EQ4 Africa Conference
Mental Health Breakfast Edition 2.0
17th May 2024
Nurturing Balance: A Mental Health Conference For Work-Life Balance
Annual EQ4Africa Conference: Mental Health Edition 2.0
"Nurturing Balance: A Mental Health Conference For Work-Life Harmony"
In today's fast-paced world, the pursuitof success often takes a toll on ourmental well-being.
The relentless demands of work, coupled with personal responsibilities, candisrupt the delicate balance betweenour professional and personal lives,leading to stress, burnout, and a myriadof mental health issues.
There is an urgent need to foster a deeper understanding of the importance of work-life balance, mental health & emotional wellbeing in the workplace.
The EQ4Africa Conference: Mental Health Edition 2.0, themed "Nurturing Balance: A Mental Health Conference for Work-Life Harmony" is designed to address these critical issues.
The Conference will provide a platform for individuals, employers, and mental health professionals to come together and explore practical strategies to promote mental & emotional well-being and achieve equilibrium in the workplace and beyond. Attendees will experience a day of learning, sharing, and connecting, with the ultimate goal of fostering a culture of balance, understanding, and support in the workplace.
What To Expect
The EQ4Africa Conference: Mental Health Edition 2.0, "Nurturing Balance: A Mental Health Conference for Work-Life Harmony" will;
- Raise Awareness & Educate: Participants will learn about the significance of work-life balance and how it directly influences mental health, and discover insights, knowledge, and practical strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance and take ownership of their mental health & emotional wellbeing.
- Unlock The Power Of Personal Stories & Promote Dialogue: Participants will be exposed to a platform of lived mental health experiences & personal journeys with meaningful discussions and networking opportunities among professionals, employers & mental health experts.
- Share Best Practices & Inspire Action: Participants will explore successful case studies and best practices from organizations & entrepreneurs that have effectively integrated mental health and work-life balance initiatives and be part of a challenge to take proactive steps to prioritize mental health in the workplace.
For more information, download the EQ4Africa Conference: Mental Health Edition 2.0 Concept Note below.
REGISTER Now
The EQ4Africa Conference: Mental Health Edition 2.0 seeks to raise awareness, provide practical solutions, and facilitate meaningful conversations about work-life balance and its direct impact on mental health.REGISTER
- Date: 05/17/2024 07:00 AM
- Location: Kempinsky Villa Rosa, Nairobi Kenya (Map)
Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQ4AFRICA CONFERENCE 2023 | 19 May 2023 | Friday | Sarova Panafric, Nairobi |
| EQ4AFRICA CONFERENCE 2021 | 05 Oct 2021 | Tuesday | Online Event |
| EQ4AFRICA CONFERENCE 2020 | 02 Jul 2020 | Thursday | Online Event |
| EQ4AFRICA CONFERENCE 2019 | 20 Feb 2019 | Wednesday | GemSuites Riverside Drive, Nairobi, Kenya |
Speakers
Mucha Mlingo
Lead Changemaker, PTS Africa
Convener & Host
Lizz Ntojira
Communication & Engagement Director WomenLift Health + Author, #YOUTHCAN
Keynote Speaker
Lynee Etemesi
Founder, The Mental Wellness Project Africa
Emcee
Mary Wanjiku
Wellness Consultant
Panelist: Decoding the Modern Dilemma - Work-Life Integration, Challenges and Opportunities
Samson Mwangi
Leadership Development Coach, Teach For Kenya
Panelist: Decoding the Modern Dilemma: Work-Life Balance – Challenges and Opportunities
Faith Gichanga
Counseling and Organizational Psychologist
Moderator: Decoding the Modern Dilemma - Work-Life Integration, Challenges and Opportunities
Angela Nderu
"I am Angela"
Panelist: Real People, Real Solutions - Personal Stories of Resilience
Gichohi Waweru
Advocate of the High Court
Panelist: Real People, Real Solutions - Personal Stories of Resilience
Nellie Kinyanjui
CEO Impact Point 360
Facilitator: Juggling Business and Personal Well-being – Mental Health Strategies For Entrepreneurs
John Wills Njoroge
Organizational Psychologist
Moderator: Real People, Real Solutions - Personal Stories of Resilience
Ruby Njonjo
Head of Entrepreneurship Centonomy Ltd
Panelist: Real People, Real Solutions -Personal Stories of Resilience
Mary Thuo
CEO CityScapes
Panelist: Decoding the Modern Dilemma - Work-Life Integration, Challenges and Opportunities
What is EQ4A?
