Taming the Tiger

Our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross & Ellice, are joined by the brilliant Oly Newton, Founder of Lights on Wellbeing, Director of Run4YourMind and Motivational Speaker.Here is an introduction to our brilliant guest...Oly Newton is an international lived experience speaker, facilitator, and Mental Health First Aid England instructor. After suffering for years with severe OCD, anxiety, and depression, Oly turned to running as a coping mechanism in July 2017—a decision that would change his life forever. Since then, he has founded the Run4YourMind Foundation and Lights On Wellbeing, and he is the co-founder of Talks For Change Co. Oly conducts impactful presentations in both corporate settings and educational institutions. He is on a mission to create conversations that often go unheard and to be the voice he needed when he was younger.Oly's Links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oly-newton/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/C5x7EleNQnc/?hl=enTwitter (X) - https://x.com/Run4YourMindLights on Wellbeing - https://lightsonwellbeing.com/Run4YourMind - https://run4yourmind.com/** Content Warning - This podcast episode may contain triggering themes, if you become distressed while listening please stop & seek support **If you or someone you know is in distress please seek additional support, contact:Samaritans: Call - 116 123 Or visit - https://www.samaritans.org/Shout: Text Shout to 85258 Or visit - https://giveusashout.org/Papyrus: Call - 0800 068 41 41 Or visit: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/Thank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

Our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross & Ellice, are joined by the fantastic Aimee Young, Award Winning Coach and Facilitator.Here is an introduction to our fantastic guest...With over a decade of expertise in L&D and HR, Aimee is dedicated to elevating performance, nurturing culture, and fostering exceptional leadership through personalised coaching and tailored programs.An award-winning accredited coach, Aimee’s passion lies in empowering individuals and organisations to unleash their full potential. Aimee’s real dedication is to psychological safety, and to building leaders who create safe spaces for people to achieve sustainable high performance.Her clients describe her as empathetic, and passionate and say her superpower really lies in making people feel safe to explore who they really are. “She has unparalleled energy and a sense of humour. She brings positive energy to every interaction!”Aimee is a freelance coach, facilitator, and Beyoncé enthusiast. She is mum to a fiery 5 year old daughter, married to a brilliant recruiter/ DJ called Dan, and loves photography, walking and true crime podcasts.Aimee's Links:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeejayneyoung/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimee_young_coaching/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aimeeyoungcoachingWebsite: https://www.aimeeyoungcoaching.com/Thank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

Our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross & Ellice, are joined by the amazing Lisa Ventura MBE, Founder of Cyber Security Unity.Here is an introduction to our amazing guest...Lisa Ventura MBE is an award-winning cyber security specialist, published writer/author, and keynote speaker. She is the Founder of Cyber Security Unity, a global community organisation that is dedicated to bringing individuals and organisations together who actively work in cyber security to help combat the growing cyber threat. As a consultant Lisa also works with cyber security leadership teams to help them work together more effectively and provides cyber security awareness and culture training, and training on the benefits of hiring those who are neurodiverse. She has specialist knowledge in the human factors of cyber security, cyberpsychology, neurodiversity and AI in cyber, and is also a Co-Founder of International Imposter Syndrome Awareness Day.Lisa's Links:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasventura/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lsventurauk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisasventuraukTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/cybergeekgirlWebsite: https://lisaventura.co.uk/Cyber Security Unity: https://csu.org.uk/Awareness Days:Mental Health Awareness Week - Click here for more infoGlobal Accessibility Awareness Day - Click here for more infoThank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

This month we have a special extra episode in preparation for our Watercooler Expo attendance. In this episode our resident tamer Ross is joined by Simon Nichols, Founder of Thrive.Here is an introduction to our amazing guest...So after spending 26 years in corporate IT sales and marketing, Simon realized the time was right to pursue his passion in helping people to manage their mental health better and to help recognize poor mental health in others.Now using the skills gained during his time at the large multinationals as a senior management position, Simon had a unique insight into how organisations and management treat mental ill health. He now helps individuals and companies to embrace good mental health work practices.Simon founded Thrive in 2019 with a sole aim to help one person at a time. To make one person's life better each day.  After developing the Neurodiversity in the Workplace training in 2021,  Simon went on to discover that he himself had ADHD. Thrive have now enabled over 3, 000 people and 60 companies to learn more about the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace and help make the world a more inclusive place.Simon's Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snich400/LinkedIn (Thrive): https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivementalhealthandwellbeing/Instagram (Thrive):  https://www.instagram.com/itstime2_thrive/?hl=enThank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

