Championing Lived Experience. Empowering Wellbeing. Accrediting Excellence
The Centre for People, Culture & Wellbeing is delighted to offer its members access to the Employee Voice: Lived Experience in Action.
A conference series bringing together people with lived experience and industry experts to explore real workplace challenges.
Delivered four times a year, each conference focuses on practical, real-world topics such as digital overload, gambling awareness, men's mental health and multigenerational leadership, sharing insights and strategies that can be applied immediately at work and beyond.
Open to employees, employers, self-employed and people professionals, each conference offers something to support yourself, colleagues, friends or family.
27 January 2026
Conference 1
Tuesday 27 January 2026
09:30–11:30
Digital Balance, Gambling & Multigenerational Leadership
Presented virtually
David Haylor
Gen Z: Leading in a Multigenerational Hybrid Environment
David is a leadership expert with 20 years’ experience helping organisations and individuals unlock their potential. Having led teams in challenging environments and founded Haylor Leadership, he now focuses on helping workplaces adapt to Gen Z. In this session, David wi
David Haylor
Gen Z: Leading in a Multigenerational Hybrid Environment
David is a leadership expert with 20 years’ experience helping organisations and individuals unlock their potential. Having led teams in challenging environments and founded Haylor Leadership, he now focuses on helping workplaces adapt to Gen Z. In this session, David will explore leading multigenerational teams in hybrid environments.
Sam Flynn
Digital Wellbeing: Switching Off in a Switched On World
Sam noticed her own smartphone use dramatically increase during the pandemic and the impact it had on her wellbeing. She now helps organisations and individuals build healthier relationships with technology, boosting both wellbeing and productivity. Sam holds a Psychology
Sam Flynn
Digital Wellbeing: Switching Off in a Switched On World
Sam noticed her own smartphone use dramatically increase during the pandemic and the impact it had on her wellbeing. She now helps organisations and individuals build healthier relationships with technology, boosting both wellbeing and productivity. Sam holds a Psychology degree and a Masters in Organisational Psychology. In this session, she will explore switching off in a switched-on world.
Reece Casey
Gambling: The Unseen Impact on Workplace Safety
Reece is co-founder of Impact – Inspire, a lived experience-led organisation focused on workplace wellbeing and safety. After a 15-year gambling addiction, he now helps businesses recognise the hidden risks of gambling harm. In this session, Reece will explore how gambling imp
Reece Casey
Gambling: The Unseen Impact on Workplace Safety
Reece is co-founder of Impact – Inspire, a lived experience-led organisation focused on workplace wellbeing and safety. After a 15-year gambling addiction, he now helps businesses recognise the hidden risks of gambling harm. In this session, Reece will explore how gambling impacts decision making, fatigue, and workplace safety culture.
23 April 2026
Conference 2
Thursday 23 April 2026
09:30–11:30
Handling Conflict, Supporting Men’s Mental Health & Supporting Care Leavers
Presented virtually.
Ali Bond
Personal Effectiveness: Handling Conflict
Ali is a Leadership and Mental Wellbeing Coach, Trainer, and founder of ABCoaching. Drawing on 30+ years of senior leadership experience across government, public, and educational sectors, she supports individuals and teams to build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing. In this session,
Ali Bond
Personal Effectiveness: Handling Conflict
Ali is a Leadership and Mental Wellbeing Coach, Trainer, and founder of ABCoaching. Drawing on 30+ years of senior leadership experience across government, public, and educational sectors, she supports individuals and teams to build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing. In this session, Ali will explore handling conflict and developing personal effectiveness.
Rees Davis-Campbell
Care Leavers: Where Young Talent Refuses to be Underestimated
Rees is a care leaver, speaker, and founder of Bee N Spired, a youth organisation delivering creative employability and progression programmes. Recognised as Aspiring Director of the Year by the Institute of Directors, Rees brings lived experience and practic
Rees Davis-Campbell
Care Leavers: Where Young Talent Refuses to be Underestimated
Rees is a care leaver, speaker, and founder of Bee N Spired, a youth organisation delivering creative employability and progression programmes. Recognised as Aspiring Director of the Year by the Institute of Directors, Rees brings lived experience and practical insight to help organisations support care-experienced young people. In this session, he will explore supporting care leavers to thrive in education, training, and employment.
