TALKS & SEMINARS

I have a wealth of experience in public speaking and group facilitation, all through my career I have been involved in hosting workshops, talks and seminars. I have been a corporate mental health ambassador and often work with people on a consultancy basis to promote and improve workplace well being. I am unique in that I have over 20 years’ experience as a corporate employee, in financial services and management as well as the training and experience of psychotherapy. I know from personal experience some of the issues in the workplace and how important mental fitness can be, while taking into account the psychology of human behavior.

I tailor make corporate workshops to suit your business needs using research driven techniques and evidence based results. I work with organisations doing well being talks, personalized workshops and one to one coaching. Ideally I will meet with you beforehand to assess your organisations needs so that I can deliver a personal program suitable to you. Seminars can range from a half hour to two full days.

I am very passionate about what I do and promote mental health wherever possible. I often give free local talks at community level about ways to improve and maintain mental fitness. Keep an eye on Acora Therapy’s social media or drop me a line for more details.

Some corporate talks may be eligible for CPD hours, please contact me to inquire.

Workshops and Talks that I do come under the following categories:

Diversity and Inclusion

• Understanding Diversity and Optimizing Inclusion
• Women in Leadership
• Gender Equality and Sexual Diversity
• Neurodiversity in the Workplace
• Working with Disability
• LGBT+ Awareness
• Celebrating our Differences (Ethnic, Cultural, Religious Diversity)
• Unconscious Bias
• Harassment and Discrimination

Positive Corporate Environment

• Improving Communication
• Change Management
• Teamwork – Supporting Colleagues in a Challenging World
• Knowing and Managing Your Own Limits
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
• Workplace Well being
• Vicarious Trauma in the Workplace

Inspiration and Motivation

• The Psychology of Happiness
• How to be Happy
• Achieving Your Career Goals
• Becoming More Confident and Assertive
• Building Resilience for Mental Fitness
• Motivation and Productivity

Relaxation and Stress Busting

• Introduction to Meditation
• Mindfulness for Busy Professionals
• Beating Burnout in a Demanding World
• Stress Management
• Dream Analysis Workshops

Mental Fitness

• Understanding Anxiety, Panic, Fears and Depression
• Building Resilience for Mental Fitness
• Minding Your Mind
• Practical Tips for Better Sleep
• Self-Care
• Self-Worth, Self-Image and Self Esteem
• Setting Healthy Boundaries
• How to Maximize Coping Strategies
• Understanding and Working with Trauma

Psycho-sexual Awareness

• Consent and Body Autonomy
• Understanding Non Normative Lifestyles
• Improving Your Relationship
• Talking about Sex Positivety
• Training on LGBT awareness and understanding

Testimonials:

“Gillian worked with us at Standard Life to help promote our culture of Care. She met with the Team to discuss our goals as a business and tailored a workshop “How to be Happy” to fit our timeslot and budget. The workshop was a great success with loads of practical tools and tips to really bring that feeling of happiness to the forefront and the little stones she gave everyone were a lovely touch! We would be delighted to work with Gillian again in the future.”

Susan Carey, Regional Lead for the Mental Health Network of Standard Life.

“We had Gillian in to give an open talk on emotional & mental well-being for our students and staff members. The talk was well tailored for English language learners and was delivered in a clear and engaging format which the students could follow. This was followed by a lively Q&A which gave a great platform for our students to practise their English, as well as allowing them the chance to gain professional advice on such issues as homesickness, handling stress and maintaining their mental well-being.

We have also booked Gillian to give a CPD talk to all staff members. Her friendly, warm and informative approach was well received by our students and by the teachers who attended, and we could all do with devoting more of our time to our mental health.”

• James Fagan, Teacher OHC Dublin, English Language Academy.

“The evening was very informative as an introduction to subjects that many aren’t wholly comfortable with. Topics were explained in a comprehensive way, but delivered in an engaging and entertaining manner with plenty of opportunity for questions and participation. “

Hector Heathwood, Photographer, attendant at the talk “Walk Your Own Path”