Growth

SCOTT ADAMS has supported leaders for over 25 years as a coach, facilitator and program designer. Through all his roles, he has come to recognize that the most powerful transformation comes through pausing; it allows doors to open to more compassionate, creative, and considered choices, wellbeing and clear thinking.

Scott will be speaking at Presencing Deep Gratitude on 16th October from 16.00 to 17.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, click here to register click here.

KATHRYN ALEXANDER is founder of Soil Smart where she promotes communities learning about Regenerative Agriculture and Values. She also runs Bridge 2 Partnership, providing regenerative leadership coaching, consulting, facilitation and training, using tools, techniques and proven methods that facilitate aspiring individuals and organizations to create and lead values-based regenerative businesses and lives. She lives in Spokane, Washington.

Kathryn will be speaking at Honesty, an event organised by the US Values Alliance, on 16th October from 17.00 to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, and click here to register.

GAVIN ANDREWS is Managing Director for HeartMath in the UK and Ireland. He discovered HeartMath, coherence and heart-based living 14 years ago. Since then, he has found joy, meaning and purpose in sharing the science and practice of coherence with others.In addition to sharing coherence through HeartMath, Gavin also founded WeAddHeart, a growing international movement empowering people to connect with their own hearts and the hearts of others; to live more fully from the heart and to add more heart and coherence to the world.

Gavin will be speaking at A Heart Focused Meditation: Values for the Future on 16th October from 20.00 to 20.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to join the event click here.

BRAD ARONSON authored the US national bestseller HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act a Time, which is full of true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. Forbes called HumanKind, “The most uplifting and life-affirming book in years.” HumanKind has been featured in PEOPLE, The Wall Street Journal, FOX, USA Today and others. Contact Brad at: bradaronson@gmail.com

Brad will be speaking at Be the Story They Tell: Living a Legacy of Kindness Through Moments that Matter which has two sessions on 16th October: the first from 17.00 to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here and to register click here; and then a similar  session a few hours later from 21.00 to 22.00 BST – for more information click here and to register click here.

DR BETTINA BUABENG BAIDOO is a medical doctor, debate coach, motivational speaker, and author. She graduated from the University of Pretoria with distinction and as the top Family Medicine student. She has a master’s degree in public health from the University of Cape Town which she attended on a Mandela-Rhodes scholarship.  She is co-executive director of the International Working Group for Health System Strengthening. She is also co-founder and editor of the Social Justice Stories series, a collection of short stories written by high school students in South Africa.

Bettina will be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

MARIE MARTHE BLANC is a Sophrology Practitioner based in Bath, UK, offering individual and group sessions both online and in person, in English or French. She is passionate about making Sophrology accessible to all and regularly runs workshops and wellbeing events for private and corporate clients. Learn more at www.mariemartheblanc.com

Marie-Marthe will be speaking at From Autopilot to Alignment: A Guided Sophrology Mind-Body Practice – with Marie-Marthe Blanc on 16th October from 09.00 to 09.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

SUE BOTTOMLEY has been holding presence for leaders all around the world for over 30 years. Noticing huge stress in organisational, community and family, Sue created Pause to help prevent burnout, to develop practices for connection, relationship and space for deep listening. She co-facilitates the Pause Circles to enable thriving relationships in a supportive community where being seen, witnessed, valued, heard and respected are paramount to connected wise living.

Sue will be speaking at Presencing Deep Gratitude on 16th October from 16.00 to 17.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, click here to register click here.

RHONDA L. BOWEN is a global strategic communication guide with 40+ years’ experience working with people from 70+ countries who are BEST professionals (business, engineering, science and technology). She supports others through interactive sessions called success swarms, based on swarm intelligence. The process: wispiration in action, wisdom plus inspiration shared to find practical applications.

Rhonda will be speaking at Reflections Between Worlds: Discovering Values in Nature, Humanity, and AI on 16th October; three separate interactive 30-minute sessions will be held during the day at 09.00, 13.00, and 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information on the 09.00 session click here and to register for the 09.00 session click here; for more information on the 13.00 session click here and to register for the 13.00 session click here; for more information on the 18.00 session click here and to register for the 18.00 session click here.