Mark Brooks OBE DLitt
Men’s Mental Health: Awareness and Signposting
Mark is a national leader in men’s health, inclusion, and domestic abuse. As an OBE recipient and national ambassador for International Men’s Day, he advises employers on supporting men’s health and wellbeing in the workplace. In this session, Mark will share insights on
Mark Brooks OBE DLitt
Men’s Mental Health: Awareness and Signposting
Mark is a national leader in men’s health, inclusion, and domestic abuse. As an OBE recipient and national ambassador for International Men’s Day, he advises employers on supporting men’s health and wellbeing in the workplace. In this session, Mark will share insights on supporting men’s mental health and inclusion at work.
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Conference 3
Wednesday 1 July 2026
13:00–15:00
Endometriosis, Adverse Childhood Experiences and using Emotional Intelligence to Minimise Stress
Presented Virtually
Julie Burns
Endometriosis: In the Workplace
Julie is the Endometriosis Friendly Employer Scheme Manager at Endometriosis UK and a Volunteer Support Group Leader. With 25+ years supporting leadership teams in the NHS and higher education, she brings practical insight into improving workplace experiences for those living with endometriosis
Julie Burns
Endometriosis: In the Workplace
Julie is the Endometriosis Friendly Employer Scheme Manager at Endometriosis UK and a Volunteer Support Group Leader. With 25+ years supporting leadership teams in the NHS and higher education, she brings practical insight into improving workplace experiences for those living with endometriosis. In this session, Julie will explore endometriosis in the workplace.
Fiona Doran-Smith
Endometriosis: in the Workplace
Fiona is Director of Yellow Tree Wellbeing and a trainer, coach, and facilitator specialising in wellbeing and emotional intelligence. She helps organisations support employees to perform at their best while maintaining health and happiness. In this session, Fiona will explore using emot
Fiona Doran-Smith
Endometriosis: in the Workplace
Fiona is Director of Yellow Tree Wellbeing and a trainer, coach, and facilitator specialising in wellbeing and emotional intelligence. She helps organisations support employees to perform at their best while maintaining health and happiness. In this session, Fiona will explore using emotional intelligence to prevent, minimise, and manage workplace stress.
Andrea Middleton
Adverse Childhood Experiences: the impact in the workplace
Andrea is a Therapeutic Wellbeing Practitioner and former school lead who supports children, young people, and adults using trauma-informed and creative approaches. With experience in nurture groups and pastoral support, she helps organisations understand the imp
Andrea Middleton
Adverse Childhood Experiences: the impact in the workplace
Andrea is a Therapeutic Wellbeing Practitioner and former school lead who supports children, young people, and adults using trauma-informed and creative approaches. With experience in nurture groups and pastoral support, she helps organisations understand the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences. In this session, Andrea will explore the effects of ACE in the workplace.
10 November 2026
Conference 4
Tuesday 10 November 2026
13:00–15:00
Leading Culture, Supporting Disability & Managing Anxiety and Grief
Presented Virtually
Clare E Kenny
Anxiety and Grief: Supporting Employees
Clare is a wellbeing thought leader, facilitator, and speaker who draws on her professional experience and personal journey with addiction, anxiety, ADHD, and burnout. She works with organisations to create lasting workplace change. In this session, Clare will explore supporting colleagues experiencing anxiety and grief.
Lydia Warren
Disability Awareness: Models and Reasonable Adjustments
Lydia is a Disability Awareness Specialist and Inclusion Officer at Barts NHS Trust, drawing on her lived experience as a person with a disability to advocate for equity and inclusion. In this session, Lydia will share practical insights on supporting colleagues with disabilities and creating inclusive workplaces.
Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola
Developing Culture Leadership Capabilities: Creating Loving Workplaces
Mehvish is a senior HR and Organisational Development professional and founder of Socially Inspired Ltd. She works with organisations to develop leadership capabilities, improve staff experience, and foster belonging. In this session, Mehvish wi
Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola
Developing Culture Leadership Capabilities: Creating Loving Workplaces
Mehvish is a senior HR and Organisational Development professional and founder of Socially Inspired Ltd. She works with organisations to develop leadership capabilities, improve staff experience, and foster belonging. In this session, Mehvish will explore developing culture leadership capabilities to create supportive, connected workplaces.