Explore every episode of the podcast The NABS Podcast
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| How to survive Q4, from parties to workload, with Davina Barker | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:34:53 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Davina Barker, sales director at DCM, gives both clarity and good vibes in this relatable and uplifting conversation.Ā Davina discusses how family life can be a stress as well as a joy; how to reframe work to your children to get them engaged in the joy of having a job; and why and how she and DCM are such great supporters of NABS. As a previous Campaign 40 Over 40 winner, Davina also gives her take on ageism in the industry and how adland could open up even more to older cohorts.Ā Ā Key takeaways:
We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to embrace a better life after burnout - with Hamish Nicklin | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:39:31 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Hamish Nicklin is co-founder and CEO of Agent Flow, who build AI solutions that help businesses to grow. Hamish Nicklin is a life force and one of the industryās best-known names, having held senior positions at Dentsu Media UK, Guardian Media and Google. He is also a trustee of NABS and pulls no punches when describing how vital NABS is to adland, and why everybody needs to donate to keep NABSā vital work going. Hamish is exuberant throughout, even when discussing the burnout that led to him reevaluating his life and ultimately changing him forever. If you want to feel cheered up and supported, this is the episode for you. Key takeaways:
Resources: We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to spot burnout and share tough times with Emma Flaxman | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:40:27 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? tw: suicide Emma Flaxman is senior commercial comms lead at Channel 4 and a mental wellness influencer in adland, having led on mental health for the likes of PHD and Omnicom Group UK. Emma is superbly open about her own challenges, especially where they relate to becoming a single parent. She blogs about her experiences on her blog. In this brilliant conversation, Emma talks about spotting burnout in yourself and in your team as well as what life looks like for her as a senior leader raising two children on her own. We also discuss the importance of movement and recovering from the trauma of school sports to reclaim physical and mental fitness as an adult. Key takeaways:
Resources mentioned in this episode: NABS Managers' Mindsets We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to navigate alcohol and addiction, with Natalie Bell, CEO, MG OMD | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:33:37 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? tw: alcohol addiction, depression Natalie Bell is CEO, MG OMD and one of the industry's most prolific leaders, with a string of accolades to show for it. With her focus on people and mental wellness, she's well-placed to talk about leading with empathy. Natalie also has a moving story to tell: that of living with her mother's alcohol addiction, and how this has affected her.Ā This is a thought-provoking and heartfelt discussion, which also delves into the importance of supporting managers in our industry. Key takeaways: Alcohol use disorder is a spectrum, and we need to talk more about what this complex condition looks like; We still need to do more to make it OK to drink a little, or not at all, at industry events; and Our industry needs to give more resource and support to managers, so they can support themselves and their teams. Resources mentioned in this episode: NABS Advice Line nabs.org.uk/how-we-can-help/advice-line/ NABS Walk and Talk nabs.org.uk/walk-and-talk/ Drinkaware drinkaware.co.uk/ Tabbin Almond winetowatercoaching.com/my-story NABS Managers' Mindsets nabs.org.uk/managers/ Ā We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to be a hands-on dad and a hands-on leader with James Fox | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:38:14 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? James Fox is the outgoing CEO of Havas. First and foremost though, in his own words, he's a dad, and in this conversation he talks about the truth of being a working parent and a leader in adland with refreshing honesty and perspective. It shouldn't be unusual for an adland leader to say that it's OK and natural for parents to put their children first, but it is, and in this conversation James talks about how he manages the parenting/working combination. James is also fascinating on the topic of the 'shadow board' at Havas, which enables people across the organisation to ask him questions about anything - anonymously.Ā Key takeaways:
