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- Tom Ryder- Speakers Collective
Tom is a musician and journalist who has performed all over the UK and in Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean and the USA. Tom is a musician and journalist who has performed all over the UK and in Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean and the USA. < Back Tom Ryder Specialisms: Hope, living with mental illness, music Tom is a musician and journalist who has performed all over the UK and in Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean and the USA. He has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. In 2018 Tom founded Retune, a non-profit community project that connects creativity with wellbeing. Retune inspires young people to make positive adjustments to their mental health through creative outlets. The team host live music nights, a YouTube channel and a podcast, as well as carrying out school and university visits. 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.
- Rob Stephenson- Speakers Collective
Rob Stephenson is an international keynote speaker, campaigner and wellbeing consultant who is on a mission to help create happier, healthier and higher performing workplaces. Rob Stephenson is an international keynote speaker, campaigner and wellbeing consultant who is on a mission to help create happier, healthier and higher performing workplaces. < Back Rob Stephenson Specialisms: Mental Health, Mental illness, Stigma, wellbeing in the workplace, Leadership, Bipolar, Resilience, Burn Out Rob Stephenson is an international keynote speaker, campaigner and wellbeing consultant who is on a mission to help create happier, healthier and higher performing workplaces. He experiences bipolar disorder personally. Rob is the founder of InsideOut, a social enterprise with the mission of smashing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace by showcasing senior leader role models with lived experiences of mental ill-health. This is done by virtue of a published annual list – The InsideOut LeaderBoard. As a consultant, Rob works with Boards and senior leadership teams on the design and implementation of an integrated wellbeing strategy. Rob is the CEO of FormScore, a revolutionary technology start up helping people to monitor their mental health using a score out of ten with a mobile app to help friends, family and colleagues support each other. Rob is co-founder of the InsideOut Awards and G24, the world’s first global 24-hour mental health summit. In his keynote talks, Rob inspires audiences to think differently about mental health and wellbeing. “Rob is an incredible speaker who blends his amazing personal journey with a genuine call to action to create mentally healthy workplaces around the world. He is always a joy to deal with and has the ability to stop an audience in their tracks with his honesty and purpose that brings a unique and tailored perspective to our conferences.” Chris Cummings, CEO, Wellbeing @ Work Events 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.
- Runa Begum Uddin- Speakers Collective
Runa is a seasoned professional in the mental health space with over 25 years of diverse experience.Runa is a seasoned professional in the mental health space with over 25 years of diverse experience. < Back Runa Begum Uddin Specialisms: Lived experience: Complex trauma, anxiety, depression, binge eating disorder. Workplace wellbeing: Employee mental health, Anti-stigma initiatives, Suicide Awareness, Intersectionality and mental health Runa is a seasoned professional in the mental health space with over 25 years of diverse experience. Her personal journey through complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and binge eating disorder has not only reshaped her career but ignited a profound passion to humanise the dialogue surrounding mental health and well-being. In every endeavour, Runa strives to create safety and inclusivity. As an advocate for mental health, Runa wears multiple hats – a trainer, facilitator, suicide first aid instructor, first aid in mental health instructor, and a creator of personalised content. A warm and engaging speaker, she shares her own journey, offering insights and inspiration to those facing similar challenges. Her speaking engagements cover various topics, including loneliness, suicide awareness, coping with tough times, stress management, and burnout. Noteworthy events include those hosted by Siemens, Hospital Saturday Fund, Premier League, POQ Commerce, Santander, Tesco, and Capita. Key phases of Runa's career include leading a project within the "Blue Light Programme," where she created a national commissioning framework and provided consultancy to practitioners and blue light agencies. She then contributed to Time to Change, developing a training and support program for pledged Employers across the UK, establishing mental health champion networks with clear boundaries and roles. Later, Runa created the Train the Trainer Programme to meet soaring demand. Joining the Training and Consultancy team at Mind, a well-known mental health charity, Runa crafted impactful training programs tailored to the unique needs of each client, fostering more inclusive and supportive environments within organisations. Currently freelancing and contracting her services, Runa continues to grow into her passion for humanising the workplace and her world and has a special interest in reaching South Asian communities. Her mission is to empower individuals to embrace their diverse lived experiences of mental health with compassion. Runa, a visionary, endeavours to break down stigmas and create spaces where authenticity and well-being thrive. Runa firmly believes that understanding and embracing one's mental health journey is crucial for unlocking the ability to contribute meaningfully to personal lives and the broader world. In essence, Runa's story is one of pragmatic pursuit – creating a world where mental health is acknowledged and embraced with empathy and understanding. Through her varied roles, she aims to contribute to a more compassionate and inclusive future. 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.
