Mental Health Keynote Speaker for Organisations
Tom Dickinson is a professional keynote speaker delivering powerful talks on mental health, resilience and performance under pressure.
With more than seven years of speaking experience, Tom works with organisations, leadership teams and conferences to create meaningful conversations around wellbeing and workplace culture.
Trusted by businesses to address sensitive topics such as mental health and suicide awareness, Tom brings authenticity, care and credibility through lived experience.
His sessions combine powerful storytelling with practical strategies, helping teams better understand mental health, build resilience and support one another in high-pressure environments.
Audiences leave with greater awareness, stronger mindset tools and the confidence to start conversations that often go unspoken in the workplace.
Tom’s goal is simple: to help people build the mindset, resilience and confidence to navigate life’s challenges — and to remind them they are never alone.
Turning Pain Into Purpose
Tom’s work is deeply rooted in personal experience.
In October 2015, he tragically lost his brother to suicide after a long battle with substance abuse and depression.
The grief and trauma that followed, combined with Tom’s own struggles with mental health, became a defining moment in his life.
Rather than allowing that experience to define him, Tom made a conscious decision to turn pain into purpose.
His mission is simple but powerful: to help others feel less alone, break the stigma around mental health and create environments where people feel safe to talk openly.
This lived experience underpins every session Tom delivers.
It is not theory – it is real, human and deeply relatable.
Audiences don’t just hear the message, they connect with it.
What's Covered in Tom's Talks
Tom’s sessions are designed to educate, inspire and empower teams by addressing key topics around mental health, mindset and resilience in the workplace.
His talks are engaging, relatable and filled with actionable insights that leave a lasting impact.
Organisations invite Tom to speak to help:
• Encourage open conversations around mental health
• Reduce stigma in the workplace
• Support employee wellbeing
• Build resilience in high-pressure environments
• Strengthen communication and team culture
Tom regularly delivers talks for:
• Corporate organisations
• Leadership and management teams
• Conferences and off-site events
• HR, People and Wellbeing teams
• Mental health initiatives
• Return-to-work programmes
FORMATS AND DELIVERY
Tom offers flexible formats depending on the needs of your organisation.
60 Minute Keynote
A powerful keynote talk designed to inspire, educate and spark meaningful conversation across teams or conference audiences.
Keynote + Q&A
Allows audiences to engage further with the topics discussed and ask open, honest questions.
Leadership or Team Sessions
Smaller, more focused sessions designed for leadership teams or departments to explore the themes in greater depth.
Follow-Up Mindset Workshop
An interactive session that builds on the keynote and provides practical tools teams can apply in their day-to-day work.
Signature Keynotes
The Cost of Silence:
Why unspoken struggles quietly damage wellbeing, performance and workplace culture.
This keynote explores the hidden impact of silence around mental health and why organisations benefit from creating environments where people feel safe to speak openly.
Audience takeaways include:
• Greater confidence discussing mental health at work
• Practical ways to support colleagues
• Reduced stigma across teams
• Stronger connection and trust
Pressure, Performance and People:
How modern workplace pressure impacts decision-making, resilience and results.
This keynote explores how individuals and teams can better manage stress while maintaining performance and wellbeing.
Audience takeaways include:
• Tools to manage pressure and stress
• Improved self-awareness around mindset and behaviour
• Strategies for building resilience
• Stronger communication and trust within teams
Book Tom for Your Event
If you’re looking for a mental health keynote speaker who delivers both impact and practical value, Tom’s Talks can support your organisation.
Tom works with a limited number of organisations each year to ensure quality and impact.
Enquire today to check availability or discuss your event.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Physical & Mental Health, and Wellbeing
Glennelly Infrastructure Limited
Tom’s honesty helped break down barriers around mental health. We’re really looking forward to welcoming him back for further work.
Kelly Gracie – VolkerLaser
Everyone in the room was captivated by Tom’s personal story. The session was powerful, impactful, and handled with real care.
Lisa – PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Tom helped us create an environment where people felt more comfortable talking about a subject that is often very hard to discuss. His session made a real impact on our people. We took a lot away from his experiences and how reaching out for help and support can make all