Our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross & Ellice, are joined by the brilliant Ryan Hopkins, Chief Impact Officer at JAAQ, Best Selling Author and TEDx Speaker.Here is an introduction to our brilliant guest...Ryan Hopkins, the Author of '52 Weeks of Wellbeing: a no nonsense guide to a fulfilling work life' is on a mission to engage 1 billion people in the betterment of wellbeing.He is the Chief Impact Officer at JAAQ and former Creator/Leader of the Global Future of Wellbeing Business at Deloitte - where he helped organisations/governments around the world to create workplaces where people can thrive, positively influencing the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.He shares his personal story of bulimia, depression, and anxiety openly and has reached over 10's of millions people on social media.Ryan is a LinkedIn Top Voice for Work-Life Balance, TEDx Speaker - 'engaging a billion people from the toilet', Host of the Audacious Goals Club and recently was announced as Global Emerging Wellbeing Leader of the Year.Ryan's Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhopkinsuk/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futureofwellbeing/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureofwellbeing?_t=8lNlw0heAZF&_r=1Ryan's Book: Click here for the best selling book!Awareness Days:Stress Awareness Month - Click here for more infoWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work - Click here for more infoThank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

Our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross & Ellice, are joined by the amazing Alicia Collinson, Senior Associate at Thrive Law.Here is an introduction to our amazing guest...Alicia is an employment law solicitor with more than five years of experience.  A lot of her motivation is centred from her background and her experiences in grief; her Dad passed away after a short illness and the mental health impact that had on her, and knowing the support she would have benefitted from, is what drives her in her employer support and supporting employees.  She completed her training in London but returned to Yorkshire after her mental health deteriorated, for a better work-life balance and to spend more time with her family. Her background is in providing employment law support to large international businesses, but Alicia loves engaging with individuals on a personal basis, particularly victims of discrimination. The opportunity to focus on this work is something that she prizes about her role at Thrive. Much of her early work came during #MeToo so she is highly passionate about supporting women and fighting for female equality at work.Alicia also volunteers for the Maternity Action helpline and leads Thrive’s partnership with Pregnant Then Screwed in supporting new mothers in their discrimination issues. She also regularly delivers training sessions as part of the Agora Publications Mental Health Adviser Workshops, and speaks at schools about mental health and resilience.She’s also Mum to a two year old, a passionate musical theatre fan, and a huge Disney nerd.Mentioned in episode:'Does the dog die?' website: Click here to visit -->Alicia's Links:LinkedIn (Alicia):  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-collinson/LinkedIn (Thrive): https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-lawleeds/Instagram (Thrive):  https://www.instagram.com/thrive_law/Twitter (Thrive):  https://twitter.com/Thrive_lawWebsite (Thrive): https://www.thrivelaw.co.uk/Awareness Days:World Bipolar Day - Click here for more infoNeurodiversity Week - Click here for more infoThank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

Our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross & Ellice, are joined by the amazing Ryan Briggs and Justine Piercy from FinWELL.Here is an introduction to our brilliant guests...Ryan founded FinWELL to help people understand, measure and improve their financial wellbeing, leading to healthier relationships with money and also better mental health. Previously enjoying various careers including professional sport, he’s been in financial services for over ten years and is level four diploma qualified. He is also a Mental Health First Aider and proud ambassador, and advisory board member, of the Ripple Suicide Prevention Charity.Justine enjoyed a 25 year career in banking within various leadership and training roles only to experience the harsh reality of redundancy in 2019. Her experiences led her to pursue roles where she could utilise her knowledge, skills and passion for helping others with their finances and worked with the likes of The Money Charity within both the workplace and education sector. Justine has been part of the FinWELL Team since the start and oversees all training delivery and development.FinWELL's Links:Ryan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandbriggs/Justine's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justine--piercy-ab2897abFinWELL Website - https://www.finwell.uk/FinWELL LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/finwell-uk/Awareness Days:Time To Talk Day - Click here for more info Dry January - Click here for more infoThank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