Resources: Ā We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to get diverse talent into your teams with Trevor Robinson OBE | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:23:14 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Trevor Robinson OBE is the co-founder of Quiet Storm, which he runs with his wife Rania (also a NABS Podcast guest) and Create not Hate, which works with young talent from underrepresented groups. Trevor is the brains and creativity behind the legendary Tango advert in the 90s, 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. Ā Key takeaways:
Resources Quiet Storm https://quietstorm.co.uk/ Create not Hate http://createnothate.org/ Creative Circle https://www.creativecircle.co.uk/ We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to look after yourself as a super-busy leader, with Rania Robinson | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:44:38 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Rania Robinson is CEO of Quiet Storm Advertising, co-founder of Create not Hate and a former president of WACL. She's also a naturally early riser, using her body-clock attuned 5am starts as valuable me-time to support her mental wellness. Rania realises 5am isn't a time for everyone, and in this easygoing 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. Key takeaways:
Resources Quiet Storm https://quietstorm.co.uk/ Create Not Hate http://createnothate.org/ WACL https://wacl.info/ Diversity in Focus https://nabs.org.uk/diversity-in-focus/ All In Census https://advertisingallin.co.uk/ NABS Advice Line https://nabs.org.uk/how-we-can-help/advice-line/ We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How art and creativity can support your mental wellness - with Jade Tomlin | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:32:28 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Jade is executive creative director at Huge, a design and innovation company based in London and New York. A graduate of St. Martin's, Jade describes herself as a creative adventurer. She's worked on brands from Sony to Starbucks and also runs Creative Adventures, where she supports founders and entrepreneurs. Jade is also helping to drive forward NABS' Art Auction - submit your piece by 9 September and help to raise funds with your creativity nabs.org.uk/artauction Jade is 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. Key takeaways:
Resources: We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to get rid of toxic workplaces - with Josh Krichefski | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:34:12 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? 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. Has your organisation signed up to it yet? 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. Josh is a big NABS fan and we're happy to have his support. Josh is also a big Arsenal fan, which may or may not impact his mental wellness, depending on the season.Ā Ā tw: suicide Key takeaways:
Resources: IPA People First Promise Ā Managing Anxiety: guided meditation - NABS Jonny Benjamin ā Mental Health Campaigner Ā IPA | Adland's Wellbeing Lab Ā We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to survive serious trauma and help others - with Matt Foster | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:49:57 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Trigger Warning: sexual assault, sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, 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. We have a fascinating discussion about all of this. As well as the above, Matt recently shared his experience of sexual assault on his LinkedIn, and 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. Matt is articulate, inspiring and an essential voice in the conversation around trauma survival and support at work. Huge thanks to Matt for his vulnerability & courage. For help with any of the issues raised in this episode, please see the links below. Key takeaways:
NABS Advice Line - 0800 707 6607 Alcoholics Anonymous Great BritainĀ Ogilvy Health UK and Nabs Call Out Throwaway Comments That Canāt Be Thrown Away We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to survive redundancy and pitch mindfully with Julian Douglas | 21 May 2024 | 00:35:38 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? This week's NABS Podcast guest is Julian Douglas, global CEO at VCCP and a vocal advocate for mental wellness in the advertising industry. Julian talks to host Louise Scodie frankly about his experience of redundancy and how that's informed his mindset. Ā Julian is also co-founder of Lucky Voice, the karaoke bar, and reveals his current favourite song to sing in this episode.Ā Key takeaways:
Resources mentioned in this episode: We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to be ADHD and working-class in adland, with Ally Owen | 08 May 2024 | 00:36:48 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Ally Owen is the rapid-fire and inspirational founder of Brixton Finishing School, the free course that develops underrepresented talent for adland. Ally shares her experiences of being an ADHD, working-class, single mum in adland to help elevate others and create a more inclusive industry, with our host Louise Scodie.
