From Surviving to Thriving
Friday, 13th October @ Les Cotils
About
Do you feel you are thriving, or merely surviving? We are living in an age where healthcare is advanced and our life expectancy is higher than it has ever been, at least in the western world. However, living for longer with access to effective medical treatment does not in itself make for a joyful, meaningful life. Regardless of our age or occupation, we all need to find a purpose and to combat the common problems, such as stress or loneliness, which threaten our ability to enjoy each day.
Following on from the two previous groundbreaking Thrive 2020 events, the Dandelion Foundation is proud to present the third instalment: Thrive 2020, From Surviving to Thriving.
This event is designed to impact upon every member of the community in some way. It will take place on Friday 13 October at Les Cotils, from 9am-5pm, and will cover a full spectrum of thinking and solutions to coincide with the new Guernsey Mental Health and Wellbeing strategy launched earlier this year. It also forms a bold vision that is in line with the Future Guernsey plan to make Guernsey one of the happiest and healthiest countries in the world.
The Speakers
Schedule
Schedule may be subject to change
| 08:30 | Doors open | |
| 09:00 | Opening the show | Jock Pettitt and Marc Winn |
| 09:10 | Opening and hosting | Greg Lydall |
| 09:15 | Session 1 | Wendy Suzuki |
| Elaine Wylie | ||
| Craig Lister | ||
| Andy Le Seelleur | ||
| 10:35 | Audience break | Fireside Chat hosted by John Fernandez |
| 11:00 | Session 2 | Rachel Kelly |
| Dr Pratima Singh | ||
| Alex Heaton | ||
| Melrose Stewart | ||
| 12:20 | Audience break (lunch) | Fireside Chat hosted by John Fernandez |
| 13:10 | Session 3 | Katie Hardcastle |
| Isabella Goldie | ||
| Dr Ellen Wilkinson | ||
| Mark Hopfenbeck | ||
| Nick Cannon | ||
| 14:50 | Audience break | Fireside Chat hosted by John Fernandez |
| 15:15 | Session 4 | Graham Marshall |
| Kristoffer Rasmussen | ||
| Dan Acher | ||
| Kevin Edward Turner | ||
| Kerstin Neason | ||
| 16:55 | Closing remarks | Greg Lydall |
| 17:00 | After show drinks and group photo | |
| 18:30 | After party starts |
FAQ
What can I expect on the day?
A day full of short, impactful talks focused on human thriving.
Why should I attend?
To learn new ways to lead an even happier life.
To acquire a lot of new knowledge in a very short space of time.
To be inspired.
To meet lots of like-minded people.
To be part of something that will improve your community.
Why should my colleagues attend?
We consistently get feedback from employers about how inspiring our events are for their employees. Attendees learn a lot in a very short space of time and make new and interesting connections. After attending an event employees are much more likely to get involved in improving the community in some way. All our events include subject matter that improves workplace wellbeing and employee productivity.
Is the event catered?
Yes, the event is fully catered all day. We deliver food and nourishment that is designed to keep you thriving all day long. Food is available that is suitable for vegans, vegetarians and those who are gluten and dairy free.
Why do we think it is a CSR day?
We encourage employers to send their employees to our events as a CSR day. Improving the community is not just about volunteering. It is about coming up with new ideas and making the right connections. All our events are designed to make a positive impact on the community. The attendees are a key part of helping us deliver that impact.
Why do we run these events?
We run these events to make a positive impact in the community. Each and every event we curate leads to the creation of new projects on the island or the acceleration of existing projects. They also inspire the creation of a new generation of local changemakers to take on some of the challenges that face our community today.
Why from surviving to thriving?
For years we have been asking community members what is truly important to them. ‘Happiness and Health’ is the answer we get time and time again. We felt it was important to run a regular event on the most important things that matter to most people.
Why do you have mental health talks at this event?
To us, happiness, mental wellbeing and mental health are all part of the same spectrum. To become a thriving community we need to find ways to help people at all stages of that spectrum.
What should I wear?
Whatever you like. We encourage you to feel as relaxed as possible on the day.
Will there be wifi?
Yes, there will be wifi. There will also be a separate room where you can watch a live stream of the event and work with your laptop.
Do I need to be there all day?
We prefer people to remain for the whole day as each talk is a chapter of an overall story that we are trying to tell. It is completely up to you though.
Can I bring my children?
There are some challenging subjects that come up during the day so it may not be suitable for children of all ages. We will offer some facilities for parents with young babies and toddlers to be part of the event.
Why on a Friday?
The event is taking place during Mental Health Week. It is hard to please everyone but we do make a call as to how we can get the most engaged people in the room who have the capacity to make the biggest difference. In our experience over the past three years, Friday is the day that gets the best results. We record all our talks and live-stream on the day so that all of our content is available to all.
What is a TED-style talk?
A TED-style talk is a video talk that is up to 18 minutes long and is designed to be easily watched.
Will the talks be recorded?
Yes. We typically release a YouTube video of all the individual talks within 14 days of the event taking place. The event is also being live-streamed. All ticket holders will be sent links to all the talks when they are live. If you are not attending the event and wish to be sent the talks then please sign up for a free live stream ticket. An edited version of the live stream will be available within a few hours of the event finishing.
Our Partners
Get in Touch
The Dandelion Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation set up in 2016 based on a project started in 2014 by Marc Winn and Jock Pettitt focused on helping make Guernsey the best place to live on Earth by 2020. The Foundation’s main purpose is to inspire self-governing nations like Guernsey to accelerate breakthrough innovation and unlock human potential.
For more information visit dandelion.gg or contact joinus@dandelion.gg, or use the form below to be added to the Foundation’s mailing list.
Donate to Dandelion
The Dandelion Foundation is raising a Mental Health Innovation Fund to be spent on unconditional innovation in Guernsey. The three-year Innovation Fund will kickstart Guernsey to become the first country to solve mental health in a sustainable way. We encourage individuals and organisations to support us to achieve breakthrough innovation in a jurisdiction capable of implementing solutions.