Speaking
Real conversations about mental health, lived experiece, and what people don't always see.
I speak about mental health from a place of lived experience -- not theory.
My background includes of 30 years in business and finance, along with personal experience navigating depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and suicide ideation.
What I bring to speaking is a unique combination of life lessons, learned experience, and learned lessons, regarding coping with mental health challenges -- and knowing when to get help.
What I Speak About
My talks focus on what mental health actually feels like -- from the inside -- and how it shows up in real life.
That includes:
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Burnout and high-pressure environments
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Depression and anxiety in everyday life - it can happen to anyone
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The impact of toxic workplaces
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The impact of family-related traumas
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Why people struggle silently
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Finding "safe spaces" and their importance
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What a "breaking point" feels like
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How "little wins" make all the difference
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The importance of time, space and environment in recovery
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What support actually looks like -- beyond surface-level advice
Who This Is For
My speaking is relevant for:
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Organizations and leadership teams
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Executive and managerial associations
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Workplaces navigating stress, burnout, and change
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Groups focused on mental health awareness
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Communities looking for real, grounded conversation.
