Tell us about yourself
I joined CSM in October 2021 as a Senior Account Director across Brands working on partner management for initially the F1 in Saudi Arabia and now across multiple projects in the Middle East. I relocated to Dubai for the role and am absolutely loving it so far!
When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
Outside of work I enjoy reading, yoga, travelling and overall socialising with friends. I have two young girls so our weekends are normally quite busy!
What made you want to be trained as a mental health first aider?
I became really interested in becoming a mental health first aider because I suffered from mental health myself with post partum depression and severe anxiety. At the time, I felt like I didn’t have anyone to turn to so when the opportunity came up to potentially be able to help people through the training I jumped at the chance.
How do you look after your own wellbeing?
A lot of work goes into our wellbeing and it needs to constantly be looked after. I make sure to listen to my body as much as possible, try to get good sleep, destress after a busy day and really ensure that my work-life is balanced correctly. I’ve also learnt to communicate if something is bothering me or triggering me so that I don’t keep it in but address it as soon as possible.
Tell us about yourself
I joined the CSM Middle East team in 2015 having lived in Mexico City for a couple of years and then moved to Abu Dhabi. When I say joined, I was really returning to CSM having spent several years working in one of the UK offices on the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. I am now a Senior Project Manager heading up hospitality and live activations for two motorsport accounts in the Middle East.
When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
I love being outdoors and we have some incredible landscapes in the UAE. In the cooler months I’m often found hiking in the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah or training for adventures which usually involve big summits or wild African animals.
What made you want to be trained as a mental health first aider?
Live events can be hugely stressful both mentally and physically. I wanted to be able to understand and manage my own wellness during these times and support others than might be struggling.
How do you look after your own wellbeing?
My sleeping patterns can sometimes be erratic, and I’ve found using the Calm app is very helpful for full relaxation. I also go to the gym, do Olympic weightlifting, and try and get facials and massages when time permits. Living in a country that is sunny 360 out of 365 days a year is also a huge mood booster!
Tell us about yourself
I am an Account Direct at CSM Middle East. I joined the team in August 2019.
When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
I have a young daughter and spend a lot of my free time with her – it’s funny how your life and concept of ‘free time’ completely changes when a little human enters it! In terms of hobbies – I like to try new things! Mixology, precious stones, macro-photography and reformer Pilates are some of the things that are grabbing my attention and interest at the moment.
What made you want to be trained as a mental health first aider?
I believe it’s an important skill every manager should have – mental health has a huge impact on productivity and it’s important to understand where your team stands and how they can be supported. To me, mental health first aiders are people with little torches that are able to help people find the right direction when they are in a dark plave. But like I always remind people, they need to want to find the right direction as well by opening their eyes and following the light.
How do you look after your own wellbeing?
We live in a busy world and our jobs are very demanding so it is our responsibility to make sense of our lives and protect the space that we need to recover, rest and rejuvenate.
My top 3 tips are: Build a routine that works for you; find things you love doing and allocate time for them; and spend quality time with loved ones. Also, I find it very beneficial to read books or watch documentaries about well-being and living a happy life – it helps put things in perspective. I recently watched Living to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix and thought it was a great reminder about what matters most in life.
Tell us about yourself
I joined the CSM Middle East in 2019 and I’m a Senior Account Manager in the Brands team.
When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
Winter season in Dubai is amazing, trying to play Paddle regularly or go to the beach and meet with friends.
What made you want to be trained as a mental health first aider?
For me it was important to have a better understanding of mental health in today’s fast-paced and often stressful world. Observing people around me facing challenges with their mental well-being has motivated me to seek knowledge and skills to be able to support them.
How do you look after your own wellbeing?
Prioritising self-care is crucial for me, especially during hectic work periods. Whether it’s a nice massage or finding the time to hit the gym, maintaining a consistent routine in my life remains highly important, even when my work schedule gets overwhelmingly busy.