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With over a decade of experience leading work to tackle racism, and improve outcomes for people living with mental illnesses
Steve Gilbert OBE is the go-to speaker, consultant and coach for organisations serious about delivering meaningful change.
Having battled with mental illness since his late teens, experiencing the painful depths of Depression, destructive highs of Bipolar Disorder, and heart-breaking episodes of Suicidal Ideation and attempts, Steve Gilbert has repeatedly had to fight for his life. Against the backdrop of psychological abuse from his parents and siblings Steve has continued to display grit and determination as he overcomes the obstacles and pitfalls that accompany life with a serious mental illness.
Steve has worked hard to overcome the many challenges he has experienced and has learned a lot of lessons along the way. An important factor in his success, including being appointed as an OBE at age 35, has been a huge investment in personal development.
Bridging the gap between expert knowledge and relatability, Steve is renowned for his powerful presentations, clarity of communication, meticulous planning, and tempering striking candour with reassuring compassion.
Steve draws on his expertise and experiences to inspire and empower the audience to become effective allies in their organisations and spheres of influence. Through powerful anecdotes, real-life examples, and practical strategies, Steve describes the transformative impact of allyship and offers actionable insights to drive meaningful change.
Steve authentically shares the challenges he has faced and the invaluable lessons learned, offering practical strategies for leading effectively in a rapidly changing world.
This compelling speech chronicles Steve’s remarkable journey from surviving the depths of mental illness, familial abuse and suicidal thoughts to embracing a life full of hope.
Steve will lead the audience on a transformative journey of self-reflection, focusing on seven essential components crucial to effective leadership.
Sharing personal experiences to illustrate the transformative influence of EI in leadership, Steve highlights how EI enhances communication, team dynamics, decision-making, and adaptability.
Through inspiring anecdotes and practical strategies, he guides individuals on a journey of self-discovery, tapping into their unique strengths and talents. This compelling speech challenges the status quo, ignites a passion for growth, and empowers the audience to turn bold aspirations into actionable plans.
Steve shares insights on identifying and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, drawing from his personal experiences, highlighting the need for competence, confidence, and courage in the entrepreneurial journey Steve navigates core principles, challenges, and strategies that define this mindset.
Steve Gilbert OBE, a distinguished advocate for mental health awareness and anti-racism consultant, guided us through a thought provoking and reflective session on ‘Black Men’s Mental Health’ as part of our celebrations for Black History Month and acknowledgement of World Mental Health Day. He delivered the session with candidness, humour and sensitivity – getting us all to reflect on this important topic. During the session, we gained insights into some of the unique challenges faced by Black men when it comes to their mental wellbeing. Steve shared his knowledge, personal experience and insight, helping us to develop a deeper understanding of the issues at hand. More importantly, he provided actionable guidance on how we can foster a more supportive and inclusive workplace environment and culture of openness without reinventing the wheel.”
Thank you so much for the knowledge, honesty and vulnerability you brought to the conversation about race and mental health at Simply Business. The feedback after the event was overwhelmingly positive. People felt seen in a way they hadn’t previously. Your willingness to broach these difficult topics with passion and care will be remembered. I also wanted to send you this comment that one of the black women in my team made about you afterwards: “Steve was a great ally for black women in that talk. It was really powerful to hear a man publicly acknowledge those challenges that black women can face.”
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