Creating a mentally safe workplace in a legal environment requires moving beyond policy to lived practice. Drawing on experience within the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA), this presentation demonstrates how Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) supports early intervention and normalises mental health conversations in a profession defined by high pressure, regulatory accountability and emotional labour. In the federal government context, these pressures are compounded by public accountability, complex decision-making, and the need to deliver outcomes in environments of heightened scrutiny.
Importantly, unaddressed mental health challenges can affect judgment, communication, and decision-making capacity, potentially compromising the quality of advice and the professional obligations owed to clients. Recognising these risks reframes psychological safety not only as a wellbeing issue, but as a core element of legal capability, risk management, and professional integrity.
Using an MHFA lens, the presentation provides applied examples of how legal teams embed mentally safer practices into supervision, peer support, and organisational culture. Cultures that support early help-seeking, shared responsibility for wellbeing, and open discussion of workload pressures can reduce burnout and attrition, strengthen professional judgment, and sustain workforce capability—supporting the integrity and longevity of the legal profession.

Regional communities face unique and often complex challenges when it comes to mental health, including limited access to services, workforce shortages, and high-pressure environments across key industries. In these settings, standardised, one-size-fits-all training models often fall short.

This presentation explores a place-based approach developed through Healthy Minds NQ in Townsville and across North Queensland, where Mental Health First Aid is delivered alongside targeted, industry-relevant training to build real workforce capability.

Rather than positioning MHFA as a standalone intervention, this model integrates it into a broader framework of practical education, early intervention, and skill development. This includes complementary training in areas such as de-escalation, managing challenging interactions, and alcohol and other drug awareness, ensuring participants are equipped to respond in the realities of their work environments.

Drawing on delivery across sectors including banking, community services, and frontline teams, this session will share lessons learned, challenges, and outcomes from implementing a more tailored, community-driven approach.

This presentation is suited to instructors, providers, and organisations seeking to strengthen the impact of MHFA and rethink how mental health training is delivered in regional contexts.

Many organisations invest in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, yet struggle to translate skills into sustained, everyday practice. This session shares a practical approach to embedding MHFA as a supported, system-wide model within a high-performance workplace, moving beyond training to real-world application.
At News Corp Australia, we identified a gap where MHFAiders were trained but often lacked clarity in role expectations, ongoing support, and confidence to apply skills consistently in real situations. This limited both engagement and long-term impact.
In response, we implemented a national MHFA Support Program designed to make MHFA visible, practical, and sustainable. It includes a site-based MHFAider network to improve access and normalise help-seeking, targeted capability development (including conversational skills and vicarious trauma awareness), and regular peer forums and wellbeing check-ins to maintain confidence and reduce isolation.
The program also embeds MHFA into organisational practice through clear role guidelines, escalation pathways, and a formal MHFA Workplace Policy, strengthening psychological safety and supporting safe, consistent application of MHFA principles such as early intervention and confidentiality.
Attendees will gain practical, adaptable strategies for embedding MHFA in their own organisations, supported by real-world lessons on what works, what doesn’t, and how to build sustainable impact beyond training alone.

The landscape of mental health in community sport is at a critical turning point, with many current approaches remaining reactive and disconnected from governance and leadership structures . This presentation outlines the development of a comprehensive Mental Wellbeing Charter and Framework by Outside the Locker Room (OTLR), designed to embed mental wellbeing into the core operations of sporting leagues and clubs.

The framework positions mental health as both a shared responsibility and a key driver of performance, shifting beyond one-off initiatives to a structured, preventative model. It integrates six interconnected pillars: leadership and governance, mental health literacy, accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, trauma-informed practice, critical incident response, and ongoing measurement and evaluation.

A central strength is the inclusion of MHFA training, equipping coaches, volunteers, and leaders with the skills to recognise early signs of distress, provide immediate support, and connect individuals to professional help. This builds a network of capable responders within the community, strengthening early intervention and help-seeking.

Ultimately, the framework creates sustainable, embedded systems that drive cultural change, strengthen community connection, and improve mental wellbeing outcomes across sport and beyond.

