My lived experience story is called ( Turning Trauma into Triumph).My lived experience story is called ( Turning Trauma into Triumph). < Back Adrian Ellis Specialisms: Mental Health & Suicide Prevention My lived experience story is called ( Turning Trauma into Triumph). It's an incredibly powerful, emotional story, how I've turned the most tragic thing that could happen to a Dad into something so positive, and yes I'l l be talking about the S word, the S word being Suicide. I lost my son to suicide at the age of 24, George was veteran and had served 6 years in the British Army, The modern world can be very stressful, and at times we may encounter hurdles that are thrust in front of us, as we navigate the journey of life. The pace and pressure, we often forget the most important thing of all, the need to talk about our emotions and feelings. Let me take you and your team on an incredible journey, and show you how by talking about our emotions and feelings we can save lives. I highlight to the audience that you are never alone, and we all need to talk at some point about how we are feeling, showing emotion isn't a sign of weakness, It's a sign of strength, It also helps people to understand why people choose suicide and understand that suicide can happen to anyone, and the impact it has on others. My presentation is around an hour long and is made up of videos, pictures and me talking and is brought together on a powerpoint presentation. 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.

Ben is a qualified psychotherapist/counsellor, with a private practice in Southport in the UK.Ben is a qualified psychotherapist/counsellor, with a private practice in Southport in the UK. < Back Ben Jones Specialisms: Mental Health, Mental Health in the Workplace, Student Mental Health, Work-life Balance and Resilience Ben is a qualified psychotherapist/counsellor, with a private practice in Southport in the UK. He trained at Liverpool John Moores University, after a 20-year career working in mostly large corporate organisations in London, including Accenture, KPMG and PwC, working alongside dozens of major UK, European and international organisations. His work focused on corporate communications, including government relations, and communications strategy development and execution. In 2014/15, Ben had a breakdown which prompted him to rethink his work, work-life balance and plans for the future. At the time of his breakdown, Ben was in a senior role in one of the world's leading professional services organisations (PwC) and subsequently became interested in work-life balance, resilience, and the relationship between mental health and the workplace. Working with a therapist at that time, he came to realise that he had been living with anxiety and depression for years and although pressure at work had been a factor in his breakdown, it was far from the only cause. Ben is passionate about helping others to work out what is going on for them and hopefully to help them reach a better understanding and acceptance so that life becomes more fulfilling. He has worked in the public, private and third sectors, as well as academia. Alongside his therapy practice, Ben teaches at universities, speaks at, and writes about mental health, work-life balance and resilience. His breakdown and subsequent recovery led to his change of career to become a therapist, setting up AMJ Counselling. Ben named AMJ Counselling after his daughter – ‘AMJ’ are her initials. It is a reminder for Ben , if one were needed, of trying to focus on the things that matter in life to him. He was born in Liverpool and is proud of his Irish heritage. He lives in Merseyside with his wife and daughter. 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.

Harrison Ward, perhaps better known as Fell Foodie, is an outdoor cook who loves to recreate restaurant-style meals on minimal equipment (usually a campstove) in remote locations. Harrison Ward, perhaps better known as Fell Foodie, is an outdoor cook who loves to recreate restaurant-style meals on minimal equipment (usually a campstove) in remote locations. < Back Harrison Ward Specialisms: Mental Health, Addiction, Outdoor Activity Harrison Ward, perhaps better known as Fell Foodie, is an outdoor cook who loves to recreate restaurant-style meals on minimal equipment (usually a campstove) in remote locations. He has a strong following across various social media platforms and has featured regularly in the media inc Countryfile Magazine, Men's Fitness, Metro etc. He is a brand advocate for Volvo Car UK, recently featured on the BBC in Dame Mary Berry's latest series ‘Love to Cook’, Channel 5 on ‘Winter on the Farm’ and has been an Ordnance Survey Champion since 2020. His life was very different just some short years ago. Struggling with a clinical depression first appearing in his adolescence, Harrison's life spiralled out of control. At its worst, he was consuming in excess of 20 pints daily, was a full-time smoker and had ballooned in weight to over 22 stone. The end of a relationship and a personal breakdown led to a major life change. Harrison is now over 7 years sober, has thrown himself into fitness and hiking and merged his passion for food into his new routine. He takes modern practices back to their primal roots and shows what can be cooked in the mountains as well as sharing the importance of time outdoors for physical and mental wellbeing. He now regularly delivers talks at festivals, on podcasts, workplaces and as a keynote speaker about his personal battle with depression, suicidal thoughts and journey from an overweight, alcoholic, smoker to the fit, fell loving foodie he is today. His debut cook book, Cook Out has been published by Vertebrate Publishing in 2023. 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 a Therapist, Teacher and a Life Coach, helping people to understand themselves more and to find ways to develop towards their true potential.I am a Therapist, Teacher and a Life Coach, helping people to understand themselves more and to find ways to develop towards their true potential. < Back Linzy Boden Specialisms: Finding your True Potential, Mental Health, Personal Development, Neurodiversity, Neuroplasticity I am a Therapist, Teacher and a Life Coach, helping people to understand themselves more and to find ways to develop towards their true potential. I can remember the first time I was asked to speak publicly I was terrified, filled with so much self-doubt and anxiety I actually shook.. ‘Why on earth would people want to hear from me?’ ‘what if I freeze?’ ‘what will people think of me?’ After about 5 minutes I was hooked.. I am so very passionate about developing ourselves as people, about understanding what makes us tick, but also about shared experiences. Knowing you are not alone in your self doubt, that its ok to feel nervous, but lets do it anyway.. I love the feeling I get when I see my audience react, when I know I am reaching them, connecting, there is nothing like it. Whether you want a workshop delivered to a large group, or a seminar or simply an inspiring speech for your event I can tailor make my delivery to suit your bespoke needs. 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.

