Hey folks, Nick here with my monthly check-in! Today, I'm looking at how AI's making waves in the mental health space. Exciting, scary, intriguing - all of the above! Now, I know what you're thinking, "Nick, isn't AI all about robots and sci-fi stuff?" Well, yes and...
Mental Health
Unleashing Lived Experience
Our mental health journeys aren't just personal expeditions, they're profound narratives of resilience, transformation, and hope. Sharing these lived experiences illuminates a path for others, breaking the chains of isolation and stigma surrounding mental health....
If you got a chance, take it…
“Why do you play Country Music at your events?” I get asked this - every week! Well, there are a few reasons… I love the storytelling of the genre - it’s not all about losing your missus or your dog - though, to be fair there’s a fair bit of that! 😂 It motivates me to...
How to cope with the fear of rejection – and win!
Why all of our decisions, behaviours and actions are fuelled by the fear of rejection and how we can work towards a way of managing this complex emotion... (Original post check out HR Zone). Those of you who have read my previous articles, seen my work or connected...
Move out of your own way!
Earlier this year I joined my local gym. My intention was to get up, bright and early, go to the gym and work out. This lasted three days! I doth my cap to all of you gym-goers out there - genuinely well done! But, I hated it. At best I pretended to look active - but...
Three chords and the truth…
I love Country Music. I *may* have mentioned it before! When you think of Country Music, you may think that the songs are about losing your dog, your house or your other half. Quite often, you’d be absolutely correct! However, as someone who is passionate about the...
Could Financial Wellbeing combat the cost of living crisis?
For this month's update - I wanted to hand my platform over to a good friend & Financial Wellbeing specialist - Chris Budd - as I feel that he could bring you the most value this month. Chris Budd wrote The Financial Wellbeing Book back in 2015, since when he has...
Legacy – the truth behind my ‘why’
There are two assumptions that people can make (probably more!) about me when they attend one of my talks, seminars, workshops or events. The first as a Speaker, mental health related, is that it's 'hallelujah - this guy is cured!'. Absolutely not! I manage my stuff...
A Ride Across The Badlands…
My first day ‘back in the saddle’ today — rested, recharged & fired up for 2022! Quite an apt description given that today I am launching the trailer video for my brand new Keynote Talk ‘A Ride Across The Badlands’… 🤠 Why did I name it this? Those who know...
Truth? Or your Story?
As we hit the one year anniversary of the lockdown here in the UK, for me - this has certainly been a period of reflection. By the way, this has to rank as one of my least favourite anniversaries ever - certainly not one to celebrate with balloons, bunting & a...