Jeremy will draw on his experience working alongside marginalised communities and his current leadership of Youth Live4Life to explore how lived experience, peer support, education and advocacy can create lasting change. He will share insights from Live4Life’s collective impact approach to youth mental health in rural and regional communities, including the importance of youth leadership, community ownership and building local capacity. Jeremy will also reflect on lessons from his previous work with Transcend Australia and the power of communities to lead and shape the solutions that affect them.

Jeremy will draw on his experience working alongside marginalised communities and his current leadership of Youth Live4Life to explore how lived experience, peer support, education and advocacy can create lasting change. He will share insights from Live4Life’s collective impact approach to youth mental health in rural and regional communities, including the importance of youth leadership, community ownership and building local capacity. Jeremy will also reflect on lessons from his previous work with Transcend Australia and the power of communities to lead and shape the solutions that affect them.

Discover how Newmont Cadia’s Peer-to-Peer (P2P) program transformed mental health support in a large mining operation by embedding a volunteer-led Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) network across all work areas.

Previously, MHFA training at Cadia was delivered by external providers, limiting participation due to cost and scheduling. Recognising this gap, Newmont employee Adrian LoFaro—driven by a strong commitment to mental health—became an accredited MHFA Instructor in his own time, enabling a shift to in-house delivery.

This transition enabled many more employees and business partners to complete MHFA training, with 254 MHFA-trained personnel now across Cadia. Of these, 168 are designated P2P representatives—trained to offer confidential, non-judgmental support, emotional first aid, and help connect colleagues with professional mental health services. They can be identified by green hard hats, Peer-to-Peer stickers, and posters across the site.

This session will share practical insights from Cadia’s journey, including overcoming logistical barriers, enabling regular, roster-fit training, and fostering a culture where mental health conversations are normalised. Attendees will hear real-world stories of early intervention, follow-up care, and the power of visible peer support, along with evidence-based strategies for building a scalable, inclusive MHFA network that reduces stigma and strengthens workplace resilience.

Higher education plays an important role in preparing future professionals, not only with technical knowledge but with the skills and confidence to support the mental health and wellbeing of those around them. As student needs become increasingly complex, many tertiary institutions are embedding Mental Health First Aid into courses and programs to strengthen mental health literacy, encourage early intervention and create more supportive learning environments. 

This panel brings together leaders from universities and the tertiary education sector to explore the opportunities and challenges of integrating Mental Health First Aid into curriculum and student learning. Panellists will share practical examples of implementation, discuss the impact on students, staff and future workplaces, and examine how Mental Health First Aid can become a sustainable part of professional education. 

Attendees will gain practical insights into securing organisational buy-in, embedding Mental Health First Aid within existing programs, and measuring success beyond course completion. The discussion will highlight lessons learned from institutions leading this work and demonstrate how tertiary education can equip graduates with the skills to recognise, respond to and support mental health problems throughout their careers and communities. 

The Working Mind is a new program designed to complement Mental Health First Aid, helping employees build self-awareness, resilience and confidence to navigate workplace challenges.

A practical 5–8 hour course, it makes it easier for workplaces to equip more leaders and employees with the skills to support their own mental health. Combined with Mental Health First Aid, it builds capability at scale – helping people understand their own mental health while developing the confidence to support others.

Join Leonard Puglia and Alena Farrugia to discover how The Working Mind can strengthen your workplace’s approach to mental health.

Young people are more likely to seek support from trusted adults, peers and educators long before they engage with mental health services. This panel discussion explores how MHFA can strengthen the confidence and capability of the people who support young people every day, creating earlier opportunities for connection, recognition and help-seeking. 
 

Bringing together leaders from education, school wellbeing, community mental health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA, the conversation will examine how Youth and Teen MHFA programs are being embedded across schools and communities to build mentally healthy environments and improve pathways to support. 
 

Attendees will gain practical insights into fostering mentally healthy school communities, strengthening partnerships between education and community organisations, and equipping adults and young people with the skills to recognise and respond to mental health problems.  

 

The discussion will also explore the importance of culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate approaches that empower young people, encourage early intervention and help create stronger circles of support.  

Judy is a Nywaigi, Yindinji, Manbarra and Kalkadoon woman, born on Yuwi Country (Mackay) and raised on Bindal and Wulgurukaba lands (Townsville) in North Queensland.

