Shanara Hibbert

Despite wellness being worth up to £2.8 trillion worldwide, 1 in 6 adults in the UK still report a common mental health condition such as anxiety, depression or stress. For Black and Black British women in the UK, this rises to 1 in 3 experiencing these mental health challenges. Hear some of the reasons people don’t focus enough on their own Wellbeing and the impact this can have. Consider a new way to look at Wellbeing.

Do you have to choose between wellbeing and high performance? Hear how choosing wellbeing can support success both within and outside the workplace. Shanara shares key moments in navigating her portfolio career journey, including from leading her first department aged 23 to being nominated and awarded for her work leading in Wellbeing and Equality, while also overcoming major injury, surgery and mental health challenges to become a three-time National Triple Jump medallist.

Data shows that many people who are underrepresented in the workplace also have different health and wellbeing outcomes. For example, 1 in 3 Black and Black British women in the UK experience mental health challenges, a higher proportion than the 1 in 6 adults who experience mental health challenges in the UK. A look at wellbeing in different cultures and its importance for allies, advocates and those underrepresented in the workplace.