Mental health matters - Exploring mental health for you and your team

Henrik has gathered his experience of leading people through change and digital technologies from many sectors including Publishing, Tour Operating, Housing and, lately, Higher Education. Having worked in a variety of leadership roles encompassing operational management and strategic delivery, he is an experienced communicator at many levels. Henrik has spent the last decade in two leading universities creating successful Service Delivery and Operations departments with a focus on strategic goals and business outcomes, underlined by a culture of empowerment and achievement. He is the vice-chair of the UCISA Sustainability Group, member of the UCISA Support Services Group, an eager contributor to UCISA projects, and enjoys voluntary work, latest for tuition charity The Access Project. Continuous learning is a core principle to Henrik, he completed a Master’s degree with distinction in Management not long ago, and he perpetually embraces opportunities to learn through a variety of platforms. He is a keen architecture buff (having recently built a house to his own design) and loves a good cup of tea!

Support Services Manager at Leeds Beckett University, Ed has a wealth of experience in Service Management having worked in a variety of roles within the public sector for 15+ years. He is also the chair of the UCISA SSG22 conference. Within his current role, Ed is responsible for the first and second-line IT and AV support services at LBU. Ed is passionate about developing successful teams and delivering exceptional customer service. He is an active member of the UCISA SSG Committee and enjoys contributing within the community.

Founder of coaching and development company, No More Ifs Or Buts and workplace wellbeing company, Stress Matters. Laura Capell-Abra believes that Success doesn’t have to be Stressful.

As a trained coach, neuro linguistic practitioner and mental health first aid instructor, Laura and her teams focus on making workplace wellbeing easy. Laura previously ran marketing events agency, Sledge Ltd and so knows how important making the business case for investment into people is.