Peer Power: Strategies for building supportive communities
George Hamlyn explores Transport for London's approach to authentic peer support, taking you through the history of TfL's peer support program and highlighting the risks of focusing solely on the 'soft and fluffy' side of wellbeing. He provides an overview of TfL's training program, the crucial role of documents, policies, and procedures in ensuring consistency and also discusses the importance of evaluating and holding peer supporters accountable for their actions.
Navigating midlife
Based on an extensive, unique research project, and twenty years of practice with women as an executive coach, Dr Lucy Ryan is passionate about helping organisations and individuals embrace their older, female talent pool with verve and originality. Dr Ryan's insights are especially relevant for professional, midlife women who navigate the complex interplay between personal life, raising children, caring for aging parents, and advancing their careers.
The power of collective thinking
Neuroscientist and bestselling author of The Science of Fate, Dr Hannah Critchlow, shows how two heads can be better than one. We look into how to cope with wildly differing opinions, balance our biases, prevent a corrupting force, and how we can exercise our intuitive ability to get the most effective outcomes. By sharing compelling examples of success, at work, in families, and in team situations, Dr Hannah shows us how to work, play and grow with intelligence.
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Ultra processed food
Discover the impact of ultra-processed foods on health and wellbeing in this insightful session. Nutritionist Rob Hobson shares the characteristics that define ultra-processed foods, their prevalence in modern diets, and their links to various health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. This session will also explore strategies for reducing consumption and making healthier food choices. Gain a deeper understanding of the nutritional implications and long-term effects of these highly processed products.
How to support a colleague in grief
Death and grief: two topics often met with uncomfortable silence. A survey by the Dying Matters Coalition found that a staggering 83% of people in Britain feel uneasy discussing dying and death. However, this silence can be isolating for those experiencing loss. So, what can you do? How can you reach out and support a grieving colleague without feeling awkward or resorting to cliches?
Dr Erin Hope-Thompson, The Loss Foundation, equips you with the tools to navigate these difficult conversations.