As Business Support Coordinator and Youth Lead with Justice Our Way, an initiative of Elders for Change, Judy supports community-led justice reform, program coordination and youth and community engagement. As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor, she is passionate about building the knowledge and confidence of mums, dads, brothers, sisters, cousins and community members, giving them practical tools to recognise when a young person may be struggling, listen without judgement and know how to support them.

Judy believes mental health is closely connected to our social and emotional wellbeing, including our connection to Country, culture, family, community and identity. Through her involvement with the Nywaigi Youth Council, she is passionate about connecting children and young people back to Country and culture and promoting happy, healthy minds, bodies, hearts and souls.

At the heart of Judy’s work is helping young people feel supported, connected and proud of where they come from and who they are.

Aunty Glenda Duffy is a Kalkadoon and Waanyi woman from Northwest Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. Raised in Cloncurry and Mount Isa, she has called Townsville home for more than two decades.

With over 30 years of experience in community engagement, community development and capacity building, Aunty Glenda has worked across government and non-government sectors, including with remote Aboriginal communities such as Mornington Island, Doomadgee and Palm Island. Her work is grounded in strengthening the voice, knowledge and capability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Aunty Glenda is also the founder of Dawn Aboriginal Consultancy, delivering training and workshops in cultural competency and capability and supporting organisations to develop and implement culturally safe frameworks and practices.

As the Cultural and Community Engagement Lead for Justice Our Way and Coordinator of Elders for Change Ltd, Aunty Glenda leads culturally grounded approaches that strengthen community voice, connection and justice outcomes.

More recently, Aunty Glenda became an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Instructor. She is passionate about building the knowledge, confidence and capability of community members and grassroots organisations to recognise the signs of mental health challenges, respond early and provide culturally appropriate support.

Aunty Glenda understands the power of knowledge and believes that strengthening our communities’ understanding of mental health is an important part of preventing issues from escalating into crisis. Through delivering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid, she aims to build stronger and more resilient communities, support early intervention and contribute to reducing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people coming into contact with the justice system.

Elsie Levi comes from the Western Islands and Eastern Islands and lives in Townsville, Queensland.

Over the past 20 years, Elsie has walked forward. She has been out of jail for some time now, and during that time she found the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid courses — and they changed her life completely.

These courses taught Elsie to value herself, stay calm and choose peace instead of conflict. They gave her the tools to heal, support her family and community, and know her own worth.

Elsie is proud to say she is moving forward to become an Instructor, so she can help others find their strength too.

“My story isn’t just about where I’ve been — it’s about where I’m going. And I’m going forward with pride, with my culture and with my people

Eloise Hull is the Founder and Lead Trainer of Healthy Minds NQ, a Townsville-based organisation delivering practical, place-based mental health training across North Queensland. As a qualified VET trainer and assessor, she delivers nationally recognised qualifications in mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD), alongside Mental Health First Aid and tailored workplace programs. With a background in community services and AOD, Eloise specialises in equipping workplaces with the skills to respond to mental health challenges in real-world settings. She works across industries including banking, community services, and frontline teams, and is passionate about strengthening mental health capability in regional communities.

Giovanni Spinella is the Managing Director of Ray White Townsville and one of North Queensland’s leading real estate professionals. While recognised for building a high-performing business, one of his greatest passions lies in creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. Leading a team of more than 70 staff, Giovanni believes exceptional leadership starts with genuine human connection and prioritising mental wellbeing. His advocacy for Mental Health First Aid and other mental health training, reflects his commitment to reducing stigma, strengthening workplace culture and equipping leaders with the confidence to support those around them, both professionally and personally.

Lee Tucknott is a product leader, designer, and musician based in Australia. With a background spanning digital product, creativity, and systems thinking, his work focuses on how people think, create, and navigate complexity.
Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Lee brings a lived-experience perspective to understanding non-linear thinking and the realities of everyday mental health. He is the creator of the MAPS Framework™ — a simple, human-centred approach to navigating mindset, environment, pace, and connection.

