Empowering Workplaces: Neurodiversity, Mental Health, & Menopause

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Marie Coombes, CEO of We Restore Calm. Come with us as we discuss the power of workplace mediation, self-change, neurodiversity, mental health, & workplace conversations normalizing menopause. Embrace the shift from dysfunctional to psychologically safe work environments!

Marie Coombes is a subject matter expert in conflict management. With extensive experience in dealing with various conflict issues, Marie assesses disputes and suggests tailored solutions based on business and individual needs. As an accredited workplace mediator, Marie boasts a remarkable 95% success rate in 2-party mediations within challenging and complex operating environments.

Having worked at Royal Mail for 17 years, Marie honed her skills in conflict resolution, mediation, change management, employee and industrial relations, and employee engagement. She became an accredited mediator in 2014 through TCM's National Certificate in Workplace Mediation. Throughout her career, Marie fostered strong relationships with union officials and management, which proved instrumental in achieving successful outcomes.

Marie was awarded the workplace mediator of the year at the National Mediation Awards in 2020, where her excellence in mediation, particularly in the realm of mental health, and her seamless adaptation to online mediation during the Covid-19 pandemic were acknowledged. Her dedication extends to empowering individuals with mental health concerns and neurodiversity, emphasizing the impact of conflict on employee well-being. Marie's commitment is evident through her roles as a Time to Change Champion, a Mental Health First Aider, and her advocacy for mental health within Royal Mail.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Marie enjoys spending time with her family, indulging in activities such as walking her two dogs, listening to music, and engaging in running and weight training.

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Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services.