- David Bedford- Speakers Collective
Dave Bedford (he/him) is an experienced, ISTQB-certified QA Analyst and CPD-certified ADHD Coach. Dave Bedford (he/him) is an experienced, ISTQB-certified QA Analyst and CPD-certified ADHD Coach. < Back David Bedford Specialisms: ARFID, ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Workplace Inclusion, Hard of Hearing. Dave Bedford (he/him) is an experienced, ISTQB-certified QA Analyst and CPD-certified ADHD Coach. He trained with Leanne Maskell of ADHD Works, bestselling author of AuDHD: Blooming Differently and a leading voice in the neurodivergent community. With over 20 years in IT, Dave has devised test strategies that helped launch the world’s first 3G mobile network and implement SMS voting for American Idol. His career in software testing played to his strengths: black and white logic with clear outcomes... systems either meet the requirements or they don’t. Dave was born with a severe bilateral hearing loss, meaning he can't naturally hear half the consonants required for speech recognition. A late-diagnosed AuDHDer, he first received his autism diagnosis at 40, and his ADHD diagnosis later at the age of 50. He is also father to two neurodivergent children. His talks blend lived experience with workplace inclusion and exclusion, navigating the world believing he was neurotypical, and complex unmasking that comes with late diagnosis. Dave explores what it means to re-evaluate your entire life through an AuDHD lens with insight, honest, and frequent humour. Expect real, relatable, and inspiring stories filled with unique analogies, unflinching honesty, and the kind of neurodivergent humour that finds light in dark corners. All with different perspectives, from his own neurodivergence, to how it is different and often clashes with that of his children. Dave offers keynote speeches, talks, panels, workshops, and training either online or in person. He lives in Wokingham, England, and is happy to travel. 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.
- Maike Mullenders- Speakers Collective
I work as a yoga teacher and am an ambassador and volunteer for SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide.I work as a yoga teacher and am an ambassador and volunteer for SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide. < Back Maike Mullenders Specialisms: Bereavement by suicide, Complex Grief, Growing up with a parent with mental health issues, Acceptance I work as a yoga teacher and am an ambassador and volunteer for SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide), heading up their Reigate Support Group. After working for ten years as an actress I proceeded to train as a Relate counsellor supporting couples and young people. Going on to work for NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood) and Witness Against Abuse. My personal highlight has been finally having the courage to tell my own story; living with a father with undiagnosed mental health issues who went on to take his own life. Leaving behind a confession for the police saying he had abused me, something I had no memory of. My memoire was published by Mirror Books in June 2023. I believe that sharing our humanness is the best way to challenge isolation, battle stigma, and support each other through life’s challenges. 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.
- Mark Walmsley- Speakers Collective
Mark Walmsley – Speaker on Personal Branding, Marketing, Arts & Culture, Networking & Community Development Mark Walmsley’s career has been anything but ordinary. He has played the triangle professionally at Carnegie Hall, performed a dangerous live-TV stunt as Batman, and served as Master of Ceremonies for the British Royal Family. Only one of those moments was planned—you’ll have to meet him to discover which. Today, Mark is best known as the founder of The Arts and Culture Network (ACN), one of the world’s most engaged communities for professionals working in the visual, performing, and literary arts, as well as the GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums). A lifelong connector and communicator, Mark blends decades of experience in music, event production, digital marketing, branding and storytelling to help individuals and organisations understand—and articulate—what makes them truly distinctive. His speaking topics reflect this breadth, spanning personal branding, branding and marketing strategy, arts and culture, networking, and community-building. A Global Community Builder Mark was among the first 100,000 users of LinkedIn and founded ACN on the platform in 2010. What began as a small side project grew organically into a global ecosystem of over 175,000 members across eight LinkedIn groups—making it one of the largest and most active online communities in the cultural sector. During the Covid lockdown, Mark launched ACN’s randomised speed-networking sessions on Zoom, enabling arts and culture professionals to meet, collaborate and stay inspired at a time of intense isolation. These one-hour sessions proved so valuable that they now run three times a month across global time zones, alongside monthly in-person events at London’s Royal Society of Arts and in New York City, with more cities planned. All are free to attend and have already sparked new jobs, collaborations, startups, and even intercontinental digital exhibitions. Advocate for Democratic Collective Philanthropy The Arts and Culture Network is intentionally independent—free