26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
This is Me Summit 2021
This year marked the 5th anniversary since This is Me was first launched by The Lord Mayor of the City of London and The Lord Mayors Appeal.
Since its inception in 2016, over 1200 organisations across the UK and internationally have registered for This is Me and made a commitment to ending the stigma in their workplaces.
The virtual Summit brought together multi-sector organisations from across the globe and provided an opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers and a chance to network with peers, through a selection of workshops and panel sessions, offering practical guidance and ideas. Below you can access recordings to learn more about how This is Me can support you and your business on its journey, whatever stage it is at.
Beginner stream Intermediate stream Experienced Stream Main plenary sessions
Beginner stream
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This is Me Summit 2021
Starting a Storytelling Campaign
26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
How do you start a storytelling campaign? Jenny and Katie share their journey of creating a This is Me Storytelling Campaign. Listen to & watch the video to hear their top tips and advice, moderated by Robyn Vernon-Harcourt. -
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How to run a Green Ribbon Campaign
26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
You'd like to run a Green Ribbon Campaign, but what are the steps? Nikki and Jo share their ideas, practical guidance and top tips on how to start and run a successful Green Ribbon Campaign in your business. -
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How to get senior leadership buy-in
26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
Senior Leadership buy-in can be crucial to a campaign's success. Listen to Phil explore ideas, offer practical guidance and top tips around getting senior leadership buy-in. The session also inludes a q&a with the attendees. -
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How to use the Wellbeing in the Workplace tool
26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
Learn how to use and implement the Wellbeing in the Workplace Tool in your organisation and understand the benefits this tool offers your business and your employees.
Featured speakers
Robyn Vernon-Harcourt Senior Programme Manager The Lord Mayor’s Appeal
Jo Cole Divisional Portfolio Manager (Cyber & InfoSec) UBS
Jenny Drew Mental Health Awareness Delivery Officer West Midlands Combined Authority
Katie Burnett Manager Workforce Operations B2022 Commonwealth Games
Nikki McGowan Talent Specialist UBS
Matt Lock Head of Corporate Partnerships Samaritans
Stephen Laurie Development Manager Samaritans
Phil Canale Business Planning manager BNY Mellon
Intermediate stream
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How to create a This is Me film
26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
What are the steps to creating a This is Me Film? This session run by Rebekah and Miranda will help you with ideas, practical steps and top tips for the best approach for your business. -
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Adapting This is Me for a small business
26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
Ian Parkes, CEO, ELBA & Richard Martin, Director, byrne.dean share advice and ideas, based on their own experiences, on how to adapt This is Me, as a small business. -
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Case study of a successful campaign
26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
What makes a campaign successful? Susanna shares her experiences and business case examples of how to create a successful This is Me Campaign. -
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Networking & Brainstorming
26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
Lynne and Dagmara ran a drop in session for people to come and ask their questions and share their experiences
Featured speakers
Richard Martin Partner and Co-Chair of the This is Me Steering Group byrne.dean
Miranda Hewkin-Smith Mental Health Network Comms Co-Lead Bank Of England
Rebekah Watson Mental Health Network Comms Co-Lead Bank Of England
Ian Parkes Chief Executive ELBA
Susanna Winter Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Baker McKenzie
Lynne McCaughey Client Relationship Best Practice and Chair of Disability & Wellbeing Group Pinsent Masons
Dagmara Aldridge Chief Operating Officer Zumo
Experienced Stream
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How to keep momentum going
26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
Once you've started, how do you build on your activities? In this session, Joe and Rebecca offer up their ideas and advice on how to keep the momentum going with your This is Me campaign. -
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Taking This is Me international
26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
You want to take This is Me international, but what are the considerations? Watch his interactive session and hear from Kapila and Mellener share their experiences, ideas and examples to help you develop your international This is Me, campaign. -
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Leveraging This is Me to explore the intersectionality of mental health
26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
In this session, Paulette explores ways in which companies can leverage the This is Me tools to understand and support the experiences of different employee groups, in managing their mental health. -
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Networking & Brainstorming
26 October at 9:30am-1:30pm
Lina and Stephanie ran a drop in session, offering an opportunity to network with peers, have questions answered and the chance for attendees to share their This is Me journey
Featured speakers
Joe Reid Director Barclays
Paulette Cohen Director, Head of Diversity & Inclusion Barclays
Mellener Anne Coelho India Head for Diversity Equity& Inclusion and Mental Wellbeing Northern Trust
Rebecca Eaton Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager Highways England
Kapila Jaykumar Senior Programme Manager Community Business
Lina Tercijonaite Restructuring Manager PwC
Stephanie Francis Senior Community Development Worker, Anti Stigma Lead Touchstone
Main plenary sessions
Featured speakers
Paulette Cohen Director, Head of Diversity & Inclusion Barclays
Barbara Harvey Researcher, campaigner and speaker on all aspects of workplace culture, belonging and equality
Jo Cole Divisional Portfolio Manager (Cyber & InfoSec) UBS
William Russell The Lord Mayor City of London
Sally Evans UK Wellbeing Lead PwC
Andrew Berrie Mental Health at Work National Lead Mind
Farimah Darbyshire Head of Programmes and External Relations City Mental Health Alliance
Mellener Anne Coelho India Head for Diversity Equity& Inclusion and Mental Wellbeing Northern Trust
Tim Ackroyd Senior Talent Manager - Mental Health Deloitte