Open Invitation: Reclaiming Wellness
Join us for the inaugural well-being gathering for Social Performance Practitioners in the Renewable Energy sector
For a long time we, as Social Performance Practitioners, have been raising concerns about the significant stress and overwhelm that comes with our professional roles. While there are many reasons for the difficulty of the role we hold, the simple truth is that our emotional and physical wellbeing is often compromised and left unaddressed. It is in this context that INSPIRE feels called to be part of much-needed conversations about the wellbeing crisis in our sector.
Inaugural well-being gathering for Social Performance Practitioners in the Renewable Energy sector
On the 14th May 2025, we will be hosting our first well-being gathering for RE SP practitioners. The objectives of the event are as follows:
- To create a safe space and emotional containment where SP practitioners can share and reflect on their current state of wellbeing, including learning from each other.
- To explore and unpack what we mean by wellbeing, including the factors that enhance or undermine it.
- To build the capacity of practitioners, through the sharing of reflective practices and tools, for better self-care.
- To build a business case for why wellbeing matters for the sector, including from a business perspective.
The day will be a blend of various activities, from discussions to reflective journalling practices, to group coaching sessions and creative art processes. These approaches will be carefully crafted to give people the support they need to reflect on their current wellbeing and identify ways forward to greater self-care.
Facilitators
Alison McCallum, Social Resonance
Alison’s passion and experience lies in the design and facilitation of learning journeys and dialogue spaces, where ideas and people need to be connected, and current ways of doing and thinking reconsidered. Alison also has significant experience building the capacity of people who hold the responsibility for the social performance and/or relationship aspect of an organisation’s portfolio. This is done through the development and implementation of training programmes and communities of practice, in the design and facilitation of social change and engagement processes, and in hosting conversations and workshops around key ‘social performance’ topics in the corporate and non-profit sectors.
Nomfundo Mogapi, Centre for Mental Wellness and Leadership
Nomfundo Mogapi is a seasoned facilitator and CEO at the Centre for Mental Wellness and Leadership (CMWL). With a rich background as a clinical psychologist and over two decades of experience in the mental health and wellness sector, Nomfundo stands as a beacon of expertise in her field, specialising in the integration of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and trauma expertise into policy and programming across leadership, transitional justice, peacebuilding, governance, development, and democracy. As an adept facilitator, trainer, and public speaker, Nomfundo has tirelessly advocated for Trauma Informed Approaches (TIA), addressing trauma/woundedness and nurturing resilience within leaders, organisations, and communities
Michelle Knight, Art and Soul
Michelle is an Artist, trained ASTAR* Art Facilitator, Time To Think Facilitator and Visual Scribe, as well as a qualified Teacher and Lifeline Counsellor.
ASTAR is a Healing Art which draws on the transformative power of artmaking for health and well-being. Michelle has 14 years of experience facilitating ASTAR-based processes, both privately and in the public and corporate sector. Areas of focus have included team-building; creative thinking and expression; leadership development; integrating “head & heart” learning, and self-care and stress management.
Michelle also owns the Art and Soul Studio in Cape Town, where she facilitates regular creative journeys, as well as engages in her own practice as Artist.
For more info about this event, please email: alison.mccallum@social-resonance.com
