Lee Chambers (psychologist) explained

Lee Chambers
Birth Date:22 May 1985
Birth Place:Bolton, Lancashire, England
Occupation:Businessman and radio host
Relatives:Dwain Chambers
Alma Mater:University of Surrey
Manchester Metropolitan University
Website:leechambers.org

Lee Chambers (born 22 May 1985[1]) is a British businessman and radio host.[2] [3] Chambers has been interviewed by Vogue,[4] The Guardian,[5] and Newsweek,[6] and is known for analyzing inclusion and allyship in the workplace.[7] He was born in Bolton, United Kingdom, and is the founder of Male Allies UK and Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing.[8]

Early life

Chambers was born and raised in Bolton, Greater Manchester. He has credited his father Delroy Chambers, a civil servant, and his mother Susan Chambers, a nanny, for his work ethic and academic achievement.[9] He is the oldest of three brothers, and the first in his family to attend university.[10]

Education

Chambers earned a BSc in international business psychology[11] and an MSc in psychology from the University of Surrey. He is currently a doctoral student at University of Pennsylvania.[12] [13]

Career

PhenomGames

After being made redundant from a corporate finance graduate scheme at the Co-operative Bank, Chambers founded the video game company PhenomGames in 2008.[14] Initially trading from his parents' house, the business expanded into Europe. While leading PhenomGames, Chambers immune system failed, leaving him immobile and having to learn to walk again. The company was sold to a Danish conglomerate in 2020.[15]

Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing

Chambers is the founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing,[16] a company that provides mental wellbeing initiatives to other organizations.[17] Chambers founded the business due to his own health challenges, and market opportunity for data-driven wellbeing.[18] For his work with Essentialise, Chambers was selected as a Rising Star at the Hive Business Awards, and received a Great British Entrepreneur Award in 2021.[19]

Other work

Chambers is part of the Oppo Color Counsel, alongside actress Amy Jackson.[20] [21] [22] He has worked as a performance coach for sports clubs, including Manchester City F.C. and Everton F.C.[23] [24] [25] In 2021, Chambers fronted a campaign for Charles Tyrwhitt, modelling for the launch of their Business of Life collection.

Chambers is the host of the Self Aware Entrepreneur Show and was voted in the Top 50 BAME Entrepreneurs Under 50 in 2020 alongside Nitin Passi, Eric Yuan and Rangan Chatterjee.[26] He has also been recognized by Startups.co.uk.[27] Chambers is a contributor to discussions in the media regarding mental health and wellbeing and has appeared on the BBC, ITV and Channel 5.[28] [29]

In 2023 Chambers founded Male Allies UK. He received the Freedom of the City of London for services to equality in business and outstanding contribution to gender equality.[30] [31]

Awards

Radio

Chambers life story was the subject of a BBC Radio 4 programme presented by Matthew Syed broadcast 22 November 2021, named: Sideways 19. Is This What Success Looks Like?[37]

Personal life

Chambers has a son and a daughter. They live in the Ribble Valley.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lee Chambers . scholar.google.com.
  2. News: Coronavirus: Will people be rushing back to the gym? . . 2020-07-23.
  3. News: "I've got a back-up plan in case I don't qualify for the self-employed funding" . The Times.
  4. News: Valenti . Lauren . How to Cope With Lockdown Fatigue This Winter . Vogue.
  5. News: 'I took my ventilator camping in the Sahara': how to enjoy life with a long-term illness . . 2020-12-17 . en.
  6. News: "I was in a wheelchair, now I'm walking and coaching a disability soccer team" . . 2020-06-16 . en.
  7. News: Mental health coach and entrepreneur nominated for national business diversity award . Lancashire Telegraph . en.
  8. Web site: 2020-11-07 . 'I want to show how great Bolton is': Entrepreneur brings his wellbeing firm home . 2024-08-04 . The Bolton News . en.
  9. News: Clarke . Liv . Bolton entrepreneur shares his advice as students get results . The Bolton News.
  10. News: Houghton . Tom . From debilitating illness to becoming one of the UK's top black entrepreneurs . Business Live . 10 October 2021 . en.
  11. Web site: Kelliher . Eve . Wonder walls: Boost your home and your mood with colour . Irish Examiner . en . 2021-01-22.
  12. News: What is COVID-19 anxiety syndrome? . . 2021-05-07 . en.
  13. Web site: Lee Chambers . 2024-08-06 . Manchester Metropolitan University . en.
  14. Web site: PhenomGames Company Profile: Acquisition & Investors PitchBook . pitchbook.com . en.
  15. News: Aziz . Fatima . The businessman using his challenges as a young black man to help others . LancsLive . 5 October 2021 . en.
  16. News: Baker . Hannah . Finch . Hannah . The black entrepreneurs under 35 you should know about . Business Live . 2020-11-19 . en.
  17. News: Preston-based life coach says crippling arthritis left him unable to walk at age 29 . . en.
  18. Web site: 2024-04-26 . 6 Things You Should Do At Night If You Want To Be Happier In The Morning . 2024-08-06 . HuffPost . en.
  19. Web site: Blackburn businessman highlighted in Startups 100 Index . 2023-04-03 . Yahoo News . 11 January 2023 . en-GB.
  20. Web site: Colour Counsel . oppostore.co.uk.
  21. News: Bolton entrepreneur joins panel of wellbeing experts . This Is Lancashire . en.
  22. News: From the 2008 financial crash to losing this ability to walk, this Bolton entrepreneur shares his story . The Bolton News . en.
  23. News: Medlicott . Lauren Crosby . Even in defeat Gareth Southgate's squad still brought football home . Metro . 12 July 2021 . en.
  24. News: Prior . Harriet . Having no fans might decide who wins the Premier League . British GQ.
  25. News: From the 2008 financial crash to losing this ability to walk, this Bolton entrepreneur shares his story . The Bolton News . en.
  26. News: Covid vaccine scams: What should you look out for? . ITV News . 2021-02-02 . en.
  27. News: Five great businesses born in hospitality venues . Startups.co.uk . 2020-11-16.
  28. News: Blackburn entrepreneur nominated for two business awards . . en.
  29. Web site: Lee Chambers – ABP . theabp.org.uk.
  30. Web site: 40 “remarkable individuals” awarded Freedom of the City of London in group ceremony . 2024-08-04 . 40 “remarkable individuals” awarded Freedom of the City of London in group ceremony . en.
  31. Web site: Who is Lee Chambers? British Psychologist - Autistic Entrepreneur - Wellbeing Advocate . 2024-08-06 . www.spectrumlife.org.
  32. News: Lee Chambers named in Top 50 BAME Entrepreneurs Under 50 . Lancashire Business View . 2020-10-29 . en.
  33. Web site: Lee Chambers . 2024-08-04 . www.koganpage.com . en.
  34. News: 'Ferocious entrepreneurial spirit' wins Blackburn's Lee 'gold standard' of awards . Lancashire Telegraph . en.
  35. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/businessman-inducted-black-cultural-archives-040000079.htm
  36. Web site: East Lancs businessman becomes only Brit to win US Science Academy award . 2023-04-03 . Yahoo Finance . 2 March 2023 . en-GB.
  37. Web site: Sideways 19. Is This What Success Looks Like? . BBC Radio 4 . 22 November 2021.

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