Mind Matters With Rex Urwin And Catherine Connolly Podcast

In a beautifully honest interview, Donna Thistlethwaite talks to Catherine about managing stress and mental health in the workplace.  After working as an HR professional for a corporate organisation for around 15 years, and with a small child, Donna found herself leading a small team for a new controversial project.  After a series of challenges, Donna’s mental health suffered to the point where she tried to take her own life.  Now, she’s an international mental health and resilience speaker and has presented for QSuper, Connexus Financial, Aurecon, Seqwater, Queensland University of Technology, Powerlink Queensland, and Western Downs Regional Council, among others.  She’s also a Career Coach and co-founder of Career Vitality, which provided career services to individuals, parents and organisations.   Episode highlights:  Who Donna is and a little about her background - started a new role whilst working as an HR professional for a corporate organisation The pivotal moment for Donna was when she had an ar