MARINA CANTACUZINO MBE is an author, broadcaster and founder of The Forgiveness Project. Shining a light on restorative processes, the charity works with personal narratives to show how individuals and groups can break cycles of harm, reach across divides, and see humanity in those who have harmed them.

Marina will be speaking at Holding onto Hope on 16th October from 19.00 to 20.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1). For more information click here and to watch the event livestreamed click here.

DR MARINA CASALS SALA is based in Barcelona and works with the International Student Exchange Program with responsibility for setting strategic pathways for ISEP’s presence in Europe and the UK. She has a PhD from the Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milano, a master’s degree from Universidad Antonio de Nebrija in Madrid, and a BA from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. She has more than 22 years’ experience of higher education in Spain, Finland, and Morocco

Marina will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 17.00 to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

PROFESSOR ANN HIGGINS D’ALESSANDRO has been Professor of Psychology at the Applied Developmental Psychology Doctoral Program, Fordham University, New York, for 34 years. She conducts research in school climate and educational interventions, with a focus on social cognitive processes in typical and atypical children and adolescents, and on teachers’ workplace environment. She was previously Senior Researcher for nine years at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Center for Moral Development and Education, conducting research with Lawrence Kohlberg on democratic, civic high school interventions.

Ann will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 17.00 to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR. FRANCES DA CUNHA is a trustee for the Human Values in Healthcare Forum and a retired GP. She worked as an inner-city GP for 20 years in London, and 15 years in rural Somerset. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of GP’s and has been involved in medical education and GP higher training. Originally the Clinical Lead and founder of the West Mendip Integrated Health and Well Being Hub, which provides a model of enhanced Primary Care.  Working closely with the Frome Medical Practice, utilising community development, compassionate communities and practices were developed with the aim of attending to “What matters most” to patients.

Frances will be speaking at The Value of Hope:  Discovering and sustaining hope in adversity on 16th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;  to register click here.

DR CHRIS DUNCAN is the CEO of Association of Heads of Independent Schools in Australia and former head of several schools. He holds a Masters Degree in International Education Policy from the University of Melbourne, and a PhD in Australian education policy. He is a member of the Steering Committee of the Global Alliance for Values-based Education (GAVE).

Chris will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 08.00 to 09.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

ANNETTE EBBINGHAUS is a Master Sophrologist, Resilience & Wellbeing Coach and Speaker helping young professionals, students, teachers and professionals reach their full potential, personally and professionally. She also teaches Sophrology to coaches, school counsellors and wellbeing professionals. Based in Switzerland working online and in-person in one to one, group and workshop, retreat settings. www.trulybalance.com

Annette will be speaking at From Autopilot to Alignment: A Guided Sophrology Mind-Body Practice – with Annette Ebbinghaus on 16th October from 17.00 to 17.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

CHARLES FOWLER chairs the Human Values Foundation, which uses positive values to promote young people’s social and emotional development, helps run the UK Values Alliance, is a steering committee member of the Global Alliance for Values-based Education, and a project partner of the Collaborating Centre for Values-based Practice for Health and Social Care at Oxford University. He is also a delegate at the Values20 Group which engages G20 leaders in values-based policy-making, and is the Global Coordinator of World Values Day.

Charles will be speaking at Holding onto Hope on 16th October from 19.00 to 20.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1). For more information click here and to watch the event livestreamed click here. He will also be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST(UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;to register click here

EBEN GREENE believes that authentic connection and soul expression are pathways to wholeness and transcendence. As the vision keeper for ShiftUp and the creator of the ValYou symbols, Eben brings a depth of experience to accelerate purposeful growth for individuals and businesses. His top two core ValYous are Courage and Soulove. His “Be You More” mission is all about supporting people to heal, grow and empower themselves.

