Prioritising Mental Health in the high-pressure world of entrepreneurship!

Mental illness is emerging as the leading cause of sickness absence and long-term work incapacity in Australia. Left unaddressed, it can undermine confidence, productivity, and overall well-being in the workplace.

The startup ecosystem, known for its relentless demands, places entrepreneurs under constant pressure, challenging their mental health. Recognising and addressing these challenges are essential for not only preserving mental well-being but also fostering innovation and growth in startups.

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion at the Sydney Startup Hub on Wednesday 25th October where our event facilitator Nicola Hazell, founder of The Sunshine Effect will engage in lively conversations with industry experts Danielle Owen Whitford, founder of Pioneera and Leigh Sherry, founder of desk.coach and SL-Reset.

Our panellists will share valuable insights and practical steps to help you and your teams manage mental health effectively in the workplace, including:

Breaking the stigma: How to foster open conversations about mental health within your team
Creating a culture of well-being: Strategies to establish a healthy and safe workplace
Self-management and team management: Techniques for nurturing mental health on both personal and team levels
Balancing speed and risk: Exploring the relationship between pace and risk in the startup world
Mastering the mindset: Workplace strategies to foster a resilient mindset
Navigating the edge: Understanding the risks and rewards of living life on the edge

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and equip yourself with the tools to prioritise mental health while driving your startup to success.

Reserve you spot today!

MEET THE SPEAKERS:

HOST: Nicola Hazell - is a social innovator, board director and tech ecosystem leader committed to placing gender equality at the centre of the global innovation agenda. As Founder and CEO of The Sunshine Effect, Nicola works in partnership with organisations, governments and leaders of change to drive inclusive innovation and achieve social impact at scale.

PANEL:
DANIELLE OWEN WHITFORD - a former corporate executive, founded start up Pioneera in 2018 to improve our mental health by tackling the crippling issue of workplace burnout and improving “positive” productivity. Pioneera’s world-first solution uses artificial intelligence informed by evidence-based psychology, to identify signs of burnout and provide tech-assisted early intervention. Ahead of it’s time, Pioneera's award-winning solution is now the only product in the market that can provide real-time mental health data to meet new safety regulations and ESG reporting requirements and is gaining strong interest across both large and small Australian businesses. Pioneera's app won the social impact category of the 2022 Australian Good Design Awards and was recognised as a World Changing idea by Fast Company in 2021.

LEIGH SHERRY - is the founder of desk.coach and SL-Reset. An experienced business owner with over 20 years demonstrated success as an Exercise Physiologist/Sports Scientist. Highly experienced in the health, wellness, and fitness industry – drives product vision and design. Skilled in training, healthcare, fitness, public speaking, teaching and an experienced leader.