In 2017 I became aware that something wasn’t quite right. I was struggling with a busy operational role, people management and day to day life. After a number of ‘wake up’ calls I realised I needed help. In 2017 I became aware that something wasn’t quite right. I was struggling with a busy operational role, people management and day to day life. After a number of ‘wake up’ calls I realised I needed help. < Back Dawn Kirk Specialisms: Mental Health, Anxiety, codependency and burnout In 2017 I became aware that something wasn’t quite right. I was struggling with a busy operational role, people management and day to day life. After a number of ‘wake up’ calls I realised I needed help. I now use my lived experiences to help others after working through a number of areas, including anxiety, codependency and burnout. I’m a lead MH first Aider and Mental Health champion within my organisation and I also work to support a number of charities outside of my organisation, along with being a proud Ambassador for This Can Happen. I share my own lived experiences to help others open up about their own feelings and what they might be struggling with. I am passionate about driving initiatives and helping to normalise the conversation around Mental Health and broader well-being. 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.

James Scurry is survivor of complex trauma - including child sexual abuse and vicarious newsroom trauma - who currently works as an Assistant Programme Editor at Sky News.James Scurry is survivor of complex trauma - including child sexual abuse and vicarious newsroom trauma - who currently works as an Assistant Programme Editor at Sky News. < Back James Scurry Specialisms: Mental health in the media, journalists' mental health, post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and complex trauma, insomnia and trauma affected sleep, military and veterans mental health, eastern approaches to mental health, Tibetan yoga (Kum Nye). James Scurry is survivor of complex trauma and vicarious newsroom trauma - who currently works as an Assistant Programme Editor at Sky News, as a psychotherapist and who is the co-founder of the mental health non-profit organisation, Safely Held Spaces. He is an international mental health facilitator and university lecturer who has spoken at the BBC, Reuters, University College London (UCL), City, University of London and Canterbury Christ University. James' journey weaves a dual narrative through the worlds of journalism, conflict and war and the mental health field. While working as a Junior Producer at Sky News over a decade ago, he experienced a mental health crisis which he attributes to the gruelling overnight shifts, prolonged lack of sleep and the distressing material he witnessed during the the rise of the Islamic State. James was quickly prescribed antidepressants and sleeping pills, but felt as though he needed to address the root cause of his mental and emotional distress. In the months and years that followed the Arab Spring he began meditating at a Buddhist centre in south London, where he discovered the healing power of mindfulness and Tibetan movement practices. James went on to complete a Master's degree in Buddhist Psychotherapy at the Karuna Institute in Devon, and later set up the mental health non-profit, Safely Held Spaces, which provides support to the families of those experiencing extreme mental health difficulties–such as psychosis. He is also the organiser of the MediaStrong journalists' mental health symposium, an annual gathering of hundreds of journalists from the world's leading news organisations, which focuses on the trauma experienced by those working in the press. In addition to his work with journalists, James also works with serving military and veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and complex trauma, and he was the lead psychotherapist on a groundbreaking study conducted by the Institute of Noetic Sciences in San Francisco which achieved an 85 per cent reduction in post-traumatic stress symptoms in two large peer-reviewed studies. A firm believer that physical movement is a powerful medicine, James started to run and went on to complete the London Marathon in 2023. He was also invited to study in Berkeley in California at the United States' oldest Buddhist centre, where he completed specialist teacher training in Kum Nye, an ancient form of Tibetan yoga which is extremely effective for trauma survivors. 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.