from sponsors, advertisers and grant-making bodies. Instead, it is sustained entirely by its rapidly growing base of full members, who pay £10 per month and can cancel anytime. At current growth rates, ACN is projected to surpass 2,000 full members by the end of the decade, enabling Mark’s long-term vision: transforming ACN into a global arts and culture support foundation. Here, member contributions are pooled and directed toward good causes around the world—what Mark calls democratic collective philanthropy. He has already begun this work, using membership revenue to support an ACN member undergoing cancer treatment and to help a street dance crew in Kampala whose youngest dancers were homeless orphans. Branding Strategist & Champion of Creative Distinction Alongside running ACN with the support of his part-time assistant, Isobel, Mark works as a branding and marketing consultant—helping artists, entrepreneurs, and organisations define what sets them apart. His approach has helped creatives position themselves in new, differentiated categories: Rossie became an abstract oceanic artist Maurizio became a modern medieval portrait painter Lis became a visual tribute artist This reframing helps clients powerfully express their identity, attract new audiences, and elevate their visibility. Full ACN members benefit from Mark’s guidance as well as recorded video interviews shared across the Network’s LinkedIn groups, which reach more than 800,000 monthly users. Looking Ahead ACN’s future includes plans for an online marketplace for creative work and services, new training programmes, global meet-ups, and expanded opportunities for cultural collaboration. Mark continues to champion the role of community in building sustainable creative careers—and the belief that no one working in the arts should feel alone. Learn more: www.ArtsAndCultureNetwork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbwalmsley/ Email: mark.walmsley@artsandculturenetwork.comMark Walmsley – Speaker on Personal Branding, Marketing, Arts & Culture, Networking & Community Development Mark Walmsley’s career has been anything but ordinary. He has played the triangle professionally at Carnegie Hall, performed a dangerous live-TV stunt as Batman, and served as Master of Ceremonies for the British Royal Family. Only one of those moments was planned—you’ll have to meet him to discover which. Today, Mark is best known as the founder of The Arts and Culture Network (ACN), one of the world’s most engaged communities for professionals working in the visual, performing, and literary arts, as well as the GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums). A lifelong connector and communicator, Mark blends decades of experience in music, event production, digital marketing, branding and storytelling to help individuals and organisations understand—and articulate—what makes them truly distinctive. His speaking topics reflect this breadth, spanning personal branding, branding and marketing strategy, arts and culture, networking, and community-building. A Global Community Builder Mark was among the first 100,000 users of LinkedIn and founded ACN on the platform in 2010. What began as a small side project grew organically into a global ecosystem of over 175,000 members across eight LinkedIn groups—making it one of the largest and most active online communities in the cultural sector. During the Covid lockdown, Mark launched ACN’s randomised speed-networking sessions on Zoom, enabling arts and culture professionals to meet, collaborate and stay inspired at a time of intense isolation. These one-hour sessions proved so valuable that they now run three times a month across global time zones, alongside monthly in-person events at London’s Royal Society of Arts and in New York City, with more cities planned. All are free to attend and have already sparked new jobs, collaborations, startups, and even intercontinental digital exhibitions. Advocate for Democratic Collective Philanthropy The Arts and Culture Network is intentionally independent—free from sponsors, advertisers and grant-making bodies. Instead, it is sustained entirely by its rapidly growing base of full members, who pay £10 per month and can cancel anytime. At current growth rates, ACN is projected to surpass 2,000 full members by the end of the decade, enabling Mark’s long-term vision: transforming ACN into a global arts and culture support foundation. Here, member contributions are pooled and directed toward good causes around the world—what Mark calls democratic collective philanthropy. He has already begun this work, using membership revenue to support an ACN member undergoing cancer treatment and to help a street dance crew in Kampala whose youngest dancers were homeless orphans. Branding Strategist & Champion of Creative Distinction Alongside running ACN with the support of his part-time assistant, Isobel, Mark works as a branding and marketing consultant—helping artists, entrepreneurs, and organisations define what sets them apart. His approach has helped creatives position themselves in new, differentiated categories: Rossie became an abstract oceanic artist Maurizio became a modern medieval portrait painter Lis became a visual tribute artist This reframing helps clients powerfully express their identity, attract new audiences, and elevate their visibility. Full ACN members benefit from Mark’s guidance as well as recorded video interviews shared across the Network’s LinkedIn groups, which