Mental Health and Performance: Inspiring Excellence Through Well-Being
Do you ever feel like your team is running on empty?
The deadlines are met, the emails are answered, but something’s missing. Motivation, energy, spark. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Stress, burnout, and disengagement are increasingly common across UK workplaces. And the cost is more than just a few ‘off’ days.
But what if your next team event could be the catalyst for a cultural reset? What if one powerful story or strategy from a Mental Health Speaker could change how your organisation approaches mental health and performance?
Why Mental Health is Key to Professional Success
A stressed-out, stretched-thin team isn’t sustainable. Businesses are finally waking up to the fact that performance and well-being aren’t opposites, in fact they’re intrinsically linked. When people feel safe, supported, and psychologically well, they show up fully. They engage. They create. They lead.
At The Speakers Agency, we work with a powerful roster of mental health and performance speakers who don’t shy away from the tough stuff. These are people who’ve been through it, who bring lived experience, research, and real-world tools to help your people reset, recharge and thrive.
Meet Our Mental Health and Performance Experts
Simon Weston CBE
A national treasure and a true inspiration, Simon’s life changed forever when he suffered 46% burns during the Falklands War. His journey of recovery, resilience, and redefining purpose resonates at every level of an organisation, from boardroom to frontline.
“The audience was spellbound and everyone marked Simon in the highest category (excellent) in the feedback forms. I don’t think we could have chosen anyone better to bring our conference to a close.”
Andrew Pain
Formerly on the brink of burnout himself, Andrew offers high-impact talks on how leaders can spot the signs of overwhelm in themselves and others. His style is pragmatic, powerful, and packed with takeaways that managers can act on straight away.
Topics include toxic leadership, burnout prevention, and mental health for men in leadership roles.
Anna Mathur
Psychotherapist, mum of three, and bestselling author, Anna speaks with warmth, honesty, and humour about stress, overwhelm, and perfectionism. She’s especially popular with organisations looking to support working parents or to explore mental load and emotional resilience in a relatable way.
“She is professional, knowledgeable, an expert in her field, easy to work with and came to the table with so many ideas.”
Jack Hunter-Spivey
Paralympic medalist, mental health advocate, and rising star, Jack brings energy, humility and honesty to every stage. Born with cerebral palsy and a background in both elite sport and mental health services, he speaks candidly about anxiety, trauma and performance pressure.
Jack is ideal for younger audiences or employee networks focused on disability inclusion or men’s mental health.
Jason Fox
Ex-Special Forces, bestselling author, and star of SAS: Who Dares Wins, Jason knows pressure like few others. But it’s his openness about PTSD and his journey towards healing that sticks with audiences long after the standing ovation.
Jason’s talks are raw, unfiltered, and surprisingly tender. He’s ideal for leadership events looking to inspire mental resilience.
What Makes a Mental Health Speaker Effective?
The best speakers don’t just talk about stress. They give your people the language, tools, and confidence to deal with it. They open the door to conversations that matter. They shift cultures. And yes, they leave people feeling inspired, but also equipped.
Do you want to reduce absenteeism?
Do you want to boost engagement and morale?
Do you want to give your managers the tools to lead with empathy?
We’ve helped organisations do exactly that by providing the right speaker, at the right time.
How to Book a Mental Health Speaker
Not sure which speaker is right for your event? That’s what we’re here for. Whether you’re planning a full Mental Health Awareness Week programme or a single standout keynote, we’ll match you with a speaker who gets your audience.
Call us on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com to talk through your requirements with one of our booking agents today.
