Small business owners have been doing it tough for a long time and statistics are demonstrating higher levels of psychological distress within this community. The last two years have been two of the most challenging years for small business owners as they have struggled to manage their businesses amidst a global pandemic.
Mental health and wellbeing can be a complex topic, but it is also an important topic to understand in order to build a foundation of resilience and strength. This webinar aims to educate small business owners on what wellbeing and mental health is. It will also provide tips, tools, strategies, and advice for how small business owners can protect themselves against the stresses and challenges that often go hand in hand with running a small business, in addition to looking out for warning signs in others.
These tools and strategies can help small business owners take care of their business, their teams and most importantly, take care of themselves. This webinar will introduce a variety of solutions that can assist with wellbeing and support mental health, including the NewAccess for Small Business Owners Program.
About the Presenters
Mel Novak – Small Business Engagement Manager
Mel has a long history within the Financial Services Industry where she has worked for several banks and financial institutions supporting financial advisers within the small business community, helping them grow their businesses and overcome industry disruption. She has been an advocate for mental health and sat on various committees to support engagement and collaboration in this space. More recently Mel set up her own business offering services to small business owners looking to grow, tell their story and build their brand through creative marketing. Mel’s greatest strength is connecting with people and engaging. Mel is deeply passionate about mental health and raising awareness around issues that so often are stigmatised such as suicide and depression. She understands the pressures that small business owners are exposed to, and most of all, how important empathy and compassion are when dealing with those who are reluctant to ask for help.
Tim Hoopmann – Speaker, Mentor and Coach
Tim is a speaker and trainer with a passion for mental health and small business. Experienced founder with a demonstrated history growing small business. Strong entrepreneurship and professionally skilled in Business Strategy, Sales and Operations. A passion for helping small business use technology as a key enabler to increase productivity and decrease costs. A volunteer speaker for Beyond Blue, a national organisation that works to raise awareness about anxiety and depression, reduce the associated stigma and encourage people to get help. Tim became a Beyond Blue speaker because as a small business owner he struggled with anxiety and depression. He learnt ways to manage this and wants to share his stories of hope. Also, being brave enough to come out, he wants to help others struggling in similar situations.
Massage & Myotherapy Australia Members are eligible to claim 5 CPE points after viewing this webinar.