deliver results. That lived experience informs everything we do.

Human first, results focused

We care deeply about people but we’re here to shift metrics too. Expect stronger engagement, clearer leadership, better culture, and measurable improvement.

Because when your people thrive, so does your organisation. And we’re here to help you prove it.

Find out how we can support your organisation today.