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.
Kelly Holmes
Two-time Olympic Gold Medallist & Podcaster on What Do I Do? Mental Health and MeJason Fox
Directing Staff on SAS: Who Dares Wins, Former Solider & Author of Battle ScarsRuby Wax
Outstanding Comedian, Author of Sane New World & Ambassador for Mind and SanePaul McNeive
Chartered Surveyor and Former Managing Director of Hamilton Osbourne King, Who Lost Both Legs in a FireSimon Weston
Army Veteran and Survivor of the Bluff Cove Air Attacks, Awarded the South Atlantic Medal and Appointed OBE and CBERio Ferdinand
BT Sports Pundit & Former Captain for Manchester United & EnglandTim Brown
Inspirational FDNY Firefighter Who Served During the 9/11 Terrorist AttacksNeil Laybourn
Founder of Neil Laybourn Consultancy, Co-Founder of Beyond Shame, Beyond Stigma & Ambassador for Mental Health UKMatt Haig
Sunday Times Best Selling Author & Mental Health Awareness ActivistOllie Ollerton
Former UK Special Forces Soldier, Founder of Break Point and Charity Ambassador for The Royal Marines Charity and StrongMen.Kellie Maloney
Former Boxing Promoter Turned Transgender Activist, Honoured at the Glamour Women of the Year AwardsJonny Benjamin
Awarded an MBE for Mental Health Campaigning & Subject of the Film ‘The Stranger on the Bridge’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.
