In our latest epsiode, wellbeing advocate and DJ Robbie J shares his personal journey of living with bipolar disorder and how it has shaped his mission to create happier, healthier and higher performing workplaces. From his early struggles and near-suicidal experience to his innovative use of music for mental wellness, Rob talks about the importance of seeking help, being open about mental health and the therapeutic power of music.
Rob Stephenson is the founder of The InsideOut LeaderBoard, a charity with the mission of smashing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace by showcasing senior leader role models with lived experiences of mental ill-health. As a consultant, Rob works with senior leadership teams to help elevate wellbeing as a performance enabler. He is the Founder of FormScore, a technology platform that helps managers understand the wellbeing and performance readiness of their teams with real-time people analytics. Rob is also co-founder of the InsideOut Awards, an annual celebration of those championing workplace mental health and wellbeing. In his keynote talks, he inspires audiences to think dierently about mental health and wellbeing. Rob grounds his talks in his personal story of living and working with bipolar and always gives practical tips and ideas. He has also developed an innovative concept - a Music & Mental Health performance which combines live DJ elements and public speaking to get people thinking differently about mental health & wellbeing via the medium of music.
Connect with Robbie J: https://www.iamrobstephenson.com/
See Rob’s TEDx here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8r0LI1iWuQ
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Homework for this week:
Daily Dance Challenge:
Dedicate 5–10 minutes a day to dancing or listening to your favorite music. Notice how it makes you feel in the moment. Write down any positive changes in mood or energy.
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