The Best Wellbeing Speakers for Corporate Events in the UK

Reading time: 3 minutes. Discover why companies are investing in wellbeing speakers, and meet the experts helping UK businesses tackle burnout and disengagement.

Workplace wellbeing has moved from a nice-to-have to a genuine business priority. As burnout and disengagement continue to affect productivity across UK workplaces, more companies are turning to wellbeing speakers to start honest conversations with their teams.

Why companies are investing in wellbeing speakers

Three factors are driving demand for wellbeing-focused sessions:

• Burnout. Rising workloads and always-on culture have made burnout one of the most cited reasons for absence and attrition.

• Workplace performance. Wellbeing and productivity are closely linked — teams that feel supported tend to perform better and stay longer.

• Employee engagement. Wellbeing sessions offer a rare moment where employees feel genuinely looked after, rather than simply managed.

A good wellbeing speaker doesn't just raise awareness of these issues; they give audiences practical tools they can use immediately.

Meet the experts

Jenny Okolo: Mental Health and Accessibility

Jenny founded SASA Health with a focus on closing gaps in health education, particularly around mental health. Her sessions combine clinical knowledge with an approachable, honest style that resonates with mixed corporate audiences.

Well suited to:

• Parent's networks and ERGs

• General wellbeing weeks

• Healthcare-adjacent industries

Nana Crawford: Movement and confidence

Nana, founder of JiggleFiTT, approaches wellbeing through movement and body confidence rather than clinical framing alone. Her sessions are often more interactive, encouraging audiences to participate rather than simply listen.

Well suited to:

• Workplace wellness weeks

• Culture and inclusion events

• Teams looking for a more active, hands-on session

Workshop vs keynote: which format works best?

Both formats have a place, depending on the outcome you're after:

• Keynote. Best for larger audiences and when the goal is to raise awareness or spark conversation across a whole company.

• Workshop. Better suited to smaller groups where hands-on participation, practical tools and follow-up discussion matter more than reach.

Many companies now combine the two: a keynote to open a wellbeing week, followed by smaller workshop sessions through the rest of the week, to get the benefits of both formats.

Interested in booking a wellbeing speaker for your next event? Get in touch to discuss your team's needs and preferred format.