Promoting mental health fitness and well-being through personal creativity.
WHO ARE THE GHFC?
The Glass Half Full Community, (GHFC), is dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the stigma associated with mental health issues, within all environments. The GHFC communicates via an 'Editor's Blog', podcasts and external publications. The GHFC exists to encourage the sharing of individual creative outlets, as mechanisms for those i
The Glass Half Full Community, (GHFC), is dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the stigma associated with mental health issues, within all environments. The GHFC communicates via an 'Editor's Blog', podcasts and external publications. The GHFC exists to encourage the sharing of individual creative outlets, as mechanisms for those individuals to manage their mental fitness and mental health wellbeing. The GHFC is all about 'starting conversations'. Even if just one mental fitness and creativity mental health and creativity mental health well being blogs and podcasts comment in our 'Editor's Blog' or as part of a discussion topic, can help to raise awareness and reduce stigma, then it will be an enormous victory!
Testimonial
Dear Charles,
A short note of thanks from myself and the construction management students at UTS for taking the time to talk to us about the critically important subject of mental health well being in the construction industry.
You opened our eyes to the enormous damage that toxic workplaces can do to individuals, firms and the industry it
Dear Charles,
A short note of thanks from myself and the construction management students at UTS for taking the time to talk to us about the critically important subject of mental health well being in the construction industry.
You opened our eyes to the enormous damage that toxic workplaces can do to individuals, firms and the industry itself.
Your willingness to engage in an open, honest and sometimes deeply personal conversation about this important issue has made an impression on us all.
Our students are the future leaders of our industry and I have no doubt that your ongoing work will play a major role in changing the culture of our industry for the better, where it needs to be changed.
Kind regards
Martin
Professor Martin Loosemore
University of Technology Sydney
CONTENT
My Story - 10 Years On
2023 Workplace Mental Health Wellbeing survey
My Story - 10 Years On
A series of 3 podcasts sharing the story of my own 'lived in' experience with mental health issues
2023 Workplace Mental Health Wellbeing survey
2023 Workplace Mental Health Wellbeing survey
2023 Workplace Mental Health Wellbeing survey
Just how does the community feel about the belief that anti-social workplace issues are endemic in the workplace of 2023.
Individual Fulfilment Profiler
2023 Workplace Mental Health Wellbeing survey
2023 Workplace Mental Health Wellbeing survey
How fulfilled are you?
Personal fulfilment and mental health well being are inextricably linked.
The IFP is a simple questionnaire designed for you to answer the question above!
Fulfilment Profiler Questionnaire
Fulfilment Profiler Questionnaire
Fulfilment Profiler Questionnaire
'The Fulfilment Profiler was created by a group of professionals, all who have experienced not only long careers over a cross section of industry sectors, but also have themselves experienced the impacts of an unhealthy workplace in terms of their mental health well being.'
Meet our Ambassadors
Fulfilment Profiler Questionnaire
Fulfilment Profiler Questionnaire
The 2023 GHFC Ambassadors
Raising Awareness and Reducing Stigma of Mental Health issues globally
'40 Years On - Career Stories'
Fulfilment Profiler Questionnaire
'40 Years On - Career Stories'
In 1980 ten guys from all corners of the UK, fate thrust together at the Doncaster Metropolitan Institute of Higher Education . These are their stories...
GHFC Support Tools
GHFC Podcasts
Professional Publications
GHFC Bookstore
A selection of 34 GHFC podcasts across the spectrum of mental health well being and realistic optimism.
GHFC Bookstore
Professional Publications
GHFC Bookstore
The latest collection of GHFC e-books and soft cover hard copy books as found on Amazon Kindle and at the Blurb Bookstore.
Professional Publications
Professional Publications
Professional Publications
GHFC Articles and Editorials that feature in Professional Journals such as the Construction sectors 'Sourceable.net'
Where to find help and support
Building Mental Fitness alongside 'Gotcha4Life'
Gotcha4Life is a not-for-profit foundation with a goal of zero suicides, taking action by delivering mental fitness programs that engage, educate and empower local communities. Their programs create meaningful mateship, build emotional muscle, and strengthen social connection in local communities. The team at Gotcha4Life focus on early intervention and the power of prevention through connection because they know we are all stronger, together. Gotcha4Life was established as a not-for-profit foundation by media personality Gus Worland in 2017.
GHFC Individual Fulfilment Profiler
Fulfilment Profiler
Fulfilment Profiler
Fulfilment Profiler
'The Fulfilment Profiler was created by a group of professionals, all who have experienced not only long careers over a cross section of industry sectors, but also have themselves experienced the impacts of an unhealthy workplace in terms of their mental health well being.' Charles Hill, Founder The GHFC
What is it?
