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Nile Wilson, born on January 17, 1996, in Leeds, England, is a celebrated figure in the world of gymnastics, renowned for his remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to promoting mental health awareness.

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From his early days at the Leeds Gymnastics Club, Nile exhibited a rare talent for gymnastics, swiftly rising through the ranks to represent Great Britain on the international stage. His breakthrough came at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where he captured the hearts of millions with his exceptional performances.

Nile played a crucial role in securing a historic bronze medal for the British gymnastics team in the team all-around event and added another bronze to his tally in the individual horizontal bar competition.

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However, Nile's journey has been marked by challenges, including a significant setback in 2018 when he underwent surgery for a neck injury. Despite this adversity, Nile's determination and resilience have remained undiminished. He has emerged as a leading voice in the mental health advocacy space, bravely sharing his own struggles to break down stigma and encourage open conversations about mental well-being.

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Nile brings a wealth of experience as both an elite athlete and a mental health advocate. His insights into resilience, perseverance, and the importance of prioritising mental health promises to inspire and empower attendees to take proactive steps towards their well-being.

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Dr Phil Hopley is a globally recognised expert in mental health and performance. He holds advisory roles with a number of the UK’s leading professional service firms and the McLaren Formula 1 Race Team.

Phil is a Medical Doctor, Consultant Psychiatrist and former premiership rugby player. His broad experience across acute community mental health, challenging secure unit psychiatry and corporate crisis management gives him a unique perspective on people, mindset and performance. He coaches senior leaders using Cognacity’s evidence based and psychometric guided Authentic Leadership programme with impactful results.

Phil’s 20 years as a medicolegal expert enables him to effectively support leaders coping with the intense media-exposed demands of high profile events including: Commons Select Committee hearings, the US Senate Committee hearings, contentious Employment Tribunals and Civil Court cases.

In his downtime, mindful dog walking, watching sport, playing golf and spending quality uninterrupted time with family and friends helps keep Phil balanced.

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