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Gina Gardiner & Friends - Are You Addicted To Busyness

About Bryan Yates If you're looking for a standard executive coach to optimize your workflow, I'm probably not the right fit. I don't come from HR or corporate theory. I come from Production. I'm a former Disney producer who coaches. That means I'm always moving you toward the version of the movie you're already playing in your head. You know the one. Not the idealized blockbuster, but the grounded reality where the dialogue is clear, the scene has purpose, and the other characters move differently because you are moving differently. I help you work backward from that vision to make it real. The Lens That Shapes My Work People don't hire me for my résumé. They hire me for how my experiences shaped the way I listen, the way I see, and the way I partner into their challenges. My capacity to do this was forged in some strange places: Working with thousands of Holocaust survivor testimonies at Steven Spielberg's Shoah Foundation trained me to listen for what's not being said. Leading creative and technical teams at Disney taught me how to deliver complex ideas with emotional clarity. Building (and eventually ending) a boutique fitness brand taught me how to navigate the fallout when business gets personal. My actual coaching career started on the road—as a cycling coach for executive athletes. I've ridden over 100,000 miles, often pulling others through climbs they didn't think they could finish. That shows up in my work now: Pacing. Pressure. Positioning. Knowing when to push and when to recover. More importantly, it taught me to read the body language of "I can't." I've learned that "I'm fine" usually hides a very different truth. Website: https://locomotivcoaching.com

Frank Furness is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, sales expert, and AI strategist who helps organizations thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. Having presented in over 70 countries to audiences ranging from small leadership teams to conferences of more than 4,000 delegates, Frank is known for delivering high-energy, entertaining, and highly practical presentations that inspire immediate action. He combines real-world business experience with cutting-edge insights on Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, LinkedIn, sales, leadership, and customer engagement. Before entering the business world, Frank was a professional rock drummer. He then built a successful international sales career, consistently ranking among the top performers in his industry. This unique combination of performance and business expertise has helped shape his dynamic speaking style and ability to engage audiences around the globe. Frank is the author of the international bestsellers Walking with Tigers: Success Secrets of the World’s Top Business Leaders and How to Find New Business and Clients. He has been inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and has received numerous international speaking awards, including recognition from Vistage, TEC, and leading business organizations worldwide. His clients include multinational corporations, associations, financial services firms, health and fitness organizations, professional services companies, and entrepreneurial groups seeking practical strategies to increase sales, improve productivity, embrace AI, and future-proof their businesses. Audiences consistently praise Frank for his ability to make complex topics simple, relevant, and immediately actionable. Whether speaking on AI, leadership, sales, LinkedIn, or business growth, his mission is simple: to help people work smarter, sell more effectively, and achieve extraordinary results in a fast-changing world. Website - https://frankfurness.com/ Productivity Centre – https://www.productivitycentre.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankfurness To donate go to: https://twcctw.org/donate-to-support-twcctw-partnershipwithfrank/

Jacob Fishbein, PCC Coach Jake is an Executive Coach, Facilitator, and Novelist who helps leaders and men ready to do the hard work of long-term development. He has worked with men for a decade in men’s groups and is the co-author of The Men’s Group: A Novel of Messy Friendships. Jake is an ICF-PCC accredited coach. Nicholaos Papadopoulos, SHRM-CP Coach Nick is an author, speaker, executive coach, facilitator, leadership & organizational development consultant, culture engagement expert, and responsible disruptor who’s committed to inspiring people and teams to operate purposefully and to transform the world. He’s run men’s groups for over 20 years. He is the co-author of The Men’s Group: A Novel of Messy Friendships. Website: https://www.arenamensgroup.com

Brent Mata - Executive Producer Brent Mata is a cinematographer and entrepreneur. He founded the artist agency Kismet Artists, NEER, and the development company HASBEEN Productions. He is known for his exceptional skills in visual storytelling and leadership in the film industry. Born and raised in Michigan, Brent showed an early interest in art and movies. His passion only grew stronger as he pursued his education and career. Brent obtained his Bachelor of Science in Film Production. During his time in the camera department, he honed his craft and gained valuable experience before going full time as a cinematographer. Throughout his career, Brent has worked on numerous high-profile projects. He has garnered a reputation in beauty and fashion. After observing how the production landscape for stills and motion were evolving, he founded NEER, an artist agency specializing in the management of Cinematographers and Director/DPs. Through his leadership and innovation NEER has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry and helped create better standards for production in the fashion industry. Outside of his work in film production, Brent is also a devoted husband and father. He enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his hobbies in music and art. Websites: https://hasbeen.co https://brentmata.com

Ally Boyers-Varley Neurodiversity - Do We Need to Rethink The Way We Engage with it?

Ellen Roome MBE I am a mother on a mission to find answers for my son, Jools, and to make sure no other family is left searching for the truth after losing a child. Jools was my only child. He died in April 2022. In the days that followed, I discovered something that shocked me. The systems we rely on to investigate a child’s death are not equipped for a digital world. Social media companies hold critical information about what children see, share and are exposed to online. Yet in practice, that data can be lost within hours or days, often before families or coroners even know what to ask for. I was left without answers. That is why I founded Jools’ Law. Turning Pain into Purpose What began as a personal search for answers became an international campaign for change. Jools’ Law called for the automatic preservation of a child’s digital data after death, so that vital evidence is not lost and the truth can be properly understood. That change has now been achieved. It will not change what happened to Jools. But it will change what happens next for other families. The Next Fight My work does not stop here. I am now campaigning to raise the age of social media to 16, to better protect children from harmful content online. At the same time, I continue my personal fight for answers about what happened to Jools. I am currently awaiting an update from the police, as well as a High Court hearing date for my application for a new inquest, where Jools’ digital activity can finally be properly examined. Why This Still Matters Content is pushed to children by algorithms, not searched for. Evidence can disappear before anyone knows it exists. Without proper protections and accountability, children remain at risk and families can still be left without answers. From One Voice to a National Movement Jools’ Law began with a petition. With just nine days remaining before a general election, I needed 100,000 signatures for Parliament to debate it. With the help of people who shared Jools’ story, it reached 126,033 signatures. It was debated in Parliament and became part of real legislative change. This has always been more than just my fight. It is for every family who deserves answers. Recognition On 30 December 2025, I was awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List for services to children’s online safety. This recognition belongs to every family who has stood alongside this campaign. Why I Continue No parent should have to fight this hard for answers. No child’s death should go unexplained because evidence was lost. Jools’ Law was the first step. Now we must go further to protect children before harm happens, not after. Website: https://www.joolslaw.co.uk