Ā NABS Inclusive Leader training: The Inclusive Leader - NABS We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| Being authentic and Gen Z in adland - with Beth Sutherland | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:34:39 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Beth Sutherland is associate director of programmatic services at Essence MediaCom and vice-president of Bloom North, the organisation for women in adland in the north of England. Ā In this insightful conversation, Beth discusses the mental wellness transformation behind her successful career, going from someone reaching to external validation to someone working for goals that align with her true values. A young and successful adlander, Beth also gives insight into how to strengthen relationships between Gen Z and more senior colleagues, as well as the power of community in supporting mental wellness and personal and professional success. Key takeaways
Resources We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to support yourself and others with ADHD - with Iain Preston | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:40:04 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Iain Preston is a neurodiverse creative industry leader and DEI advocate. Full of energy and wisdom, Ian shares his lived experience of ADHD with our host Louise Scodie, openly discussing the challenges as well as the benefits it brings to his brain. He also shares his thoughts on how ADHDers benefit adland and how team members and leaders can best support those who live with ADHD. Ā Key takeaways:
Resources: Free NABS ADHD workshop: https://nabs.org.uk/event/explore-working-with-adhd-strengths-strategies-support We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to be kind at work, even when you're under pressure - with Aimee Luther | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:29:54 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Aimee Luther is managing director of the Liberty Guild. The Liberty Guild is an invitation-only curated association of the finest communication practitioners in the world. The business aims to give creatives and strategists a better work-life balance and more ownership over their careers.Ā Ā Aimee is a huge believer in kindness as a leadership style, and she makes sure this is a top-lived value throughout her professional and voluntary work. Aimee's also a hugely busy working mum and speaks refreshingly about the demands of the juggle. This is a great, down-to-earth chat - Aimee is a super mix of kind, clear and no-nonsense.Ā Ā Key takeaways:
We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to support your mental wellness as a Black woman in adland - with Chloe Davis | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:33:35 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? tw: suicide Chloe Davies is a creative global inclusion and belonging consultant and founder of It Takes a Village, a network for Black women in advertising, marketing and media.Ā Ā Key takeways:
We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to deal with trauma and live your truth - with Reeha Alder | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:32:50 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? tw: domestic violence Reeha Alder is the founder of Mighty You, an executive coaching and training consultancy focusing on helping individuals, teams and organisations to create spaces that help them to be their best authentic selves. Reeha takes a holistic approach to creating authentic environments using a combination of breath work, DEI and wellbeing training and skills training for managers and leaders.Ā As well as being an advocate for authenticity, Reeha is a trauma survivor whose story has helped to inform her approach to her own life and how she helps others. Reeha is a brilliant speaker who shares her truth honestly and openly.Ā Hear more from Reeha in our upcoming NABS Talk on 19 March on finding your authentic self. Register for free on the NABS website. Key takeaways:
If you need help with any of the issues raised in this episode, try the following resources: Refuge National Domestic Abuse HelplineĀ Ā We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How a CEO supports herself and others through the menopause - with Melissa Robertson | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:28:27 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Melissa Robertson is CEO of creative agency Dark Horses. She is also one of adland's most visible menopause ambassadors. Melissa created a brilliant open-source menopause policy at Dark Horses that's become essential use for many in the industry. She also has a great sense of humour so this is a fun as well as enlightening chat. Key takeaways:
Find Melissa on LinkedIn Download Dark Horses open source menopause policy We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to give no f***s to boost your self-esteem - with Amy Kean | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:28:27 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Amy Kean is a creative sociologist, advertising strategist, poet and best selling author. Her book, The Little Girl who Gave Zero F***s, is a clarion call to females everywhere who are too used to caring about what other people think of them. As Amy explains in this podcast, it's time to stop that right now in the name of your self-esteem.Ā Amy is frank, down-to-earth and fond of a swear word or six. She is also one of our industry's biggest names when it comes to speaking out for better diversity and fairer working practices.Ā Key takeaways:
Amy runs Good Shout, a professional training company that helps people to find their voice. Find out more at goodshoutcommunity.com We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How a strategist went on a journey of self-discovery - with Cat Wiles | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:31:15 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Cat Wiles is an award-winning strategist who is as passionate about mental wellness as she is about creating great work. She has championed the right to disconnect, volunteered as an industry mentor, and set up mental health first aid programmes.Ā As well as being Lucky General's first-ever Chief Strategy Officer she's currently also training to be a hypnotherapist to help people uncover their potential and overcome their self-limiting beliefs.
