Workplace wellbeing conversations
Workplace Mental Health Talks & Interviews
Watch and listen to Mike Lawrence explore workplace mental health, burnout, resilience, leadership and sustainable performance — with practical insight shaped by professional expertise and lived experience.
Available for podcasts, media interviews, panels, webinars and workplace events.
Experience trusted by
- NHS organisations
- Zurich Insurance
- TransPennine Express
- Environment Agency
- Shelter
- PepsiCo Walkers
- The FA
- UK universities
Featured conversations
Real conversations about pressure, people and performance.
These discussions move beyond slogans. They explore what pressure feels like, how leaders can respond and what helps people perform without sacrificing their health.
What audiences will hear
Clear thinking for complex workplace challenges.
Every conversation is shaped for the audience, but these are the themes Mike is most often invited to explore.
01 / BURNOUT
Pressure before crisis
Recognising the quiet signs of overload and acting before exhaustion becomes normal.
02 / LEADERSHIP
Human-centred leadership
Building trust, clarity and psychological safety when people and performance are under pressure.
03 / RESILIENCE
Sustainable resilience
Moving beyond “just cope” towards practical habits, boundaries and systems that support recovery.
04 / PERFORMANCE
Wellbeing that works
Connecting mental health with engagement, decision-making, absence and sustainable productivity.
05 / CHANGE
Leading through uncertainty
Helping teams navigate change, ambiguity and emotional strain without losing trust.
06 / LIVED EXPERIENCE
Recovery and perspective
What brain surgery, recovery and rebuilding taught Mike about identity, support and being human.
Selected appearances
Conversations worth continuing.
A selection of interviews exploring leadership, confidence, wellbeing and the experiences that shape how we work and live.
Video conversation
Becoming the Leader in You
Mike joins Jay Acharya to explore leadership, identity and the inner work that helps people lead with greater confidence.
Watch in the playlist →Video conversation
Workplace Wellbeing & Confidence
A conversation with Karene Lambert-Gorwyn about confidence, pressure and creating healthier ways to work and lead.
Watch in the playlist →Podcast interview
The Jon Covey Podcast
A wide-ranging conversation about Mike’s journey, mindset, leadership and the lessons carried into his work today.
Listen on Apple Podcasts →Podcast interview
Naked Sunday
“Step Into Their Shoes” — a human conversation about empathy, perspective and understanding what may sit beneath the surface.
Listen on Spotify →Interview
Leadership, resilience and possibility
Selected conversations with hosts including Mike Marshall and Julie Mann, bringing practical mental health insight into wider leadership discussions.
Explore the video conversations →Invite Mike
Planning a podcast or interview?
Mike can contribute clear, grounded insight on workplace mental health, burnout, leadership, resilience and sustainable performance.
Discuss your programme →Organisational speaking
Insight designed to create a useful next conversation.
Mike’s talks connect workplace mental health with the everyday realities of leadership, workload, culture and performance. The aim is not simply to inspire people for an hour, but to give them language and actions they can use afterwards.
Event highlight
NHS Supply Chain
A Mental Health Awareness Week session exploring low mood, consistency and the practical steps that help people keep moving forward.
Community and leadership
Leadership also means helping possibility become visible.
Mike has supported The King’s Trust as a business mentor for around a decade, helping people build confidence, direction and practical momentum.
Ways Mike can contribute
A thoughtful voice for the conversation you are creating.
Whether the audience is listening live or later, Mike brings warmth, clarity and practical value without turning a serious subject into a sales pitch.
Podcast interviews
Long-form, conversational discussions for business, leadership and wellbeing audiences.
Media interviews
Clear commentary on workplace mental health, pressure, burnout and organisational wellbeing.
Panels and webinars
Collaborative contributions that connect evidence, lived experience and practical action.
Workplace events
Keynotes, leadership sessions and facilitated conversations shaped around your audience.
Why Mike
Professional expertise. Lived experience. Human delivery.
Mike Lawrence is a multi-award-winning Health & Wellbeing Management Consultant, international speaker and certified Mental Health First Aid England Instructor. His approach is informed by more than 20 years in leadership and management, extensive workplace delivery and his own recovery following brain surgery.
People rarely need another lecture. They need to feel understood, see the challenge differently and know what to do next.
- Clear: complex ideas translated into language audiences can use.
- Credible: professional practice connected to real workplace pressures.
- Human: honest conversations delivered with warmth, respect and perspective.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers for hosts and organisers.
The essentials for planning a podcast, media interview, panel or event contribution.
Is Mike available for podcasts and media interviews?
Yes. Mike is available for podcasts, filmed or written interviews, webinars, panel discussions and selected media commentary. Use the contact page to share the format, audience, topic and proposed date.
Which topics can Mike discuss?
Core subjects include workplace mental health, burnout prevention, resilience, psychological safety, emotionally intelligent leadership, change pressure, sustainable performance and recovery. The angle can be shaped around your audience.
Can Mike contribute remotely or in person?
Yes. Remote interviews and webinars can be delivered from Sheffield, while in-person contributions are available across the UK and internationally, subject to date, format and travel arrangements.
Can Mike contribute to a workplace or leadership event?
Yes. Mike delivers keynotes, workshops, panels and facilitated conversations for organisations. Visit the speaker page for more detail.
How do I invite Mike to contribute?
Send the proposed date, audience, theme, format and approximate running time through the contact page. Mike will respond with availability and the most suitable next step.
Start the conversation
Bring a clear, credible and human voice to your audience.
Tell Mike what you are planning, who it is for and the conversation you want to create. You do not need a finished brief before getting in touch.