Started in 2019 in Kenya, these events have brought together organisations across the continent, and impacted over 500 delegates - empowering them with the skills to leverage Emotional Intelligence at work, and in life. The attendees, key decision makers in their respective organisations, reported behavioural change resulting in heightened awareness, increased effectiveness & enhanced performance.
The EQ4Africa Conferences are powered by PTS Africa | The Emotional Intelligence Company.
PTS Africa is a boutique Pan-African consultancy, on a mission to transform leaders & organisations across Africa. In a bid to drive transformation across the African continent, PTS Africa utilises the scientific-based, learnable skill of Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence tools & methodologies to support clients as they implement change that works, reboot organisational culture & drive engagement & built sustainable high-performance teams.
To learn more about PTS Africa, visit PTS Africa | The Emotional Intelligence Company
Program
Guests arrive at their leisure. Breakfast is served
The EQ4Africa Conference: Mental Health Edition 2.0 officially opened by Convener, Mucha Mlingo - Founder & Lead Changemaker, PTS Africa
Decoding the Modern Dilemma: Work-Life Balance – Challenges and Opportunities.
A panel of experienced professionals, including HR experts, mental health practitioners, and employees, will discuss the common challenges people face in maintaining work-life balance and explore potential solutions and opportunities.
Panellists
Samson Mwangi
Teach For Kenya
*Top Rated HR – Mental Health @ Work Challenge
Mary Wanjiku
Wellness Consultant
Mary Thuo
CEO, Cityscape
Danny Stoker
Director, People – M-Kopa
Moderator: Faith Gichanga, Bliss Or Blisters
Participants will join a Mini-Workshop
Workshop 1: Building a Supportive Workplace Culture: Mental Health Strategies For HR Professionals
Facilitator: John Wills Njoroge
By attending this workshop, HR practitioners will be introduced to tools and strategies that can be utilised to cultivate a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes mental health. leading to improved employee morale, engagement, and overall organizational health.
Workshop 2: Building Resilience for Better Work-Life Balance: Managing Stress & Preventing Burnout
Facilitator: Mucha Mlingo
By attending this workshop, participants will gain practical skills and strategies for enhancing their mental and emotional well-being, leading to increased productivity, job satisfaction, and overall life satisfaction
Workshop 3: Balancing Act: Juggling Business and Personal Well-being – Mental Health Strategies For Entrepreneurs
Facilitator: Nellie Kinyanjui
By attending this workshop, entrepreneurs will gain valuable insights and resources to support their mental health, ultimately leading to greater resilience, productivity, and success in both their personal and professional lives
Keynote speaker will share insights into how maintaining balance is critical for mental health & emotional wellbeing
Real People, Real Solutions: Personal Stories of Resilience
Panel discussion featuring individuals who have overcome mental health challenges as they share their personal testimonies and insights on their journey to recovery.
Panellists:
Ruby Njonjo, Centonomy
Angela Nderu, 'I Am Angela'
Adv. Gichohi Waweru, Advocate Of The High Court Of Kenya
Freda Gachie, Card Group
David Maeri, Young Visionaries
Moderator: Mucha Mlingo, PTS Africa
Way Foward, Event Close with Networking, Photos & Testimonials
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Contact Us
- Jumuia Place, Nairobi, Kenya
- EQ4Africa Conference c/o PTS Africa | The Emotional Intelligence Company
- +27- (0)20 266 7286
- EQ4Africa@PTS.co.ke
- 9am - 5pm EAT
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