Virtual event
Protecting Your Energy and Wellbeing at Work
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
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At this event, you’ll:
- Discover simple ways to protect and boost your energy at work
- Hear about routines that support motivation and sustainable focus
- Learn how to reset during the day, without stopping everything
Speakers
What to do next
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Event Description
Your energy is one of your most powerful tools – but it isn’t limitless! When we feel focused and well, we do our best work. So, this session, just a few days after World Mental Health Day, is all about helping you stay energised, motivated and grounded (in a world that rarely slows down).
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly responding to demands without time to reset, you’re not alone. This event will give you practical strategies to recharge, create healthy routines and shape a more sustainable workday, without needing to overhaul everything.
You’ll hear from public sector leaders and wellbeing experts who are actively finding ways to work with energy, not against it. Whether you’re early in your career or leading a team, you’ll leave with ideas you can use right away.
Interested in how Apolitical can support you and your organisation? Learn about collaborating with us.
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Speakers
Denley McIntosh
Senior Manager, Ontario Government Respectful Workplace Office, Ontario Government
Canada
Sarah Gashier
Workplace Wellbeing & Culture Consultant | Former Programme Manager, Westminster City Council
UK
Tara Kermiet
Corporate Leadership Coaching
USA
Denley McIntosh, has made a significant impact on his community and the world at large as an author, podcaster, and keynote speaker. His innovative ideas on workplace culture change and leadership have been widely recognized and adopted. Denley has been honored by the Ontario Government with the prestigious Amethyst Award for his outstanding service as a public servant. He has delivered speeches to professionals and senior leaders from various walks of life, including public servants at all levels of government, and internationally to governments in Mongolia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. As the Founder and Executive Director of Connect Ontario Professional Development Group, Denley has created a workplace community for public sector professionals in Canada. This inclusive community fosters professional and personal growth in a safe space characterized by belonging, care, and empathy. Under his leadership, Connect Ontario was awarded the 2020 Championing Equality in the Public Sector globally by Apolitical.
Sarah Gashier, is a Workplace Wellbeing Consultant and Registered Nutritionist (ANutr) who blends professional expertise with lived experience of disability to champion inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces. A passionate advocate for mental health, resilience, and wellbeing, she empowers organisations to embed strategies that support employees through adversity while cultivating compassionate, authentic cultures. With several years’ experience working across sectors, including the public sector, local authorities, the civil service, and organisations such as the House of Commons and the Royal Albert Hall, Sarah designs evidence-based initiatives that drive meaningful impact. She helps organisations create cultures where leaders support wellbeing and employees can thrive, embedding simple daily habits that sustain energy, focus, and productivity throughout the workday. Winner of the 2024 TEDxShoreditch Pitch Competition, Sarah inspires audiences to prioritise wellbeing, embrace authentic leadership, and foster resilience and inclusivity at every level.
