An international speaker on workforce burnout, anxiety and stress will take to the stage on the Tuesday of the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) 2026 Conference, taking place at Carden Park Hotel near Chester on January 25 to January 28..
Teacher and consultant Kat Thorne will deliver a presentation on how ‘one small habit change’ can boost resilience and wellbeing.
Ben Harrison, GCA chairman elect and operations director of Haskins Garden Centres, said: “Presenter of the ‘Positive Habits Podcast’ and founder of ’The Morning Game Changer’, Kat will be talking about the greatest global pandemic of all time – burnout, anxiety and stress. As people-focused businesses, our teams are our most important asset. The better able individuals are to look after themselves, the better they perform in all areas of life.
“Kat is a positive habits expert, and her life story of workaholism, breakdown and burnout inspires global audiences to change. After losing everything in 2016, she had no choice but to start again – with one small habit change. She is going to share her experiences and tips so we can all benefit.”
A former global commercial director and CEO, Kat now works with organisations, leaders and individuals around the world to help them create one small positive habit change that results in increased wellbeing and resilience.
GCA CEO Peter Burks commented: “I’m sure our delegates will really appreciate hearing about Kat’s one small positive habit change and will find her presentation inspiring. Increased wellbeing and resilience allow us all to have healthier, happier work and home lives, and they also help boost performance in the workplace.
“To find out more and to book tickets, visit the conference pages in the members’ section of our website or go directly to https://gca.digitickets.co.uk/. For further queries, contact the dedicated conference at conference@gca.org.uk. If non-members are interested in attending the event, please email info@gca.org.uk.”