Simon and a special guest, Sarah Mills will explore how community, friendship and shared experiences can boost your resilience and help you feel grounded. In this uplifting session, you’ll uncover why meaningful connection isn’t just “nice to have”, it’s essential for your emotional wellbeing.
You’ll learn how to build connection into your daily life, discover the science behind belonging and understand how supportive relationships can help you feel more balanced, more confident and more able to navigate life’s challenges.
Reconnect with your UKISUG community and experience the power of belonging.


Leader coaching in DEI | Neurodiversity in the Workplace Trainer | Neurodiversity Workplace Needs Assessor, Thrive

Director, Thrive
After spending 26 years in corporate IT sales and marketing, Simon realised the time was right to pursue his passion in helping people to manage their mental health better, and to help recognise poor mental health in others. Using the skills gained during his time at the large multi-nationals in senior management positions, Simon has a unique insight into how organisations and management treat mental ill health. He now helps individuals and companies to embrace good mental health working practices.

Leader coaching in DEI | Neurodiversity in the Workplace Trainer | Neurodiversity Workplace Needs Assessor, Thrive
After many years of working in HR and DEI roles in large global organisations, Sarah now runs her own inclusion consultancy supporting organisations to help ALL of their employees to thrive. Offering consultancy, training and assessments, and with a particular focus on neurodiversity, Sarah ensures that inclusion and neuroinclusion can help an organisation to succeed. Passionate about fairness, serious about business.