Ascendia Wellness Group Launches: Revolutionising Executive Wellbeing for Peak Performance

Where executive wellbeing meets peak performance, integrating physical vitality, wellbeing, emotional resilience, and strategic leadership for sustainable organisational success.

From Mental Health Advocacy to Executive Wellbeing: Glenn Marsden's Evolution

As the founder of the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, Glenn Marsden has spent years demonstrating a deep understanding of mental wellbeing advocacy and community building. Now, while continuing to lead IPC's vital mission, Marsden is expanding into the corporate wellbeing space through his latest venture, Ascendia Wellness Group - a natural evolution of his commitment to destigmatise challenges and promote authentic conversations about wellness.

Marsden's extensive experience with the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign provides invaluable insights into the real challenges leaders face when dealing with pressure, perfectionism, and the often-hidden struggles of executive responsibility. This background ensures that his approach to corporate wellness remains grounded in authenticity and practical application rather than theoretical concepts.

"Through IPC, I've seen first-hand how challenges affect people at every level, including executives who often feel they can't show vulnerability or seek help," explains Marsden. "Ascendia bridges that gap by bringing the same authentic, stigma-free approach to the corporate space."

Introducing Ascendia Wellness Group

Founded in early 2025 by directors Dan Mansour, Glenn Marsden, and Daryl Kelly, Ascendia Wellness Group was born from a clear gap in the market: executive wellbeing designed at the standard leaders operate at.

While Ascendia itself is new, the expertise behind it is far from novice. Collectively, the founding team brings over six decades of experience in mindset, performance, wellbeing, and human optimisation, having worked with individuals, leaders, and communities across all levels.

Now, they've united that experience under one premium umbrella to serve CEOs, C-suite executives, and high-performing teams who need solutions that understand the complexity of their roles and the intensity of their decision-making environment.

Mission and Integrated Approach

Ascendia's mission centres on helping leaders thrive under pressure, strengthen resilience, and build sustainable success through an integrated approach that combines:

• Mindset optimisation - Developing mental frameworks for peak performance

• Mental health support - Providing professional psychological wellness resources rooted in authentic advocacy

• Nutrition guidance - Tailoring dietary strategies for executive demands

• Lifestyle integration - Balancing personal wellbeing with professional excellence

• Corporate wellness programs - Scaling individual success to organisational transformation

The Premium Difference

What sets Ascendia apart in the crowded wellness market is their specific focus on the executive experience, informed by real-world wellbeing advocacy. Rather than offering generic wellness solutions, the company develops tailored strategies that acknowledge the unique challenges of leadership roles - from high-stakes decision making to the isolation that often accompanies executive positions.

The integrated model ensures that physical vitality, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and strategic leadership capabilities are developed in harmony, creating sustainable performance improvements rather than short-term fixes.

Marsden's continued work with the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign ensures that Ascendia's approach remains connected to authentic advocacy, bringing a level of understanding about pressure and perfectionism that purely corporate-focused wellness companies often miss.

Building on Proven Success

The transition from community advocacy to corporate wellbeing represents more than just market expansion - it's about taking proven methodologies for breaking down stigma and building resilience, and applying them where they're desperately needed: in boardrooms and executive suites.

"The same pressures that affect individuals in our communities affect leaders in organisations," notes Marsden. "The difference is that executive stress has a ripple effect throughout entire companies. By supporting leaders authentically, we're ultimately supporting everyone they lead."

Looking Forward

As organisations increasingly recognise the critical link between executive wellbeing and overall business performance, Ascendia Wellness Group is positioned to lead this transformation. Their comprehensive approach, grounded in authentic wellbeing advocacy, addresses not just individual executive needs, but extends to building resilient, high-performing teams and sustainable organisational cultures.

For leaders ready to elevate their performance while maintaining their wellbeing, or organisations seeking to invest in their executive teams' long-term success, Ascendia Wellness Group offers a new standard in corporate wellness - one built on the foundation of genuine wellbeing advocacy and community building.

About Ascendia Wellness Group

Founded in early 2025 by Dan Mansour, Glenn Marsden, and Daryl Kelly, Ascendia Wellness Group specialises in executive wellbeing solutions that integrate physical vitality, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and strategic leadership development. With over 60 years of combined experience in mindset, performance, wellbeing, and human optimisation, the company serves CEOs, C-suite executives, and high-performing teams seeking sustainable success.

