The month of May is almost here, and with it comes a unique opportunity to bring in a keynote speaker who specializes in mental health to your next meeting or event. Too often we discount the importance of mental health in our lives, and we have the opportunity to explore how mental health can reshape our organizations–from activists making a difference in communities everywhere, to experts armed with the latest research–there is no shortage of powerful speakers who can make an impact at your next meeting. Keep reading for more information on how you can book the perfect mental health speaker for your May events (or any other time of year!).

METTA WORLD PEACE

(fka Ron Artest) NBA Champion and All-Star, Coach, Mental Health Advocate and Entrepreneur

Long before Michael Phelps, Simone Biles and others brought the mental health struggles of professional athletes out of the shadows, basketball superstar Ron Artest publicly thanked his therapist after making the shot that won the 2010 NBA Championship for the Los Angeles Lakers.

DR. JP PAWLIW-FRY

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Thought Leader, Leadership, Performance and Change Expert

Managing anxiety, stress and burnout with your team is a real issue. In his interactive keynote speech “Managing Anxiety, Stress And Burnout”, JP provides science-based strategies on how to manage anxiety and build resilience that anyone can learn.

WEMA HOOVER

Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader, Executive Coach, Culture Curator

In her keynote speech “It’s Ok Not To Be Okay: Activating Inclusion To Drive Well-Being & Mental Health”, Wema highlights ways to integrate inclusion, equity and belonging to drive sustainable practices to support employee’s overall health and well-being.

BILL BENJAMIN

Emotional Intelligence, Performance and Leadership Expert

In his practical and science-based keynote, Bill will guide your audience on how to address what anxiety is and, importantly, how it differs from fear, and how the brain reacts under pressure and how this can set them up to feel greater anxiety, stress, and burnout.

BEN NEMTIM

New York Times Bestselling Author, Cofounder of MTV’s The Buried Life, Mental Health Advocate

Nemtin is a mental health advocate who believes that all humans have ups and they have downs. He believes the stigma around mental illness can be broken through open, honest conversations. His astounding story and authentic levity gives audiences hope and normalizes behavioral health in a vibrant way.

HEATHER MCGOWAN

Future-of-work strategist and Best-Selling Author

McGowan is a sense maker, a dot connector, a deep thinker, and a pattern matcher who sees things that others miss. She’s transforming mindsets and entire organizations around the globe with her message about how the next phase of work will focus on continuous learning, rather than simply learning once in order to work.

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