Hilda has not only survived a childhood of domestic violence and a feeling of not belonging but has used adversity, creativity and the power of positive psychology to thrive.Hilda has not only survived a childhood of domestic violence and a feeling of not belonging but has used adversity, creativity and the power of positive psychology to thrive. < Back Hilda Kalap Specialisms: Mental Health, Health & Wellbeing at home & workplace, Trauma, Body Confidence, Diversity & Inclusion, Healing through Creativity Hilda has not only survived a childhood of domestic violence and a feeling of not belonging but has used adversity, creativity and the power of positive psychology to thrive. Overcoming PTSD, low self-esteem and living with bipolar, Hilda’s career spans over 20 years as a communications director and humanitarian campaigner including a stint working for the Red Cross where she was involved in a global campaign to ban landmines spearheaded by Princess Diana. Hilda is the Managing Director of Recovery Devon, a mental health community interest company. She uses her role to champion the voice of lived experience in how mental health services are created and delivered and to reduce the stigma around mental health. She believes prevention is key and enjoys teaching individuals and communities ways of looking after not only their mental health but their physical, emotional and spiritual health too. She is the author of three picture books and a memoir and uses writing and other forms of creative expression as a means of self-empowerment and healing. Hilda is also the UK Ambassador for the Empowerment through Spoken Word Poetry initiative. She is frequently featured on podcasts, radio shows, blogs and social media. 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.

Lucy Thompson is a compassionate international medical tattoo artist expert and the visionary founder of the UK's first mastectomy tattoo charity, The Nipple Innovation Project and a proud TEDxNHS Speaker. Lucy Thompson is a compassionate international medical tattoo artist expert and the visionary founder of the UK's first mastectomy tattoo charity, The Nipple Innovation Project and a proud TEDxNHS Speaker. < Back Lucy Thompson Specialisms: Womens health after cancer, medical/nipple tattoos & tattoo related topics, body confidence after cancer Lucy Thompson is a compassionate international medical tattoo artist expert and the visionary founder of the UK's first mastectomy tattoo charity, The Nipple Innovation Project and a proud TEDxNHS Speaker. Since 2017, she has been a dedicated advocate for enhancing the quality of post-mastectomy tattoo services for the breast cancer community. With her innovative, artistic and safe technique, Lucy empowers individuals who have undergone reconstructive surgeries to embrace their bodies and feel whole again with realistic areola tattoos. Through her Training School; Areola Academy, she shares her expertise as a traditional tattoo artist since 2013 with students around the world, fostering a new generation of skilled medical tattoo practitioners. In addition to her educational efforts, Lucy has developed her own Pharmaceutical Pigment Set and is the first tattoo artist to of partnered with the NHS to provide this high-quality treatment free of charge to patients in need. She is committed to expanding access to this service across the UK through the charity’s directory of artists, ensuring that no one has to endure the loss of a nipple twice through receiving semi permanent nipple tattoos. Lucy is committed to talking about post mastectomy tattoo options and breaking down the stigma around conversations including 'nipple talk' Lucy's dedication and empathy are at the heart of her mission to support and uplift the breast cancer community to reclaim their bodies after losing so much to cancer. Lucy is a BUPA registered artist & works with multiple private health insurance companies over the years and has proudly partnered with Bradford NHS Teaching Hospitals offering her services to their patients through NHS funding. 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.

Steve Loft is a mental health advocate, speaker, trainer and facilitator. Steve Loft is a mental health advocate, speaker, trainer and facilitator. < Back Steve Loft Specialisms: Mental health and Wellbeing in the workplace, living with Mental Illness, Stress Management and Anxiety Steve Loft is a mental health advocate, speaker, trainer and facilitator. Following his own struggles with mental health in the workplace, he was diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. On return to work after a lengthy absence, Steve set up an award-winning mental health peer support group at the large transportation company where he worked; he was also invited to workshops at Downing Street which helped develop the Government report “Thriving at Work”. Steve now freelances, but still has time to volunteer for the Time to Change movement, Action for Happiness and Frazzled Cafe because he is passionate about helping and supporting others through education and empathy, and also breaking the stigma and discrimination that exists around mental health – especially at work. Steve is from the “baby boomer” generation and likes to reach this audience because he feels it is this age group of people in the workplace, who, if they open up more and also support others, are best placed to help create happier, healthier and more productive organisational cultures. 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.