We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to give care and connect with others, with Scott SallƩe | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:32:23 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? How to give care and connect with others, with Scott SallĆ©eĀ
Mentioned in this episode: The Nap Ministry We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| A deep understanding of mental wellness with Ed Couchman | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:29:59 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Ed Couchman is head of sales, UK & northern Europe, Spotify, and one of our industry's most prolific senior leaders. He's as well-known for his charity work as his professional life, including supporting NABS.Ā Ed knows first-hand what mental wellness looks like, and what happens when serious mental health challenges arise. He's beautifully honest about how his family was affected by a mental health crisis and what he learned from the episode. Despite this, Ed is positive and practical throughout this uplifting conversation.Ā Key takeaways:Ā
Ā We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| Sponsoring your career as a working parent with Tobi Asare | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:33:38 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? 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.Ā Ā Tobi is also an absolute joy to chat with. You will feel her smile throughout this episode. What a tonic, and proof that we can still feel hope and positivity even when tackling big career challenges. Key takeaways include:
Find Tobi's book The Blend on Amazon. Watch Tobi's NABS Talk hon our Youtube channel We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to put your values first for your wellness and your work- with Tom Tapper | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:42:54 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Tom Tapper is the co-founder and CEO of Nice and Serious, a B Corp-certified creative agency committed to only making work the world needs. He joins us for a special live episode recorded at the Festival of Happiness in November 2024. Tom discussed his agencyās ethical approach to work, including how his team uses the Moral Compass to decide whether briefs fit the agencyās ethos, and how this approach helps to support mental wellness ā alongside other emotional support actions at Nice and Serious. Tom also opens up about the challenge of being a new dad and how he found solace through community. Key takeaways:
Resources mentioned in this episode: NABS All Ears https://nabs.org.uk/about/impact/all-ears/ NABS Managers' Mindsets https://nabs.org.uk/training/managers-mindsets/ Nice and Serious https://niceandserious.com/ Moral Compass https://moralcompass.app/ We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| Pressing Fast Forward on your mental wellness with James Appleby | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:33:20 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? James Appleby is one of our industry's most senior figures. He's managing partner at Assembly Global and also chair of Fast Forward, NABS' flagship pitching training programme. In this positive and open chat, James discusses his experience of redundancy, and how the power of connecting with old and new contacts helped to lift him up during a period of uncertainty. James also talks about the importance of giving ourselves a break why sleep is so important. Key takeaways:
To find out more about Fast Forward, visit nabs.org.uk/events/fast-forward We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| Jokes, joy and the juggle with Rob Mayhew, social media superstar | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:30:10 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Rob Mayhew makes hundreds of thousands of people laugh with his daily sketches lampooning agency life. As loved for his trademark woolly jumpers as he is for his relatable wit, Rob joins us to discuss creativity, mental wellness and being funny at work.
Ā To buy a copy of Rob's day book, visit this link We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| Visibility, pride and the magic of running with Marty Davies | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:47:27 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Marty Davies is one of adland's leading strategists and joint-CEO of Outvertising, the industry's advocacy group for LGBTQIA+ people in the industry. Marty is founder of Smarty Pants, a strategy-first creative consultancy specialising in customer activation and retention. Among Marty's many achievements is their role as Campaign magazine's first transgender columnist.Ā In this podcast, Marty talks openly and vulnerably about the process of realising their identity and the need to take better care of their mental wellness. Key takeaways include:
Check out Marty's Campaign column and find out more about Outvertising on their website. We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| The power of checking in on yourself and others with Chris Hayward | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:33:46 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Chris Hayward is an adland legend and Campaign A-Lister, known across the industry. He's not just respected for his illustrious career as a media buyer though. Chris has also been searingly open about his own mental health journey, which saw him go from life and soul of the party, to bleak trauma and then to ongoing recovery, following a freak accident.Ā In this podcast, Chris focuses on the everyday actions we can all take to check in on ourselves and on each other to help support our mental wellness. Key takeaways include:
For a deeper dive into Chris's own mental health journey, watch our YouTube interview with him https://nabs.org.uk/why-speaking-out-about-your-mental-health-is-essential/ We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| Seeing the other side of a woman's success with Nicola Kemp | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:37:31 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Our guest for this episode is Nicola Kemp, editorial director, Creativebrief and co-founder, DICE (Diversity and Inclusion at Conferences and Events).Ā