Rick is a Peak Performance Mindset Consultant and Coach, Ex-Military & Fire and Rescue Commander, and Co-Founder of Forest4titude LtdRick is a Peak Performance Mindset Consultant and Coach, Ex-Military & Fire and Rescue Commander, and Co-Founder of Forest4titude Ltd < Back Rick Charlton Specialisms: Peak Performance Mindset, Resilience and Mental Health Rick is a Peak Performance Mindset Consultant and Coach, Ex-Military & Fire and Rescue Commander, and Co-Founder of Forest4titude Ltd. With over 30 years of experience leading teams through high-stakes environments, Rick’s understanding of mindset isn’t just from sitting in a classroom, it was learned in the field. His career spans diverse and challenging roles in the British Army, the Fire and Rescue Service, HM Government, and Anti-Poaching Operations in remote Africa. Rick creates a unique bridge between high-pressure tactical leadership and corporate strategy. He has successfully transitioned into the corporate world where he translated frontline lessons into the boardroom, serving as a Head of Change Management and Operations Manager where he led emergency management strategies and large-scale organisational shifts. However, his most profound expertise comes from his personal battle. After years of silently struggling with PTSD, Rick returned to his childhood home in Botswana. There, alone in the Central Kalahari Desert, he fused his personal experiences with Indigenous wisdom, modern psychology, and Applied Metapsychology to move from post-traumatic stress to Post-Traumatic Growth. Today, Rick delivers the Mindspan Peak Performance Mind programme. Whether presenting in a corporate office or hosting immersive sessions around a campfire in the forest, Rick helps businesses build the focus, confidence, and resilience required to thrive. Why Rick? Rick offers more than standard PowerPoint presentations. He is the co-founder of Forest4titude, a philosophy born from the belief that real growth often happens outside the comfort zone. • Battle Tested Wisdom: Rick combines the discipline of uniformed service with the empathy of a survivor. He creates a "sacred space", psychological safety, where teams feel heard and healed. • Immersive Methodology: While he delivers high-impact training in offices, Rick is unique in offering immersive resilience training in nature. By stripping away corporate distractions and gathering teams around a fire, he anchors learning in a way that accelerates trust and honesty. • Holistic Approach: He blends hard tactical skills (Change Management/Operations) with deep human understanding (Mindspan/Indigenous Wisdom). Key Speaking Topics 1. Resilience in the Field: From PTSD to Post-Traumatic Growth Rick shares his raw, personal journey of navigating mental health struggles after decades of service. He de-stigmatises the conversation around mental health in high-performance environments, showing audiences how to transform trauma and stress into fuel for growth and leadership. 2. Leading Through the Fire: High-Stakes Decision Making Drawing on his time as a Fire Service Commander and Anti-Poaching team support, Rick teaches the principles of maintaining focus when the heat is on. He translates emergency management strategies into tools for corporate leaders facing rapid organisational change. 3. The Campfire Mindset: Disconnecting to Reconnect In a hyper connected world, focus is a dying commodity. Rick explores the power of stripping away distractions, mentally and physically; to reclaim attention, build deeper team bonds, and foster honest communication. 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.

Liz Rotherham is the founder and CEO of the charity 'Heads2Minds' which offers mental health and wellbeing training and mentoring.Liz Rotherham is the founder and CEO of the charity 'Heads2Minds' which offers mental health and wellbeing training and mentoring. < Back Liz Rotherham Specialisms: Mental health, recovery, Education on Psychosis , MHFA Training, suicide, ability to spot signs that are not obvious, alcohol and drugs, abuse , complementary therapy that works! Liz Rotherham is the founder and CEO of the charity 'Heads2Minds' which offers mental health and wellbeing training, mentoring, coaching, mindfulness, meditation, holistic therapies and support for everyone with regards to their overall health & wellbeing. Liz is a qualified hypnotherapist, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) practitioner, psychotherapist, re-alignment coach, shaman practitioner and national trainer in mental health first aid and other wellbeing training. Liz is an energetic person with an absolute passion for what she does and in helping others, Liz has lived experience with mental illness so truly understand the thoughts and feelings as well as the impact mental health has on peoples’ lives. Liz sought to understand the mind and become qualified to help herself and as many other people as possible to break free of stigma, pain, and despair, so people facing challenges can live their best lives happily and healthily. Liz currently works as a consultant with the NHS Essex Partnership Trust as a governor, patient safety partner, local schools, universities, and corporates. Liz works with schools to help the younger generation as truly believes if we educate the young to be emotionally intelligent we could remove mental health stigma, prevent mental health conditions manifesting further, and create a new generation able to recognise when help is needed for themselves and/or those around them, and how to seek it. 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.