Simon is a dedicated and experienced educational leader with a deep commitment to neurodiversity inclusion and improving the workplace experiences of all teachers. Simon is a dedicated and experienced educational leader with a deep commitment to neurodiversity inclusion and improving the workplace experiences of all teachers. < Back Simon Preston Specialisms: Neurodiversity inclusion Simon is a dedicated and experienced educational leader with a deep commitment to neurodiversity inclusion and improving the workplace experiences of all teachers. With a strong background in teaching, educational leadership, and management, Simon has spent over two decades honing his skills and knowledge in this field. His passion for neurodiversity inclusion led him to pursue an MBA in Educational Leadership and Management, which he completed with distinction in 2022. This experience not only enhanced his leadership skills but also deepened his understanding of effective management strategies within an educational context. Driven by his desire to make meaningful contributions to the field, Simon is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education at Oxford Brookes University. His research focuses on exploring how educational leadership, management, and administration impact the lived experiences of neurodivergent teachers when compared to their neurotypical peers. By shedding light on this topic, Simon hopes to drive positive change in educational settings and advocate for the needs and experiences of neurodivergent individuals. Simon is passionate about driving change and fostering inclusive environments where every student and teacher can thrive. 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.

Andrew shot to fame on series 2 of the smash hit BBC1 reality TV show ‘The Traitors’Andrew shot to fame on series 2 of the smash hit BBC1 reality TV show ‘The Traitors’ < Back Andrew Jenkins Specialisms: Mental health, wellbeing, resilience, trauma, self worth, grieving, loss of identity, effective communication Andrew shot to fame on series 2 of the smash hit BBC1 reality TV show ‘The Traitors’ In 1999, Andrew suffered a horrendous car accident at the age of 21. He was pronounced dead on the side of the road and then spent 4 weeks in a coma fighting for his life. Doctors told his family he had severe brain and if he was to wake from his coma the likely hood was, he would not recognise anyone or be able to walk, talk or use his arms again. Luckily when he woke, he remembered who people were but was told he would never walk again. Andrew proved doctors wrong and with determination and belief learnt to walk again in just a few weeks. Like many young children living in Wales, Andrews dream was to play rugby for his country and run out onto the hollowed turf of the National Stadium. The accident ended all hopes and dreams he had of playing for Wales, but he also lost his identity as a rugby player. The physical injuries Andrew sustained were terrible, but the hardest battle Andrew faced was with his mental health. He bottled his feelings and emotions up for nearly 24 years and has only recently spoke to his family about his mental struggles. Andrew has done a lot of reflecting, studying and self-analysis over the past few years, he is now in a good place in life. After meeting the Doctor who saved his life in 2022 who called Andrew a ‘miracle patient’, he now wants to share his experience to help motivate and inspire others. He does motivational talks to various audiences to help try and break the stigma around mental health, proving to people that you can achieve great things in life even after suffering adversity. Andrew has recently given up his job as an insurance broker to pursue his passion of motivational speaking. He has been given a second chance at life and now wants to give back to others who may have suffered a trauma. Andrew’s inspiring story is one of heart ache, determination, resilience, and grief but also positive and uplifting. He has big plans for 2024 and really hopes to inspire many people and try to help end the stigma around 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.

Emma is Deputy Director Mental Nursing NHSE with over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of health, emergency care and criminal justice settings. Emma is Deputy Director Mental Nursing NHSE with over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of health, emergency care and criminal justice settings. < Back Emma Wadey Specialisms: Mental Health Nursing Emma is Deputy Director Mental Nursing NHSE with over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of health, emergency care and criminal justice settings. Maintaining clinical practice throughout her career has always been a priority and Emma continues to work as a consultant nurse in a local psychiatric liaison service. With lived experience of the impact of suicide she has focused her clinical work on the treatment of complex trauma, self-harm and suicidality. An early adopter of recovery-based approaches to suicidal behaviours, Emma co-produced teaching packages on how to support and treat those with suicidality and helped develop the first ever suicide prevention app, StayAlive. More recently she contributed to the development of the competency framework for self-harm and suicide as part of the expert advisory group, is a national clinical adviser for the Mental Health Service Improvement Programme and clinical lead for the National Nurse Retention Programme. In the throes of a mid-life crisis Emma took up marathon running and is pursing completion of all six of the Abbots World Major Marathon series. With four completed already she is taking 2020 as a year off to build some speed! 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.