Fulfilment Profiler
Fulfilment Profiler
'This is an amazing tool for discovering both the attitude of your employees towards their workplace satisfaction and the mental health of your company. Both highly important and integral for success. The Profiler is thoroughly recommended!' – Anthony Meagher – Managing Director, Fauve People Development.
How does it help?
Fulfilment Profiler
How does it help?
'A great tool to start the discussion – asks the right questions and provides incredible food for thought. If Workplace Health is important to you then jump on board! You won’t regret it.' - Steve Mitchell – Managing Director – Ripe Consulting
My Story: A 3-Part podcast on a 'lived-in' mental health exp
'Ten Years On' Part 1 - Podcast
'Ten Years On' Part 1 - Podcast
'Ten Years On' Part 1 - Podcast
'Ten Years On' Part 1
'Ten Years On - a memoir of workplace toxicity' is my own story based on events that occurred at my then place of work over 2010 and 2011.
'Ten Years On' Part 2 - Podcast
'Ten Years On' Part 1 - Podcast
'Ten Years On' Part 1 - Podcast
'Ten Years On' Part 2
The 2nd part of a 3-part series of events which relate to incidents of toxicity that occurred at my workplace during 2010 and 2011.
'Ten Years On' Part 3 - Podcast
'Ten Years On' Part 1 - Podcast
'Ten Years On' Part 3 - Podcast
'Ten Years On' Part 3
In Part 3, you will hear how events accelerated from May to July 2011, spiralling out of control, from anxiety, to panic attacks, to the point of having a total breakdown.
2023 Workplace Mental Health Wellbeing survey
'Workplace Mental Health Wellbeing survey'
The GHFC survey with regard to 'Corporate Culture and its alignment with the mental health well-being of all employees', is an initiative to better understand how the community feels about the issue of endemic anti-social behaviour in the workplace, including Inequality, Discrimination, Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment, in turn resul
The GHFC survey with regard to 'Corporate Culture and its alignment with the mental health well-being of all employees', is an initiative to better understand how the community feels about the issue of endemic anti-social behaviour in the workplace, including Inequality, Discrimination, Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment, in turn resulting in reduced mental health well-being.
Following is a summary of community responses:
- More than 7 out of 10 (71.6%) of employees acknowledge that anti-social behaviour is endemic in the workplace
- Almost 8 out of 10 (77.7%) have witnessed or experienced Inequality, Discrimination, Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment in their workplace
- With 4 out of 10 (38.4%) within the last 12 months!
- Nearly all (97.3%) support the statement that 'Corporate Culture needs to address anti-social behaviour in line with the duty of care of the business to its employees'
- With 85% strongly in support.
- More than 9 out of every 10 (91.2%), agree that failure to act will see employees relocating to an 'Employer of Choice', being an Organisation which does comply with ISO 45003.
- 2 out of every 3 (66.7%) agree that it is the responsibility of all Organisations, alongside lawmakers, to ensure that Corporate Culture proactively and strongly takes action to address these anti-social activities!
- While over 1 in 4 (25.2%) perceive those best placed to fix this anti-social attitude in the workplace are employees 'speaking up and taking affirmative action'
In terms of demographic background, age groups as a % of respondents are as follows:
Age 18 - 24 0%
Age 25 – 34 7%
Age 35 – 44 17%
Age 45 – 54 35.5%
Age 55 – 64 35.5%
Age 65+ 5%
Take the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/V8FBL8Z
The GHFC is a not for profit, not for revenue foundation in support of mental health well being in the workplace.
GHFC Founding Ambassadors
Ant
Steve
John
Anthony Meagher (NSW)
Managing Director at Fauve Management Consulting Sydney, Australia
Ant is a Behavioural Coach and HR Consultant who has worked extensively in both Australasian as well as European, African and Middle Eastern-based organisations. In his spare time Ant lets his creative juices flow, across music, the arts and creative w
Anthony Meagher (NSW)
Managing Director at Fauve Management Consulting Sydney, Australia
Ant is a Behavioural Coach and HR Consultant who has worked extensively in both Australasian as well as European, African and Middle Eastern-based organisations. In his spare time Ant lets his creative juices flow, across music, the arts and creative writing. Ant plays a mean guitar, with the voice of an angel, as he rips through his catalogue of songs by music icons such as Redgum, Yusuf (aka Cat Stevens), Neil Young, and Simon and Garfunkel. Ant has also published 'The Priory' a novel set in medieval times.
