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: [email protected] 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: LinkedIn Twitter Ellice: LinkedIn Twitter Green Cross Global: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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: LinkedIn Twitter Ellice: LinkedIn Twitter Green Cross Global: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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: LinkedIn Twitter Ellice: LinkedIn Twitter Green Cross Global: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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: LinkedIn Twitter Ellice: LinkedIn Twitter Green Cross Global: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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: LinkedIn Twitter Ellice: LinkedIn Twitter Green Cross Global: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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: LinkedIn Twitter Ellice: LinkedIn Twitter Green Cross Global: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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: LinkedIn Twitter Ellice: LinkedIn Twitter Green Cross Global: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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: LinkedIn Twitter Ellice: LinkedIn Twitter Green Cross Global: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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: LinkedIn Twitter Ellice: LinkedIn Twitter Green Cross Global: Website LinkedIn Twitter