Their mum just died. Their marriage is ending. Their debt’s piling up. Or they can’t even get out of bed.
They’re still showing up. Still saying “I’m fine.”
You’ve noticed the change. But you don’t know what to do. So you say nothing.
And they keep drowning.
4th March 2020. My airline went into administration. After 20 years as an airline captain and black box investigator, I had no job, four children, and a mortgage.
Here’s what I learned in aviation: We don’t wait for the crash to check the black box. We check it after every flight. Small signals that look like nothing add up to disaster.
Your people work the same way. They’re leaking signals right now.
For months, I told everyone I was fine.
I wasn’t. I was locking myself in the bathroom so my family couldn’t see me fall apart.
Nobody said anything.
Until someone did. They noticed. They told me they were worried. They gave me one step forward.
Your leadership team leaves with a framework to spot pressure early – and the confidence to act before someone quietly checks out.
Your managers will know what to look for, what to say, and when to escalate – before someone goes off sick, quits, or worse.
1:1 coaching for senior leaders navigating team crises or their own pressure
― Karina Good, HR Director, Baillie Gifford
Real feedback from the people who trusted me with their projects.
“My perception of mental health has completely shifted since attending this course. Before the course, my attitude to mental health was, admittedly, very ignorant and I perceived it with some level of stigma and fear – not knowing how to react or respond would make me nervous.Now completing the course, I feel completely enlightened and empowered to approach mental health in a more empathetic and confident way”
Oliver Chadwyck-Healey
Head Buyer, Waitrose & Partners
“Over the course, I discovered so much more and I quickly came to realize that I knew very little, including how to communicate and how to handle different scenarios. The two days took me on a journey of self realisation and self reflection and I feel, having concluded the course I am empowered and confident in the skills and knowledge I have learnt. Our trainer, Christo was nothing short of incredible.”
Nick Fichte
Global Business Development Lead, L-Acoustics
“Your authenticity set you apart. The way you communicated from lived experience created a connection that can’t be replicated. Immediately after your session, we saw genuine reflection and meaningful conversations happening across the team.”
Marco Waanders
CEO, National Mobile Camps
“As a CEO, I’ve seen a lot of training. This stood out. It gave our team the skills we wish we’d always had – to spot when someone’s struggling, step in with confidence, and have the conversations that really matter.
Christo didn’t give us theory. He gave us tools that work.
Every organisation needs this.”
Dan Hyde
CEO, Matthew Hussey Ltd.
“One of the most meaningful outcomes has been hearing directly from colleagues who reached out afterwards. Colleagues came to me directly to say how much they enjoyed the session. The emails I received are a reminder that speaking up can spark change, and that sharing personal experiences helps create a culture where colleagues feel safe to support one another.
Layla Barker
British Airways
A 30-minute call. No pressure. We’ll work out whether a keynote, a programme, or both makes sense.