Why us?
The Power of Storytelling
Our passion and purpose is driven by our ability to share lived experience of what it means to struggle and thrive while living with mental illness. Whether delivering mental health workshops or public speaking engagements, we openly and authentically share the personal challenges and successes of mental illness.
Telling a story of lived experience is what forges deep human connection and is the most powerful means of delivering a message. It conveys meaning, authentic value and is relatable in ways that simply stating ‘facts and figures’ cannot offer.
Changing the Narrative of Mental Health
While working for one of Australia's leading telecommunication companies, Chuck Anderson (Living to Thrive co-founder) created, delivered and chaired the organisation's largest and most successful mental health and mindfulness program.
This program stemmed from his personal challenges with mental illness where he wanted to show others that it was OK to struggle and succeed while living with mental illness.
Over a five year period, this program supported over 9,000 employees nationally, with engagement from executive leadership and support from the company Board. Through his vision, passion and the support of many, the program created a space for the topic of mental health that did not formally exist.
Ultimately, the program resulted in five separate sub-initiatives, engagement of over 4,000 employees in over 300 events and activities held across Australia, measurable improvements in workforce wellbeing, inclusion and engagement. With heartfelt gratitude and humility, he has left a powerful legacy at the organisation that continues to thrive.
Global Experience
Our experience comes not only from professional qualifications, but also 20+ years in multiple sectors and industries across the globe, including Healthcare, Not-for-Profit, Private Sector, Telecommunications, Federal Agencies and Defence Force.
We have the breadth and depth of knowledge in cultural transformation, designing and managing highly successful strategic wellbeing programs, leading workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives, building cross-industry partnerships, developing and empowering leaders for success, measurably increasing employee engagement, productivity, performance and customer satisfaction.
Commitment to Inclusion and Equality
Our commitment to creating workplace culture where all employees can thrive is driven by our passion for equality and inclusion.
As members of the LGBTQIA+ community, we have lived-experience of what inequality looks and feels like. We have lobbied and pushed for equal rights for our community over the last 10+ years and continue to do so.
We openly share our experience and personal journey on the importance of managing mental health. We share these experiences through storytelling to be a relatable and authentic example of what living and thriving with mental illness can be.