Mental Resilience

As life throws one challenge after another, mental resilience is essential for managing change and overcoming adversity. These expert speakers have cracked the code for a stronger mind, the secrets of which they share with audiences at events.

Mental resilience must be a priority for businesses, as a resilient workplace enjoys increased productivity. To support their employees’ mental health, senior members often book resilience speakers to supply strategies for change management.

In the workplace, mental resilience allows employees to manage a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, and maintain consistent results. As such, business owners regularly turn to the speakers featured below to empower their staff.

Liz McConaghy

RAF Veteran Who Flew the Boeing CH-47 Chinook to Rescue Severely Injured Soldiers in Helmond & Amazon Bestselling Author of Chinnok Crew 'Chick'

Ashlee Braxton

Leading Mindset Empowerment Expert & Founder of The Happy Choice Podcast, Which Was Listed in The Top 50 Health Podcasts in South Africa

Phillippa Mole

Founder of Fresh Air Coaching & Presenter on BBC's Commonwealth Games Who Competed for GB in Bobsleigh

Alex Crow

UK's Leading Mindreader, Founder of Stress Boffin & Former Police Constable with the Metropolitan Police

Shaun Flores

Mental Health Advocate, Professional Model, TEDx Speaker.

Ryan Hopkins

Chief Impact Officer at JAAQ, Former Future of Wellbeing Lead at Deloitte & The UK's Wellbeing Leader of the Year

Richard McGhee

Former Firefighter for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, Turned Mental Health Speaker

Sheena Tanna-Shah

Founder of Inspiring Success, Author of Perfectly Imperfect Mum & Podcast Host of Perfectly Imperfect You

Petra Velzeboer

Leading Mental Health & Digital Wellbeing Expert, TEDx Speaker, CEO of PVL & Author of ‘Begin with You’ and ‘Digital Wellbeing’

Ellie Simmonds

Record-breaking British Paralympic swimmer who won four Olympic Gold medals

Martin Roberts

A survivor of Britain's worst ever sporting disasters & now founder of Keep In Mind Ltd & a Mental Health Lead at one of the UK's largest Banks

Dr Alex George

A&E Doctor, Appointed the UK Mental Health Ambassador by the Prime Minister

Each year, World Mental Health Day highlights the importance of resilience, especially in the workplace. The World Health Organisation recognises this special day on Friday 10th of October 2026, as an opportunity for people to come together and destigmatise mental health conditions.

Mental Health Day speakers specialise in resilience, as it is a key factor of emotional strength. They rebalance a workplace’s priorities, to value mental health as a vehicle for better performance and productivity.

With the Mental Health Speakers Agency, you can book an inspiring speaker with confidence, as a professional booking agent will manage every stage of the hiring process. Contact our team by phone, email or our online contact form to find out more.