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.

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.

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.

I was diagnosed with ADHD as a 48-year-old adult. I somehow slipped through the school system's invisible net in the 1980s and 90s.I was diagnosed with ADHD as a 48-year-old adult. I somehow slipped through the school system's invisible net in the 1980s and 90s. < Back Timothy Short Specialisms: Mental Health and Wellbeing, Neurodiversity, Living with Genetic Illness, Politics, Education. I was diagnosed with ADHD as a 48-year-old adult. I somehow slipped through the school system's invisible net in the 1980s and 90s. I also have Behcet's Disease, a rare autoinflammatory condition, that became a problem for me in my early 20s. Having to negotiate normal life with these two conditions and the health system has been difficult. I am interested in wellbeing and have been hosting a podcast on the issue for 4 years. I hope to help as many people as possible. I am the Director of a Community Interest Company that makes podcasts with vulnerable groups on community issues. I have also been doing a local politics podcast this year and have both taught and studied politics. I was a teacher for 25 years, and although I did well at school, I find it hard to see so many people being failed by the current system. 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.

Praveen Kolluguri is an activist and product marketing expert. He advocates for disability, neurodiversity, and social justice.Praveen Kolluguri is an activist and product marketing expert. He advocates for disability, neurodiversity, and social justice. < Back Praveen Kolluguri Specialisms: Accessibility, Incusion, Disability, Neurodiversity, race, workers rights, ND parenting, soon to be an ADHD coach Praveen Kolluguri is an activist and product marketing expert. He advocates for disability, neurodiversity, and social justice. As a former co-chair of BT’s Able2 ERG, he promotes inclusion in organizations. He is also a member of Prospect Union’s Equality Committee. Recognized in the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100, he is celebrated as a changemaker. 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.

Rachel is a bestselling writer, public speaker and mental health campaigner. Rachel is a bestselling writer, public speaker and mental health campaigner. < Back Rachel Kelly Specialisms: Depression, Mental Health, nutrition and self-care Rachel is a bestselling writer, public speaker and mental health campaigner. She also shares evidence-based strategies on how to stay calm and well and is the author of four books covering her experience of depression and recovery and her steps to wellbeing from poetry to nutrition. Rachel speaks at events and wellbeing workshops, sharing her motivational and holistic approach to good mental health. She is an official ambassador for Rethink Mental Illness, SANE and The Counselling Foundation. Her latest book is titled ‘Singing in the Rain: An inspirational workbook’ (published by Short Books, January 2019). 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.

Hannah is the founder of RED January, a nationwide movement that’s empowering people to move every day in January, to ‘beat the blues away.’Hannah is the founder of RED January, a nationwide movement that’s empowering people to move every day in January, to ‘beat the blues away.’ < Back Hannah Beecham MBE Specialisms: Social Good, Mental Health & Physical Exercise Hannah is the founder of RED January, a nationwide movement that’s empowering people to move every day in January, to ‘beat the blues away.’ Hannah was inspired to start RED January after witnessing the transformative effective that regular physical activity had on her Mum’s mental health, particularly during the winter months, a time when many of us need an extra boost of motivation. Since 2016, RED January has inspired 200,000 people to embrace physical activity to support their mental health and raised over £3million for mental health charities. During RED January 2021, more than 50% of the RED community experienced less stress and reduced signs of depressive symptoms. Alongside driving RED forward, Hannah supports people and organisations to launch and nurture their own social good initiatives. Hannah is also a regular speaker at corporate events, universities and schools, spreading the word about the benefits of physical activity on our health. She has penned a RED January magazine column, appeared on mental wellbeing panels and has taken to the stage to speak at the leading health and fitness events in the UK. info@speakerscollective.org BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Submit Thanks for your speaker request and we will be in touch soon.

Jo Co-Ceo and Co-Founder of Speakers Collective.Jo Co-Ceo and Co-Founder of Speakers Collective. < Back Jo Emmerson Specialisms: Imposter syndrome, Parents and mental health, Living with Parkinsons Jo Co-Ceo and Co-Founder of Speakers Collective in September 2017 whilst working for Jonny Benjamin MBE, it was during this time that she learnt that speaking on social issues and in particular mental health can be isolating and challenging. Her career in charities and education had already seen her witness public speakers who claimed expertise and failed to signpost for support. From an initial meeting of 17, Jo is proud to have built a growing supportive communinity of over 60, who meet, train, mentor and assess each other. Her drive to challenge stigma and encourage others to have brave conversations, comes from her personal story of coping with her children’s poor mental health as teenagers and her education background. Despite a successful career, Jo has always suffered from imposter syndrome and is a big fan of the role that therapy can have in supporting her. In April 2018, during a time of personal stress and consequent poor mental health Jo was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease, which caused her to reassess the important things in life. Jo counts herself lucky to spend her time and keep learning from truly inspiring colleagues. 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.

Nellie is an experienced public speaker and trainer with lived experience of being autistic, having OCD and navigating caring for their sibling. Nellie is an experienced public speaker and trainer with lived experience of being autistic, having OCD and navigating caring for their sibling. < Back Nellie Allsop Specialisms: Autism, Mental Health, Anxiety, OCD, LGBTQ+, Self-harm, Student Mental Health, Mental Health In The Workplace, Diversity & Inclusion, Neurodiversity Nellie is an experienced public speaker and trainer with lived experience of being autistic, having OCD and navigating caring for their sibling. They self identify as queer and use they/them pronouns, and care deeply about LGBTQ+ issues including trans rights and gender affirming language. The primary focus of their work is autistic experiences where their own lived experience, coupled with a professional background working for one of the UK's leading autism charities, enriches their practice. Based in the vibrant city of Norwich, they have delivered work locally for the Norwich Science Festival and local adult learning organisation Tech Educators. Nationally, their experience includes features in numerous pieces of media content for organisations, such as talking heads style pieces filmed in a studio environment, as well as appearing as a podcast guest and delivering a talk at Excel London. In prior engagements they have worked with the National Autistic Society, Ubisoft and a number of NHS mental health trusts across the country, in addition to training members of the Houses of Parliament's Education team. They consistently receive positive feedback on their presenting style, and are hugely proud of their ability to engage audiences and dispel stereotypes around autism. Their work often delves into serious topics, however, they are also mindful to add some levity to interactions to create an engaging and balanced approach. Beyond their working practice, Nellie is an improv performer and is currently involved in the formation of a Norwich improv troupe, which both improves their stage presence as a speaker and contributes positively to their overall wellbeing. 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.