Rupkatha Sarkar
RUPKATHA SARKAR is the Principal of La Martiniere School for Girls in Kolkata, an internationally renowned school which has been recognised as one of the “Best Girls Schools” in India. She serves in an advisory capacity for several school and college boards, and has been recognised by the British Council for her work incorporating an […]
Dr Ann Marie Meally
DR ANN MARIE MEALEY has had a 20 year career in education as a lecturer, researcher and a senior leader in the public and private HE sectors. She is the author of books, articles, blogs on ethics, moral theology and learning and teaching and the producer of a well-known podcast that centred around the motto […]
Jyoti Kalash
JYOTI KALASH for 36 years served in senior positions in various parts of the Indian Government in both domestic ministries and as a diplomat overseas. He is a writer, artist and singer, and has won several prestigious awards. He has also represented India twice in the ASEAN-INDIA Car Rally which covers 9,000 kms through SE […]
Dr Jens Foell
DR JENS FOELL trained in Germany in Rehabilitation Medicine with special focus on musculoskeletal disability. He moved to the UK and retrained as GP. He worked in de-industrialised areas of NW and NE England, in an inner-city practice and as academic GP in London. His research interests are management of pain, mental health problems and […]
Paul Gilbert
Paul Gilbert, PhD, OBE is Professor of Clinical Psychology at University of Derby. He was Consultant Clinical Psychologist at NHS for over 40 years and founder of Compassion focused Therapy and Fellow of the British Psychological Society. He has written/edited 23 books and over 300 papers and book chapters. In 2006 he established the Compassionate Mind […]
Anne Pestiaux
ANNE PESTIAUX is the founder of The Holistic ADHD Woman, a mind-body coaching practice that specialises in supporting fellow ADHDers to thrive with their brain difference. Combining her knowledge and experience of various mind-body disciplines, Anne offers a holistic approach to symptom management and self-acceptance, namely of late-diagnosed adults, enabling them to recognise, accept and […]
Dr Giskin Day
DR GISKIN DAY is a principal teaching fellow in the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London where she is course lead for an intercalated BSc in Humanities, Philosophy and Law. She recently completed a PhD thesis on the value of gratitude in healthcare. Giskin has a long-standing interest in social emotions and how they […]
ANDY AGATHANGELOU FRSA
ANDY AGATHANGELOU FRSA joined the financial sector in 1986 and has had various senior roles including Head of Strategic Relationships at Close Brothers Asset Management. A serial community builder and activist campaigner, he is focused on driving up the levels of transparency, truthfulness, and trustworthiness in the financial sector through his roles as Founder of […]
Simon Gibson
SIMON GIBSON is the Founder of World Speech Day. Simon is an experienced script writer and speech writer, as well as a published novelist. World Speech Day was launched at the Athens Democracy Forum in 2015 as an annual celebration of freedom of speech which happens on March 15 each year. Public speaking events are […]
Minal Kering
MINAL KERING has over 18 years of experience in corporate leadership roles, and a certified practicing Therapist and Counselor in Psychology. As well as counsel and therapy for adults she mentors teens and young adults and is passionate about helping children and young adults of today grow and thrive as happy adults with a sense […]