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Today, I'm stepping away from my usual focus on project delivery and leadership to share a lesson that's as applicable to the boardroom as it is to the running track. A month ago, I was on a roll, running 30 miles a week according to a well-laid-out plan. It felt like a project that was on time and within scope. But then, the unexpected happened: an injury. Ironically, I often preach the importance of risk management and preparing for contingencies in project delivery, yet I had failed to apply these same principles to my own running regimen 🤣! This setback was a wake-up call. Just as in project leadership, it's crucial to anticipate what could go wrong and have a contingency plan in place. I took the time off to reflect, learn, and adapt. I revised my training plan with a focus on injury prevention and recovery, much like how a project leader would revise a project plan to mitigate risks. I've been back running for a week now, and I'm happy to report that my injury is healing well. With 7 more weeks to go, I'm not just back on track; I'm better prepared for the hurdles ahead. The moral of the story? Whether you're overseeing a project or pursuing a personal goal, always prepare for the unexpected. Adapt, recover, but most importantly, plan for contingencies. It's not just good project leadership; it's good life leadership. Let's keep pushing forward. 💪 #runners #projectmanagement #projectdelivery

🚶♂️ MenWalkTalk: Stepping Up for Men’s Mental Health 🚶♂️ Join me on the 7th June as I lace up my shoes and take strides towards supporting men��s mental health through the MenWalkTalk charity event. ℹ️ About MenWalkTalk: MenWalkTalk is a grassroots initiative dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. We believe that every step we take can spark conversations and create positive change in the way men approach their feelings 🌟 Why We Walk: • Raise Awareness: By walking 50km continuously, we aim to raise awareness about the importance of men’s mental health and the need for open conversations. • Support: Funds raised from this event will go directly towards supporting mental health resources and initiatives tailored to men’s needs. • Community: Join a community of walkers, supporters, and advocates who are passionate about making a difference in men’s mental health. 🤝 How You Can Help: • Donate: Support our cause by making a donation towards men’s mental health initiatives. • Spread the Word: Share my event with your friends, family, and colleagues to help us reach our fundraising goals and spread awareness. 🙌 Together, we can take steps towards a brighter, healthier future for men’s mental health. See you at MenWalkTalk! https://lnkd.in/eZAZb-ER

🌟 Bursting with pride for the Burton on Trent team! 🙌 Their unwavering support, compassion, and dedication showcase the true essence of teamwork. 🤝 In a challenging time, they went above and beyond, exemplifying our Company values and culture. 🚀 Proud to have a team making a positive impact on lives! 👏 Their incredible efforts to assist a colleague and their family during a challenging time not only demonstrate the strength of their bond but also showcase the values and culture within our organization. Embracing diverse cultures, traditions, and customs is woven into our daily operations, year-round. Cultivating workplace equality, diversity, and inclusion isn't just a corporate responsibility; it's vital for a flourishing organization. 🌍✨ Through the year we have hosted a number of events to recognise various causes including Greif Goes Pink and more recently Thriving Communities week where well-being, sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives brought everyone together. During these events, our teams united together and proudly wore a range of new clothing items including 'Greif Cares' t-shirts featured in this photo and 'Diversity Makes Us Stronger' t-shirts. International Day of Disabled Persons is the 3rd of December 2023.  First launched in 1992, the event is in its 29th year of celebration, marking nearly three decades of meaningful change for the disabled community.  In the UK, International Day of Disabled People falls during our Disability History Month (18th November to 18th December). 🌈✨ Let's ignite a conversation! 🔥 What does inclusion mean to you? 🤔💬 Share your thoughts! Also, consider this: What's one impactful change you could make, whether at work or beyond, to create a world that's more understanding and kinder for people with disabilities? 🌍💙 #InclusionDialogue #MakeADifference #ThoughtProvoking #idpwd #InternationalDayOfDisabledPersons #inclusion #internationaldayofpersonswithdisabilities #GreifCares #TeamSupport #oneteam #supportingeachother #greifuk

I'm rallying support for a cause that's deeply personal and significant - combatting domestic abuse. At Muuto Consulting, we feel passionately about standing up for those who need it most, and now, we're extending that commitment to support survivors of domestic violence through the charity Changing Lives our charity partner. For over 50 years, Changing Lives has been a beacon of hope, changing lives and providing vital support to those affected by domestic abuse. Annually, they help approximately 14,000 individuals find safety, healing, and a path to empowerment. I am a member of the "Sole Survivors", alongside Stewart Miller, Victoria Meheust, Madeleine Hobbs. We are one of the four teams participating from Muuto Consulting (fantastically organised by Verity Hart and Catherine S.), and we're determined to make a difference. I might be biased, but I believe we're the best team out there, and we're not afraid to show it! We have committed ourselves to the 50K Your Way campaign. We're going to be walking, running, cycling, rowing, swimming, paddling, skating and skipping (potentially staggering) 50 kilometres throughout May. Some of us are choosing to aim for 1.6km (1 mile) a day Some may opt for 12km each weekend Or, as with Victoria Meheust, she's going for gold and aiming to complete all 50km in one weekend....over and over again! Here's a sneaky twist: I'm not exactly the most prolific LinkedIn user, but for those who have been sliding into my DMs wanting to talk about the organisations you represent, you'll have a much better chance of catching my eye by making a donation to this cause! It's a win-win - you get my attention, and together, we support survivors of domestic abuse. Did you know that people who have experienced domestic abuse are twice as likely to experience depression? Shockingly, 40% of homeless women state domestic abuse as a contributing factor to their situation. These statistics underscore the urgent need for action and support. Here's how your donation can directly impact lives: £50 raised: Could pay for an essential welcome pack to help someone moving into their new home after escaping domestic abuse. £150 raised: Could pay for two nights’ emergency accommodation and meals for a family fleeing domestic violence. £250 raised: Could pay for trauma-informed counselling sessions with Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA) who provide specialist intensive support. I invite you to stand with us in this crucial cause. Donating here https://lnkd.in/d7siNsBd, spreading awareness, your support can make a world of difference. Let's be the change we wish to see in the world. Let's create a safer, more compassionate community for everyone. #StandAgainstAbuse #SupportSurvivors #EndDomesticViolence #CommunitySupport #SoleSurvivorsRule #MuutoConsulting

