Overcoming and Managing Adversity

Jonny Huntington is a para-athlete and explorer and now aims to be the first disabled person ever to reach the South Pole solo, unsupported and unassisted.

His story about the journey he has made to train for his ultimate goals and also the mental health challenges he has faced along the way, will bring a unique and personal insight to this very important matter. We are delighted that he has agreed to talk to our members about his experiences at this, our President's Evening.

During the evening, Jonny will also talk to our members about setting goals, overcoming challenges and methods we can all use to stay positive and focussed and manage when things do not go to plan.

Further, there will be an opportunity to meet with our President and council members and enjoy networking in a relaxed atmosphere during the evening.

Online Booking
Taking place at Horsham Football Club, this session will be chaired by Kim Taylor, our mental health lead and there will be plenty of time for questions etc. It is bound to be a memorable evening for those who attend.

If you would like to join us, please use our online booking system by clicking on the Book Now button below.

The event will start at 6.30pm sharp and the doors open at 6.00pm, so please arrive in good time to avoid disruption during the evening. It includes tea and coffee together with a drink and a burger, so please let us know if you have any special dietary needs when booking.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation, attendees will:

• understand the roles of stress, anxiety and depression within the context of motivation and goal-setting, and how they affect and impact on performance

• better understand how clarity of purpose enables improved performance in the workplace in an enduring, flexible and adaptable fashion

• know strategies to prevent and recover from stress and depression which can be practically implemented within a regular working routine

• know some simple and effective tactics to engender awareness and maintenance of physical, mental and emotional health to improve human performance

Getting There
The venue is situated on the outskirts of Horsham town centre, 150 yards from the A24 and there is ample free parking onsite.

If arriving by public transport, the nearest train station is Horsham and you should take the Metrobus route 98 to the Horsham Park and Ride facility, which is directly opposite the venue. Route 98 also serves Horsham Bus Station.

About Our Speaker
Jonny is an elite para-athlete and explorer, a former British Army Officer and ultra-distance runner. His goal now is to become the first ever disabled person to reach the South Pole solo, unsupported and unassisted.

His goal comes with challenges. In 2014, Jonny had a brain bleed that left him paralysed from the neck down on his left side. Following extensive rehabilitation and discharge from the Army, he returned to the world of elite sport as a disabled athlete, competing for Great Britain in Cross Country Skiing.

He competes at a National level in climbing and has guided alpine touring events in the Alps.