Webinar Programme 2025

Each webinar features an expert speaker or speakers discussing stress- and wellbeing-related topics that help to deliver sustainable solutions, reducing stress and improving wellbeing. Details of past webinars can be found here https://isma.org.uk/past-events. If you‘d like to view any of these webinars please contact admin@isma.org.uk. If you would like to speak or have suggestions for subjects that could be covered in future webinars, please contact Carole Spiers, chair@isma.org.uk – we are always open to ideas.

Webinar Dates 2025

• Tuesday 27^th May
  19:30 – 20:30
• Tuesday 9^th September
  13:00 -14:00

Tuesday 27^th May 19.30 - 20.30

Free-Diving Through Fear –
Deep Lessons for Life Above Water

with

Helena Bourdillon

moderated by

Simon Hawtrey-Woore

Join world record-holding free diver Helena Bourdillon for an inspiring webinar, exploring the transformative power of present-moment awareness. Learn how to move beyond survival mode in our fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety often block our path to wellbeing. Drawing on her remarkable journey from depression to breaking world records, Helena shares practical strategies that will help calm an over-active mind. Discover how finding clarity through mindfulness can unlock your potential, transforming daily pressures into opportunities for growth. This engaging session offers accessible tools and relatable insights for anyone seeking to thrive rather than just survive.

About Helena Bourdillon, Speaker, Free Diver, Breathing Trainer

As a world record-holding freediver and mental wellness specialist, Helena brings a unique perspective to managing stress and anxiety through present-moment awareness. Drawing on her personal journey from depression to finding peace and purpose, through speaking engagements and workshops, she shares practical strategies that genuinely work. Helena offers accessible tools and insights that transform the way people understand and manage their mental wellbeing.

About Simon Hawtrey-Woore, Championing Leadership Through Nature-Based Coaching

With over 20 years’ coaching experience and a background in marketing and design, Simon blends business expertise with a dynamic, nature-inspired coaching style. Using an ‘outside-in’ approach, he leverages the transformative power of the outdoors to help leaders and teams gain clarity, overcome challenges, and take sustainable action. Rooted in Quaker values of candour, compassion, and curiosity, Simon coaches from diverse natural settings - including London’s parks, the Lake District, Dartmoor, and Norfolk’s coastline - while offering virtual sessions encouraging movement and fresh perspectives. His work empowers leaders to reconnect with their bigger picture, align decisions with their values, and drive meaningful impact with purpose and intention.

What’s the Format?

ISMA^UK webinars are held online, typically three or four times a year. Following a welcome by ISMA^UK, there will be a speaker or a panel discussion lasting for up to 45 minutes followed by Q&A and networking for 15 minutes. Attendees are encouraged to share thoughts on the presentation, discuss current issues, and make new connections.

Who are the Webinars for?

ISMA^UK interactive webinars are of value to anyone with an interest in stress reduction, wellbeing, workplace performance and resilience. They are especially relevant for stress practitioners, consultants, and trainers, business leaders, managers, employees, HR managers.

What Attendees Say

ISMA^UK interactive webinars have acquired a loyal following – make sure you don’t miss out on these informative and often inspirational webinars! This is what attendees have to say about them –

“A very professional insight”

“Thought-provoking”

“Excellent session – well worthwhile”

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