New on the NABS Podcast: How to get diverse talent into your teams with Trevor Robinson OBE.
Trevor Robinson OBE is the co-founder of Quiet Storm, which he runs with his wife Rania (a previous NABS Podcast guest) and Create not Hate, which works with young talent from underrepresented groups.
Trevor is the brains behind the legendary 90s Tango advert, having adopted a fearless attitude cultivated as a young creative, on the dole, trying to get into the adland industry.
He's passionate about creativity and diversity and is refreshingly down-to-earth, especially when speaking about working with Rania and looking after his mental wellness.
Listen now to find out how:
🟣The drive for diversity needs to come from the top,
🟠If you work with your spouse or partner, you have to get things out in the open
🟣Don't be afraid of things going wrong in your career
Listen now here nabs.org.uk/podcast/ or search 'NABS Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts.
New on the NABS Podcast: How to look after yourself as a super-busy leader with Rania Robinson.
Rania is CEO of Quiet Storm Advertising, co-founder of Create not Hate and a former president of WACL. In this easy-going chat Rania shares her tips for sustaining self-support, as well as the importance of sharing values in business and relationships - she runs Quiet Storm with her husband, Trevor Robinson OBE.
Rania is a great ambassador for the sandwich generation (kids, parents, menopause...) as well as an empathetic boss, and a huge believer in the critical importance of diversity in adland.
Listen now to find out how:
🟣Respecting your differences, as well as your shared values, is vital for genuine success
🟠Looking after yourself and others is an active practice
🟣Bosses need to realise that supporting their staff goes beyond perks
🔊Listen now here - https://nabs.org.uk/podcast/ - or wherever you get your podcasts
The Fast Forward early bird offer ends tomorrow ⏰ Don't miss out on learning to pitch like a pro, for less.
Since 1999, Fast Forward has trained over 1,600 rising stars from our industry. But it's more than just a training programme, it's a chance for delegates to meet a new community of adlanders, expand their networks and make new industry friends.
Speak to your line manager today if this is the course for you, or secure places for your team today. Don't hang around, the early bird price is available until tomorrow!
Check out the 2024 highlights to see why it's a course not to be missed.
https://nabs.org.uk/events/fast-forward/
Listen to the NABS Podcast: How a Strategist went on a journey of self-discovery with Cat Wiles.
tw: suicidal ideation
Cat is not your average strategist, her passion for creating great work is only matched by her dedication to mental health advocacy.
In this uplifting interview, Cat opens up about her personal journey with mental wellness, from "tumbles" to therapy, and how she applies these insights to her life in a truly strategic way.
Listen now to hear how:
🔑 After you fake it to make it, the next step is to become it
🤫 How to quiet your inner critic
🙋♀️ How to support yourself by asking strategic questions
🔊 Listen now - nabs.org.uk/podcast/cat-wiles/
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Listen to the NABS Podcast: How to survive redundancy and pitch mindfully with Julian Douglas.
Julian is global CEO at VCCP and a vocal advocate for mental wellness in the advertising industry. Instigator of the Pitch Positive Pledge during his tenure as IPA president, Julian is a changemaker with a down-to-earth approach to mental wellness, as well as a huge enthusiasm for the ad industry.
Julian talks frankly about his experience of redundancy and how that's informed his mindset.
Listen now to find out how:
🟠 Policies need to be activated to drive forward change
🟣 Boundaries and self-care are your essential foundation to maintain mental wellness in our fast-paced world
🟠 How to check if your company is signed up to the Pitch Positive Pledge and what to do if it's not being put into practice
Listen now at the NABS website or search 'NABS Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts.
🔊 Listen now - https://nabs.org.uk/podcast/julian-douglas/
Listen to the NABS Podcast: Creating community with Bruce Daisley
Bruce Daisley, workplace culture expert extraordinaire, is the host of the internationally acclaimed podcast Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat; author of Fortitude; and formerly VP EMEA of Twitter.
Bruce speaks enthusiastically about the power of community when it comes to supporting our mental wellness. Community is central to NABS' mission and vision too, so we enjoyed a fascinating deep-dive into why community is so important and how you can create connections in your own life to bolster your mental wellness.
Listen now to find out:
🟠Why resilience is a joint effort
🟣Why we all need 'simcha' - shared joy - in and out of work
🟠How you can be the social sherpa we all need in our lives
🔊Listen now at the NABS website or search 'NABS Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts - https://nabs.org.uk/podcast/
We're still not over Ride Adland 2024. What a day. A massive £16,500 raised for NABS, helping us to support thousands of people across our industry community.
