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Workplace Wellbeing: A Conversation That Matters
Thu, 12 March 2026, 5:30pm (start arriving from 5pm)
Level 25, 151 Queen Street, Auckland
In collaboration with BrightSpark Recruitment
About the Event
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing work environments, conversations around mental wellbeing at work are more important than ever. This in-person evening brings together professionals, leaders, and allies for an open and thoughtful conversation on how workplaces can better support the mental and emotional wellbeing of their people — not just through policies, but through awareness, culture, and everyday practices. Hosted in collaboration with BrightSpark Recruitment, the evening will combine meaningful dialogue, practical insight, and connection — followed by relaxed networking over drinks and nibbles.
What to Expect
- A panel discussion exploring mental wellbeing in today’s workplaces
- Insights into industry trends and organisational initiatives supporting employee wellbeing
- A short guided awareness practice to reconnect, reset, and reflect
- A few surprise perspectives to spark thought and conversation
- Time to connect and network with like-minded professionals
Speakers & Contributors
Meena Satishkumar – Founder, Tech Beyond Gender
Meena will speak about the importance of awareness in navigating workplace pressures and will guide participants through a short, grounding practice focused on presence and emotional regulation.
Lisa Cooley – Founder, BrightSpark Recruitment
Lisa will share insights from the recruitment and industry perspective, including how organisations are responding to wellbeing challenges and the measures being introduced to better support people at work.
Ange Nash MinstD – CIO , AA Insurance
Ange will share perspectives on wellbeing in the tech workplace, exploring practical ways individuals and organisations can support resilience, balance, and sustainable performance.
Jenny Turner – Founder and Director, Human Fabric
Jenny will bring a people-centric perspective to the conversation, sharing how empathy, culture, and intentional leadership can create psychologically safe workplaces where individuals feel supported and valued.
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for:
- Anyone interested in creating healthier, more humane workplaces
- Professionals navigating high-pressure work environments
- Leaders and people managers
- HR, recruitment, and wellbeing advocates
- Anyone interested in creating healthier, more humane workplaces
Why Attend?
Because meaningful change starts with awareness, honest conversations, and people coming together.
This is not a formal seminar — it’s a space to listen, learn, share perspectives, and connect.
Registration
Spaces are limited. Registration is essential. Once registered, you’ll receive confirmation details and venue information closer to the date.