reach more than 800,000 monthly users. Looking Ahead ACN’s future includes plans for an online marketplace for creative work and services, new training programmes, global meet-ups, and expanded opportunities for cultural collaboration. Mark continues to champion the role of community in building sustainable creative careers—and the belief that no one working in the arts should feel alone. Learn more: www.ArtsAndCultureNetwork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbwalmsley/ Email: mark.walmsley@artsandculturenetwork.com < Back Mark Walmsley Specialisms: Personal Branding, branding, marketing, arts and culture, networking, community development. Mark Walmsley – Speaker on Personal Branding, Marketing, Arts & Culture, Networking & Community Development Mark Walmsley’s career has been anything but ordinary. He has played the triangle professionally at Carnegie Hall, performed a dangerous live-TV stunt as Batman, and served as Master of Ceremonies for the British Royal Family. Only one of those moments was planned—you’ll have to meet him to discover which. Today, Mark is best known as the founder of The Arts and Culture Network (ACN), one of the world’s most engaged communities for professionals working in the visual, performing, and literary arts, as well as the GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums). A lifelong connector and communicator, Mark blends decades of experience in music, event production, digital marketing, branding and storytelling to help individuals and organisations understand—and articulate—what makes them truly distinctive. His speaking topics reflect this breadth, spanning personal branding, branding and marketing strategy, arts and culture, networking, and community-building. A Global Community Builder Mark was among the first 100,000 users of LinkedIn and founded ACN on the platform in 2010. What began as a small side project grew organically into a global ecosystem of over 175,000 members across eight LinkedIn groups—making it one of the largest and most active online communities in the cultural sector. During the Covid lockdown, Mark launched ACN’s randomised speed-networking sessions on Zoom, enabling arts and culture professionals to meet, collaborate and stay inspired at a time of intense isolation. These one-hour sessions proved so valuable that they now run three times a month across global time zones, alongside monthly in-person events at London’s Royal Society of Arts and in New York City, with more cities planned. All are free to attend and have already sparked new jobs, collaborations, startups, and even intercontinental digital exhibitions. Advocate for Democratic Collective Philanthropy The Arts and Culture Network is intentionally independent—free from sponsors, advertisers and grant-making bodies. At current growth rates, ACN is projected to surpass 2,000 full members by the end of the decade, enabling Mark’s long-term vision: transforming ACN into a global arts and culture support foundation. Here, member contributions are pooled and directed toward good causes around the world—what Mark calls democratic collective philanthropy. He has already begun this work, using membership revenue to support an ACN member undergoing cancer treatment and to help a street dance crew in Kampala whose youngest dancers were homeless orphans. Branding Strategist & Champion of Creative Distinction Alongside running ACN with the support of his part-time assistant, Isobel, Mark works as a branding and marketing consultant—helping artists, entrepreneurs, and organisations define what sets them apart. His approach has helped creatives position themselves in new, differentiated categories: Rossie became an abstract oceanic artist Maurizio became a modern medieval portrait painter Lis became a visual tribute artist This reframing helps clients powerfully express their identity, attract new audiences, and elevate their visibility. Full ACN members benefit from Mark’s guidance as well as recorded video interviews shared across the Network’s LinkedIn groups, which reach more than 800,000 monthly users. Looking Ahead ACN’s future includes plans for an online marketplace for creative work and services, new training programmes, global meet-ups, and expanded opportunities for cultural collaboration. Mark continues to champion the role of community in building sustainable creative careers—and the belief that no one working in the arts should feel alone. 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 Wadey- Speakers Collective
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.
- Jeremy O'Dwyer- Speakers Collective
Jeremy survived a suicide attempt in 2010, following many years living with depression, whilst all the time kept secret from my family. Jeremy survived a suicide attempt in 2010, following many years living with depression, whilst all the time kept secret from my family. < Back Jeremy O'Dwyer Specialisms: Suicide, Depression and Mental Illness I survived a suicide attempt in 2010, following many years living with depression, whilst all the time I kept this secret from my family. In my talks, I recall what it was like living with depression, suicidal ideation and the deception. Fortunately, I survived and share the impact upon my family, reactions, both good and bad and my road to recovery. Talking openly about such a taboo subject is the only way the stigma associated with suicide will be dismantled. 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.
