Mental Wellness: A Practical Guide

Hannah is a Director at Carter Corson Business Psychologists and current Chair of Future pro-manchester. Passionate about professional development, Hannah works as a coach and mentor to senior leaders as well as supporting young professionals and graduates in their early careers, through her voluntary work.

Hannah’s day to day role at Carter Corson sees her working with organisations across the private and public sector, supporting their leaders’ and managers’ development. Hannah brings her unique insight from the world of psychology and knowledge of human behaviour to create positive change and high impact outcomes for the organisations she works with.

Hannah has trained and developed hundreds of individuals across a range of industries – Professional Services, Central Government, STEM, Healthcare, Higher Education – covering topics from management, leadership and communication to coaching, mentoring, innovation, resilience and personal confidence

Naomi Timperley is a trailblazing award winning business consultant and co-founder of Tech North Advocates, a leading network championing the growth of the UK tech sector and is the UK Lead for Global Tech Advocates. Recently named the 2nd Most Influential Woman in UK Tech by Computer Weekly in 2024, Naomi has a distinguished career mentoring startups, advising global organisations, and supporting digital innovation.

She has extensive experience working with start-ups & growth businesses particularly in the tech, digital & creative sectors and has designed and delivered award winning programmes locally, nationally and internationally. Naomi has been a mentor for 14 years and has mentored hundreds of businesses. Her expertise spans AI adoption, business transformation, and collaboration between corporates and tech ecosystems. Naomi’s engaging talks provide actionable insights that empower businesses to embrace change and thrive in a digital-first world. Naomi is AJ & Smart Design Sprint trained. Naomi is the Innovation Director for Merseyway Innovation Centre in Stockport

Stewart Lucas is a highly experienced voluntary sector leader specialising in strategic change. He has been involved in a number of initiatives that have fundamentally changed the way the world operates including the 2012 Paralympic Games. Up until September 2017 he was CEO of Lancashire Mind and led the charge to alter the way that Lancashire’s providers, commissioners and residents view Mental Health. During his time in post he took a lead role in bringing National Mind and Mind Network together in closer harmony. Currently he is working with the five Greater Manchester Mind’s to develop a shared and collaborative way of working that responds to the opportunities provided by devolution and sits on key strategic boards across Greater Manchester influencing the way that Mental Health is defined within the emerging infrastructure. He is also available for Bar-mitzvah’s, Summer Seasons and Children’s Parties.

Holly Moore is the Founder and CEO of Make Events, a live events and brand communications agency. Over the last 7 years the business has grown significantly in terms of turnover and staff.

As the CEO of Make Events, Holly is responsible for the business strategy, vision and creative direction. Not only has she grown the business from scratch, but she has put together an incredibly talented team of event planning consultants and creative professionals. Holly loves finding out what makes a company or a brand tick, really getting under its skin and showcasing it in all its glory.

Holly is also the Events Director of the Manchester PA Awards; Director of HM Events which services her exclusive personal clients and is developing her own brand for coaching, speaking and mentoring.