Louise Ballantyne is a health and fitness educator, cancer rehab specialist,Louise Ballantyne is a health and fitness educator, cancer rehab specialist, < Back Louise Ballantyne Specialisms: Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Mental Health Louise Ballantyne is a health and fitness educator, cancer rehab specialist, and founder of Omni; a coaching movement breaking down barriers to wellbeing. With a background in community education, she empowers individuals, especially those facing health conditions to reclaim control of their health. Known for her bold, relatable style, Louise speaks on body image, mindset, and health inequality to inspire lasting, inclusive 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.

Andy Bishop is the founder of ‘ManGang UK’, a peer support group supporting men through any troubling times. Andy Bishop is the founder of ‘ManGang UK’, a peer support group supporting men through any troubling times. < Back Andy Bishop Specialisms: Living with mental illness, mental health in the workplace Andy Bishop is the founder of ‘ManGang UK’, a peer support group supporting men through any troubling times. Andy skilfully combines his expertise in Health and Safety with his passion for helping people thrive. Andy spent 22 years in the British Army, specialising in explosive demolition, counter-terrorist search, air support operations, training, and construction. Frequently found operating in high threat, high-pressure environments across the world he developed several coping strategies, some healthy, others not so much. He also had a secret. Andy wore a mask every day because ‘mental ill health didn’t happen to men like him’. The biggest threat that Andy faced in his life was himself. Andy’s talks centre on his experiences with Bipolar Affective Disorder, Life After Suicide and Workplace Stress. Andy has a wealth of experience speaking to audiences from all walks of life, industries and locations. 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.

Vikki is a speaker whose work sits at the intersection of identity, confidence and lived experience.Vikki is a speaker whose work sits at the intersection of identity, confidence and lived experience. < Back Vikki Feltham Specialisms: Identity, Cancer, Facial difference, visible difference, confidence, resilience, mental health. Vikki — Identity, Resilience & Visible Difference Advocate. Vikki is a speaker whose work sits at the intersection of identity, confidence and lived experience. After being diagnosed with head and neck cancer and undergoing life-altering surgery that removed her nose, she found herself rebuilding not only her face, but her entire sense of self. What began as a medical crisis became a profound exploration of identity, visibility and personal power. She speaks openly about the emotional and psychological landscape of facial difference — the fear, the loss, the rebuilding, and the quiet courage it takes to be seen again. Her message is grounded, warm and deeply human: identity is not fixed, confidence can be rebuilt, and resilience is often quieter than people imagine. Vikki’s talks explore: Reclaiming identity after illness, trauma or major life change Confidence as an internal practice, not a performance Navigating visible difference in public, work and relationships Raising awareness around head and neck cancer and the realities of reconstructive journeys The role of style, storytelling and self-authority in rebuilding a sense of self Her approach blends honesty with hope, offering audiences both practical insight and emotional resonance. Vikki’s story challenges assumptions about beauty, bravery and belonging, showing that resilience looks different on every face — and that reinvention is always possible. 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.