- Shaun Flores- Speakers Collective
Shaun is a creative who knows no boundaries, an influencer aiming to have the right influence on the world. Shaun is a creative who knows no boundaries, an influencer aiming to have the right influence on the world. < Back Shaun Flores Specialisms: Mental Health, DEI, Neurodiversity & Masculinity Advocate Shaun Flores is a celebrated speaker, 4x TEDx Speaker, mental health advocate, an emerging author, and a driving force for positive change. He has earned global acclaim for his compelling journey of personal transformation, where he has harnessed his struggles with OCD and ADHD into a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eepC5vuiFy0 At the tender age of six, Shaun faced a life-altering moment when his father passed away on Christmas Day, leaving an indelible mark on his young soul. Then, in 2022, a pivotal year in his life, a mental breakdown became a catalyst for change. Wrestling with an undiagnosed illness, he found himself in the depths of despair, grappling with suicidal thoughts and overwhelming hopelessness. A profound realization struck him during this darkest hour: "I am going to change the world." From that moment on, his unwavering mission has remained unchanged: to leave the world in a better state than he found it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9Om5AAhbMI His journey has equipped him with invaluable insights into millennials' mental health challenges. This knowledge ignited a fierce determination to address this critical issue. Shaun has become a trusted advocate for diversity, inclusion, mental health, neurodiversity, and well-being. Shaun's extraordinary story has taken centre stage on prestigious platforms worldwide, including four TEDx Talks and appearances in educational institutions and corporate settings. Drawing from his background in modelling and influencing, he has fearlessly tackled topics such as eating disorders, addiction, the misconceptions surrounding OCD, and the crucial role of neuro-diversity in shaping our evolving world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWhcPIR-vXc On a mission to bridge the generational mental health gap, fostering understanding and support between leaders and the younger generations, particularly millennials and Gen-Z, Shaun has dedicated himself to creating a haven and providing mentorship to countless young individuals, especially those from diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Audiences consistently describe Shaun's presentations as captivating, transformative, and life-changing. In the words of Carl Jung, "No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell." In the case of Shaun Flores, his ability to evoke emotion and propose solutions leaves an indelible mark where audience members are inspired and empowered to embrace change. 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- Speakers Collective
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.
- Sharron Moffatt- Speakers Collective
Sharron Moffatt is a Mental Health Trainer, course facilitator and speaker with 30 years of global experience in the health and wellbeing Industry.Sharron Moffatt is a Mental Health Trainer, course facilitator and speaker with 30 years of global experience in the health and wellbeing Industry. < Back Sharron Moffatt Specialisms: Mental Health. Wellbeing at work. Motivation to recover from depression Sharron Moffatt is a Mental Health Trainer, course facilitator and speaker with 30 years of global experience in the health and wellbeing Industry. Whilst the topic of Mental Health can be heavy, Sharron has a unique ability to connect with people and make the conversation a lot more down-to-earth, approachable, and even enjoyable. She has trained employees, managers, and freelancers from a range of sectors In MHFA Mental Health First Aid, including Mind UK, BBC productions, The Daily Mail Group and the NHS. Sharron's no stranger to the public eye either, having presented webinars spoken at events, featured in countless podcasts and has been interviewed on several radio stations, including BBC Solent FM, River radio, Marlow FM, and even Co-op radio (which broadcasts throughout stores). But Sharron isn't just about talk, she is committed to utilising her skills, professional qualifications and lived experience to embed positive change and leave a lasting impression. “Losing my Mum to metastatic breast cancer was the most devastating event of my life. Little did I know, that heartbreak was just the beginning” In December 2023, during what should have been a routine moment brushing her teeth, Sharron discovered a lump in her right breast that led to the devastating words from her doctor: "I'm sorry, it's cancer." Just 18 months after losing her mother to the same illness, Sharron found herself staring down the same enemy. Disbelief quickly gave way to a new reality and the harsh reality quickly set in— Three 8.7 cm Grade 2 tumors had invaded her right breast, turning her life upside down. As an inspirational and mental health keynote speaker, Sharron draws on her lived experiences to deliver powerful talks on patience, resilience, and hope—with a side of hard-earned wisdom. Today, Sharron dedicates her time to educating workplaces across all sectors about the critical importance of cancer awareness. 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.
- Anu Verma- Speakers Collective
Meet Anu Verma, whose expertise span across Science, Education & Business. Meet Anu Verma, whose expertise span across Science, Education & Business. < Back Anu Verma Specialisms: Trauma and Healing Meet Anu Verma, whose expertise span across Science, Education & Business. An unwavering advocate and the author behind 'Victim 2 Victor,' her narrative of resilience illuminates a path from trauma to triumph. Anu's inspiring journey, chronicled in her book, podcast, and the upcoming film 'Silent Screams,' resonates deeply with audiences worldwide, igniting hope and empowerment. Under her guidance, Anu cultivates a safe haven for survivors, fostering resilience and guiding them towards reclaiming their voices and lives. 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.