Find out more about Nicola on LinkedIn 67ff9f21c1fd825f60acaee13c603265835eec70 We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| Creating community with Bruce Daisley | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:37:41 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Bruce Daisley, workplace culture expert extraordinaire, is our very first guest on the NABS Podcast, and we're delighted to welcome him. Bruce is the host of the internationally acclaimed podcast Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat; author of Fortitude; and formerly VP EMEA of Twitter. Bruce knows workplace culture. Highlights from this episode:
Find your tribe in adland by signing up to a NABS workshop at nabs.org.uk We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to back yourself and keep positive with The Media Lad | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:46:37 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? The Media Lad is loved throughout adland for his funny takes on the industry as well as his insights into where we're doing brilliantly, and where we can work together to make things better. He champions those underrepresented in the industry and in his own life has come through tough times to be a practical and positive force for good. You'll never know his real name, but you'll be inspired by what he has to say. Ā Key takeaways
Resources How to give no f**ks to boost your self-esteem - NABS Podcast with Amy Kean We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| Caregiving in adland: Ben Waters' devoted double life | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:36:27 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Caregiving in adland: Ben Waters' devoted double life Ben Waters is a producer at Mother and a caregiver for his partner. He also founded andĀ runs the caregiversā support group at Mother, which meets regularly for support and chats in an informal setting. Ben is absolutely brilliant and down-to-earth and talks about caregiving in such a relatable way, acknowledging that it took him too long to seek support ā but heās so glad that he did. Heās made use of both the NABS Advice Line and NABSā therapy referral service and now extols the virtues of both to everyone in need at Mother and beyond. Key takeaways:
Resources: Ben's article in The Media Leader 'Adland Cares' We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to support someone through grief with Gen Kobayashi | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:41:35 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Gen Kobayashi is UK group chief strategy officer at M+C Saatchi. Gen also knows the pain of bereavement first-hand, as he sadly lost his sister-in-law to cancer. Gen is a key industry voice on grief and bereavement. In this beautiful conversation he shares the profound impact of loss on his family. Gen explores what true support looks like, and shares why grief made him take a proper break from work for the first time ever. Both Gen and Louise have experienced bereavement over the past few years, making this a heartfelt and empathetic conversation. They discuss how best to support team members who are grieving, sharing practical tips as well as emotional insights. Need some grief support after listening to this? Call the NABS Advice Line for a listening ear. Key takeaways:
Resources Caroline Parkesā post about grief Genās piece for Campaign about grief We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to manage your team's mental wellness - and your own. With Sue Todd, CEO, NABS | 12 May 2025 | 00:39:13 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? How to manage your team's mental wellness - and your own, with Sue Todd, CEO, NABS Sue Todd is the CEO of NABS, the industry's charity, helping everybody to move forward. She's not just in charge of adland's mental wellness; she's also responsible for the mental wellness of the NABS team. To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May), Sue comes onto the NABS podcast for the first time to talk about community, meditation, the menopause and more. Key takeaways:
Resources mentioned in this episode: NABS Explore and Connect sessions NABS All Ears community consultation We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to make a big impact without burnout, with Bianca Best | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:35:52 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? How to make a big impact without burnout, with Bianca Best Bianca Best knows about burnout - she experienced it, and has now written a book on how to avoid burnout while making an impact at work. Bianca is an adland powerhouse, a solo mum of four (five if you include her dog), a coach and a speaker, so she certainly knows about fulfilling your potential without damaging your mental wellness. Having got to the burnout point some years ago, Bianca knows how to bring yourself back from the edge of burnout, and how to avoid it in future. Key takeaways:
Resources mentioned in this episode NABS on burnout in Marketing Week: here and here NABS on burnout in Campaign We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How we created a dads' community at work, with Ben Irons & Joe Dolan of Microsoft Advertising | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:55:39 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? TW: premature birth; miscarriage How we created a dads' community at work, with Ben Irons and Joe Dolan of Microsoft Advertising Ben Irons and Joe Dolan are advertising leaders, coaches and working dads. Together they run Dads at Microsoft, a group that supports dads - and mums - across the world in the company. The group's listening circles are where parents come together for advice and support seasoned with good humour, which makes sense because Ben and Joe are definitely a good laugh as well as being very serious about the need for practical support for working parents. In this lively chat we cover a range of subjects that will resonate with all parents and managers of parents. Key takeaways:
Resources mentioned in this episode Bliss charity for parents of premature and sick babiesĀ We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How to lower the stress around pitching (and work) with Rachel Peace | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:47:57 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Rachel Peace is the MD of Hearts and Science and a proud dyslexic and neurodivergent leader. Rachel is also, excitingly, the new chair of Fast Forward, NABS' flagship training course that teaches people how to pitch in real time. In this episode, Rachel shares her experience of burnout - a hot topic across adland right now. To this day, Rachel has an active practice to take care of herself to prevent a return of burnout, and she's passionate about modelling the way as a leader to help others do the same.Ā Ā Key takeaways:
