Leadership through Recovery
Mental Health in the Workplace.
If the pandemic gave us a shared experience, so too does our recovery journey. Challenges with mental health have been experienced individually, in workplaces, among families and communities and may be exacerbated with the economic uncertainty we find ourselves in.
The journey to healing requires a collective approach, calling for leadership at all levels to boost those around them and support their journeys to improved mental health and well-being.
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade invites you to join us for breakfast and a panel discussion to hear about practical approaches to leading self and others through recovery.
Keynote Presentation:
Gordie Rogers
President
The Grove Films
Gordie’s focus as a documentary producer and director has been centered around revealing mental health stories in the world of outdoor sport. His background in producing spans 12 years and includes selections and accolades from TIFF, Festival Du Nouveau Cinema, VIMFF and Cannes. For 6 years he ran South Chair Media, a commercial focused production company with clients across North America, including Red Bull, Toyota and more. Most recently he has directed “Only A Ride” through the Telus Originals fund.
Tori Wood
Master of Counselling Psychology Graduate Student and Competitive Athlete
Tori Wood is a graduate student in counselling psychology. Upon completion of her practicum she intends to become an MC Registered Clinical Counsellor and acquire further certification with the Canadian Sports Psychology Association. Tori is also a competitive mountain bike racer, competing in both the Enduro and Downhill disciplines. Tori’s personal experiences with mental health issues were the foundation of her pursuit in a career in the field. However, she has found that through mountain biking and her involvement in the outdoor community, there is a platform for her to share her experiences and to help others through normalizing mental illness and reducing stigma.
Panel Discussion:
Wayne Arondus, Chief Operating Officer, Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
Lester de Guzman, BCIT Business + Media Marketing Supervisor, GVBOT Rix ELP Committee, CMHA Emerging Leaders Council
Elissa Lok, HR Consultant, HR West and Head of Spacemakers Canada
Rachel Ng, Mental Health Clinician, Integrated Child & Youth (ICY) Team, Vancouver Coastal Health and Founder, Summit Coaching, Psychotherapy & Consulting Centre
Moderator: Dr. Matthew Chow, Chief Mental Health Officer, TELUS Health
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