Eben will be speaking at Room to Bloom: Bring Your Vision to Life on 16th October from 22.00 to 23.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

CORINNE GUION is a Sophrologist and Wellbeing & Resilience Coach, experienced manager, coach, and mentor with a career spanning over 25 years, Corinne now works with individuals to help them deal optimally with whatever challenge they are facing. She also champions wellbeing in the workplace, where she runs courses/workshops. She has a private practice in London SW7 and, also works online. https://corinneguion.com/

Corinne will be speaking at From Autopilot to Alignment: A Guided Sophrology Mind-Body Practice – with Corinne Guion on 16th October from 11.00 to 11.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

JENNY HAASE has spent her career in Leadership/Organizational Development, primarily in the areas of Client/Employee Experience, Event Design, and C-Suite Business Support Partner. Founder of “Kindness from the Heart,” Jenny believes that Kindness is a superpower, unleashing an energy that ripples in ways unimagined… touching countless lives and transcending generations. Her mission? To share a compelling vision for creating a Legacy of Kindness … in our communities, organizations, and across the planet. Contact Jenny at: haase.jenny.17@gmail.com

Jenny will be speaking at Be the Story They Tell: Living a Legacy of Kindness Through Moments that Matter which has two sessions on 16th October: the first from 17.00 to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here and to register click here; and then a similar  session a few hours later from 21.00 to 22.00 BST – for more information click here and to register click here.

ASHOK HANDA is Professor of Vascular Surgery and Director of Teaching in Surgery at Oxford University and Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. He is Co-Director of the Collaborating Centre for Values Based Practice in Health and Social Care based at St Catherine’s College, Oxford, and is responsible for education and research for the centre. He is Fellow in Clinical Medicine and Tutor for Graduates at St Catherine’s College.

Ashok  will be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR NEIL HAWKES is well known worldwide as a speaker, educator, broadcaster, author and social commentator. He was co-founder of LivingValues Education, founder of International Values based Trust and its educational arm Values-based Education (VbE), and a co-founder of Global Alliance for Values-based Education. He is one of the UNITAR experts on ethical leadership and is part of the Values20 task group advising the G20 leaders. He has written several books including “From My Heart, transforming lives through values”.

Neil will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 17.00 to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

RAQUEL RUBIO HIGUERAS is a Sophrologist and the Senior Solutions Director at MindGym. She brings over 20 years of experience supporting people live more aligned lives.

Raquel will be speaking at From Autopilot to Alignment: A Guided Sophrology Mind-Body Practice – with Raquel Rubio Higueras on 16th October from 13.00 to 13.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1); for more information click here, and to register click here.

MARYBETH HYLAND is a bestselling author, facilitator and coach on how to create a thriving life and business through values-alignment. She’s a published thought leader in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and New York Times to name a few. When she’s not facilitating, she can be found on horseback in the mountains of Idaho wrangling cattle on her quest to become a homesteading cowgirl!

Marybeth will be facilitating Living Your Future Values Today: Micro-Habits for a Purpose-Driven Life on 16th October from 18.00 BST to 19.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1)  For more information on the event click here, to register for the event click here.

DR SHANGUFA KAPADIA is Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, and Hon. Director of the Women’s Studies Research Center at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India. Her primary interest is in cultural perspectives in human development with special focus on adolescent and youth development, gender and women’s issues, parenting and socialization, morality, and immigration and acculturation. She has significant international cross – cultural research and teaching experience. She is a member of the GAVE Steering Committee.

Shagufa will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 08.00 to 09.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

SHWETA KAPUR has an MBA in International Business and is a Burnout Coach for Women. She is Director at Association of Living Values Education (ALIVE) where she is also an International Facilitator. She is currently the Basic Education Stream Leader for V20 South Africa. She conducts virtual values-based workshops globally and in-person sessions in schools and organizations across South Africa. She is a canvas & resin artist, interior decorator, mother of two, and wife. Her creative pursuits and family life fuel her balance and joy.

Shweta will be speaking at Values-Based Parenting and Caring on 5th October from 10.00 to 11.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;  to register click here.

