Here's what we're talking about in March:

An Evening With Nick Mair

Founder and CEO of The Mental Health Pack, Nick Mair will share his story of battling depression and anxiety in a way you probably won't expect. Spiralling downward fast in the corporate world and choked by anxiety and depression, it was time for Nick to break free from this self made 'corporate prison' and contribute something meaningful to the field of mental health. Nick has a mission to provide hope to fellow sufferers of depression and anxiety, ensuring that no one felt alone and vulnerable to the Black Dog.

You'll get an opportunity to hear Nick's quick wit and brilliant sense of humour as he tells his story of changing the world, starting with his own mental health. As a successful business owner, Nick understands the pressure of the corporate world, as well as the loneliness of a sole trader or a small business owner.

This BIO Australia event hosted by Osman Bahemia will be an opportunity for BIO members and guests to learn some practical tips when things seem tough, but also to have a fun evening full of laughter, happiness and some great stories of success.

We'll Cover

Nick's story to forming "The Mental Health Pack".
Identifying Psychosocial hazard in the workplace.
Mental Health First Aid Tips for you and those around you.
The importance of self-care.
How Lifeline ~~changed~~ saved his life
Nick's obsession with aviation (he's an avgeek)

The Evening's Panellists

Nick Mair - CEO, The Mental Health Pack

Nick Mair, MHFAi, is a corporate trainer, mental health advocate and professional development expert with over 20 years of experience. He specialises in mental health leadership, psychosocial strategies and digital presence enhancement. As the host of The Wolf in The Room podcast, he explores resilience, leadership and personal growth. Nick delivers Mental Health First Aid training, corporate well-being workshops and LinkedIn profile enhancement. With a background in leadership and corporate coaching, he helps professionals build confidence, adaptability and influence. Through a "Pack Mentality" approach, he strengthens networks, visibility and engagement, partnering with businesses to deliver impactful, results-driven programs. The Mental Health Pack

Osman Bahemia - BIO Australia Host

Osman is a seasoned management consultant for Stoke Consulting with expertise in strategy development, operational leadership and business transformation. With a strong background across industries such as mining, aviation, SaaS, transport and digital marketing, he helps organisations navigate market dynamics, competitive pressures and value creation. Osman has led business growth strategies and performance improvement projects in numerous organisations. As a former COO and General Manager, he's a problem-solver and differentiation advocate, he's a member of the AICD holding a number of Directorships and holds degrees in business and aviation management. Through Stoke Consulting, he delivers impactful business strategies and operational excellence.

Who Should Attend

Anyone in business and wanting to grow! Sole traders, start ups, scale ups, SMEs, corporates
Curious, growth mindset people in business looking to expand their networks and connect with other business people

Some helpful event details:

🎒 What to bring
Just yourself!

👔 What to wear
Business casual. You do you

🌟 A little more...
From the people you meet to the nibbles you nibble, at BIO we’re big into the little details. We are fanatical about all the facets that come together to make a brilliant meet up, because if you feel at home - you’re more likely to be yourself.

🤔 What does this mean?

- Be yourself, you’re you - not your Company
- Keep the chat interesting
- We don’t use name tags, because, well… just ask!

We can't wait to see you there.

A little more about BIO:

Here at BIO, we do networking a little differently.

You don't have to own your own business (but it’s cool if you do) or be an entrepreneur, you just need to be open to meeting new people, listening to their tales, connecting differently and sharing ideas.

We’re not leeches… so our members are not about sucking the business (or life) out of you. We work together to help our members solve problems, build their businesses, further their careers or develop themselves. We give people a platform to tell their story and make valuable connections.

We hold monthly events for our members, and if you would like to come along - meet new people and give us a whirl then come along and join us to see what all the fuss is about.

Talking’s great, but sometimes so is listening.

To make sure each BIO event is interesting, we introduce you to our host for the night. This person will take us on a journey throughout the meet-up and talk briefly on a trending subject that sparks interest. From wine-makers to corporate giants we’ve cherry picked topics that are relevant to all businesses - from retaining your talent to the ever looming robots and AI tech, there’s a little something for everyone.

Our Sponsors

A huge thank you to our event sponsor Tsingtao!

If it's a cold one (or two) you're after, Tsingtao have you covered. Crafted using malted barley, hops, yeast & pure mountain water, this crisp refreshing beer is a perfect match for the evening.

Cheers & a massive thanks to our event partner!