John Watson Allison is the founder of holistic wellbeing and coaching service, Motion to Mind. He also runs the urban adventure mind/body workout, StreetGym.John Watson Allison is the founder of holistic wellbeing and coaching service, Motion to Mind. He also runs the urban adventure mind/body workout, StreetGym. < Back John Watson Allison Specialisms: Pro-active and preventative solutions for mental health, resilience, male mental health, veteran mental health, psychology of survival, exercise for mental health, dealing with loss, transition and team building. John Watson Allison is the founder of holistic wellbeing and coaching service, Motion to Mind. He also runs the urban adventure mind/body workout, StreetGym. For several years John was the health and wellbeing manager for two global ad agencies and he single-handedly designed bespoke wellbeing programs in support of employee physical and mental health. He continues to support employee mental health as a wellbeing coach and has provided hundreds of hours of one to one sessions on behalf of international companies in the city. Beyond the urban environment John provides nature based therapeutic interventions and retreats. John served for 24 years with the British Army, specialising in bomb disposal, counter-terrorist search and weapons technical intelligence. In transition from the services he had his own brush with mental ill health. Later he went on to work for the NHS wellbeing service for veterans, Op Courage and regularly briefed government agencies supporting veterans in crisis. An accomplished public speaker, John delivers a range of powerful talks, from sharing his own experience of military service, to mental health, resilience and employee wellbeing. He’s been invited to speak at TEDx on two occasions and continues to support corporate wellbeing programs, delivering coaching and workshops. He’s also appeared on BBC TV and numerous podcasts. More recently John has trained with the NHS as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and has worked with a wide range of clients referred to the Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) service. At all other times you’ll probably find John mudlarking on the Thames or in the woods making a shelter somewhere. 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.

Mo Kanjilal is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, Tedx Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur. Mo Kanjilal is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, Tedx Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur. < Back Mo Kanjilal Specialisms: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Understanding differences, biases, employee engagement, inclusive communication Mo Kanjilal is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, Tedx Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur. During a corporate career climbing the career ladder, she worked in multi-national technology corporations. She faced discrimination and had to fight her way to Senior Leadership roles. She led diverse, global teams across a range of technology sectors. She is the Founder & Director of Edge Of Difference, a diversity and inclusion company. Finding the people at the edges, to train boldly, include differently and change everything. Mo helps the audience learn how to consider different perspectives, people and lives in how you communicate, work and learn. Using her story of fighting her way to the top of a corporate career as a woman of colour in male-dominated industries, and then founding her own business. She took that story to the stage at Tedx Brighton with a talk about valuing the power in our differences. Mo is co-Author of The Inclusion Journey, book published by Kogan Page. Her story has seen her speak at many events and in the media. She has spoken at conferences, on TV and radio and featured in corporate videos. She is a Charity Board Trustee for a charity for young people experiencing homelessness. A Mentor for the Girls Network charity and a Non-Exec Director for a healthcare social enterprise. From a South Asian background, she speaks about anti-racism, understanding differences and how to empower people to feel valued and respected. Mo is a TedX and conference speaker, and co-Author of The Inclusion Journey, published by Kogan Page. Mo’s story of fighting her way to the top of a corporate career and then giving that up to found her own business has seen her speak at many events and in the media. She has spoken at conferences, on TV and radio and featured in corporate videos. She is a Charity Board Trustee at The Clock Tower Sanctuary, a charity for young people experiencing homelessness. She is a Mentor for the Girls Network charity and a Non-Exec Director for a healthcare social enterprise. From a South Asian background, she speaks about anti-racism, understanding differences and how to empower people to feel valued and respected 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.

