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Rewatch Thrive at Work 2025

Friday 14 November

We're delighted that over 6,000 NHS staff signed up for our Thrive at Work virtual wellbeing conference. The day was jam packed with practical tips on how to feel happier at work and improve your mental and physical health. If you missed the day, or just want to take another watch, take a look at all the sessions below.

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Five habits for a happier life

Five habits for a happier life

Tiwa Adebayo, Life Coach and Founder of Confident and Killing 

If you’ve been feeling stretched or running on empty watch this session. Tiwa gave us clear, realistic habits to help protect your wellbeing and boost your happiness at work - guided by one of our most highly rated speakers.

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Belly full

Belly Full: A discussion on life on the NHS front line

Dr Heidi Edmundson, Emergency Doctor and Author

Dr Heidi Edmundson joined us for a candid discussion on the realities of working on the NHS front line. Drawing on her book Belly Full, Heidi shared insights into the pressures and personal toll of emergency medicine, the impact on staff wellbeing. Please note this session talks about topics including cancer.

Desk yoga with Leanne

Desk yoga with Leanne

Leanne Saddler, Director at NHS Elect
If you spend hours at your desk, tune in for a short break to try out simple desk yoga. You don't need any experience or equipment, but the aim is to learn some beginner-friendly stretches you can do during your work day.

Pragmatic positivity

Pragmatic positivity: Thriving in challenging times

Paul Devlin, Emergency Care Improvement Support Team, NHS England
If you want to feel more resilient at work, this session will help you understand the link between mindset, resilience, and good decision-making. Paul explored why practising kindness, especially under pressure, can strengthen both your confidence and your impact.

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Mindfulness tips

Mindfulness tips to help your attention in a distracted world

Richard Horner, Associate Director, NHS Elect

In this quick, bitesized session, Richard gave top tips for staying mindful in a world with plenty of distractions.

Eat the frog

Eat the frog: Deal with something you've been putting off

Sally Vaughan, Director, NHS Elect

Admit it, there's something on your to-do list you've been putting off. Watch this 15 minute, bite-sized session, where Sally will give you simple tips to stop you procrastinating when it comes to that difficult task.

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Inbox detox

Inbox detox

Joe Blunden, Director of Comms and Engagement, NHS Elect

If your inbox is out of control, take a look at this video to see how you can give your inbox a detox. 

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Dealing with stress

Seven steps for dealing with stress

Jim Timpson, Managing Director - Membership, NHS Elect

Jim gave us some brilliant tips on how to deal with stress, especially when winter pressures continue to build.

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Managing career setbacks

Staying strong through career setbacks

Sue Kong and Rob Wright, NHS Elect

You might be feeling the strain of applications, interviews, or organisational change right now. Our career development experts shared tips to manage the emotions that come with career setbacks, how to move forward with confidence, and build resilience during a time of change across the NHS.

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The power of saying yes

Resilience and the power of saying yes

Anthony Bennett, Motivational Speaker

After surviving 12 near-death experiences and being given just a 10% chance of survival, Anthony took us through the physical and mental journey he experienced. Having made a full recovery, he went on to raise millions for the hospital that saved his life and was named one of the happiest people in the UK after being featured in the Independent on Sunday’s Happy List. He talked about how to overcome setbacks and create opportunities, even in the toughest times.

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