Three well-known Islanders are due to share their experiences and perspectives in a candid conversation this evening to mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.
The House of Champions’ latest Champion Voices event will see Jersey Chamber of Commerce chief executive Murray Norton, Visit Jersey chair Martin George, and Man Club Jersey founder Matt Falla speak about life, work, pressure, resilience and the lessons they have learned along the way.
The event, which will take place from 5.30pm to 8pm at the House of Champions venue in town, is being held in partnership with Man Club Jersey for Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.
The evening will combine a facilitated panel discussion and audience Q&A with refreshments, and time to continue the conversation afterwards.
The discussion will draw on the panellists’ very different experiences across business, broadcasting, public life, investment and leadership to explore some of the pressures and challenges men face – as well as the positive role that friendship, community and connection can play.
Tickets can be purchased via the House of Champions website.
Fiona Wylie, chief executive of House of Champions, said: “Champion Voices is about bringing interesting people together and creating conversations that people genuinely want to be part of.”
She continued: “With Murray, Martin and Matt, we have three people who have had very different careers and life experiences, and I, for one, cannot wait to be part of the conversation.
“November gives us a timely reason to talk about some of the pressures men face, but we want this to feel like a really relaxed, enjoyable evening.
“Come with a friend or colleague, have a beer and a Man Club sandwich, hear some great stories and join the conversation.”
I’m looking forward to sharing a few experiences, hearing Matt and Martin’s perspectives and, hopefully, having a really interesting and honest conversation with everyone in the room
Murray Norton, chief executive of Chamber of Commerce
Mr Norton said: “Over the years I’ve worked across business, broadcasting and public life, and every one of those worlds brings its own pressures and challenges.”
He continued: “None of us has everything figured out, however things might look from the outside.
“Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month is a good opportunity to have some of these conversations more openly.
“I’m looking forward to sharing a few experiences, hearing Matt and Martin’s perspectives and, hopefully, having a really interesting and honest conversation with everyone in the room.”