John
Steve
John
John Garrett (NSW)
Managing Director at Moelis Australia
Sydney, Australia
In a recent article in the Financial Review, John was likened to an investment fanatic, who in his spare time runs an online Blog and investing resource, 'MastersInvest', compiing thousands of quotes from investment icons such as Warren Buffett, Seth Klarman and Chri
John Garrett (NSW)
Managing Director at Moelis Australia
Sydney, Australia
In a recent article in the Financial Review, John was likened to an investment fanatic, who in his spare time runs an online Blog and investing resource, 'MastersInvest', compiing thousands of quotes from investment icons such as Warren Buffett, Seth Klarman and Christopher Browne. John is also an Adjunct Professor at IE Business School, Madrid.
Steve
Steve
Steve
Steve Mitchell (NSW)
Retired HR Leader
Sydney, Australia
Following a distinguished career, Steve now enjoys his retirement playing Club tennis, to a high standard, and travelling to catch up with his global family (covid permitting). Steve is also a self confessed Cricket tragic.
Jonathan
Jonathan
Jonathan
Jonathan Papworth (NSW)
CEO, Founder & Business Builder, Change Maker. Advertising & New Media, OOH Media
Sydney, Australia
Jono is a dedicated member of the Upper North Shore community, not only as an active Surf Life Saver, but also as volunteer Sponsorships Officer at the 'Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club'.
Vicki
Jonathan
Jonathan
Vicki Hill (NSW)
Supporter and Chief Proof Reader for The GHFC Blogs and Podcasts.
Sydney, Australia
Vicki's strengths are event management, account management and people management. When not doing this Vicki likes nothing better than a good book, a good movie or a long stroll at Balmoral with Bali the family labradoodle.
Mal
Jonathan
Mal
Malcolm Chilman (QLD)
Founder & CEO at Bottom Line Control Pty Ltd
Brisbane, Australia
Malcolm is a tax agent and qualified accountant. He is the owner of Bottom Line Control, an accounting practice that specializes in Micro, small and medium sized enterprises, located in Coolum Beach on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
GHFC 2023 AMBASSADORS
Adrian
Adrian
Adrian
Adrian Scarlett (UK-NE)
Adrian started life in the South of England before heading North to Geordie-land (Newcastle upon Tyne), now based in sophisticated York. A part-time musician, part-time writer and full-time day dreamer, Adrian recently completed his MA - English Literature. Creativity is without doubt his forte. Currently an NHS Exc
Adrian Scarlett (UK-NE)
Adrian started life in the South of England before heading North to Geordie-land (Newcastle upon Tyne), now based in sophisticated York. A part-time musician, part-time writer and full-time day dreamer, Adrian recently completed his MA - English Literature. Creativity is without doubt his forte. Currently an NHS Excel Spreadsheet ‘Monkey’, correcting errors and practices to make a better UK National Health Service.
‘My glass has so often been half empty, that I reckon I know what can help it seem half-full!’
Mike
Adrian
Adrian
Mike Hill (UK-W)
Mike is the Chief Executive at The Hills Group, based in Swindon, England, having graduated from Brunel University with a joint honours degree in European Business Management and Spanish. In 2004 Mike graduated from the University of Bath with an MBA. In terms of Mike's support of 'The GHFC', not only has he provided in
Mike Hill (UK-W)
Mike is the Chief Executive at The Hills Group, based in Swindon, England, having graduated from Brunel University with a joint honours degree in European Business Management and Spanish. In 2004 Mike graduated from the University of Bath with an MBA. In terms of Mike's support of 'The GHFC', not only has he provided interesting and relevant articles to feature in out Blog, but also being a major sponsor our '2019 GHFC Rally Team'.
Jen
Adrian
David
Jennifer Clements (UK-NE)
Founder 'Vejen', Tyne and Wear, North England Providing dairy free and gluten free food, from healthy lunches to cakes. Catering for small parties and retreats. In her free time Jen can be seen bounding across the moorlands of Northumbria, often with puppy not far behind.
David
David
David
David Westgate (NSW)
'I've worked in advertising for 35-years. All while suffering from a mental illness known as bipolar 1. So I know what it’s like to be driven by anxieties so strong, I sacrificed countless weekends to needless work. To be so sleep deprived, my keyboard began to resemble a soft downy pillow. And to perform brilliantly i
David Westgate (NSW)
'I've worked in advertising for 35-years. All while suffering from a mental illness known as bipolar 1. So I know what it’s like to be driven by anxieties so strong, I sacrificed countless weekends to needless work. To be so sleep deprived, my keyboard began to resemble a soft downy pillow. And to perform brilliantly in a boardroom one moment, only to find myself crying quietly in a toilet cubicle the next'.
