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ISMAUK presents The London Seminar

Date: Wednesday 19th September 2012 Time: 10-4.30pm - Registration from 9.00 - Buffet Lunch 12.30 + networking Venue: Victory Services Club, 63 79 Seymour Street, London W2 2HF (Near Marble Arch)

Book early as the first 20 delegates will receive a signed copy of The Stress Gremlins by Ann McCracken (Hon VP, ISMAUK) WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Workplace Wellbeing Champions Stress Management Practitioners Psychologists Therapists interested in CBT HR Managers Occupational Health Professionals Health and Wellbeing Managers Health and Safety Managers & Champions

SPEAKERS:
Ben Willmott - Head of Public Policy, CIPD Vanessa Sallows Benefits Director, Legal and General Mandy Rutter Validium International Helen Knight British Gas Tina Harris Brain Friendly Learning Workshop

PRICES:
Members: (70.00) 84 inc VAT Non-Members: (85.00) 102 inc VAT 2011 NSAD Advisers: (50.00) 60 inc VAT Student: (50.00) 60 inc VAT (discount code needed)

To request your discount codes please contact the ISMAUK Administrator Keith Armstrong on: E: stress@isma.org.uk or T: 0845 680 7 083

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

Ben Willmott - CIPD

Ben leads the CIPDs Public Policy team, which works to inform and shape debate, government policy and legislation in order to enable higher performance at work and better pathways into work for those seeking employment. His particular research and policy areas of interest include stress, disclosure of mental ill health, wellbeing, data protection, health and safety and industrial relations. Ben joined the CIPD in 2003. He started his career in regional journalism and prior to joining the CIPD was news editor and employment law editor at Personnel Today magazine.

Helen Knight British Gas

In 2010, Helen Knight joined British Gas as their National Wellbeing Manager. Since then she has worked to coordinate activities and gain widespread support for a series of initiatives that form part of an integrated resilience programme. Helen has had many years of experience working within the Wellbeing industry, having previously introduced and developed a highenergy Wellbeing Programme for Amey, a large service and facilities provider. Before that she was a Well-being Consultant for The Validium Group, working closely with a wide range of clients.

Vanessa Sallows - Legal & General

Vanessa Sallows is the Underwriting & Benefits Director at Legal & General and has responsibility for the claims and medical underwriting teams within their Group Protection business. Vanessa is passionate about the psychology of work and what prevents individuals from working during periods of ill-health. Vanessa has been instrumental in developing the pro-active claims management and rehabilitation approach that Legal & General currently use to assess & manage their Group Income Protection claims.

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Mandy Rutter Validium International

A qualified psychologist and counsellor, Mandy began her career as an ergonomist in the airline industry. She then moved into the public sector working as a psychologist and counsellor for teenagers and families whose lives had been disrupted by trauma. Mandy worked at AXA ICAS (previously ICAS) for 18 years, initially as a telephone counsellor supporting employees affected by disasters, and then as a Clinical Crisis Manager, advising and consulting with organisations involved in disaster recovery. More recently, Mandy has joined The Validium Group and has broadened her role to include consultation on the design and delivery of strategic employee issues particularly around crisis management, stress, resilience and employee wellbeing. Mandy regularly facilitates training programmes and workshops for managers and staff on Psychological First Aid, Developing Resilience, and Building Resilient Teams.

Tina Harris Brian Friendly Workshop.

Tina Harris has worked with Stellar Learning and Brain in Business since 2007. Following a successful career in Financial Services she became involved in training. Tina has always been fascinated by people and how we learn and develop new skills both at work and in our personal lives. She is passionate about the benefits of Brain Friendly Learning and has completed the How to be a Brain Friendly Trainer program accredited by the Institute of Training & Occupational Learning (ITOL). Tina has significant experience in working closely with organisations to develop solutions specific to their needs. She also drives the Brain Friendly Learning Group, a professional development group for trainers.

PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME 9.00 9.55am 9.55 10.00 10.00 - 10:45 10.45 11.30 11.30 11.50 11.50 12.35 12.35 13.20 13.20 14.05 14.05 14.50 14.50 15.10 10 15.55 15.55 16.00 16.10 16.30 Arrival & Registration & Networking Welcome from Chair Helen Knight - Wellbeing Manager British Gas Ben Willmott - Head of Public Policy, CIPD The importance of engaging leadership in the modern workplace Refreshments and networking Mandy Rutter, Validium Expansive Resilience Buffet Lunch Tina Harris Brain Friendly Workshop Opening our eyes to Brain Friendly Learning Is it pink and fluffy? Awaiting details Refreshments and networking Vanessa Sallows, Benefits Director, Legal & General Group Income Protection - Stress Matters Closing comments from Chair AGM

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE SEMINAR INCLUDE

Professional networking opportunities Latest knowledge from industry experts FREE exhibitor table for ISMA members to display & exchange own business material Special joining offer on the day for non-members CPD certificate

Everyone is welcome, so please share this information with your colleagues. Taking part in your ISMAUK Regional Events will help support your professional body, we also want to support your needs so come and give the Board your views.

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