Gail Emms MBE
Gail Emms MBE – Motivational Speaker, Host & After-Dinner Speaker
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Our mental health speakers bring vital conversations to the forefront. With honesty and compassion, they share experiences and strategies that help audiences better understand mental wellbeing and the importance of looking after ourselves and those around us.
Conversations around mental health are no longer optional—they’re essential. Bringing in a mental health guest speaker gives your audience the chance to hear from voices that inspire understanding, empathy, and action. Our mental wellbeing speakers include influential business leaders who have championed workplace wellbeing, sports people who know what it takes to perform under pressure, and disability advocates who share powerful personal stories that challenge stigma. Each brings a unique perspective, but all deliver talks designed to connect, inform, and motivate. From corporate away days to conferences and educational events, a mental health speaker can spark conversations that truly make a difference.
Mental health is a broad subject, and our speakers approach it from many different angles. Common themes include:
Each talk is tailored to the audience, ensuring the message is practical, relevant, and impactful.
Mental health speakers are becoming a cornerstone of many events. Businesses often invite them to corporate away days, leadership conferences, or wellbeing weeks to encourage a healthier workplace culture. They are just as effective in schools and universities, sparking conversations that help young people feel confident about asking for support. At charity galas and community events, mental wellbeing speakers bring both profile and authenticity, helping to raise awareness and encourage positive action. Whatever the setting, their ability to connect with audiences and open up important discussions makes them a valuable addition to almost any programme.
A talk on mental wellbeing can shift the way people see themselves and those around them. Hearing a sports personality open up about the pressure of competition, or a business leader reflect on burnout, makes the subject relatable and real. These stories cut through stigma and remind audiences that mental health challenges are part of being human, not something to be hidden. In a corporate setting, the benefits are tangible: teams leave with practical tools for handling stress, a greater awareness of how to support colleagues, and a renewed sense that wellbeing underpins long-term performance. For schools, charities, and community groups, the impact is often deeply personal—attendees walk away encouraged, reassured, and more willing to talk openly. What makes these sessions powerful is the combination of honesty and hope: audiences not only hear that challenges can be overcome, but they also leave with the confidence to start conversations of their own.
Finding the right mental wellbeing speaker is simple with Look Who’s Talking. Browse our roster to discover self-improvement speakers who fit your event, then use the enquiry form on their profile to check availability. If you’d prefer a personal recommendation, you can contact us directly and our team will guide you through the booking process from start to finish.