The Wellbeing Hour Panel Your Career, Your Mental Health… Is Your Workplace Making the Connection?

Join us for a special Wellbeing Hour panel event this February, where industry experts will explore the vital link between career development and mental health in the workplace.

Meet the Panelists

Our panel features leaders from career-focused industries, each with unique insights on maintaining mental well-being while navigating professional growth. Don’t miss this engaging discussion—your career and mental health matter!

Jane Barrett – Career Farm

Jane Barrett is a career coach and former recruitment leader with 20 years of experience running career development workshops at top European business schools. A career changer herself, she founded The Career Farm, training managers in career coaching and developing courses used by Amazon, Prudential, and Nissan. Her Maximiser program supports MBA and Masters students worldwide. Co-author of Taking Charge of Your Career (Bloomsbury), Jane is passionate about job satisfaction’s impact on mental well-being.

Susan Gee – Yorkshire Water

Susan Gee is a highly experienced occupational health professional with over 40 years in public and private sectors. Currently Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing at Yorkshire Water, she previously led Bradford Council’s Occupational Health & Safety team for 16 years. A respected speaker, researcher, and former lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, she advocates a holistic approach to workplace health. Susan also runs a private practice and enjoys cooking, reading, and walking with her dog, Dolly.

Mark Lawrence – Data Driven HR

Mark Lawrence is an HR and Learning Analytics leader with 25 years of experience across industries, including roles at PwC, IBM, GSK, and Diageo. Since September 2024, he has led data, reporting, and analytics strategy for Deloitte’s Central Business Services while managing his advisory firm, Data Driven HR. A published author and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Mark advocates for evidence-based management to improve workforce decisions. Based in Yorkshire, he is married with four children.