Sport Industry Group

Great to see Sport Industry Group support the industry around this important topic that touches many of our lives. Not only is there challenges in our industry, but also opportunity for our industry to play a broader role across society. https://lnkd.in/edjQ3Nf8 Think Beyond Beyond Sport

This was a really important reminder of the importance of conversations around mental wellbeing. Thank you Sport Industry Group & Dylan Pugh for gathering a room full of sport industry professionals to hear from two incredible panels. I was wearing a few different hats yesterday and delighted to be joined by my People&Co. colleagues Dan Maidment and Mitch Balintos for the morning, and to catch up with Brave Mind fellow Advisory Board Member Jen Rouse Fascinating to hear insights from Laylla Stanley from PREM Rugby and Kelly Richardson from Rocket Sports about the work they are doing to improve systems, cultures and conversations around mental wellbeing and how mental health is not just a check-box exercise which sits in a HR department. We have a long way to go to break down misunderstandings and shame which continues to sit behind feeling completely comfortable to share that we're not doing ok - no matter who you are and where you come from. I loved hearing the experience of ADAM GEMILI LIMITED as an Olympic Athlete and the support that was there and not there throughout the highs and lows of his athletics career. Interesting to chat to Adam after the session to talk about the support that exists as he transitions from being a professional athlete, back to 'civilian life'. This is a critical time in any sports persons life...... identities shift, routines and priorities change and the chances of considering suicide increase. There are further conversations that are needed as to who is responsible for ensuring support networks are there at the most critical points of transitioning out of a sports environment to the next stage of life. This is why I am involved with Brave Mind where we are using the power of sport (rooted in Rugby) to change the game for young people's mental health, breaking stigma, raising awareness, and building lasting change in communities across the UK. We have made progress as a society, but we have a very LONG way to go. Well done to Sport Industry Group for continuing to create platforms for these important stories to be told. #KickOffTheConversation #MentalHealth #MentalWellness Purpose Driven Impact Consulting Ltd Simon Trower #Sport #Athlete #ProfessionalSport #WorldMentalHealthDay Rory O'Donovan Nick Keller Erika Maitland

World Mental Health Day 🧠 Yesterday, Josh Clark and I attended the Sport Industry Group Mental Wellbeing event hosted by Benchmark Sport. A really insightful morning hearing from Team GB athlete Adam Gemili, Laylla Stanley (Strategic Lead – Social Impact, PREM Rugby) and Kelly Richardson (Brand Director, Rocket Sports), who all shared powerful perspectives on the importance of mental health across sport and the wider industry. Particularly inspiring to hear Adam speak so openly about his experiences at the highest level — a reminder that behind every performance is a person, and that supporting wellbeing is essential to sustainable success both on and off the field. Really useful insight to help shape and strengthen our own approach to mental health and wellbeing here at Beat Media Group. #WorldMentalHealthDay #SportIndustry #Wellbeing #Leadership #Culture #Performance