SHAILAJA KHAN has 20 years of experience in corporate and consulting roles and is an ICF certified (ACC) Executive Coach and a Systemic Team Coach. She brings contextual knowledge of people development, human resources management, and business partnering across multiple industries in the GCC. With the ability to build stakeholder relationships, she has worked closely with executives to improve their teams’ performance and impact business growth. During her mentoring and coaching journey, she has worked with professionals at all levels to help them challenge the status quo and win positive experiences at work and in life.

Sabha will be speaking at the Future Values 2025 series of four events on 9th October (“What is Fading?”), 16th of October (“What is Timeless?”), 23rd October (“What is Emerging?”) and 30th October (“What is Clashing?”) all from 14.30 to 16.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1). For more information click here; to join any of these sessions on Zoom click here.

DR NAGAMANI KRISHNAMURTHY is an educational psychologist and pioneering researcher and visionary leader in early childhood development, dedicated to cultivating emotional intelligence through innovative metacognitive strategies. As the founder of transformative programs that empower children and young people, she champions a collaborative three-pillar approach, uniting children, parents, and educators for holistic growth. She is a distinguished trainer and life and career coach, inspiring countless students and parents to unlock their potential and thrive. She works across UK, Asia and in rural India.

Dr Nagamani will be speaking at The Future-Ready Child: Secrets to Raising Resilient, Respectful, and Successful Kids on 11th October from 11.30 to 12.30 BST BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, toregister click here.

SUSAN LEPLAE MILLER is a women’s health ‘change agent’, consultant, speaker, author and poet who developed the mantra “Know your value, live your values” as a way to inspire authenticity and impact with individuals and teams. With 30 years experience in Operations (Partnerships, Product, and Supply Chain Management), Susan understands the inner workings of business and how teamwork and collaboration fuels results. As Founder of Pieces of I, Susan helps purpose-driven leaders embrace change and move to emboldened action. She has created a dynamic partnership ecosystem and the SHAPE framework to deliver programs that inspire wellness and wellbeing.

Susan will be speaking at Room to Bloom: Bring Your Vision to Life on 16th October from 22.00 to 23.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

PROF TERRY LOVAT is Emeritus Professor at University of Newcastle (Australia), Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Oxford (UK), Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow (UK), and Adjunct Professor at Royal Roads University (Canada). He is a former Dean of Education and Pro Vice-Chancellor at Newcastle, and has served on many government boards and committees. His research spans across philosophy, theology, and curriculum theory. His most recent research focuses have been on values education and Islam. He was the chief investigator of research and practice projects from the Australian Values Education Program (2003-2010). He is a member of the Steering Committee of the Global Alliance for Values-based Education (GAVE).

Terry will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 08.00 to 09.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR PRABODH MISTRY is a qualified biochemical engineer and a technical strategist with over 30 years of experience in R&D and commercialisation. He has worked on many multidisciplinary projects and investment appraisals and has given evidence to the UK House of Lords Select Committee on Science & Technology. He has developed a decision aid methodology, based on values, which is gaining support in wide ranging applications.

Prab will be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST(UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;to register click here

DR SHAZIA MUNIR is a GP in Portsmouth, UK specialising in migrant and refugee health. After GP training at UCLH, London in 2010, Shazia volunteered as GP at Doctors of the World, and worked as a medico-legal report writer for the charity Freedom from Torture. In 2014 Shazia joined the Health Inclusion Team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation, a specialist service for the homeless, refugees and asylum seekers, and was GP Clinical Lead of the asylum seeker service from 2015 – 2023. In 2023 she moved to Portsmouth, working with asylum seekers and carrying out in-reach initial assessments on asylum seekers living in the local Home Office Initial Accommodation.

Shazia will be speaking at The Value of Hope:  Discovering and sustaining hope in adversity on 16th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;  to register click here.

LIZ MURPHY a former steering group member of the UK Values Alliance, now focuses on increasing wellbeing and values-based living through a mind-body approach. Sophrology—”the study of consciousness in harmony” is a mind-body practice which emphasises the development of personal values. Liz leads the Sophrology Academy, providing accredited training courses and wellbeing programmes, and co-leads the Out In The Field retreats initiative for frontline workers. Liz also serves as President of the International Sophrology Federation.

