Addiction is a complex and often hidden challenge that touches every workplace. It affects performance, culture and psychological safety, yet most organisations still avoid the conversation. This session will explore different forms of addiction , including drug, alcohol and gambling related harm, as well as other hidden addictions that affect wellbeing. Through expert insight and lived experience , you will gain practical tools to provide support with confidence and compassion.

 What you’ll gain:

• A clearer understanding of types of addiction and their impact at work
• Personal perspectives on addiction and recovery
• Guidance on how to approach sensitive conversations with colleagues
• Practical tools to signpost and support recovery

Chaired by:  Jaan Madan, Senior Training Consultant, MindForward Alliance

Speakers

Chris Gawor  – Founder, Project Wellbeing
Chris promotes awareness of gambling harm at work. After a 20-year corporate career leading commercial teams while battling a hidden addiction to day trading, he now shares his experience to highlight the often-overlooked impact of gambling harm in professional environments. Chris is an executive leadership coach and workplace mental health advocate.

Steven McCann  – Founder and Director, MCG Consulting  
Steven is a leading voice on workplace addiction and recovery inclusion. He advises organisations across law and finance, sits on the steering committee for This Is Me  (the mental health initiative of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal), and recently spoke at the Bank of England during Alcohol Awareness Week.

Member only event:  To attend contact  vicki@mindforwardalliance.com 

Not a member?

MindForward Alliance is a not-for-profit membership organisation transforming workplace culture into one that supports the mental health of its employees. Using best practices from around the globe, we offer a range of tools and services to support businesses create mentally healthy workplaces. 

• Find out more about membership here .
• Sign up to our newsletter here .