Our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross & Ellice, are joined by the amazing Steve Phillip, Founder of The Jordan Legacy & Keynote Speaker.Here is an introduction to our brilliant guest...Steve Phillip was a successful leadership & sales coach and corporate speaker, heading towards semi-retirement, when, in December 2019, he received a call that would change his life forever; his 34 year old son, Jordan, had taken his own life.Within 12 months of this life-changing experience, Steve established The Jordan Legacy CIC to provide hope to people who are feeling suicidal, by engaging all those who share his ambition to move toward a ‘Zero Suicide Society’.With a following of more than 56,000 people on LinkedIn, Steve delivers impactful and inspiring talks, like his keynote presentation; ‘The ‘S’ word’, using his own lived experience and insight to help others spot the signs that someone might be struggling with their mental health and how to provide support to those who are feeling suicidal.Steve delivers talks on the topic of suicide awareness and prevention to corporate organisations, charities, education centres, the Police, the Military and other organisations and community groups throughout the UK and overseas, including policy makers in various UK Government departments.Steve's Links:Website: https://thejordanlegacy.com/LinkedIn (Steve): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevephilliphope/LinkedIn (The Jordan Legacy):https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jordan-legacy-foundation/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanlegacyuk/Twitter (The Jordan Legacy): https://twitter.com/jordanlegacyUKTwitter (Steve): https://twitter.com/hopestevep** Content Warning - This podcast episode contains themes of suicide, if you become distressed while listening please stop & seek support **If you or someone you know is in distress please seek additional support, contact:Samaritans: Call - 116 123 Or visit - https://www.samaritans.org/Shout: Text Shout to 85258 Or visit - https://giveusashout.org/Papyrus: Call - 0800 068 41 41 Or visit: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/Awareness Days:Cervical Cancer Prevention Week - Click here for more infoDry January - Click here for more infoThank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

This month our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross Abbott & Ellice Whyte, are joined by the brilliant Jack Green, Double Olympian, Mental Health Ambassador & Keynote Speaker.Here is an introduction to our fantastic guest...Jack Green is a double Olympian, representing Great Britain at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. He has worked with the House of Commons on the topic of mental health reform in elite sports and became a mental health ambassador for Mind and YoungMinds after being diagnosed with depression, bipolar tendencies and anxiety shortly after the 2012 Olympic Games.After retiring at the age of 28 from a career that included European titles and world championships medals, Jack stepped into the corporate world to lead on well-being at BBC Studios during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was solely responsible for 30 offices globally and 10,000+ people. Using his philosophy and passion for performance and well-being, he continues to support many global organisations with their well-being strategies and other service needs.Outside of his well-being career, Jack also coaches professionally in track and field. His most coveted athlete is an Italian national record holder, world champion and triple Olympian. Jack is also a notable name on the keynote speaking circuit, having spoken for organisations such as Oxford and Cambridge universities, Johnson & Johnson, Channel 4, Nike, Deloitte and many others.Jack's Links:Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackgreenoly/Highlighted Wellbeing Awareness Days:Decembeard - Click here for more infoGrief Awareness Week - Click here for more infoThank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