Check out the highlights and DM us to register your interest for next year.
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New on the NABS Podcast: How art and creativity can support your mental wellness with Jade Tomlin
Jade Tomlin is executive creative director at Huge, a design and innovation company based in London and New York. She's relatable, empathetic and speaks honestly about her experience of being working-class and LGBT while finding her way in the industry. In particular, her take on what happens when you don't come out until your twenties is super insightful.
Jade is also helping to support NABS' Art Auction - submit art to help raise funds with your creativity 🎨 https://nabs.org.uk/art-auction/
Listen now to find out how:
🟠The fun and the fallout of coming out in your twenties and how this affects your mental wellness at work
🟣 The micro stresses you can encounter as a working-class industry entrant
🟠 Listening, listening, listening, helps a team to bond and grow
🔊Listen now at the NABS website or search 'NABS Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts - https://nabs.org.uk/podcast/
Listen to the NABS Podcast: Sponsoring your career as a working parent with Tobi Asare
Tobi Asare is managing partner, head of growth, at OMD and someone who's passionate about creating opportunities for women and working parents. Her book, The Blend, gives brilliant advice on how to find fulfilment at home and at work.
Listen now to find out how:
🟣 The importance of finding a sponsor at work
🟠 How to find a support network, even if you're not naturally outgoing
🟣 When to change a culture, and when to leave it
Listen now at the NABS website or search 'NABS Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts.
🔊 Listen now - https://nabs.org.uk/podcast/
New on the NABS Podcast: How to get rid of toxic workplaces with Josh Krichefski
tw: suicide
Josh Krichefski is CEO of GroupM, EMEA and UK and president of the IPA. This industry influencer is also a huge advocate for mental wellness in our industry, and at the IPA has introduced the People First Promise to promote mental health awareness and support across adland.
Josh talks about his own struggles - anxiety and insomnia - as well as how to get involved with the People First Promise. He's very clear, down-to-earth and honest about the difference between good stress and the need to work hard and bad worries that can eclipse your mood and thinking.
Listen now to find out how:
🟠How to spot a toxic workplace, and why these have to be deleted from our lives;
🟣The People First Promise is about action, not just signing up to a policy; and
🟠The magic of meditation in helping your brain to switch off.
Listen now at the NABS website or search 'NABS Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts.
🔊 Listen now - https://nabs.org.uk/podcast/
New on the NABS Podcast: How to survive serious trauma and help others with Matt Foster.
TW: sexual assault, sexual abuse, domestic violence, r*pe, alcoholism, cyberbullying
Matt Foster, director of DE&I at Ogilvy UK, has an outstanding track record of campaigning and changemaking, particularly in the LGBTQ+ space. We invited Matt to be our guest to discuss this work, as well as our NABS/Ogilvy Health collaboration around microaggressions.
As well as the above, Matt recently shared his experience of sexual assault on his LinkedIn, and he wanted to continue this brave conversation on the NABS Podcast. We discuss Matt's experience as a survivor of sexual violence and how he's sharing this trauma in order to help others. We explore how being a survivor affects your work self, and how to start the journey towards healing.
Huge thanks to Matt for his vulnerability and courage.
Listen now to find out how:
🟠There is hope after trauma, and you need professional help and patience to help you to process your experience;
🟣To make change in the world around you, you need to transform anger into empathy; and
🟠Self-care is essential when holding space for others or yourself
Listen now at the NABS website or search 'NABS Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts.
🔊 Listen now - https://nabs.org.uk/podcast/
New on the NABS Podcast: How to survive redundancy and pitch mindfully with Julian Douglas.
Julian is global CEO at VCCP and a vocal advocate for mental wellness in the advertising industry. Instigator of the Pitch Positive Pledge during his tenure as IPA president, Julian is a changemaker with a down-to-earth approach to mental wellness, as well as a huge enthusiasm for the ad industry. Julian also loves to learn and might inspire you to enrol on a free NABS course.
Julian talks frankly about his experience of redundancy and how that's informed his mindset.
Listen now to find out how:
🟠 Policies need to be activated to drive forward change
🟣 Boundaries and self-care are your essential foundation to maintain mental wellness in our fast-paced world
🟠 How to check if your company is signed up to the Pitch Positive Pledge and what to do if it's not being put into practice
Listen now at the NABS website or search 'NABS Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts.
🔊 Listen now - https://nabs.org.uk/podcast/