Helping to slowly teach the world there’s more than what you think you can see. Passionate advocate for invisible illness and long standing conditions.Helping to slowly teach the world there’s more than what you think you can see. Passionate advocate for invisible illness and long standing conditions. < Back Emma Griffith Specialisms: Mental health, epilepsy, autism, adhd and neurodiversity Helping to slowly teach the world there’s more than what you think you can see. Passionate advocate for invisible illness and long standing conditions. 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.

Harry Mansfield is an award winning trainer and best-selling author who has become known as “The MindPower Champion”. Harry Mansfield is an award winning trainer and best-selling author who has become known as “The MindPower Champion”. < Back Harry Mansfield Specialisms: Prevention skills from training the mind to Prevent Suicide and Prevent Mental Health Problems Harry Mansfield is an award winning trainer and best-selling author who has become known as “The MindPower Champion”. She teaches how to achieve a VIPMind®; a mind that is Victorious, Ignites and Protects to prevent suicide, prevent mental health problems and achieve success. Coaching for 25 years, she has created a trackable, training blueprint, which, when put into action, teaches you how to “Power Up Your Mind Before It Powers You Down®” to give you the skills to maintain health in todays’ fast paced, ever changing world of high expectations. Everyone wants to be “successful”, whatever that means to you, and no one wants colleagues, students or, family members, considering taking their life. She shows you how to train your mind to achieve success and avoid daily suffering, feeling desperate, which leads to suicidal thoughts. Harry has produced “The Saving Lives Podcast” showing it is never too late to change your life. Training your mind offers a “Better Way” in all areas of life. She shows the only way forward is to not have our heads in the sand and how to address the root cause and to act. 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 Wilson is the Founder of MAIA: The Matrescence Empowerment Programme, allowing businesses to provide education, support and community for new mothers.Lucy Wilson is the Founder of MAIA: The Matrescence Empowerment Programme, allowing businesses to provide education, support and community for new mothers. < Back Lucy Wilson Specialisms: Matrescence (profound changes we go through as we become a mother) , Parenting, Parenting Carer (Autism, developmental and speech delay, non verbal), Mental Health & Wellbeing. Lucy Wilson is the Founder of MAIA: The Matrescence Empowerment Programme, allowing businesses to provide education, support and community for new mothers. Lucy’s life all changed when her first son was born with a rare condition and needed 3 operations in his first 7 months of life. The experience left her with a lot of under dealt with trauma and impacted her mental health. Which would then come to a head when 5 months after her second son was born, we all went into the first Covid lockdown. Already sleep deprived and struggling she found it incredibly difficult to cope and some very dark months. From this difficult time Lucy became incredibly passionate and interested in Maternal Mental Health and the lack of support for new mothers. This interest led her to research into the subject and found out about the groundbreaking concept of Matrescence, which explains the mental, physical, social and identity changes women go through when they become mothers, changes so profound that they are on a par with the experience we all go through when we become teenagers and go through adolescence. The only difference being that we are all highly aware of the need for support in our teenage years and we are educated on them. Lucy was taken by just how little was known by most women about the changes they would go through and feels this is linked to the huge numbers of women who will suffer with their mental health when they become mothers. She has now created a comprehensive programme to educate and support new mothers at an incredible, yet overwhelming time in their lives. Lucy is also a Parent Carer to her second son Bertie, who has autism and a global developmental and speech delay, which means he cannot speak yet and has the understanding of a very young child. She is passionate about speaking about the challenges this brings, but also the joy of living with a child who sees the world in a different way too. 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.

Larissa Astara Gray is an inspirational speaker dedicated to transforming sex education and promoting conscious sexual communication.Larissa Astara Gray is an inspirational speaker dedicated to transforming sex education and promoting conscious sexual communication. < Back Larissa Astara Gray Specialisms: Sexual assault prevention , sexual consent , STI prevention , Truths and dangers of porn Larissa Astara Gray is an inspirational speaker dedicated to transforming sex education and promoting conscious sexual communication. Known for her engaging and confident approach, she makes it easy for students to discuss difficult topics. Drawing from years of research and her own experiences with sexual trauma and recovery, Larissa’s talks cover healthy relationships, preventing sexual abuse, the dangers of pornography, and making informed choices. She was featured in the Channel 4 documentary “Sex on Wheels,” helping a paraplegic man reconnect with his sexuality with dignity and respect. Larissa also delivers staff CPD and parent sessions, offering practical guidance on discussing sex without fear or shame. Her resources provide crucial information on consent, support networks, and building positive relationships. A recognized thought leader, Larissa empowers both young people and adults to embrace respectful, informed conversations about sex. 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEIIkzaYhGM 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.