Joe came along to Beyond Housing for Mental health awareness week. He told us his inspirational story about how being inspired by his own mental health struggles. He decided he wanted to make the world a better place. He takes a unique approach to mental health discussions. He shared some great tips on improving mindset and wellbeing which was really beneficial for staff.

Joe was very accommodating and took the time to speak to individuals who related with him and his experiences. He had a listening ear and was fantastic to work with. I highly recommend working with Joe.”

Ashley Smallwood – Reach & Respond Team Leader - Beyond Housing

Joe delivered to youth shack for all of our cohorts and we will keep inviting him back. He is very down to earth and can connect with young people to support them to think of their personal goals, helping to improve their self-esteem and gives his own personal experienced which they really respond to. Everyone leaves the session with a range of personal goals and how to achieve them. I would recommend Joe to others.

Katy Robinson - Youth & Community Engagement Officer (Tees Valley Pathways)

Joe delivered a number of well-being and motivational workshops to our construction students. The feedback from the students was very positive and helped refocus their mindset around their wellbeing, future learning and career prospects. 
Joe had an exceptional rapport and interaction with the students as he could relate to many of them, however gave them sound advice and guidance of how they can overcome barriers and turn things around, giving them a more positive and focused outlook in life and their goals. Great work Joe, thanks again for working with our students

Debbie Hill – Lead for Welfare Hartlepool College FE

During mental health awareness week, Joe came to talk to 150 of our male students at the sixth form. Joe was brilliant and the feedback from students was amazing. The interactive one hour session focused on male mental health and wellbeing particularly strategies for positive wellbeing, self-motivation and personal growth. The students said this was the best talk they’d had at the college. Additionally, they said because Joe was so friendly, funny and approachable they felt they could relate to him much more than a teaching, making the session much more meaningful.

Georgina Crook – Assistant Director of Sixth Form

Every topic these lads discuss are so relatable and something we can all take a lesson from. Like Joe says we are quick to compare our lives through the lens of social media, but we need to remind ourselves social media isn't real, it doesn't show a true reflection of people's lives and no one shares their down days. Always be in competition with yourself and no one else. Be inspired not jealous

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