Clare Kenny

Head of Wellbeing Strategy at PVL & Co-Founder of The Wellbeing Academy

  • TEDx Speaker
  • Former Head of Wellbeing Strategy at Burberry
  • Host of Dog Walk Thoughts Podcast
  • Consultant for Organisations like Channel 4, Deloitte, and Medtronic

When Clare Kenny is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

The Way We Are Working, Isn’t Working
Mental Health Lessons from My Daughter
Anything Not to Feel – My Story of Addiction
Changing How We See Addiction
Opening Up About Mental Health At Work
Gender Equality And Women’s Wellbeing
Finding Joy And Investing In Yourself

Clare Kenny is a prominent mental health speaker, workplace wellbeing strategist, and leadership consultant. Renowned for her work in creating psychologically safe and high-performance environments, Clare’s approach blends personal experience with professional expertise. Her speaking engagements focus on leadership, mental health, and the importance of building mentally healthy workplaces, offering practical insights for organisations seeking to enhance employee wellbeing. As a TEDx speaker, she draws on her own journey with burnout, anxiety, and ADHD to connect with audiences on a personal level, making her an influential advocate for change in workplace culture.

Clare’s career began in the field of learning and development, where she honed her expertise in leadership and wellbeing strategies. Early in her professional journey, she took on senior roles in leadership consultancy and wellbeing strategy. Her ability to create transformative change led her to significant roles, including overseeing the global wellbeing strategy at Burberry and serving as Head of Client Operations at YSC, part of the renowned Accenture leadership consultancy. These roles gave Clare the experience to understand the intricacies of organisational culture and the importance of mental health in employee performance and satisfaction.

In recent years, Clare has solidified her position as a thought leader in workplace wellbeing. She has collaborated with major organisations like Channel 4, Deloitte, Burberry, Warner Media, and Medtronic, helping them implement wellbeing strategies that prioritise mental health and foster employee engagement. Clare is also the Head of Wellbeing Strategy at PVL and co-founder of The Wellbeing Academy, an institution focused on promoting mentally healthy workplace cultures. As the host of the podcast Dog Walk Thoughts, Clare continues to engage audiences by sharing her candid reflections on leadership, mental health, and personal development.

Clare Kenny is hired by organisations and individuals seeking to improve workplace wellbeing, leadership development, and mental health awareness. Her combination of real-world experience and powerful speaking style makes her an ideal choice for companies aiming to tackle burnout, improve employee engagement, and foster a culture of inclusivity and support. Clare’s expertise ensures that she brings practical, actionable strategies that make a tangible impact on workplace culture.

Official Testimonials

Clare Kenny is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

​”Throughout any culture change project, Clare remains sensitive to individuals’ needs while driving and embedding positive improvements. She is excellent at driving employee wellbeing and change management strategies and I would highly recommend her.”

Lucie, People Operations Manager, GLG

“Clare delivered a fantastic talk; I came away with a lot of food for thought and it was great to share ideas with people in this context. She was amazing, really great delivery.”

Dee, Acquisition Manager, Burberry

“Clare delivered an excellent talk. She was so authentic, honest and open – sharing her own challenges and how to approach them with a resilient mindset.”

Caroline, Wellbeing Lead, Fidelity International

“Clare doesn’t approach wellbeing as a simple tick-box exercise. She considers every element of a business – from processes and ways of working to company culture and leadership – to create impactful and measurable results.”

Charlotte, Health and Safety Manager, Burberry

“I was lucky enough to work with Clare at Burberry and see first-hand the impact she had across our organisation. Clare is brilliant to work with, a real value to the team and an expert in deploying wellbeing strategies and support to make sure teams can thrive.”

Martin, Senior Manager, Employee Engagement, Sky

To enquire about Clare Kenny for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@mentalhealthspeakers.co.uk or call a booking agent on 0203 9816 296.