Resources NABS Managers' Mindsets NABS therapy referral NABS' support for neurodivergent peopleĀ NABS therapy referral NABS' support for neurodivergent peopleĀ NABS' support for neurodivergent peopleĀ We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| From burnout to mental wellness advocate - with Bally and Annabel McCaffrey | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:41:38 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Steven Ballinger, known best to the industry as Bally, is chief commercial officer at Astus. He is also a huge advocate for mental wellness after experiencing a breakdown. It's a turnaround for somebody who was raised to carry on, no matter what: he now checks in on himself and his team daily and encourages us all to do the same. Also joining us for this episode is Annabel McCaffrey, head of support, NABS.Ā This episode is part of our Yay List mini series. The Yay List celebrates the brilliant donors who power NABS' purpose, enabling us to carry out our mission - to advance the mental wellness of thousands of people in our industry each year. Key takeaways:
Resources We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| Merry Christmas, it's the Yay List - with James White, Michelle Sarpong and Sue Todd | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:40:31 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Get cosy, festive and fundraisy as we celebrate NABS' amazing donor community with the publication of the Yay List, in partnership with Campaign - this year's industry list to be on.Ā Grab an eggnog and a mince pie and settle down for a celebratory chat with top NABS supporters James White and Michelle Sarpong, along with Sue Todd, CEO, NABS. 'Yule' get tips for supporting yourself from now until the New Year from our trio of brilliant industry leaders.Ā Key takeaways include:
Have yourself a wonderful festive break and we'll see you next year for more intimate, supportive and inspiring conversations Ā We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How I created a community for working parents in advertising | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:28:52 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Charlotte Coughlan is managing partner at Leo UK and a mum to two young children. Which makes her super busy ā yet impressively sheās still found the time and energy to create Parental Guidance, a mentoring scheme for working parents across adland. Charlotte is passionate about helping other working parents, having been through the mill herself. During Charlotteās second maternity leave, she was unexpectedly made redundant when the agency she loved working for shut down. In shock, and robbed of the chance to enjoy her last mat leave, Charlotte spent the time juggling the demands of a newborn baby and a four-year-old with finding a new job. Happily, Charlotte is now working at Leoās, where she founded an internal network, Parentland, to support fellow parents. Wanting to take this a step further, Charlotte has created Parental Guidance (love the name) to connect working parents across the industry for support, advice and cheerleading.Ā In this episode, Charlotte shares:
Resources We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How sharing a challenge showed the strength in community - with James Cornish | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:30:51 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? James Cornish is SVP of international sales and partnerships at Vivo. Heās also a fitness enthusiast who turned his passion into a brilliant community fundraiser for NABS, bringing together people from across adland to compete in the ATHX Games fitness challenge to raise much-needed funds. In this inspirational chat, James ā still recovering after undertaking his 24-hour fitness challenge ā discusses the brilliant impact of fundraising, not just in terms of money raised, but also on the industry community who come together to take part. Key takeaways:
Resources Got an idea for a community fundraiser for NABS?Ā Email our friendly team at: events@nabs.org.uk We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| How AI Can Support Neurodivergent People at Work | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:42:29 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Rob Beevers is chief effectiveness and analytics officer at MG OMD. Heās also an ADHDer and hugely insightful about AI, especially on how it affects neurodivergent people ā and how we can best use AI to create inclusive teams. Rob combines quick-fire thinking with humour and insight, making this a fascinating and non-stop conversation. Robās also one of our mentors on NABSā Walk and Talk event this summer, so sign up and you could chat with Rob in person. Key takeaways:
Resources: We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||
| Untitled Episode | 07 May 2026 | 00:38:12 | |
Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Xavier Rees is AMV Group CEO and one of our industryās most formidable leaders. His track record in speaking out about mental wellness is as strong as his outstanding career history, demonstrating clearly how senior leaders can be vocal role models for supporting mental wellness. Xavier has spoken previously about supporting his family through challenging times. In this edition of the podcast, he takes a fresh look at how he supported himself while supported others, and vitally how he navigated a new role while assessing his work/life priorities. Xavier also speaks at length about his experiencing overseeing the recent FCB and AMV BBDO merger. With M&A a hot topic in adland right now, Xavier offers brilliant insights into how and why to act quickly to ensure teams feel welcomed, informed and understood.
Resources: NABS Advice Line https://nabs.org.uk/get-help/ NABS' TUPE guide https://nabs.org.uk/advice/tupe-guide/ We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. Ā šĀ Need a helping hand? We're right here. Ā š» Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. Ā š¤Ā Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. Ā š Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter | |||