I can’t believe I’m even writing this but….. I’m a 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 at this year’s Applaud Business Consultancy’s International Men’s Day 2026.
I have one person to thank for this, and it’s the incredible Pippa, without her I wouldn’t even be considering this, but with her incredible support and understanding of my anxiety and triggers, I’m able to look at doing this.
What makes it even more special from Pippa is what she’s said and put in place if, in the worst case scenario, I panic and I’m struggling to take part.
“I won’t be annoyed or mad if you can’t do it even at the very last moment.”, this sentence from Pippa meant everything to me and was the only reason why I agreed.
To know that I can attend the event and see how I feel up to the last moment is fantastic, I know it can’t happen for everything, as people need to know and organise things, that’s why I’m so thankful for what Pippa is doing for me.
We have very open and honest chats about mental health, my mental health, the event and more, so we can help each other.
Eventually, I want to be able to speak at events about anxiety, mental health awareness, and my journey, hopefully, being a panellist will help with this.
Not only do I really want to be able to talk about mental health on the panel, but I also want to achieve being on the panel for myself, to show myself and others that it can be done, and also to thank Pippa for her faith and support.
It also seems like the next test is after successfully going on holiday with my family.
It feels like too many things have aligned perfectly to be given this opportunity and challenge, so I have to go for it.
I know that in the weeks and days leading up to this, my anxiety will be growing and trying its best to get the better of me.
Especially on the day and at the event, my anxiety is going to be difficult to control, but let’s hope that all the work I’ve put in over the last year and month has made enough of an impact to achieve this.
Like always, I’ll try my very best.
I just have to try and listen to the main advice I give to others…. 𝗬𝗢𝗨‘𝗩𝗘 (𝗜‘𝗩𝗘) 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦!! 💪
You can get your tickets for the event here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-mens-day-2026-tickets-1987254373326
𝗟𝗘𝗧’𝗦 𝗗𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦!! 💚
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