Danielle Wood (she/her) is a CIPD qualified people professional and ICF accredited coach with extensive experience working with businesses across the globe.Danielle Wood (she/her) is a CIPD qualified people professional and ICF accredited coach with extensive experience working with businesses across the globe. < Back Danielle Wood Specialisms: Inclusion & Belonging, LGBTQ+, Transgender Matters, Mental Health in the Workplace, Diversity & Inclusion Danielle Wood (she/her) is a CIPD qualified people professional and ICF accredited coach with extensive experience working with businesses across the globe. Danielle is cis-gender and now identifies as pansexual. Why? Well, identifying as heterosexual became somewhat tricky when her husband came out as transgender 19 years into their relationship. She is now her brave and frankly amazing wife, Sophie Wood. This revelation turned both their worlds upside down. When you've lived a life that most would refer to as 'normal' and you felt like you had your place in the world, you belonged and then you lose it overnight it can be a bitter pill to swallow. The journey they have been on since then has seen loss of friends and family, heartbreak, emotionally charged decisions, escape plans that went wrong and mental health struggles including suicide attempts. All of this has been peppered with realisations, learnings and epiphany moments. It’s fair to say it’s been a really bumpy ride. However, they’ve rebuilt and looked for the silver linings. They (Danielle and Sophie) now draw on their lived experience and combine it with their professional experience to deliver talks, panel events, keynote speeches, workshops, training and coaching. They raise awareness around the importance of belonging using the gender transition journey to highlight how building an inclusive culture brings benefits to both individuals and the success of a business. They live in Spain with their three adorable rescue dogs and deliver the majority of their inputs online. However, in-person is also an option. 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.

Juliette is a mental health campaigner, comedian and a writer, who has sold-out runs at Edinburgh Festival since 2015. Juliette is a mental health campaigner, comedian and a writer, who has sold-out runs at Edinburgh Festival since 2015. < Back Juliette Burton Specialisms: Living with mental illness, body image, social media, resilience, kindness, multiple diagnoses, being sectioned Juliette is a mental health campaigner, comedian and a writer, who has sold-out runs at Edinburgh Festival since 2015. In 2018 she was listed as Sunday Times Culture Pick, The Times Best of Edinburgh Festivals 2018 and The Telegraph Top 25 Rising Stars of Edinburgh Fringe. Juliette has contributed to Cosmopolitan, The Huffington Post, BBC Radio 4’s Newsjack and the BBC News. She has a long history of mental health conditions and has been diagnosed with anorexia, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, bulimia, compulsive overeating disorder, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She continues on an ongoing journey of recovery, is still in therapy and manages her mental health one day at a time. Juliette is an ambassador for mental health charity ReThink Mental Illness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j85xZkj_vqk 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.

Teresa Clark is a transformational speaker, wellbeing expert, and the visionary founder of The Wellness Revolution.Teresa Clark is a transformational speaker, wellbeing expert, and the visionary founder of The Wellness Revolution. < Back Teresa Clark Specialisms: Mental Health, Resilience, Post-Traumatic Growth, Workplace Wellbeing, LGBTQ Teresa Clark is a transformational speaker, wellbeing expert, and the visionary founder of The Wellness Revolution. A pioneering employee wellbeing consultancy reimagining workplace culture to empower human flourishing. At 27, Teresa’s life changed forever when she fell asleep at the wheel after a music festival, leading to a tragic accident that took the lives of three of her friends and resulted in a four-year prison sentence. This unimaginable tragedy became the catalyst for her profound journey of healing and growth, transforming pain into purpose and shaping her into the compassionate, visionary leader she is today. Over the past two decades, Teresa has rebuilt her life from the ground up, becoming a respected and globally resonant voice in mental health and workplace wellbeing. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience across frontline and strategic roles in the NHS, criminal justice system, corporate, and charity sectors, she has designed award-winning wellbeing programmes, led systemic culture change, and worked with diverse communities from ex-offenders and psychiatric patients to CEOs and leadership teams, empowering individuals and organisations to thrive. Named one of Inside Out Leaderboard’s most influential mental health role models in business, Teresa’s story of post-traumatic growth and transformation has been widely recognised, with features on BBC Breakfast, in The Telegraph, Raconteur, and beyond. Teresa is a once-in-a-generation voice whose life and work embody the power of transformation. She empowers organisations to create cultures where people don’t just survive but truly thrive. Her journey is living proof that even from our darkest moments, we can rise with purpose, lead with heart, and create meaningful change 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.

