Speaker on Workplace Mental Health, Resilience & Performing Under Pressure
I work as a workplace mental health speaker, helping organisations cut through surface-level wellbeing and build resilience that works in the real world.
Helping organisations cut through surface-level wellbeing and build resilience that works in the real world.
Why Mike
I’m a Health & Wellbeing Management Consultant, MHFA England Instructor, and court-experienced Expert Witness with over 20 years’ experience working across public, private, and third-sector organisations.
I also bring lived experience. I recovered from a rare pituitary brain tumour, affecting fewer than 1% of the UK population. That experience required navigating cognitive change, uncertainty, loss of confidence, and a fundamental reassessment of identity while still being expected to function and lead at work.
Alongside this, my work as an Expert Witness places me in high-stakes environments where clarity, emotional regulation, ethical judgement, and remaining grounded under scrutiny are essential.
My work sits at the intersection of rare lived experience, high-stakes professional environments, and practical workplace wellbeing. Everything I deliver is grounded, human, and focused on what genuinely helps people perform under pressure.
What audiences gain
- A clear understanding of how stress and pressure impact behaviour, decision-making, and performance
- The ability to recognise early warning signs of stress and burnout
- Practical tools to improve focus, energy, sleep, and emotional regulation
- Greater confidence to support mental health conversations at work
- A grounded, human perspective that stays with them long after the session ends
Audiences don’t just feel inspired — they leave clearer, calmer, and better equipped to perform under pressure the very next day.
Topics I speak on
Workplace mental health & wellbeing – cutting through awareness to build real confidence in recognising issues early and responding effectively at work
Emotional resilience and burnout prevention – helping people protect energy, spot warning signs, and stay effective before crisis point
Stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation – practical tools to stabilise emotions, improve focus, and perform under pressure
Sleep, fatigue, and cognitive recovery – improving sleep quality to support decision-making, mood, and sustainable performance
Remote and hybrid working – addressing isolation, blurred boundaries, and disengagement in distributed teams
Loneliness at work – recognising hidden isolation and rebuilding connection, belonging, and psychological presence
Supporting others as a manager – equipping untrained managers with the confidence and tools to support wellbeing without becoming therapists
Mental Health First Aid – developing the confidence to have supportive conversations and take appropriate, proportionate action
Equality, diversity, and inclusion – supporting neurodiversity, disability, and difference with clarity, compassion, and confidence
Men’s mental health – creating safer, more honest conversations around pressure, identity, and emotional expression
Coping with change and sustained pressure – maintaining balance and effectiveness in uncertain, high-demand environments
Self-care as a leadership and performance skill – reframing self-care as essential to presence, decision-making, and long-term impact
All sessions are bespoke and shaped around the audience, organisational context, and objectives. I don’t typically deliver purely clinical or diagnostic content.
Formats & delivery
Keynote talks
Interactive workshops (90-minute, half-day, or full-day)
Webinars
Panel discussions
Written thought leadership
UK-wide delivery | Online and in person
Trusted by
NHS organisations, local authorities, universities, national employers, and third-sector organisations across the UK.
What people say
“I chaired a professional conference on stress in Frankfurt and heard Mike Lawrence present. I was very impressed with both his intelligence and his humanity.”
— Robert Gordon, PhD, ABPP
Fellow of the American Psychological Association
“The University of Sheffield has worked with Mike Lawrence for several years. Mike is hugely motivational, inspiring, and knowledgeable. He captivated our delegates with his insights into mental health, wellbeing, and the importance of looking after ourselves.”
— Steve Timmins
Business Development Manager, University of Sheffield
“I had the pleasure of working with Mike on his webinar ‘Navigating Complex Conversations’. His ability to approach sensitive topics with empathy and clarity, while offering practical insights, made the session an outstanding success.
Mike makes complex mental health topics accessible, actionable, and inspiring.”
— Penny Boylan
Membership Lead, Dharma Academy
Trusted by NHS organisations, local authorities, universities, national employers, and third-sector organisations across the UK.
Let’s talk
If you’re looking for a speaker who combines credibility, lived experience, and practical impact, I’d be happy to explore how I can support your event or organisation.
