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people might be feeling down following the holiday period, and offer a variety of tips which we can all One thing from therapy that really helped me was reframing my definition of progress, especially around A few years back, I’d landed into the New Year having recently quit my job to embrace this calling towards At first, I felt mentally ready, but in practice, my body wouldn’t budge. It also helps me feel like I am half way there to making sense of my thoughts and feelings about what

I was 38 when I got my ADHD diagnosis. Just like that, the weight of my own experience was flattened into a shrug. I was already second-guessing myself, wondering if my struggles were just an inability to cope as well Transferring my treatment to my GP for ongoing care and prescriptions became a maze of delays, refusals It’s a pattern I’ve seen and heard in both my personal network and professional experience, and one I've

White and non-POC LGBTQ+ individuals were invited to attend as allies and listen to the lived experiences , these breakout rooms were split between those for BIPOC attendees, led by Ora & Char, and one for allies to explore & share collective allyship, led by Jon-Paul Vicari , Managing Director at WCS. common thought Many shared how they felt they needed to numb themselves in order to get through it All to reach out to support - nobody seems to feel alone or not having anyone to speak to Those in the allies

Marie-Helene Tyack: My lovely friend Kevin took me on a trip to the London Lighthouse (now the London The London Lighthouse was the first palliative care centre for those dying of AIDS/HIV. And perhaps this important milestone is making me think about my own personal legacy - my journey, the I want to make sure that they know what my generation (and those before us) went through to allow them In this role she sets the strategy for LGBTQ+ inclusion for the Allianz Group worldwide.

What had once been an irritant became a salve for my soul. Nature offers me the space to recharge my energy. It allows my queerness to exist in different ways. - truly connected to my essence. Life is all about balance, and nature for me is my balance aid." 4.

aesthetic → Plus branded stickers, identity-affirming postcards, and their “how-to” skincare booklet All A large-scale celebration hosting 150+ guests, including press, cultural partners, influencers, and allies RuMU’s presence in each gift bag created a lasting emotional and tactile memory for all attendees. radically honest skincare with a queer soul) and WCS’s celebration of authentic queer leadership " Opening my New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

and Community Events:   Casual meetups or larger gatherings where you can make real connections, find allies psychology shows that when people feel a sense of belonging at work, engagement, motivation and wellbeing all Beyond helping marginalised employees feel safe and supported, inclusive spaces expose allies to a broader New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

In between all this I focused on my ambition to do well professionally, and put aside my own needs of discovering my queer journey and managing my mental and physical wellbeing. Some were empathetic to my issues, whilst some took advantage to undermine my abilities. become my business! worth and meaning to my life – incredible friends, family and my wonderful fiancé.

''I find abstract mixed media to be the ideal vehicle for all my intersections. I find abstract mixed media to be the ideal vehicle for all my intersections. , remembering all of the people and systems that have told me that my desires were against nature.'' In my case, I carved a block print depicting desert grassland whiptail lizards, the all-female reptile remembering all of the people and systems that have told me that my desires were against nature.

Detaching from work completely is vital for me and my well-being. in Boston, MA, or back home in my parent’s cozy abode in Dallas, TX. After my retreat, I decided to invest in myself again by returning to therapy. Currently, I have been working through what are my next career steps. The retreat reminded me of my confidence and that I know what I need.

"The cost of living and mental health are my two biggest concerns as I head into 2025. Wellbeing support - 25% More awareness of global LGBTQ+ issues - 60% Skills and resources for Activism & Allyship "The support I’ve received from WCS has been transformative for my queer leadership journey. It’s been a cornerstone for my personal growth and community building." – Survey Participant 7. "WCS has created a space where I can be my true self—something that’s often lacking in my workplace."

feel like the connections that I am taking away and the richness of the group have completely exceed my The reframing of what joy means, and what things are 'stealing' my joy, is really something that is very at the perfect time and it's going to be very useful to apply what I learned in the way I perceive my life currently, my habits and the way I want to move forward New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter  so you can stay up to date

impact of emotional and psychological resilience in negotiation and self-advocacy, as well as the role allies Financial wellbeing is a critical goal for the welfare of ALL within the community. . - Explore the role of allies in closing the financial education gap. - Identify financial resources New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

My PhD research explores the leadership experiences of people who identify as LGBQ in the UK (primary My fieldwork consisted of 30 interviews with cisgender, trans, and non-binary people who identify as When I started this project, I had my own tensions around what it meant to be visible and authentic. This need to make people aware of my identity and my sense of privilege was driven by impostor syndrome experience is specific to my own multifaceted identity.

As a clinician and therapist, I show up to my clients struggles more effectively when I show up to my As I become more aware of the barriers to my own wellness, it allows me to more intentionally listen However, the decision to disclose other aspects of my identity, particularly my disabilities and neurodivergence “In my experience of workplaces that were not psychologically safe, energy has been wasted on hiding, In my experience there have been few line managers able to listen comfortably and support if required

the key things I learned during the Summit was around setting healthy boundaries and ensuring that my wellbeing comes first so that my work for the Queer community is sustainable. Finding my guilt-free “no” when an opportunity or piece of work is not right for me is something that This has really helped me feel more confident in my own identity and I feel that I can own the title By investing in this kind of support, businesses not only become active in their allyship but also demonstrate

My heart soars. It’s not just nostalgia for me. in a queer venue where my Brownness is placed front and centre. I was guilty of measuring my success and worth through the metrics my parents used as migrants in the ''I do not want my chosen family to be like my biological one. I also know that I do not want my chosen family to be like my biological one.

. - Understand better your actions, thoughts and beliefs as an Ally of the entire LGBTQIA+ community. New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

Finding my voice was so important. through my own queerness, my faith and culture. I want to continue to challenge every aspect within me, my perceptions, my perspectives, projections, It highlighted my relationships, and the fact my identity has gone through a metamorphosis. Through my own organisation I’m always creating space for those who need it the most, I’ve made it my

Many spiritual traditions have influenced my own thinking, even though I don’t subscribe to any single My own exploration of this question began not with theory but with burnout . Recovery required confronting an uncomfortable truth: much of my leadership had been driven by fear of How do I protect my position? How do I prove my value? developing this capacity might explore questions such as: - What internal narratives tend to drive my