Strong Minds, Strong Leadership Series

International Mental Health Day Lunch

David Gillick - Athletics Champion & Mental Health Advocate

Dr. Lydia Mackeogh - National Clinical Psychology Lead at Vhi

Join us October 9th for a powerful session marking World Mental Health Day
Dr. Lydia Mackeogh shares latest trends in workplace mental health. She will also share insights and tips on how to become more self aware about one’s own mental health as a leader in the workplace.

David Gillick explores how leaders can make talking about mental health a team strength, and also will share insights on how to start building a workplace culture where mental health conversations and support becomes a norm.

👤 About the Speakers:

David Gillick is a former professional track and field athlete, two-time European 400m champion, and Olympian. After retiring, he became a bestselling author, media contributor, and advocate for mental health and healthy living.

Dr. Lydia Mackeogh is a licensed clinical psychologist and is a chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland. She is the National Clinical Psychology Lead at Vhi.

🎯 More events from our Strong Minds , Strong Leaders Series - (Sponsored by Vhi)

Curated for senior executives, this series brings together expert-led sessions focused on mental fitness, resilience, and high-performance leadership. There are two other events in this series.

• Maintaining Peak Mental Performance
  Hosted by Robert Carley – Session explores practical tools for navigating emotional challenges, building resilience, and leading with authenticity.

• Mental Fitness: Your Untapped Leadership Edge
  Hosted by Dr Eddie Murphy – discover how cognitive clarity and emotional resilience drive strategic execution.

 This event is recommended for Executive Leaders and their teams.

Please note: Attendance to all in person events is in line with places allocated with membership plan.

Places allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Unlimited member organisation attendance for live stream.