The power of checking in on yourself and others with Chris Hayward
07/31/23 • 33 min
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Chris Hayward is an adland legend and Campaign A-Lister, known across the industry. He's not just respected for his illustrious career as a media buyer though. Chris has also been searingly open about his own mental health journey, which saw him go from life and soul of the party, to bleak trauma and then to ongoing recovery, following a freak accident.
In this podcast, Chris focuses on the everyday actions we can all take to check in on ourselves and on each other to help support our mental wellness.
Key takeaways include:
- Easy ways to reach out to people to find out if they're OK or need help
- How people are more empathetic than you might think
- How to stop a tear of negativity turning into a waterfall.
For a deeper dive into Chris's own mental health journey, watch our YouTube interview with him https://nabs.org.uk/why-speaking-out-about-your-mental-health-is-essential/
If you work in advertising, marketing or media, NABS is here for you. Through good times and bad, we’re here to get you through all of life’s issues, in and out of work.
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Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
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Got a question for The NABS Podcast?
Chris Hayward is an adland legend and Campaign A-Lister, known across the industry. He's not just respected for his illustrious career as a media buyer though. Chris has also been searingly open about his own mental health journey, which saw him go from life and soul of the party, to bleak trauma and then to ongoing recovery, following a freak accident.
In this podcast, Chris focuses on the everyday actions we can all take to check in on ourselves and on each other to help support our mental wellness.
Key takeaways include:
- Easy ways to reach out to people to find out if they're OK or need help
- How people are more empathetic than you might think
- How to stop a tear of negativity turning into a waterfall.
For a deeper dive into Chris's own mental health journey, watch our YouTube interview with him https://nabs.org.uk/why-speaking-out-about-your-mental-health-is-essential/
If you work in advertising, marketing or media, NABS is here for you. Through good times and bad, we’re here to get you through all of life’s issues, in and out of work.
Want to build a network? We’ll connect you to the industry.
Aiming to be your best work self? We’ll develop your skills.
Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
NABS is your charity, generously funded by the industry. Thanks for having our back; we’ve definitely got yours.
Need A Bit of Support? Speak to NABS.
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Want to build a network? We’ll connect you to the industry.
Aiming to be your best work self? We’ll develop your skills.
Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
NABS is your charity, generously funded by the industry. Thanks for having our back; we’ve definitely got yours.
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The NABS Podcast - The power of checking in on yourself and others with Chris Hayward
Transcript
Louise Scodie - NABS
Welcome, Chris, how are you?
Chris Hayward
Very well thanks Louise and yourself?
Louise Scodie - NABS
I'm very good. Thank you. And I know that you're a big believer in the power of asking you that question, how are you and really, really meaning it. That's something I know that we'll come on to in our conversation. Let's crack on with the first thing to think about, mental wellness. What
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