Mental Health Showcase 2025

10 October is International Mental Health Awareness Day, and our Red Jacket Speakers spoke up, to share their experiences and work in this very important space.

Divesh Soni (India) – Purpose as the Antidote to Burnout: Helping Middle Managers Thrive
Anjinsen Valamootoo (Mauritius) – Be true to yourself
Nadine Moussa (Egypt) – Emotions: Why you need to feel them?
Hermien Elago (Namibia) – Anchored: Steadying the Self
Jason Sandler (South Africa) – Stress Management – Never Go Swimming With Cement Shoes On
Diana Rodrigues (South Africa) – Laughing Through the Dark: A 5-Minute Reset for Your Mind
Kim Vermaak (South Africa) – Beyond the Baby Blues: The Untold Impact of Postpartum Depression on Workplaces
Sharon Jessop (South Africa) – Your Mind: Is it your prison or your passport?
Colleen Wilson (South Africa) – Your stress GPS
Brescia Bianco-Badenhorst (South Africa) – Love, Brains & Boundaries: Mental Health Disorders in Relationships
Leigh Joy (South Africa) – Self-mastery is the next frontier of leadership
Sophia Roman (South Africa) – The Power of An Aligned life for optimal Mental Health
Wilbert Mutoko (Botswana / South Africa) – Emotional Intelligence for personal growth and mental clarity
Simanye Bekwa (South Africa) – The Mental Health Cost of Chasing Success: Protecting Your Mind While Building Your Dreams
Trudi du Toit (South Africa) – If only we knew: Lessons from Parenting an ADHD Child
Saurabh Patil (India) – From Trigger to Transformation: Rethinking Anger in Mental Health
Jenna Evelyn (South Africa) – Witness Me: Mental Health Beyond Polite Nods