Course Details

Join us for "How To Forge Ahead: A Lived Experience Mental Health Playbook for Accountants," a compelling webinar designed specifically for accounting professionals. Learn the critical importance of mental health awareness within the finance sector, exploring how effective stress management and mental well-being are key to enhancing productivity and decision-making. This session delves into real-life experiences, offering practical tools and insights that directly improve the value to your practice and client relationships. Discover why prioritising mental health is essential in today's rapidly evolving financial landscape.


In this session Nick Elston will cover the following,

  • Discover Nick’s journey from battling mental illness to becoming a professional speaker.
  • An in-depth look at mental health versus mental illness within professional environments.
  • Strategies to enhance workplace culture by understanding the roots of our actions and beliefs.
  • A three-step toolkit for building resilience amidst daily professional pressures.
  • Techniques for setting effective boundaries and conducting impactful mental health conversations.


By attending this session, you will gain a deeper understanding of mental health tailored for the accounting profession. You'll be equipped with strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and foster a supportive workplace culture, enhancing both personal well-being and professional performance.


This session is ideal for tax advisers, auditors, business owners, and any accounting professionals interested in integrating mental health strategies into their practice to enhance overall productivity and client service.


Course level: Foundation

CPD Course Speaker

Forging People

Nick Elston.

Nick Elston is one of the highest-profile and leading Inspirational Speakers on the Lived Experience of Mental Health.

In life, we can either let our adversities, our challenges, define us negatively for the rest of our lives…or…we can choose for it to forge something beautiful, something powerful – something that never would have existed without you going through your ‘stuff’ in the first place.

Described as a ‘BIG man, BIG heart, BIG story & BRUTAL honesty!’, ‘Utterly inspirational, absolutely engaging!’ and ’10/10 – a Speaking Masterclass!’ – Nick shares his experiences of Mental Illness, Mental Ill-Health & Breakdown worldwide – through his powerful, inspiring, engaging & emotional talks.

Most importantly, Nick shares his ‘Lived Experience’ through insights, tools, tips and techniques on how to manage Anxiety in Life, in Business – to implement immediately.