Zoë Austin is a freelance neurodivergent and trauma-informed speaker, trainer, educator and consultant living in Cambridgeshire and working across the UK. Zoë Austin is a freelance neurodivergent and trauma-informed speaker, trainer, educator and consultant living in Cambridgeshire and working across the UK. < Back Zoe Austin Specialisms: Neurodivergence, autism, ADHD, education, music education, schema theory, child development Zoë Austin is a freelance neurodivergent and trauma-informed speaker, trainer, educator and consultant living in Cambridgeshire and working across the UK. She divides her time between consulting on how mainstream schools (and other institutions) can better meet the needs of neurodivergent members, providing group and individual music sessions, 1:1 tutoring for autistic/ADHD school-age children, mentoring autsitic/ADHD university students, and writing/presenting on the subjects of neurodiversity, child development, and music-making. Part of the Pen Green Schema Group, she contributed to the book Schemas in the Early Years (Routledge, 2022), and presented on ‘Schema theory and children’s emerging musicality’ at EECERA, 2023. Zoë uses her past experiences as a (Pen Green-trained) classroom teacher, her MA in Music Therapy and past experience of working in children’s social services to inform her position as a holistic practitioner. 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.

Tor specialises in working with secondary age pupils dealing with social, emotional and mental health issues.Tor specialises in working with secondary age pupils dealing with social, emotional and mental health issues. < Back Tor Obermaier Specialisms: Mental Health, Confidence, Finding Your Purpose Tor has worked as a teacher and leader within the education sector for more than 20 years and specialised in working with secondary age pupils who were dealing with social, emotional and mental health issues. In recent years she has also qualified as a coach and NLP Practitioner where she takes her knowledge and skills into schools to support pupils who are experiencing emotional difficulties. She also runs a private practice, primarily coaching women to ‘Lead without Compromise’, whether that’s in the family, their community or their work. She strongly believes that women can lead and be their authentic selves, without burning out. She coaches and teaches women to find and embrace who they really are and to step out and take their place in the world. 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.

Anita Guru is a Coach, Freelance Consultant, therapist in training and a public speaker on mental healthAnita Guru is a Coach, Freelance Consultant, therapist in training and a public speaker on mental health < Back Anita Guru Specialisms: Mental Health, Trauma, Infertility & Grief Anita Guru is a Coach, Freelance Consultant, therapist in training and a public speaker on mental health. She has a background in Occupational Psychology and has worked in Learning and Organisational Development for nearly 20 years across organisations such as Deloitte, Coca Cola European Partners and BDO. Anita has been on a personal journey with mental illness where she was diagnosed with Complex PTSD during an inpatient stay at a psychiatric hospital following a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy. Anita has experienced traumas since a young age and as an adult, she was diagnosed with endometriosis and has undergone several rounds of IVF treatment due to infertility. She has been raising awareness around mental health to break the stigma in the workplace and open the conversation for others who may be struggling. Anita is a Trustee for a mental health charity, My Black Dog, and a published poet. 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.

On December 4th 2019, former consultant and speaker, Steve Phillip, received and call that would change his world forever – his son, Jordan, had taken his own life.On December 4th 2019, former consultant and speaker, Steve Phillip, received and call that would change his world forever – his son, Jordan, had taken his own life. < Back Steve Phillip Specialisms: Suicide prevention / awareness and collaboration On December 4th 2019, former consultant and speaker, Steve Phillip, received and call that would change his world forever – his son, Jordan, had taken his own life. With more than 54,000 followers on LinkedIn, Steve’s articles and posts have engaged a global audience of millions. In 2020, he established The Jordan Legacy CIC, with a mission to move towards a 'Zero Suicide' society, one that is willing and able to do all it can to help prevent all preventable suicides. Steve delivers talks on the topic of suicide prevention and mental health to corporate organisations, and communities throughout the UK and overseas, including employees and policy makers in various UK Government departments, as well the military, UK police forces, workplaces, schools and other education centres, as well as community groups and organisations. Steve’s lived experience of suicide and his message will help you understand that suicide is not an inevitable path for those struggling in life and that tragedy can be turned into hope with the right support, intervention and kindness. 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.