Get ready to be inspired! 🌟 Paul and Joshua Hawkins are embarking on a 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic in December 2024. 🚣♂️ This challenge will raise money for the Twinning Project, supporting individuals who may not have had the opportunity to learn important values through sports. Join us in creating a better future for them. 💪❤️ For more information about the Twinning Project and how you can support their mission, check out the first comment. #SupportTwinningProject #RowingChallenge #AthleticEndeavors"

Combat Stress: The UK's Leading Charity for Veterans' Mental Health help former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. The work they do is life-changing and often life-saving. This year, walk, run or jog 10 miles on any day during the month of March to raise funds for its life-changing mental health treatment for veterans. March in March is a virtual event – you don’t have to physically turn up to a race start line. How and where you complete the challenge is up to you. 👟 Register online, decide when and where you’re going to walk and get started! #CombatStress #UKVeterans

1 more sleep until Fat Liberation Month 2023! We're asking for your help to raise $15,000. These funds go towards the amazing community members who write blogs and produce our webinars and virtual social events, amongst many other things. Will you help us reach our goal for this year? Visit naafa.org/give Artwork by @studiobatslangley #fatliberationmonth #naafa #fatcommunity #sizefreedom #fatliberation #fatjoy #fatactivism #fatvisibility #equalityateverysize [Image Description: Six illustrated fat people are beneath the Fat Liberation Month logo. The text beneath the illustration reads: "Countdown to Fat Liberation Month: 1 more day!" The NAAFA logo is at the bottom.]

Last year, on #timetotalk day, I took what felt like a very frightening step and posted about my #obsessivecompulsivedisorder on LinkedIn. I posted about my journey of over a decade, of crisis and intensive treatment, of recovery and of finally thriving in work and in life. In doing so, I was thrilled to be able to raise funds for an amazing #OCD charity. In the beautiful spirit of #timetotalk, that post set off a chain reaction. I had friends, family, colleagues and even strangers reach out to tell me about their own experiences with mental illness. These were people I had known for years; bright and brilliant and accomplished people who, on the surface, might appear to lead a 'perfect' life. These conversations surprised me, but they shouldn't have: 1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem in the UK each year. 1 in 4 people on the train to work, in the office kitchen, on that Teams call, at that networking event. 1 in 4 of our closest friends, our own family. That's why I will be fundraising for Mind this year. Mind supports the 1 in 4. Funds go towards helplines that are accessed hundreds of thousands of times each year. They go towards legal support to help people with mental illness understand their rights. They go towards crucial campaigns and peer support groups. They bring us all closer to a world where no one faces a mental health problem alone. I will start with the The Great Run Company Great Manchester Run 10k in May, but I won't stop there. If you can, please support by donating what you can, or by liking and sharing this post. https://lnkd.in/eQBMAKYG #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthatwork #fundraising #manchester

There's ONE trait I've learned that's helped completely ELEVATE all aspects of my life. (it's not a BIG secret, but most people neglect it) And NO it's not: --> a 4 hour morning routine --> doing upside down handstands on the beach --> staring into the sun for 2 hours after you wake up --> sitting on a red light mat while pounding green juice It's actually only 1 word. CONSISTENCY I used to be TERRIBLE with consistency. * I'd try a workout plan for a month then switch * I'd start reading a book then forget about it * my wake times were all over the place * I'd try a new 'side hustle' then start a different one after 3 months Then a learned a SUPER valuable lesson... Consistency CREATES discipline. And discipline, in my humble opinion, is the #1 trait of HIGHLY succesful people. I get it, being consistent with anything can be challenging at the beginning. BUT You can use this simple & effective technique that I've used over the last 5 years to BUILD unbreakable consistency. It goes like this: 1. write down your task on a piece of paper the night before 2. hang that piece of paper somewhere you'll actually see it 3. DO the dang task 4. check it off, cross it out, scribble it out, whatever floats your boat 5. re-write it down on the same piece of paper at night again 6. and REPEAT Super simple yet VERY effective. It's truly what helped take my mental, physical, & business games to whole new levels! What are you working on getting more consistent with? Let's all share with each other in the comments below👇 Stop Existing. Start Living. 🙏 💙 -Chase P.S. this picture was taken on day 15/78 of our Run Across America. P.P.S we're doing it to raise $ & awareness to STOP human trafficking and we've almost hit $20,000... If you want to help support the cause, go to piertopark.com to learn more & donate to our partner charity Sister's Rising Worldwide 🌎

No words can change the reality for my dear friend Sam. No amount of hugs will bring back her beautiful 13 year old daughter, Poppy. I can only hope that sharing her story will help raise awareness and funds to support more young people than our current systems can cope with. If you can spare any pennies in solidarity & memory, here are 2 options: Much loved - Poppy https://lnkd.in/ewvm5sTU or 2 friends, Matt Oakley & Loukas Vevelos are raising funds on their tiny bikes https://gofund.me/9a024b68 In 2017 1 in 9 young people in the UK had a mental health problem, today it is 1 in 5 (according to Mind UK). I suspect the trend is the same around the world. In the same years, suicide related deaths in the UK in 10 – 14 year olds has gone from 10 children lost in 2017 to 23 in 2023 (ONS statistics).