Keynotes & Expert Talks
Nobody enjoys being talked at, so I create an environment where people are invited to think, reflect and take part.
All sessions are tailored to the audience, the context and the outcome you want to achieve. Every talk is constructed to be engaging, accessible and actionable. My aim is to create experiences that feel human, useful and memorable.
Expert Keynote Talks
As a Psychologist, Psychotherapist, published Author and three time World Record holder, I deliver specialist keynote talks that blend practical psychology, real world experience and powerful storytelling. My talks are engaging, thought provoking and grounded in the evidence. They are designed to spark meaningful conversations and give audiences tools they can use straight away.
My background is unusual. I have more than twenty years experience in mental health across the NHS, private practice and organisational settings. I have also spent years as a consultant, trainer and facilitator supporting leaders and teams in complex environments. Alongside this, I am an international expedition leader and record breaking adventurer. These experiences have shaped my understanding of resilience, communication, belonging and the importance of purpose. They bring depth and authenticity to everything I share on stage.
Supporting Communication, Connection and Psychological Wellbeing
I am the author of Culture By Design, a book focused on how leaders can consciously construct environments that support communication, connection and psychological wellbeing. My keynotes draw on this work and explore the everyday behaviours that shape the cultures people work and live in.
I have delivered talks to audiences of fifty to one thousand at events across the UK and internationally. My clients include Amazon, Bentley, the British Army, the Home Office, the Foreign Office, the CPS, universities, schools and a wide range of public and private organisations. I also speak regularly at wellbeing events, leadership conferences and academic and professional gatherings.
My keynotes are engaging and practical. Nobody enjoys being talked at, so I create an environment where people are invited to think, reflect and take part.
My Signature Topics
Culture By Design
How everyday behaviours shape the culture people experience. A practical and psychologically informed keynote on building environments where people feel safe, connected and able to perform. Draws on insights from my book and my work with leaders across sectors.
The Art of Communication
How to communicate with clarity, empathy and confidence. A session on listening, emotional attunement, having difficult conversations and shifting unhelpful communication habits. Useful for leaders, teams and anyone wanting to strengthen human connection at work.
Beyond Burnout
An evidence informed look at stress, overload and burnout in modern working life. This keynote explores the psychological and organisational conditions that create burnout and offers practical, sustainable strategies for recovery, resilience and healthier performance.
The Resilience Advantage
What resilience actually is and what it is not. A practical, psychologically informed session that draws on human behaviour, performance science and my expedition experience to help people understand their capacity, manage pressure and respond more effectively to challenge and uncertainty.
Authentic Leadership
A timely keynote exploring how leaders can build trust, psychological safety and genuine connection. Focuses on emotional intelligence, self awareness, relational skills and the everyday behaviours that influence how people feel at work. This talk equips leaders to move beyond performative leadership and develop a more human, intentional and impactful style.
Specialist Mental Health Topics
As a mental health professional and subject matter expert, I offer tailored talks on trauma, anxiety, ADHD, men’s mental health, young people’s mental health, wellbeing in schools and other specialist areas. These sessions combine clinical insight with practical guidance for teams and organisations.
If you’re interested in booking a keynote talk or would like to discuss a custom session for your event or organisation, please get in touch. I’d be happy to work together to create a meaningful experience for your audience.
Client Feeback Section
Hugo’s talk on “Understanding Trauma” was insightful and informative in equal measure. The delivery was engaging and Hugo immediately connected with the audience, who contributed and felt comfortable asking questions.
I picked up some many useful tips and feel I can take some steps to build a wellbeing ‘culture’ rather than it being just a project.
Wellbeing should be what we do, not just what we say. I now have some really good ideas about what I can do to make a real difference.
Book Hugo! One of the most inspiring talks I’ve been to in a long time. Rather than more ‘talk’, he gave us practice tools and deep insights to genuinely make a difference in our teams.
How I Work
All sessions are tailored to the audience, the context and the outcome you want to achieve. Every talk is constructed to be engaging, accessible and actionable. My aim is to create experiences that feel human, useful and memorable.
If you’re interested in bespoke wellbeing workshops, leadership development programs, or culture change sessions for your team or organisation, head over to The Happy Mind Tribe – A dedicated corporate consultancy I co-founded with my colleague Jo Spronk. We work with organisations across industries, and around the globe, to create meaningful, evidence-based wellbeing experiences that inspire lasting change.
Book Your Keynote Experience
If you’re interested in booking a keynote talk or would like to discuss a custom session for your event or organisation, please get in touch. I’d be happy to work together to create a meaningful experience for your audience.