Richo
David
Richo
Philip Richardson (NSW)
In his 35+ years in Human Resources, ‘Richo’ has held responsibility, at senior levels, for Remuneration & Benefits, Industrial Law & Employee Relations, Recruitment, Training and Development, Policy, OH&S, Payroll and Compliance. Outside of work, Philip’s interests centre on family, rugby union, rugby league and sa
Philip Richardson (NSW)
In his 35+ years in Human Resources, ‘Richo’ has held responsibility, at senior levels, for Remuneration & Benefits, Industrial Law & Employee Relations, Recruitment, Training and Development, Policy, OH&S, Payroll and Compliance. Outside of work, Philip’s interests centre on family, rugby union, rugby league and sailing, also being an honorary Director and Board Member of the Forestville R.S.L. Club.
David
David
Richo
David Coney (NSW)
A business & marketing professional, with too many years to mention of client & agency experience, delivering business growth to major brands through results & ROI focused marketing. He has an amazing family and a lifelong passion for all sports in particular Rugby & Formula 1.
Chas
Chas
Chas
Chas Barclay (NSW)
Human Engineering Pty Ltd
Sydney, Australia
Chas is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, CHEK Practitioner and Personal Trainer, who has been training and coaching clients internationally for over 30 years. Combining his academic, industry qualifications with his sporting background, has allowed his clients to improve their posture and health.
Jane
Chas
Chas
Jane Hudson (NSW)
Managing Director - Hudson Connect - Public Speaker - Inside Sales Coach - Sales Entrepreneur
Sydney, Australia
Highly experienced Inside Sales Manager with strong sales and new business development skills.
Rod
Chas
Rod
Rod Hill (NSW)
Managing Director,
Resources Asia at Citi
Sydney, Australia
Rod is not only an astute businessman, but also a talented musician and outbound adventure enthusiast.
Paul
Chris
Chris
Paul Tanzer (QLD)
Retired Police Officer, Rockhampton, North Queensland, Australia
Member of QPS group supporting serving and former personnel, towards both physical and mental health well being, in association with the Black Dog Institute.
Chris
Chris
Chris
Chris Holl (UK-SW)
A Cornishman through and through, who logged up 25 years of experience in general management within the quarrying industry across the UK, then as Assistant Head at ‘Mount Tamar School’ in nearby Plymouth, being a Special needs school, with expertise in autism and EBD (emotional and behavioural difficulties) in young persons.
Mark
Chris
Mark
Mark McVeigh (UK-SE)
Started his career in finance in the city of London before working overseas in Dubai and Singapore, settling in Sydney for 13 years setting up his own Project Management and Design company. Mark eventually returned to the UK pre-covid, where he has been involved in a series of commercial real estate projects, including The Georgian Hotel in Haslemere, Surrey.
Rich
Malcolm
Mark
Rich Hanratty Jr. (USA - E)
Rich lives in Connecticut, USA, with a strong bond for Australia, having dedicated a year to backpacking around this beautiful country, in a Kombie no less, back in 1988! After 20 years with the Connecticut General Assembly, Rich now serves as point of contact for all the communities served by Connecticut Wate
Rich Hanratty Jr. (USA - E)
Rich lives in Connecticut, USA, with a strong bond for Australia, having dedicated a year to backpacking around this beautiful country, in a Kombie no less, back in 1988! After 20 years with the Connecticut General Assembly, Rich now serves as point of contact for all the communities served by Connecticut Water Company. Did I mention that Rich is the 1st ever US GHFC Ambassador!
Malcolm
Malcolm
Malcolm
Malcolm Stewart (Scotland)
Mal is a resident of Scotland, having led a busy successful and fulfilling career in the Quarry Engineering sector. Today Mal plays an active role alongside the Institute of Quarrying, contributing in so many ways. You can read more about Mal in the recent GHFC publication, '40 Years On'.
Izzy
Malcolm
Malcolm
Izzy Grant (UK - Midlands)
Izzy is currently on assignment with the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art as she continues to expand and define her own talent as seen in recent GHFC Blogs. Izzy is passionate about combining her recent body of work, which is about showing ‘social mood and interchange through hands’, by applying it to ‘different moods and interactions in workplaces’.
Paul
Grahame
Anand
Paul Grant (UK-S)
Paul spent a successful career in IT, starting his own Consultancy, before becoming a Senior Executive with Oracle. Now in semi-retirement Paul continues to consult from his home-office on board his delightful long boat, 'Lagrima', moored on the Thames at picturesque Goring in Berkshire.
Anand
Grahame
Anand
Anand Karumanchi (NSW)
Novated Leasing | Sales | Account Management | Customer Service | Automotive
Sydney, Australia
Anand is not only a leasing specialist, but also an avid photographer, Formula 1 fanatic and cricket tragic.
Grahame
Grahame
Grahame
Grahame Jones (NSW)
Banking and Finance Leader
Sydney, Australia
Grahame carved out a successful career alongside Westpac, while still finding quality time for his family and passion for Rugby League and AFL.
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