Ben is a Multi-Award-Winning Filmmaker and Problem Solver.Ben is a Multi-Award-Winning Filmmaker and Problem Solver. < Back Ben Akers Specialisms: Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, Creativity Ben is a Multi-Award-Winning Filmmaker and Problem Solver. He has spent over 20 years working in some of the world’s best Advertising Agencies in London and Sydney before he decided to use his evil powers for good and began working in Sustainability and Behaviour Change. He is the Co-Founder of Made With, a problem-solving collective; GoodFest, a Creative Festival for Good in Cornwall and Talk Club, a Talking and Listening Movement for men. Ben’s recent journey in mental health awareness, began in May 2014 when he lost his childhood best friend, Steve Yates, to suicide. After years of dealing with his own grief, Ben decided to channel his energy to create the Changementary “Steve” - which he toured around pubs and sports clubs, talking to thousands of men in their own environment. From here, he Co-Founded Talk Club, a behaviour-changing movement that encourages men, of all walks of life, to talk openly about their feelings and worries with the aim of proactively staying on top of their mental fitness. It all begins with the simple question: How are you? Out of 10? info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

International best-selling writer and speaker Sharon is a vocal changemaker.International best-selling writer and speaker Sharon is a vocal changemaker. < Back Sharon Critchlow Specialisms: Emotional Intelligence, Workplace wellness, Leadership, personal motivation As an international best-selling writer and speaker Sharon is a vocal changemaker. She brings passion to the subjects of the future of work, diversity and inclusion, leadership, emotional intelligence and personal motivation. Writer of numerous articles published across the globe on wellbeing topics, she is the co-author of Amazon best-selling book: Love Your Life! 100 Tips For More Peace And Happiness. Sharon is a qualified Accountant and has won several International awards for her contribution to the accountancy profession. She is a non-executive director at Clarion Housing Association with over 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles and growing successful businesses. Sharon is also a Director at Discover Your Bounce, which is a leadership development and workplace wellness provider and is passionate about people becoming the best that they can be and allowing their true talents to shine. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

I am the Founder and CEO of Rural Mental Health Matters, and PIES Consultancy. PIES stands for Proactive, Inclusive, Equitable SolutionsI am the Founder and CEO of Rural Mental Health Matters, and PIES Consultancy. PIES stands for Proactive, Inclusive, Equitable Solutions < Back Melanie Costas Specialisms: Mental Health, Disabilities, Accessibility, Inclusion, Whole self wellbeing, Workplace Wellbeing, Cancer, Disability awareness I'm Melanie Costas, a passionate advocate for proactively improving resilience & wellbeing in the workplace. A resilience consultant & motivational speaker with over 30 years lived experience, I'm committed to helping individuals and organisations unlock their full potential. Resilience is not just a buzzword, it's a game changer for staff wellbeing & organisational success! Recent studies in the UK & globally have shown compelling evidence of the profound impact of resilience on: Reducing absence ️ Boosting staff engagement ️ Enhancing productivity ️ According to a survey conducted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK, organisations with higher levels of employee resilience experienced significantly lower rates of absenteeism due to stress-related illnesses. Similarly, a report by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that resilient individuals are: 47% more engaged at work ️ 63% more likely to achieve goals ️ Compared to their less resilient counterparts. Moreover, resilient teams are better equipped to navigate challenges, adapt to change & maintain high levels of performance even in turbulent times. This not only nurtures a healthier work environment but also contributes to increased profitability & sustainable growth for businesses. As a motivational speaker & resilience consultant, I am dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations to cultivate resilience as a cornerstone of their success. Through engaging workshops, tailored online sessions, or impactful keynote speeches, I provide practical tools & strategies to build resilience at all levels. Reach out to me today to explore how I can support you on your resilience-building journey. I'm also Founder & CEO of Rural Mental Health Matters, a social enterprise focused on tackling mental and physical health inequality in rural communities. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Suzi Payton is a neurodivergent (AuDHD, Tourette's, OCD) creative and multi-passionate trail blazer! Suzi Payton is a neurodivergent (AuDHD, Tourette's, OCD) creative and multi-passionate trail blazer! < Back Suzi Payton Specialisms: ADHD, autism, Tourette's, Neurodivergence, Mental Health in the workplace Suzi Payton is a neurodivergent (AuDHD, Tourette's, OCD) creative and multi-passionate trail blazer! Recently named one of the UK’s most influential and dynamic female entrepreneurs, Suzi Payton, uses her passion, skill for finding the funny, and own experiences as an Autistic ADHDer to change the way society views those who are neurodivergent. Through a delicious blend of comedy and coaching, and armed with a winning combination of ADHD, autism, Tourette's and mild OCD, Suzi uses her lived experience to educate audiences, businesses, charities and organisations. She shows people how they can support their friends, clients or colleagues to thrive, and not just survive. Using her background in education (she was a secondary school teacher for 17 years) and her experience in comedy and improvisation (Suzi is a regular on the comedy and improv circuit), Suzi offers a unique insight, which she has shared with the likes of NHS England, American Express and The YMCA. Suzi is available to talk about the following: Neurodivergence in the workplace Neurodivergence in relationships Late diagnosis of Neurodivergence Celebrating neurodiversity Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mental Health in the workplace Job related burn-out for the Neurodivergent How improvisation can improve everyone's life info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Chloe is a 21 year old, multi-award winning mental health activist who uses her lived experience of mental health issues to raise awareness of living as a young person with mental illness.Chloe is a 21 year old, multi-award winning mental health activist who uses her lived experience of mental health issues to raise awareness of living as a young person with mental illness. < Back Chloe Hawryluk Specialisms: Mental Health, including Youth Mental Health, Feminism, Sexual Harassment, Young People in Politics, Working Class Activism Chloe is a 21-year-old, 3x multi-award winning activist who uses her experience of growing up as a working-class child who suffered with her mental health and sexual harassment to raise awareness and advocate for change. Having done various appearances on national press outlets such as ITV and BBC News, Chloe has over 5 years of public speaking experience, where she hopes to use her lived experience to reduce the stigma regarding mental illness, particularly as a young person, and increase the prevalence of working-class people in media. Located in Birmingham, she has recently graduated from the University of Liverpool, where she studied BA Politics, and is an incoming MPhil Politics and International Studies Candidate at the University of Cambridge. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Keith has lived experience of mental health problems. He uses this to campaign against discrimination, fighting for equality and inclusion.Keith has lived experience of mental health problems. He uses this to campaign against discrimination, fighting for equality and inclusion. < Back Keith Winestein Specialisms: Mental Health, Lived Experience Leadership, HIV and AIDS Keith has lived experience of mental health problems. He uses this to campaign against discrimination, fighting for equality and inclusion. His work at National AIDS Trust promoted World AIDS Day and the Red Ribbon . He produced Are You HIV Prejudiced? to challenge stigma and discrimination. Keith founded Health Initiatives for Youth UK with Clint Walters, providing support to young people with HIV. He was seconded to MTV as HIV advisor on two special Staying Alive TV programmes with President Bill Clinton. His recent achievements at Mind with Time to Change include pioneering innovative community engagement and creating a social movement involving 38 cities and regions. This has resulted in a significant decrease in stigma around mental health. By utilising the power of lived experience, he supported people with lived experience (Champions) to amplify their voices at a series of mass participation events across the country. As the world’s largest mental health campaign, Time to Change was recognised by the Royal Society of Health in the top twenty public health achievements in the UK during the 21 st Century. Keith represented mental health on the Community Disability Forum which assisted the planning of the London 2012 Olympics/Paralympics. He is a Trustee with MenTalkHealth UK a new mental health charity tackling stigma. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Jessica Bondy is the Founder of Words Matter, a new charity on a mission to end verbal abuse of children by adults. Jessica Bondy is the Founder of Words Matter, a new charity on a mission to end verbal abuse of children by adults. < Back Jessica Bondy Specialisms: Mental Health, Children's Mental Health and Development, Changing The Way We Speak To Children So They Can Thrive Jessica Bondy is the Founder of Words Matter, a new charity on a mission to end verbal abuse of children by adults. She spent over 20 years supporting some of the world’s leading organisations and brands and coaching and mentoring young people to help them realise their potential. Jessica founded Words Matter as a result of her own personal experience and that of the people she coached who had been so impacted by the words they had heard when growing up. Words matter. They stick. They last a lifetime. They shape who we are and who we become. Words Matter is the first organisation in the world to focus solely on addressing childhood verbal abuse by adults which affects 2 in 5 (41%) children. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