As a qualified Mental Health First Aider, Lee is interested in how support is not only offered, but received — particularly in individuals whose minds move differently. His work explores how small shifts in understanding can lead to more effective, more human conversations.

Todd Morgan is the CEO of Outside the Locker Room (OTLR), a leading Australian mental wellbeing organisation delivering education and support across sporting clubs, schools, and workplaces nationwide.

With over a decade of experience in mental health and 17 years in the sport and fitness industry, Todd has led the development of scalable, community-based frameworks that embed mental wellbeing into everyday environments.

He has worked with elite and grassroots organisations across Australia, driving proactive approaches to mental health, leadership, and culture. Passionate about creating lasting change, Todd is committed to transforming how mental wellbeing is understood, supported, and prioritised in sport and beyond.

Miranda is an accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor with over 20 years’ experience in disability and community services across residential, community, and day program settings.
She has held leadership and program coordination roles, with a strong focus on workforce development, psychosocial risk management, and building practical capability in frontline teams. Miranda has extensive experience supporting staff who work in isolation and high-pressure environments, with clients who have high-risk psycho-social illness, where early intervention and confident decision-making are critical.
Her work centres on helping people move beyond knowledge to confident action ensuring MHFA skills are not only learned, but used effectively in real-world situations.

Alex Topalian is the Co-founder of Malex Care, a boutique community services provider in Adelaide. With over a decade of experience across roles including youth work, disability coordination, carer support, and NDIS planning, Alex brings both lived and professional insight to his work. He was an unpaid carer for his mother from 2012 to 2020. Alex holds a Diploma of Counselling and a Diploma of Community Services and is an accredited Mental Health First Aid Facilitator. He is passionate about supporting workers to respond confidently to mental health in real-world settings while maintaining boundaries and wellbeing.

Stephen Dowling is a specialist in workplace governance, risk, safety, psychosocial risk and workplace mental health, recognised nationally for his leadership in strengthening organisational wellbeing. A multiple award‑winning practitioner, Stephen is the inaugural 2019–20 Barbara Hocking Memorial Conversation Champion of Australia, a R U OK? Community Ambassador, and a Licensed Principal Master MHFA Instructor.

With extensive experience across Australia and the Asia–Pacific, Stephen has guided complex organisations through evidence‑informed approaches to psychosocial risk, mental health capability and cultural resilience.

His work spans international, metro, regional, rural and remote settings, where he is known for delivering practical, sustainable strategies that create safer and healthier workplaces.

Jeremy Wiggins is the Chief Executive Officer of Youth Live4Life and a Churchill Fellow with extensive experience in youth work, health promotion, community development and advocacy. He has held senior leadership roles across the health and not for profit sectors, with expertise spanning mental health, LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing, alcohol and other drugs, policy, research, evaluation and service design. Jeremy is passionate about health equity, lived and living experience, and empowering young people and communities to create lasting change. As CEO of Live4Life, he leads the organisation’s work to improve youth mental health and reduce suicide in rural and regional communities across Australia.

Phillipa Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer at Mental Health Victoria, the state’s independent peak body for mental health.

She is an experienced clinician with a background in emergency mental health, disaster response, trauma and grief.

She has led and contributed to research and system inquiries focused on Emergency Department presentations linked to homelessness and suicidality, psychiatric intensive care, and sexual safety within bed-based services.

Prior to joining Mental Health Victoria, Phillipa served as an Executive Director in the Victorian Department of Health, where she was responsible for mental health and drug law reform initiatives and implementation.

I am a Technical Training Advisor at the Cadia Mine, with over 16 years’ experience in the industry. In this role, I deliver high quality technical training to onsite personnel through both classroom based and field learning experiences, supporting operational capability and safe work practices.
Alongside my technical training responsibilities, I am also the Coordinator of the Cadia Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Network, where I play a key role in fostering a psychologically safe and supportive workplace. Known for my collaborative, people first approach, I bring professionalism, warmth, and structure to every engagement, supporting both capability uplift and wellbeing across diverse audiences.

