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Beyond the Desk - Parenting, Culture and the Mental Health Conversation

  • Aberdeen Altens Hotel Souter Head Road Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3LF United Kingdom (map)

To explore how intentionality in workplace culture, boys’/men’s mental health and parenting, are all interlinked, and how supporting families at all levels—from home to the boardroom—can build a stronger, more equitable and emotionally intelligent society.

 Event Schedule 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

8:30 – 9:00 AM | Arrival, Registration & Breakfast

●      Background music, networking

●      Visuals on screen with event theme quotes, facts about parenting, workplace culture, and boys’ mental health

9:00 – 9:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks 


Speaker Segments

9:15 – 9:55 AM | Talk 1 – Brooke


 Topic: “Culture Starts at Work: Inclusion, Parenting Support & Societal Impact”

●      How workplace culture affects the wider society

●      The importance of diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies

●      Highlight: How companies benefit when they invest in employees as parents, not just workers


9:55 – 10:35 AM | Talk 2 – Mike


 Topic: “Silent Struggles: The Urgent Case for Supporting Boys’ Mental Health”

●      Current mental health challenges for boys and men

●      Emotional suppression, societal expectations, and long-term consequences

●      What parents, schools, and workplaces can do

●      Highlight: Dismantling the stigma around boys’ mental health


10:35 – 10:50 AM | Coffee & Connection Break

●      Refreshments and time for informal networking

●      Could include “conversation cards” to encourage reflection and engagement


10:50 – 11:30 AM | Talk 3 – Oyin
Topic:
“Parenting on Purpose: Why Leaving it to Chance is a Risk We Can’t Afford”

●      How intentional parenting creates emotionally stable and future-ready young people

●      The ripple effect into schools, communities, and the workplace

●      Bridging the gap between parenting and societal progress

●      Highlight: Practical ways to be an intentional parent in a chaotic world


Panel or Interactive Segment

11:30 – 12:15 PM | Panel Discussion + Audience Q&A
Title:
“From Home to Boardroom: The Future We’re Building”

●      Moderated session with all 3 speakers

●      Cross-conversation about how parenting, workplace culture and boys’ mental health intersect

●      Audience can submit questions live or via Slido/QR cards

●      Encourage corporate reps to speak too  


Final Reflection & Takeaway

11:55 – 12:10 PM | Reflection & Action Points

●      Quick journaling/prompt moment (e.g. “One thing I’ll take forward from today is…”)

●      Audience could write pledges or take-home actions

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