At the age of 12 Harry lost his father to suicide. As a child, Harry felt a heavy burden on his shoulders - in his head he could never rid the association of suicide.At the age of 12 Harry lost his father to suicide. As a child, Harry felt a heavy burden on his shoulders - in his head he could never rid the association of suicide. < Back Harry Corin Specialisms: mental health, suicide, suicide prevention, male mental health, modern masculinity, self care, hope, student mental health At the age of 12 Harry lost his father to suicide. As a child, Harry felt a heavy burden on his shoulders - in his head he could never rid the association of suicide. Much of this was caused by a blame culture that surrounded his father’s passing, a lack of understanding around suicide, and the way national newspaper articles reported the story of his father’s death. As a result, Harry decided to hide his true life from everyone that he met. Harry created a fake version of himself, which meant that he never had to tell anyone the truth. This destructive cycle and facade continued for over decade. Harry, now in his mid-20’s is determined that nobody has to suffer in silence. Harry openly reflects on his journey and the impacts caused by not opening up. Harry shares insight into the damaging forms of masculinity that he played up to and his resistance to accessing support services. Most importantly, Harry shares his story through a true narrative of hope and kindness. For Harry,kindness is central to our individual and collective mental health. Harry was published on the InsideOut Leaderboard 2020 for his willingness to speak out about his own lived experience in the workplace – Harry shared his story to colleagues for the first time in 2018. He has gone on to co-lead the introduction of 200 mental health first aiders to his organisation, and now leads on international brand campaigns on mental health. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

I was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 37, following a period of self-reflection prompted by autism lectures during my MSc course in Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology. I was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 37, following a period of self-reflection prompted by autism lectures during my MSc course in Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology. < Back Sarah Clark Specialisms: Autism, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, yoga, wellbeing, floating I was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 37, following a period of self-reflection prompted by autism lectures during my MSc course in Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology. Two years later, I received a formal diagnosis of autism. I had already been diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in 2020. I am now undertaking a postgraduate research degree focused on reducing diagnostic delays for autistic people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. In September 2024, I completed the National Autism Trainer Programme (NATP) as an Expert by Experience in community settings. I work across various roles in clinical environments and lived experience research, and I also deliver autism training for Autism Hampshire as part of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Programme. I also sit as a patient expert in the Psychiatric and Psychological Aspects Working Group on the EDS International Consortium info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Jo is an Advanced Hypnotherapist with a psychology degree and a diploma in mindfulness.Jo is an Advanced Hypnotherapist with a psychology degree and a diploma in mindfulness. < Back Jo Howarth Specialisms: Happiness, Mindfulness and Mental Wellbeing Jo is an Advanced Hypnotherapist with a psychology degree and a diploma in mindfulness. Jo has been helping people to improve their mental health and outlook on life for many years now. Today, Jo is happy but hasn't always been. Jo experienced an abusive relationship, crises, bereavement and struggled with high levels of stress and anxiety at work and her personal life. A lack of self-belief, and confidence and felt like a fraud. Jo couldn’t understand why anyone would like her because she simply didn’t like herself. Everything changed when Jo was given help by people who trained her in tools and techniques to make her life better. Today, Jo is a mum, author and an inspirational speaker and now helps other people