This month our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross Abbott & Ellice Whyte, are joined by the amazing Nick Wilson, Speaker, Presenter and Content Creator (aka Disabled Adventurer), Championing Survivors of Suicide and Abilities over Disabilities.Here is an introduction to our amazing guest...He openly, and very frankly, shares his lived experiences with mental illness, physical disability and surviving a suicide attempt to; inform society, encourage change and inspire and empower others, with authenticity and a message of hope.He is also an Army Veteran with an impactful story to tell. After 14 years of service, Nick left the military, with a spinal injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD, as a result of multiple deployments across the globe such as, Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Through his battle with both physical and mental disabilities, surviving attempted suicide and managing suicidal ideation, Nick continually demonstrates resilience and the ability to overcome adversity, whilst forging a new career as a successful public speaker, budding presenter, video producer and an adventurer always looking for his next challenge.Through finding ways to better manage his health conditions and environment, Nick prevents his disabilities from dictating his life or fulfilling his purpose of selflessly helping others. This is clear to see by his commitment to supporting the local community and wider society, with the many achievements he’s obtained being recognised, locally and nationally.Nick's Links:Lived Experience Library YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfHY2p_-eZAJsoaNrRoOHwDisabled Adventurer Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/disabled.adventurer/Disabled Adventurer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/disabledadventurer/** Content Warning - This podcast episode contains themes of suicide, if you become distressed while listening please stop and seek support **If you or someone you know is in distress and/or having thoughts of suicide please seek additional support, contact:Samaritans: Call - 116 123 Or visit - https://www.samaritans.org/Shout: Text Shout to 85258 Or visit - https://giveusashout.org/Papyrus: Call - 0800 068 41 41 Or visit: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/Highlighted Wellbeing Awareness Days:Movember - Click here for more info National Stress Awareness Day - Click here for more infoThank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

This month our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross Abbott & Ellice Whyte, are joined by the brilliant Chezzy Kennedy, Neurodiversity Consultant, Coach & Trainer, and TEDx Speaker.Here is an introduction to our brilliant guest...Chezzy Kennedy is a champion of neurodiversity and inclusion. A neurodiversity Trainer, TEDx speaker, and soon-to-be-published author, not to mention a proud nerd within the gaming community.Chezzy has over 15 years of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals to Thrive, whether within the education system or the workplace.Having received a late diagnosis of their neurodivergence, Chezzy is now on a mission to make proactive inclusion the go-to approach to Neuro-Inclusion within our world.Chezzy's Links:Instagram: @Chezzy KennedyEmail: chezzy@itstime2thrive.co.ukThrive Website: www.itstime2thrive.co.ukHighlighted Wellbeing Days Links:World Dyslexia Awareness week: Find out more -->World Mental Health Day: Find out more -->Thank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

This month our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross Abbott & Ellice Whyte, are joined by the amazing Alice Hendy, Founder & CEO of R;pple.Here is an introduction to our brilliant guest...Alice lost her only sibling, her brother Josh, on 25th November 2020 to suicide at 21 years old. She speaks so eloquently and with such power on mental health, suicide, bereavement, and the signs to look out for to provide hope to our loved ones in their darkest hour. Her presentation delivery is incredible, from the heart, real, professional, passionate, relevant, informative, and impressive. Alice’s brother Josh had been researching techniques to take his own life via harmful internet searches. To ensure more help and support is given to individuals searching for harmful content online, Alice set up her own charity called R;pple; a digital tool, which is a user searches for harmful content online, they will first be guided through a filter of breathing exercises and then very simple, uncluttered and calmly presented strategies and forums, helplines and mental health services they can access both now and in the longer term, accompanied with messages of hope and encouragement to keep safe.  R;pple has been downloaded millions of times around the world, continues to intercept thousands of harmful online searches and has saved countless lives from suicide.   Everyone should hear Alice’s story. ** Content Warning - This podcast episode contains themes of suicide, if you become distressed while listening please stop and seek support **If you or someone you know is in distress and/or having thoughts of suicide please seek additional support, contact:Samaritans: Call - 116 123 Or visit - https://www.samaritans.org/Shout: Text Shout to 85258 Or visit - https://giveusashout.org/ Papyrus: Call - 0800 068 41 41 Or visit: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/Alice's Links:Website - https://www.ripplesuicideprevention.com/LinkedIn - @Alice HendyInstagram - @R;ppleFacebook -  @R;pple YouTube -  @R;pple - Suicide PreventionHighlighted Wellbeing Day Links:World Suicide Prevention Day - Click here for more info.Youth Mental Health Awareness Day - Click here for more info.Thank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