Craig is a psychologist at Deakin University’s School of Medicine, drawing on extensive experience across a range of mental health settings. Passionate about student well-being and inclusion, he helps to embeds Mental Health First Aid into the medical curriculum and develop targeted support programs for neurodivergent students. Craig’s warm and approachable style helps demystify mental health, ensuring Deakin graduates are resilient, self-aware, and ready for of a career in healthcare.

A/Prof Claire O’Reilly is an Associate Professor at Sydney Pharmacy School, a health services researcher, community pharmacist and master Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor. A/Prof O’Reilly is considered a national leader in the area of pharmacists’ roles in mental health care and has led various research projects, policy initiatives and established evidence-based training programs to enable pharmacists to have an enhanced role in the support and care of people living with mental illness in Australia. In 2015, she implemented MHFA training across the pharmacy curriculum for all pharmacy students at The University of Sydney, where it has since remained an integral part of the course.

Byron Chen is Assistant Principal – Faith, People & Culture at Salesian College Chadstone, where he leads staff formation, professional learning, workforce development, wellbeing and organisational culture. Guided by the Salesian philosophy of accompaniment and a relational, strengths-based approach, his work plays a key role in shaping the positive, inclusive and high-performing culture that saw the College recognised as a 2026 5-Star Employer of Choice. Through coaching, performance development and leadership initiatives, he builds capability, promotes respect, collaboration and accountability and supports staff to feel valued, contribute meaningfully to school improvement and strengthen student success.

As a Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Byron has helped build capability across the College, with more than 30% of staff accredited in Youth Mental Health First Aid across leadership, teaching, professional, pastoral and governance roles. With the College’s support, he also delivers Youth Mental Health First Aid training to schools, community groups and individuals beyond Salesian College Chadstone.

Nicki Batagol commenced as chair in July 2026, deputy chair in November 2023, and has served on the board since 2018.

Nicki is passionate about raising awareness for mental health, reducing the associated stigma, and encouraging early intervention.

Previously a management consultant specialising in change management, Nicki brings 16+ years of experience in Australia and London leading global organisations through workforce transformation programs.

She is currently the Chair of Lifeline Direct, and a Director at the Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC).

Nicki Batagol commenced as chair in July 2026, deputy chair in November 2023, and has served on the board since 2018.

Nicki is passionate about raising awareness for mental health, reducing the associated stigma, and encouraging early intervention.

Previously a management consultant specialising in change management, Nicki brings 16+ years of experience in Australia and London leading global organisations through workforce transformation programs.

She is currently the Chair of Lifeline Direct, and a Director at the Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC).

Adrian is a respected psychologist with over 20 years of experience across private practice and the emergency services sector. As a passionate mental health literacy specialist, he has delivered Standard and Youth Mental Health First Aid courses, alongside other accredited programs, for over a decade. His background spans higher education and emergency services, training diverse groups including first responders, educators, parents, and front-line workers. Adrian specialises in youth and men’s health, relationships, anxiety, trauma, and supporting neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ individuals. Currently, as Principal Psychological Education for Fire Rescue Victoria, he oversees psychological and resilience training for all FRV personnel.

Jane leads Lendlease’s global health, wellbeing, psychological safety and culture strategy, driving initiatives that support employees and their families to thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong focus on mental health, she champions programs that reduce stigma, encourage early intervention, and foster inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces where people feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work. As a Mental Health First Aid facilitator, Jane is passionate about creating positive workplace cultures and improving wellbeing outcomes through meaningful, evidence-based approaches that strengthen both individual and organisational performance.

Margaret identifies as a proud and respected descendant of the Wongaibon people of the Bogan River from the Wiradjuri Nation. Through her vast lived experience, she is able to effectively relate with her participants in ways that show cultural integrity, respect and understanding.

Being a Principal Master instructor and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA (AMHFA) Instructor since 2017 has enabled her to deliver the AMHFA, Youth AMHFA, Talking about Suicide and Talking about Non-Suicidal Self-Injury courses, and pilot the Youth Yarns course, across Australia and in particular, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Margaret is a Trainer and Assessor and facilitates the Certificate IV in Mental Health.