take care of themselves! info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Jack was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 36 with a life of extreme ups and desperate downs laid out before then. Jack was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 36 with a life of extreme ups and desperate downs laid out before then. < Back Jack Ellis Specialisms: Living with ADHD, Neurodiversity at work, Mental Health Jack was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 36 with a life of extreme ups and desperate downs laid out before then. He is an open book and shares all from the struggle of growing up ‘different’ and the damage caused with moments of humour and of course some sad points. All with the aim of raising awareness, speaking up for those who don’t find it easy and smashing taboos left, right and centre! info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Hope Conference Liverpool - 13 Nov 2025 BUY NOW The Hope Conference is built around you and is an extremely collaborative event for charity founders , campaigners , and speakers , featuring amazing talks , workshops, training, and networking designed to inspire, connect, and support your work. We will be at Liverpool John Moores University Student Life Building on Thursday 13th November 2025 . We are finalising speakers and sponsors, so get in touch via info@speakerscollective.org if you would like to be involved. Past Hope Conference Speakers Sign me up! Jake Mills Chasing The Stigma - Founder & CEO Hannah Beecham RED Together - Founder & CEO Dr Samara Linton The Colour of Madness - Award-winning Writer & Author Katie Neeves Founder - Cool2BTrans and Trans Ambassador Dr Ishani Rao Founder - Buckets of Love and A&E Doctor Past Training & Workshops Dave Chawner - Chasing The Stigma Trainer Ambassadors of Hope Training to equip everyone with the basic skills to engage in conversation and effectively and confidently find mental health support. Jenny Banks - Centre For Mental Health Fundraising Best Practice Jenny's income generation knowledge spans across Trusts, Foundations, public bodies, health, and social care with both a national and global remit. Tom Davies - Proper Mental Podcast How To Make A Podcast Tom originally started the Proper Mental podcast as a way for him to understand his own experiences with mental ill health. Now with over 100 episodes learn some tips to start your own. Joanna Monaghan, Safely Held Spaces & Asif Noorani, Epiphany Productions No Pain, no Gain, or a Pain in the Ass? Interactive workshop to explore our different relationships to pain and how this impacts us as speakers, in terms of what we say and how we say it. Tracey Dangerfield & Ceri Morris - SkillBase First Aid Mindful Art Workshop This session is suitable for beginners to help you relax, and guide you through a mindful relaxation, followed by creating art. Steven Gilbert OBE - Campaigner Summary of The Day Steve will close the conference, picking up the key learning and celebrating the need for community, collaboration and connection. Hosted Interactive Roundtables Leadership, Money, Mentoring, Marketing, & Fundraising Andrew Pain Angela Samata Adrian Garcia Debra Croft Jo Logan Evan Grant The Hope Conference Is All About Collaboration The Hope conference is an opportunity to share best practice, learn from others and connect with your peers. This is about learning from each other, sharing, collaborating and knowing you are not alone. Connection This will be a dynamic conference, an opportunity to get involved with roundtable discussions, workshops, panels and speakers. Community Bringing together those who share a commitment to challenge stigma and facilitate important conversations within the workplace and the wider community. BUY NOW Attendees 2021 & 2022 Sarah Petherbridge Disability awareness trainer and public speaker Evan Grant Chair of Trustees, Cameron Grant Memorial Trust Dr Debra Croft Consultant / founder Cr-EECK Tracey Dangerfield CEO of SkillBase First Aid Lowri Edwards Resident Wellbeing Lead Andrew Pain Speaker & Coach Cat Divers My Pickle Founder & CEO Ceri Morris Head of Mental Health Training at SkillBase First Aid Lisa Morroll Human Resources Manager Trident Group Sajda Butt Project Lead, south Asian young People Mental Health Project Lisa Thompson Workplace counsellor & Management trainer Joe Merriman People Advisor, National Lottery Community Fund Neil Peters Suicide Prevention Consultant, Nuthatch Consultants Amy Beveridge Head of Responder Services, MyMynd Ltd. My role involves providing 1:1 support sessions to MyMynd users and signposting them towards further resources and services to support them with their mental health needs. Amelia Wrighton Suicide&Co Co-Founder & CEO Andrew Nicholls Influence and participation manager Chandos Green Campaigner and speaker BUY NOW HOPE Conference 2025 Sponsor Venue Liverpool John Moores University Student Life Building Event Organisers info@speakerscollective.org First Name Email Last Name Subject Leave us a message... Submit Thanks for submitting! Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn