Beat Stress at Work : How to Balance Your Ambition with Your Anxiety

Management trainer Mark Simmonds has worked with corporate giants including Unilever, Philips, GlaxoSmithKline, Tesco and HSBC. Back in 2001, he suffered from increasing levels of stress and anxiety, leading to a nervous breakdown and a failed attempt (luckily) on his own life. Mark's career and personal experiences have given him the perfect insight into the destructive effect that stress can have in the workplace, and a unique ability to shed light on how to build resilience and enjoy a fulfilling career in spite of his mental health struggles.

Melissa Doman, MA is an organizational psychologist, a former clinical mental health therapist and a mental health at work specialist. She uses both her clinical and organizational psychology experience to inform her practical and solution-focused approach, working with companies and leaders to equip them to build the skill set, mindset and behaviours required to discuss mental health, mental illness, and stress at work. Melissa has spoken and consulted for international, national, and local organizations and Fortune 500 companies across industries – including Salesforce, Charlotte Tilbury, Siemens, the NHS, and the Independent Publishers Guild. She has also been featured as a subject matter expert in global conferences, summits, digital publications and media outlets, international mentoring programs, and local television shows.

Lucy Streule is a graphic designer and illustrator who graduated with a BA in Graphic Design from Central Saint Martins in 2015. After graduating, she worked for British GQ, Vogue, Tatler and Traveller magazine. Since leaving GQ in 2017, Lucy has travelled extensively in central America, working as a freelance graphic designer for local and international clients. She is currently living and working in Portugal.