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Norfolk Business Breakfast Event Recap

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Two weeks on, we share three key event takeaways on building resilience in the workplace from Military Recovery Service Worker Peter Gallagher's talk, along with feedback from event attendees.


A photo of Pete standing to the right besides a projector, presenting on resilience in the workplace. In the foreground audience members sit and watch him talk.

Three Key Event Takeaways on Resilience in the Workplace


On Friday 1st May, The Matthew Project proudly hosted another Business Breakfast at our award-winning HQ in Norwich.


Our key takeaways from Peter's talk on using lessons from recovery to build workplace resilience were:


  1. Make and maintain connections


A support system is vital for resilience. Good relationships with close family members, friends, and colleagues form the basis of your social support, and can help you reclaim hope.


  1. Try not to view crises as insurmountable problems


Sometimes, there's no avoiding stressful situations – but you can change how you respond to them.


Try looking beyond the present to the future, and see if you can envision how circumstances may be a little better.


  1. Take care of yourself


The final, and perhaps most important, takeaway from Peter's talk was simply to pay attention to your own needs.


Engage in activities that you enjoy and find relaxing to break up your working day because invariably, taking care of yourself will enable you to better cope with situations that require resilience.


In Case You Missed It: Norfolk Business Breakfast Event Recap & Overview


The morning provided a fantastic opportunity for guests to enjoy a delicious breakfast, connect with like-minded professionals, and engage in the insightful keynote session led by Peter. Peter's presentation explored how strategies to foster resilience within the area of recovery can also be valuable in the workplace, giving us all food for thought.


We were delighted to welcome around 15 local businesses, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.


Attendee Feedback


Fran Whymark shared his thoughts on the event:


"It was an interesting meeting, as always, and I was able to network with a number of people I had not met before. Keep up the good work."

Karl Hayward from Everywhen had this to say:


"I thought the event was really well done, all staff were very welcoming – Peter's talk on resilience was so good! He seemed to be an effortless public speaker and balanced the jokes and purposeful, insightful information well."

Featured on the left is Councillor Fran Whymark standing beside the TMP banner, and on the right are other attendees and TMP staff, along with Peter Gallagher presenting.
Featured on the left is Fran Whymark standing beside the TMP banner, and on the right are other attendees and TMP staff, along with Peter Gallagher presenting.

Save The Date: September Business Breakfast


Looking ahead, our next Business Breakfast event on micro habits to improve your wellbeing is scheduled for Friday 18th September, from 8-9.30am.


More details will be shared soon, but tickets are already available for reservation with a suggested donation of £10. Secure your spot here.

 
 
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