I am an experienced SEN practitioner and a parent who has personally navigated the complex process of applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). I am an experienced SEN practitioner and a parent who has personally navigated the complex process of applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). < Back Kirsty Greenwood Specialisms: Special Educational Needs, School Transitions, Post 16 Support, Primary to Secondary School, Year 5 to Year 6 Transition, support for Emotionally Based School Avoidance I am an experienced SEN practitioner and a parent who has personally navigated the complex process of applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). My work is rooted in both professional expertise and lived experience, giving me a unique understanding of the challenges families face. I specialise in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), with a focus on Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), and guiding them through key transition points from Year 5 preparation for secondary school to post-16 support. I am passionate about developing personalised, transition strategies that reduce anxiety, build confidence, and ensure every young person is given the opportunity to 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.

Frank Wynne is an Irish literary translator, writer and editor.Frank Wynne is an Irish literary translator, writer and editor. < Back Frank Wynne Specialisms: LGBTQ+ Frank Wynne is an Irish literary translator, writer and editor. He has translated numerous French and Hispanic authors including Michel Houellebecq, Patrick Modiano, Javier Cercas and Virginie Despentes. Over a career spanning more than twenty years, his work has earned him various prizes including the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, the Scott Moncrieff Prize and the Premio Valle Inclán. Most recently, his translation of Animalia won the 2020 Republic of Consciousness Prize He has edited two major anthologies, Found in Translation: 100 0f the finest short stories ever translated (2018) and QUEER: LGBT writing from Ancient Times to Yesterday (2021) 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.

Social entrepreneur and leading developer of regulated and quality assured suicide prevention education, providing a wide range of programmes across multiple domains. Social entrepreneur and leading developer of regulated and quality assured suicide prevention education, providing a wide range of programmes across multiple domains. < Back Nick Barnes Specialisms: Suicide prevention, social welfare and trauma recovery Social entrepreneur and leading developer of regulated and quality assured suicide prevention education, providing a wide range of programmes across multiple domains. I have been actively involved in the design, development and delivery of a number of suicide prevention initiatives across multiple destinations and countries, including Wales, England, in Trinidad and Tobago with the Catholic Religious Educational Development Institute in 2014-17 and in UK, UAE, Gibraltar and Australia with National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education CIC, which I founded in 2011. In July 2021 I was recognised for services to education in the field of suicide prevention by the British Citizen Award Medal of honour BCAe This Can Happen 2018: Nov 2018, London: Suicide Prevention at work, Speaker Public Policy Exchange Symposium May 2018, London: Strengthening the Suicide Prevention Strategy: Building Partnerships Building Tailored Prevention Programmes, Chair SFA: Suicide First Aid through Understanding Suicide Intervention launch Feb 2018, Cardiff; Suicide First Aid Qualifications, speaker Public Policy Exchange Seminar Oct 2015, London; Mental Health & Young People: Adopting a Zero Tolerance Approach in Suicide Prevention, speaker CNC3 TV "Morning Brew" with Christian Religious Education Development Institute, Trinidad, Dec 2014, Sept 2016: Suicide-Safer Trinidad and Tobago & Understanding Suicide Intervention through Suicide First-Aid Mind in Harrow AGM 2014; Suicide-Safer, speaker. National Mental Health Conference 2013 Manchester; Building Suicide-Safer Communities, master-class facilitator. Primary Care Conference 2011, NEC, Birmingham; Identifying Vulnerability & the Contributory Factors Youth Suicide, speaker. ITV "The Ferret" in 2008 - 2010 guest contributor and housing specialist. In 2011 I founded the National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education CIC. We designed, developed and now exclusively provide, the UK’s only National Qualification in Suicide Prevention, SFA: Suicide First Aid. We are an approved City & Guilds International Accreditation 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.

Richard is a writer, mental health advocate and campaigner who has featured in award-winning documentaries, numerous radio shows and is published in the Guardian and Telegraph.Richard is a writer, mental health advocate and campaigner who has featured in award-winning documentaries, numerous radio shows and is published in the Guardian and Telegraph. < Back Richard Taylor Specialisms: OCD, Depression, male mental health, suicide Richard is a writer, mental health advocate and campaigner who has featured in award-winning documentaries, numerous radio shows and is published in the Guardian and Telegraph. He uses his life experiences to talk about mental health and give others hope, especially around the subjects of OCD, depression, male mental health, suicide and relationships between parents and 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.