Glenn Marsden continues as founder of the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign while expanding into corporate wellbeing through Ascendia.

For more information, visit: ascendiawellnessgroup.com

Rethinking Corporate Wellbeing: It’s Time to Go Back to Basics

The Traditional Approach: A Thing of the Past

In the past, corporate wellbeing often revolved around surface-level initiatives: a yoga class here, a motivational speaker there. While well-intentioned, these programs frequently failed to address the root causes of employee disengagement and burnout. The question arises: are these efforts truly making a difference?

The Current State: A Wake-Up Call

Recent statistics paint a concerning picture:

• Mental Health Challenges: Approximately 1 in 6 employees experience mental health issues in the workplace, leading to significant absenteeism and decreased productivity.

• Financial Implications: Poor mental wellbeing costs UK employers an estimated £42 billion to £45 billion annually through presenteeism, sickness absence, and staff turnover.

• Return on Investment: For every £1 spent on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of their workforce, employers get, on average, about £4.70 back in increased productivity.

These figures highlight a pressing need for a more effective and sustainable approach to employee wellbeing.

Our Approach: Human Connection at Its Core

Here, we recognise that true wellbeing stems from authentic human connections and a supportive work environment. Our approach is grounded in the following principles:

• Psychological Safety: Creating an environment where employees feel safe to express themselves without fear of judgment or retribution.

• SMART Communication: Implementing clear, empathetic, and effective communication strategies to foster understanding and collaboration.

• Stress Management: Equipping teams with tools and techniques to manage stress proactively, enhancing resilience and performance.

• Values-Driven Collaboration: Aligning team objectives with core organizational values to promote a sense of purpose and cohesion.

Feedback from participants in our programs consistently highlights improvements in team dynamics, stress management, and overall workplace culture.

The Bottom Line: A Strategic Imperative

Investing in genuine employee wellbeing is not merely a moral obligation but a strategic business decision. Organizations that prioritize authentic wellbeing initiatives experience:

• Increased Productivity: Employees who feel supported are more engaged and motivated, leading to higher output.

• Reduced Turnover: A positive work environment fosters loyalty, decreasing recruitment and training costs.

• Enhanced Reputation: Companies known for their commitment to employee wellbeing attract top talent and retain valuable staff.

The landscape of corporate wellbeing is evolving, and with the imperfectly perfect campaign and our corporate wellbeing workshops, we are at the forefront of this transformation. By focusing on human connection and addressing the root causes of disengagement, we are helping organisations build healthier, more productive workplaces.

For more information on how we can support your organisation's wellbeing journey, please contact us at generalenquiries@imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org

Beyond the Story: Why Corporate Wellbeing Needs a Holistic Shift

In today’s corporate landscape, one of the biggest gaps we see isn’t in resources or programs, it’s in connection. From the top to the bottom of many organisations, there’s a widening disconnect. Leaders are looking for meaningful ways to support their teams, but too often, the solutions offered are surface-level, one-off, or scripted.

The speaking industry has contributed to this disconnect. Agencies are sending out storytellers under the assumption that sharing a personal journey is enough to shift a workplace culture. While stories can inspire, companies we’ve spoken to consistently echo the same frustration:

• “We walked away with nothing to implement.”

• “It felt scripted, not real.”

• “There were no tangible takeaways.”

In short, another story isn’t what companies need.

The Missing Piece: Integration

Wellbeing in the workplace can’t be solved by inspiration alone. What organisations are craving is integration, practices and frameworks that go beyond the keynote and into the fabric of daily culture. This is where the holistic approach becomes essential.

Here at the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, we’re not just delivering talks. We’re creating tailored experiences that combine evidence-based wellbeing strategies with holistic practices that address the whole person. Because true corporate wellbeing isn’t just about performance metrics, it’s about sustainable energy, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and connection.

Results That Last

Having already partnered with numerous companies, we’ve seen the difference this approach makes:

• Teams walk away not just inspired, but equipped with simple, actionable tools.

• Leaders see measurable improvements in focus, morale, and communication.

• Employees feel that the company genuinely values their wellbeing, because they’ve been given something practical to integrate into their lives.

This is the new era of corporate wellbeing. It’s not about bringing in another speaker to tell a story. It’s about bridging the disconnect, implementing holistic solutions, and empowering every level of the organisation to thrive.