Sophie Hattch is a counsellor, psychotherapist, and founder of The Tough Stuff, a mental health training and counselling business based in Sydney. She delivers engaging, evidence-informed workshops across workplaces and community settings, with a focus on suicide prevention, early intervention, and reducing stigma. Sophie is known for her candid, relatable style, integrating lived experience with clinical insight to make complex topics accessible and impactful. Alongside her training work, she provides individual therapy both in-person and online, and takes crisis calls at Lifeline. Sophie is passionate about equipping people with the confidence and practical skills to respond to mental health challenges in real-world settings.

Kelly Rutter is an Australian Public Service professional and certified Auslan interpreter with extensive experience across government and community sectors. She specialises in Deaf communication, including acute and emergency mental health settings, and is recognised for her expertise in accessible service design and inclusive practice. Kelly led the development and rollout of her agency’s first Mental Health First Aid course delivered entirely in Auslan, working closely with Learning and Development and Auslan Supports. She brings credibility, empathy, and strategic leadership to initiatives focused on mental health, access, and workforce capability.

A champion of mental health advocacy, person-centred practice, and authentic role-modelling, Talon centres his calling around first-hand experiences, collaborating with community at local events, and his professional opportunities across varied organisations, certified with a Diploma of Community Services and a Teen MHFA Instructor. Born in 2005, Talon has grown up in Macedon Ranges, and is guided by his five core values: Authentic, empathetic, communicative, respectful, & by design. He believes a great society is shaped by genuine consultation.

Germaine began her career in nursing and naturopathy. Discovering first aid training shifted her focus to preventing and treating injuries and supporting mental health. As a licensed Principal Master Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Advanced Physical First Aid trainer, she has partnered with training organisations for 16 years via her company Your First Aid Trainer. Germaine delivers Standard and Youth Mental Health First Aid, and all levels of Advanced First Aid courses. She is passionate about reducing stigma, she offers flexible public and corporate courses Australia-wide. Based in Brisbane, she draws on caregiving experience to teach with empathy while creating the confidence care.

Cortney is a Principal Master Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Working Minds Instructor and communications specialist with over 20 years national and international experience in management and communication roles. She believes that most people would prefer to be Yoda than Darth Vader and feeds lucky her role as a MHFA instructor helps train people in those skills. She has been teaching MHFA for four and a half fabulous years and considers ALGEE Koala to be a good personal friend.

Jackie has proudly delivered approximately 300 MHFA courses since becoming an MHFA Instructor in 2009, and is proud to be an MHFA Trainer, supporting and mentoring new instructors to facilitate MHFA courses.

Jackie has spent more than 25 years working in the health sector, with training experience in a range of industries including university lecturing, emergency management, sports medicine, health promotion, road safety and physical first aid. She has also been involved with Lifeline as a volunteer telephone counsellor, and continues in a training capacity today.

Jackie is currently embarking on a Diploma in Counselling after completing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology, previously completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Sports Studies), a Post Grad in Biomedical Science (Health Promotion), and a Graduate Diploma in Education (Training & Development).

Although Nick has operated many businesses and worked in a broad range of roles and industries for many years, he founded The Mental Health Coach in 2019 specifically to focus on delivering MHFA training. Since then, it has grown and flourished into a multi-disciplinary practice, servicing a much more comprehensive range of mental health related needs for individuals, communities, businesses and other organisations across many diverse sectors of Australian society, even offering programs to international clients.

Nick is a passionate and experienced coach, counsellor and facilitator with over twenty years’ experience in learning and development. He has a wide breadth of experience in the leadership of diverse people and building high-performing teams using coaching skills as the underpinning methodology.

Nick is passionate about Mental Health First Aid, and is the Co-Chair of the Instructor Reference Group

Pip is a highly experienced and creative facilitator who believes in meeting people where they’re at and helping them reach their full potential, with the goal of having some fun along the way. She has worked extensively as a lead facilitator and corporate actor for many global organisations across the UK, Europe and the AsiaPacific regions, delivering executive presence and communication related soft skills programs across the private and public sectors. She has a particular interest in presentation skills and Presence work, which is heavily influenced by her training with Patsy Rodenberg, and she is able to leverage her training as an actor, to help individuals and groups build their confidence and physical and vocal impact to maximise their impact as presenters and facilitators. She is also a newly minted Mental Health First Aid facilitator.