Digital Transformation Consultant
Select Technology
Well-being at work: managing work life balance with Active Digital
Event Details
Date 19 May 2022
Time 1:00pm - 1:45pm GMT
OnlineDescription
Work/life balance has never been so important. In the hybrid world we now find ourselves in, it’s imperative that our people and teams feel connected, motivated and engaged. In this webinar we are joined by Formula One Driver Performance Coach, Simon Reynolds and Jo Groves, co-founder of Active Digital as they speak to our very own Nick Ellis about the impact that something like a simple phone app can have on mental health and well-being in the work place.
What will be covered?
- Active Digital describe the inspiration behind their 'Get Active' app for businesses as well as giving a live demo of how it works
- Discussion about how apps, technology and algorithms can help people and businesses create, nurture and manage work/life balance
- How apps like Get Active can complement Microsoft Viva
Who is the webinar for?
- Business owner
- Director
- Manager
- Executive
About Jo
Jo Wimble-Groves is a successful tech entrepreneur and the co-owner of an award-winning global communications company called Active Digital that she runs with her brother Richard. In 2021, they celebrated their 25th work anniversary and they continue to deliver mobile, broadband and digital transformation solutions to UK organisations. Their clients include the Premier League, Crew Clothing, British Gymnastics, Saracens and Sanofi to name just a few. Jo is a mum of three and a passionate advocate of women and girls.
As a keynote speaker, Jo recognises that there is a gap in girls considering a career in STEM and so she regularly attends schools to be a role model for young people looking to develop a career in tech. In 2010, Jo was named as one of Management Today’s “35 under 35” as seen in The Sunday Times as well as winning Entrepreneur of the Year in the Everywoman in Tech Awards 2020 sponsored by FDM. Jo is an international author and her book; Rise of the Girl - Seven Empowering Conversations to have with your Daughter is available now in the UK, the US and Australia.
About Simon
Simon is an accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sports Therapist, who has worked in the field of human performance for 25 years. He worked for the prestigious Formula One Team McLaren for 14 years, as Driver Performance Manager. His responsibilities included managing the athletic development of over 20 professional racing drivers, in 14-series of racing and facilitated 16 championship wins. He had notable success supporting three drivers from grassroots and entry formula, through to Formula One and Two, winning their respective championships in the process.
His company, FORMULA TO PERFORM is a culmination of almost three decades of service to human performance; providing drivers with a proven preparation strategy and system to optimise their winning potential. Simon has been working with Active Digital on their wellbeing at work program for over a year. Through his program, he shares what he has learnt from elite athletes and entrepreneurs on discovering why optimizing your human performance is integral to the success of every business. In 2021, Simon and Jo created ‘The Active Digital Podcast’ and in series one they covered some brilliant conversations with guests on wellbeing, work-life balance, growth mindset and everything in-between.