Bev Jones

Beverley Jones is an award-winning transformational speaker, author and panel host who shares her expertise on preventing and dealing with burnout. Her expertise comes from her lived experience, having battled burnout during a 30-year senior management career.

Bev’s battle with burnout saw her crash through self-harm, paranoia, anger, loneliness, and even suicidal thoughts. While it was the saddest and darkest part of Beverley’s life, she now sees it as one of life’s greatest gifts.

During her transformation and recovery, Bev decided it was her life mission to not only help others avoid what she had gone through but also support others to achieve calm in their lives. Her personable character shines through in her thought-provoking talks. Her honest, authentic account about the dark days of burnout are delivered with humour and her audience receive practical tips to take away.

Bev Jones has spoken at many events of all sizes for organisations such as Welsh and Southeast Water, NHS, HSBC and Mars Ltd. She is also regular panel host and member for organisations such as the Welsh Assembly and Lloyds Bank.

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More About Bev Jones

It was in 2009, after 30 years working in senior corporate positions, that Bev Jones was diagnosed with burnout, presenting itself as anxiety and depression. Her life became unrecognisable and she was afraid nothing would ever be positive again, that the fear, anger and negativity would be part of her every day existence.

However, it was to be a gift. Bev went on a tough yet inspirational journey, a journey where her life was turned upside down, her trust in others tested and ultimately a journey of recovery that saw her life go from ordinary to extraordinary.

Reflecting on her own burnout, Bev now understands that it was indeed the bullies, the emotionally abusive relationships and the long working hours that stripped her of herself. It is a pattern she sees all too often in others but something she is passionate about helping others to avoid or navigate.

In 2010, after her own transformational journey, Bev founded her business Awaken Coaching. She has since helped many people navigate life, avoiding burnout but embracing and enabling calm with her mantra ‘life is simple, humans make it difficult’ every present in all she does.

Bev Jones – Author and Media Contributor

‘Made it Thru the Rain: to light the journey ahead’ was published in 2012 and charts Bev’s journey through depression, her personal journey to recovery and beyond. It demonstrates how our experiences, however painful and challenging, are actually the greatest of gifts.

As well as having published her own book, Bev also often shares her insight and expertise on the radio and in print media. She has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Women’s Weekly, Daily Mail, Prima and The Telegraph, among many others.

She has recently appeared on BBC Wales; Live programme, and has hosted a weekly community radio show in her local town.

Bev Jones – Speaking and Workshop Topics

Burnout and Beyond
The Path to Burnout
Bullying in the workplace (and it’s link to mental health)
Financial Wellbeing (and it’s link to mental health)
Starting from Zero (for networks / small business)
Running a successful business 9-5

Why book Bev Jones?

Through her inspirational journey, Bev Jones leads her audience through her personal relationship with depression and anxiety demonstrating how the road she travelled through was tough but it was the gift that helped her create an extraordinary life. Beverley leaves a lasting impression on her audiences with the knowledge that they have the resilience to navigate life and bounce back from burnout, depression and workplace bullying.

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Testimonials

I’ve had the privilege of knowing Bev for over 7 years. From the moment you meet her, you’re immediately struck by her warmth and authenticity. She has a genuine knack for placing others before herself, a quality that shines brightly in her role as a well-being coach and speaker. Bev‘s dedication to enhancing wellness is palpable. Over the years, she has successfully guided countless individuals and businesses away from the brink of burnout, helping them realign their lives and aspirations.

What sets Bev apart, especially in her speaking engagements, is her ability to distil complex topics into digestible insights. No matter the audience’s level within an organisation, she makes understanding easy and actionable. I’ve seen first hand the positive transformations in my employees after sessions with Bev.

In the world of business, the health and well-being of the team are paramount. It’s the foundation for happiness, productivity, and sustained success. And in this domain, Bev is unmatched.
Mark Wright – Apprentice Winner

Bev Jones was an outstanding speaker for ‘Hereford Means Business’ (HMB) in November 2023. What sets Beverley apart from lots of other speakers is her unique ability to engage on issues to do with wellbeing that totally resonated with an entire audience. I totally recommend her calm, reassuring yet highly motivating style which would suit audiences of any size. Crucially though, Beverley is also an outstanding one-to-one communicator and a great listener who brings with her a wealth of senior level experience from working at a range of major brands – thoroughly recommended!

Justin Radcliffe – CEO at Balustrade & Balcony Suppliers & Installers Association (BABSI)

Bev Jones is an outstanding person to work with. She is an expert in burnout prevention and recovery coaching. I enjoyed working with her over the past few years, learning more about Awaken Mentoring and discussing her business goals. Working with Bev has been a rewarding experience, and I look forward to future collaborations. I highly recommend Bev’s services to anyone.

Hadi Ibrahim, Founder Falcon Investments

I was lucky enough to have Bev speak at one of my events recently and can’t praise her enough. Bev shared her experience with burnout and offered inspiration to the audience on the possibility of overcoming burnout. She also gave practical insight on how to spot burnout symptoms and also techniques to overcome the issue from the perspective of burnout in employment and as a business owner. We had rave reviews from all the attendees about how inspiring Bev’s story was, along with how moving it was for her to open up and share so vulnerably.
Bethan Wright, Business Coach