Liz will be speaking at From Autopilot to Alignment: A Guided Sophrology Mind-Body Practice – with Liz Murphy on 16th October from 08.00 to 08.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

CHRISTINE NXUMALO is an advocate for justice and mental health in South Africa. She is a communications professional and writer who found her voice through one of the darkest tragedies in the country’s post-apartheid history: the Life Esidimeni tragedy. She was the sister of one of the 144 mental healthcare users who died due to gross negligence and state failure, and became one of the central voices in the fight for justice, battling constant institutional hostility and obstruction.

Christine will be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST(UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;to register click here

MANDA PATEL is an inspiring teacher and speaker, who has dedicated her life to studying the simple, spiritual truth that lives behind the philosophy of the Brahma Kumaris. She is based in the Global Retreat Centre, near Oxford, where she has played a pivotal role for many years.

Manda will be speaking at Holding onto Hope on 16th October from 19.00 to 20.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1). For more information click here and to watch the event livestreamed click here.

SARAH PENGELLY is Curriculum Developer at Human Values Foundation and has helped produce both The BIG Think values-based programmes: The BIG 3 + ME for Early Years PSED and The BIG 5 for Primary PSHE. She taught in London Primary schools for 12 years, studied for an MA Educational Psychotherapy and previously worked at BBC Creative Services. Sarah is passionate about education equality, pupil voice, teacher wellbeing and the development of the whole-child.

Sarah will be speaking at The BIG 5 for World Values Day: Values for the Future on 16th October from 16.00 to 17.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DAVID ROWSE is Founder President of the registered UK charity Values Education for Life and Editor of Ethos in Education. He has extensive experience in teaching values, both in secondary schools and later as a lecturer at the University of Birmingham, inspired by working with Professor L. Kohlberg at a High School in the Bronx. He is an international speaker and is currently writing a book, “From a Different Perspective” about his experience and work within the field of human development and moral agency.

David will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 08.00 to 09.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR. LIBBY SALLNOW is Associate Professor and Head of Department of the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department at University College London. She works as an NHS palliative medicine physician in the community, is guest professor at the End-of-Life Care Research Group at the Vrije Universiteit in Belgium and honorary consultant at the WHO collaborating centre in palliative care in Kerala, India. She has helped to lead and develop new public health approaches to end-of-life care, compassionate communities and social approaches to death, dying and loss for 20 years and is first author of the Lancet Commission on The Value of Death: bringing death back into life (2022).

Libby will be speaking at The Value of Hope:  Discovering and sustaining hope in adversity on 16th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;to register click here.

SHAILEEN SHAH is a Happiness Coach, Speaker and Trainer. He is certified in The Science of Happiness and shares through Happy Life Habits, a business for good. Happy Life Habits Positively Impacts Happiness & Well Being Levels by creatively and uniquely combining Personal Development + The Science of Happiness + Spirituality.

Shaileen will be speaking at What Values Would You Die For? On 16th October from 16.00 to 16.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here. He will be speaking later the same day at Happiness Booster: A Shot of Positivity from 20.00 to 20.45 BST – for more information click here, to register click here.  

TORAL SHAH has an MBA in Retail & Financial Management, and is a Jewellery Designer by profession. She is a Director at Association of Living Values Education (ALIVE) where she is also an International Facilitator. She has led values workshops across India, South Africa, and globally. She is a wife, a mom to two wonderful kids, and someone who loves creativity, hiking, and board games. For her, values aren’t abstract—they shape how we live, love, and lead every single day.

Toral will be speaking at Values-Based Parenting and Caring on 5th October from 10.00 to 11.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;  to register click here.

DR CRAIG SHEALY is Executive Director of the International Beliefs and Values Institute  and developed the Beliefs, Events, and Values Inventory.  He leads many international activities including the Cultivating the Globally Sustainable Self Summit Series.  His research has been featured in multiple publications and presentations.  He is a licensed clinical psychologist, a Fulbright Specialist in Japan, and Nehru Chair at M.S. Baroda University in India. He was Professor of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University for over 20 years.

