Fight or Flight
I am sure we have all had a moment of panic and experience a “fight or flight” response to stress or a problem you feel you cannot solve. However, according to verywellmind.com the response can also be helpful and by priming your body for action, you are better prepared to perform under pressure.
However there are ways to help calm down after it kicks in and we work with a number of speakers who speak on stress and anxiety and either talk on their own lived experiences or from an academic/medical perspective.
Owen O’Kane is a psychotherapist, speaker and author of the globally acclaimed book, ‘Ten To Zen’.
He has over 25 years experience in the mental health sector and is a former NHS Mental Health Clinical lead, who now runs a successful private practice in London.
Owen’s experiences have provided him with the necessary skills to analyse any mental, emotional or stress related issue with the utmost efficiency. He believes that a great mind warrants unprecedented improvements for every aspect of daily working life.
His time in the NHS has seen Owen use a multitude of techniques in helping people with mental health. He has a down to earth, engaging and “no fluff” approach and is passionate about helping people achieve calmer, happier lives.
Sue Firth is a business psychologist, stress expert and a leading authority on ‘stress and managing change’. She is also a specialist in helping CEOs and senior executives manage stress, from an individual and group perspective. As an international speaker and presenter Sue regularly appears in the media and has featured as a guest expert on ITV’s This Morning and BBC Panorama.
Sue aims to make a difference to the way people think and teaches how to moderate habits to reduce any difficulties while maintaining effectiveness. With extensive experience in consulting at strategic level for both the management of change and the implementation of stress programmes to support employees, she is well placed to offer insight into how organisations can help their people handle life better in changing circumstances.
Andrew McNeill is a speaker that helps leaders and teams unlock their potential through self-leadership, enhanced collaboration and practical strategies for navigating complex workplace challenges. Drawing on his extensive background of leading teams under intense pressure and the stress that comes with it, Andrew brings and applies 20 years of senior leadership experience, most recently serving as a Regional Director in the Private Sector and Director in the UK Civil Service where he led multi-billion pound programmes.
Andrew is the author of Organisational Mindfulness: A How-to Guide (2019), a globally recognised book that has reached readers across four continents. Building on the principles within the book, he has developed a practical and accessible methodology that equips individuals and organisations with tools to strengthen self-awareness, increase personal agency and foster high-performing, resilient teams.
Pam Burrows is a People Booster and an inspirational speaker that speaks on managing stress, avoiding burnout and creating a wellbeing culture. Pam Burrows has been helping leaders and teams stress less and perform better for over 30 years, both locally and internationally. Having previously travelled globally delivering researched behaviour change strategies to blue chip companies, Pam was awarded a European Health and Safety award for reducing stress in the workplace by one of her key customers.
Pam Burrows is a qualified Nursery Nurse, Social Worker and a Master Practitioner in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and blends this range of knowledge with techniques that empower positive behaviour change and boost wellbeing.
Ruth Tongue is an expert and speaker in the world of nutrition, wellbeing and behavioural change.
Ruth Tongue is an entrepreneur and employee wellbeing specialist who supports her clients to live their optimal lives. Through her portfolio career as the Director of employee wellbeing specialists Elevate, expert Pilates trainer and nutrition consultant, Ruth offers a comprehensive approach to mental and physical health, using a holistic approach. Delivering bespoke presentations tailored to meet the needs of any audience, as a speaker, Ruth offers transformative advice for growth and sustained wellbeing in both personal and professional environments.
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