This month our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross Abbott & Ellice Whyte, are joined by the inspirational Brian Wood MC, Veteran, Owner of Keep Attacking & Sunday Times Best Selling Author.Here is an introduction to our brilliant guest...At the age of 23, Brian was thrust into the front line in Iraq, in the infamous Battle of Danny Boy. Ambushed, he led a charge across open ground with insurgents firing at just five soldiers. On his return, he was awarded the Military Cross by Queen Elizabeth II.But Brian's story had only just begun. Struggling to re-integrate into family life, he suffered from PTSD. Then, five years later, a letter arrived: it summoned him to give evidence at the Al-Sweady Inquiry into allegations of war crimes by British soldiers during the Iraq invasion of 2003.After years of public shame, Brian took the stand and delivered a powerful testimony, and following the tense inquiry room scenes, justice was finally served.Phil Shiner, the lawyer who made the false accusations, was struck off and stripped of an honorary doctorate. Brian wrote his story Double Crossed: A Code of Honour, A Complete Betrayal - which became a Sunday Times Bestseller and it was commissioned for a BBC 90-minute dramatisation, Danny Boy. In 2021 Brian ran 25 marathons in 25 days to remember the fallen from Iraq & Afghanistan raising £160,000 for Walking With The Wounded.In 2022 Brian ran again for the fallen running 35 marathons in 35 days raising £80,000 for Charity.In 2023 Brian took part in the toughest foot race in the world The Marathon Des Sables and raised £16,000 for Charity.Brian has also formed his company “Keep Attacking” which is built around the idea of staying strong and resilient through any adversity.Brian's Links:Website - https://www.keepattacking.co.uk/LinkedIn - @Brian Wood MCTwitter - @Brian Wood MCHighlighted Wellbeing Day Links:Lung Cancer Awareness Day - Click here for more info.National Grief Awareness Day - Click here for more info.Thank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

This month our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross Abbott & Ellice Whyte, are joined by Sharon MacArthur. Another absolute superstar, Sharon is the owner of MissMenopause.Here is a brief introduction to our brilliant guest...Sharon is the owner of Miss Menopause, which was formed nearly six years ago in response to the lack of information about menopause in the workplace. Sharon’s work is inclusive, often working in male-dominated places, fun and gets people to take action. She works face-to-face and online with organisations large and small in the UK and beyond.She has appeared on BBC Breakfast, ITN News, Channel 5 and Victoria Derbyshire, and is a regular on BBC Radio discussing all things menopauseSharon's Links:Website - https://www.missmenopause.co.uk/LinkedIn - @Sharon MacArthurInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/miss_menopause/?hl=en-gbHighlighted Wellbeing Day Links:National Schizophrenia Awareness Day - Click here for more info.Samaritans Awareness Day - Click here for more info.Thank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

This month our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross Abbott & Ellice Whyte, are joined by Peter Kelly. Undeniably Wellbeing royalty, Peter is the Founder/Director of Being Real Workplace Mental Health Solutions.Here is a brief introduction to our fantastic guest...Peter is best known for his role with the UK HSE, where as senior psychologist for 24 years he was a constant in encouraging employers to consider the role of work in promoting positive worker mental health outcomes. He is founder and director of being real workplace mental health solutions and Mental Health Advisor to the charity Mates in Mind. His decorated career includes working on the 2004 UK stress management standard (the first of its kind in the world) and being a technical committee member on the ISO 45003 standard (the first internationally agreed standard for psychological health and safety at work). A passionate advocate for workers mental health and recognised subject matter expert for mental health at work.Peter's Links:Website - https://being-real.co.uk/LinkedIn - @Peter KellyMates in Mind -  https://www.matesinmind.org/Highlighted Wellbeing Day Links:Volunteer's Week - https://volunteersweek.org/Men's Health Week - https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/mhwThank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

This month our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross Abbott & Ellice Whyte, are joined by Helen Pettifer. An incredibly detailed podcast this month as Helen explores her tigers and highlights how she tames her tigers.Now, a brief introduction to our amazing guest...Helen Pettifer is a leading authority on vulnerable customer issues and training. Helen works with regulated organisations, across all sectors, helping them develop an awareness and understanding of their vulnerable customers, and how to successfully support them.Helen's Links: Website - https://www.helenpettifer.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-pettifer-unlocking-vulnerability/WASP website - https://wasp-uk.org.uk/Unlocking Vulnerability Podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/show/unlocking-vulnerabilityHighlighted Wellbeing Day Links:Deaf Awareness Week - https://bda.org.uk/deaf-awareness-week-2023/Mental Health Awareness Week - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-weekThank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

This month our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross Abbott & Ellice Whyte, are joined by Paul McGregor, Founder of Everymind at Work. An unbelievable podcast episode follows as Paul opens up about dealing with tigers in both his personal and professional life. ** Content Warning: Some of the topics in this episode may be distressing, themes of suicide are discussed ** Now, an introduction is in order for our fantastic guest...Paul McGregor is the Founder of Everymind at Work and a mental health campaigner. At the age of 18, he tragically lost his dad to suicide. After years of struggling with grief, depression and anxiety, Paul opened up about his dad’s story and his own mental health journey. Through these personal experiences, Paul found purpose in his adversity, which has shaped his life and career. He founded Everymind at Work, a workplace wellbeing company focused on reinventing the way that organisations approach mental wellbeing. He is incredibly passionate about raising awareness and breaking the stigma around mental health, with a personal mission to encourage others to share their stories.Paul's links: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/pmcgregorcom/Twitter - @pmcgregorcomInstagram - @pmcgregorcomTikTok - @pmcgregorcomFacebook - facebook.com/pmcgregorcom/YouTube - youtube.com/@PaulMcGregorVideosEverymind at Work links:Website - everymindatwork.comLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/everymindatwork/Wellbeing Day links: World Autism Awareness Day - autismspeaks.org/world-autism-awareness-dayStress Awareness Month - www.stress.org.uk/national-stress-awareness-month/** If any of the topics in the episode have caused you distress, there is help available. You can call the Samaritans on 116 123 or text Shout on 85258 **Thank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

This month our resident Tiger Tamers, Ross Abbott & Ellice Whyte, welcome our very first guest on to the podcast. Simon Blake OBE, joins us on Taming the Tiger (they do say go big or go home... and we definitely went big for the first ever guest). Now, an introduction is in order for our guest...Simon Blake OBE joined MHFA England as Chief Executive in October 2018, leading the social enterprise to achieve its vision of normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, through training one in ten of the population.  He has been instrumental in leading MHFA England’s commitment to become a truly anti-racist social enterprise.  He Chairs the Dying Matters Campaign and the Support after Suicide Partnership.  Prior to this he has held a number of trustee and Chair positions over the last two decades including Compact Voice, Black Health Agency, Diversity Role Models and Stonewall.  In 2020 he was named as a Global Diversity Leader and in 2021, on the 2021 Pride Power List. He is a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute was awarded an OBE for services to the voluntary sector and young people. He enjoys running, equestrian eventing and his dog.Simon's links:Twitter: @simonablake Insta: @simonatMHFAE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonblake/ MHFA links:Twitter: twitter.com/MHFAEngland LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/mhfaengland Insta: www.instagram.com/mhfaengland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHFAEnglandWellbeing Day links: LifeSIGNS - Self Injury Awareness Day: https://www.lifesigns.org.uk/BEAT - Eating Disorders Awareness Week: https://edaw.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/Thank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter

Welcome to the very first episode of Taming the Tiger Podcast! 🐯Recently we have witnessed a wellbeing climate change in the workplace, which has had a negative impact on mental health and wellbeing.With this new podcast series, we will be discussing how we tame the tiger.In this episode we introduce our illustrious hosts, Ross Abbott and Ellice Whyte. Our hosts will be talking about the concept of 'taming the tiger', exploring what the concept is and how it links to Mental Health & Wellbeing.  What is the tiger? The tiger is the danger, the trigger that can impact our wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us. When talking about 'Taming the Tiger' we're referring to how we deal with the dangers and threats to our wellbeing which we all face.Monthly, we have whipped up a host of tamers from across diverse industries to explore what the Tiger looks like to them, how they go about taming the tiger and if they have tamed the tiger for others.We hope you enjoy this first episode, we can't wait to bring in our very first guest in episode 2!Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitterEllice:LinkedInTwitterGreen Cross Global:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterThis podcast is produced by Green Cross Global.Thank you for listening to this episode of Taming the Tiger, check back next month for our next episode and to hear from our next fantastic guest. Check out our hosts on social media with the links below 👇Web links:Ross: LinkedInTwitter Ellice: LinkedInTwitter Green Cross Global: WebsiteLinkedInTwitter