Craig will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 17.00 to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

SABHA AL SHERAIFI is an ICF-certified coach (ACC) with global experience across private, semi-private, and non-profit sectors. Currently diving into the world of systemic team coaching to be certified as a Systemic Team Coach by May 2026. As a facilitator and team developer, she has worked with professionals, VIPs, corporations, and families. She brings a holistic understanding of people’s needs, combining coaching, training design, and strategic planning. Passionate about connection and growth, she creates engaging spaces for individuals to network, share, and thrive.

Sabha will be speaking at the Future Values 2025 series of four events on 9th October (“What is Fading?”), 16th of October (“What is Timeless?”), 23rd October (“What is Emerging?”) and 30th October (“What is Clashing?”) all from 14.30 to 16.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1). For more information click here; to join any of these sessions on Zoom click here.

SANDRINE SINGLETON-PERRIN is a Sophrologist and Director of Community Wellbeing at The Weave. She helps entrepreneurs and founders prevent burnout and build sustainable success through mind-body practices that reconnect them to their values and inner resources. Sandrine offers group and individual sessions, both online and in person. See https://sophrologyforlife.com/ and  https://www.wearetheweave.co.uk/

Sandrine will be speaking at From Autopilot to Alignment: A Guided Sophrology Mind-Body Practice – with Sandrine Singleton-Perrin on 16th October from 12.00 to 12.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

SASHA STEVENSON leads Section27, a South African human rights organisation that uses the Constitution and the law to realise the rights to health and education and catalyse social justice. She also practises as an attorney and represented families bereaved by the Life Esidimeni disaster, including attempts to prevent the moves of mental health care users into unprepared facilities, at the Life Esidimeni Arbitration, and at the Inquest.

Sasha will be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST(UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;  to register click here

DR WERDIE VAN STADEN is professor of philosophy and psychiatry, and director of the Centre for Ethics and Philosophy of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria. He is honorary psychiatrist at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Pretoria, and editor-in-chief of the international journal Philosophy, Psychiatry & Psychology, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. As well as over 100 scholarly articles in medical and philosophy journals and books, he recently co-authored ‘Practising the Mental Health Care Act (2025)’. He is a director of the International College of Person-Centred Medicine, and International Lead at the Collaborating Centre for Values Based Practice, University of Oxford.

Werdie will be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST(UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;  to register click here

IPEK WILLIAMSON is a Transformation Strategist and Leadership Partner with over 20 years of corporate experience. She guides individuals, teams, and organizations to build resilience, strengthen emotional intelligence, and navigate change with clarity and purpose. As a global meditation teacher on Insight Timer, her 130+ meditations have been played over 350,000 times. Ipek also facilitates impactful workshops, programs, and trainings that support mindful leadership and high-performance cultures rooted in presence and growth.

Ipek will be speaking at Room to Bloom: Bring Your Vision to Life on 16th October from 22.00 to 23.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here

AUDREY ZANNESE is a Sophrologist in Leeds helping professionals to manage stress, chronic fatigue and pain. She’s also Education Director at The Sophrology Academy, training individuals to become the new generation of sophrologists. https://www.stepintosophrology.co.uk

Audrey  will be speaking at From Autopilot to Alignment: A Guided Sophrology Mind-Body Practice – with  Audrey Zannese on 16th October from 10.00 to 10.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR PAQUITA DE ZULUETA chairs the Human Values in Healthcare Forum. She worked for 38 years as an inner-city GP with a special interest in mental health, migrant and refugee health, professional education, clinical ethics, and compassion in healthcare. She has also practised as a psychotherapist, as a fully qualified coach, and as mentor/coach for GPs, hospital doctors on the frontline and others She is honorary senior lecturer at Imperial College London, a Schwartz Round facilitator for Imperial College NHS Trust and the Medical School, a trustee of the Institute of Medical Ethics and a member of the Royal College of GPs’ ethics committee.

Paquita will be speaking at The Value of Hope:  Discovering and sustaining hope in adversity on 16th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST (UTC/GMT– for more information click here;  to register click here.