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Andrew Pain
Andrew Pain helps organisations protect men's mental health, prevent burnout, and build psychologically safe teams. A CPD-accredited TEDx speaker and author of Honestly, Man, Andrew was named Campaigner of the Year by the Men and Boys Coalition.
Andrew Pain helps organisations protect men's mental health, prevent burnout, and build workplaces where people feel safe to speak up. He only speaks on subjects he has lived through, and pairs that experience with current research.
Andrew is a CPD-accredited TEDx speaker, podcaster, and author. His TEDx talk, one of very few to tackle female-perpetrated domestic abuse, has passed 140,000 views, and in 2023 the Men and Boys Coalition named him Campaigner of the Year. His book Honestly, Man, published in August 2026, asks three questions: are men struggling, why, and how do we help? All profits go to charities and projects supporting men and boys.
He brings hard numbers into the room. 88% of UK employees report burnout, and of the 115 people who take their own lives each week, 75% are men. Andrew's keynotes turn those figures into steps teams can take the same day, and he has delivered them for HSBC, Amazon, Specsavers, NFU Mutual, National Highways, and NHS trusts.
Audiences leave knowing how to start a conversation with a man they're worried about, how to spot and head off burnout using tools such as the T.E.S.T. framework from elite sport, and how to break down cliques so colleagues feel they belong.
Book Andrew for a down-to-earth, funny session built on lived experience and practical takeaways.
Topics, sessions and talks
Andrew Pain's keynote shares its title with his 2026 book and asks the same three questions: are men struggling, why are they struggling, and how do we help? He works through psychological safety, the testosterone crisis, fatherhood, men's communities, the media narrative around men, and whether the phrase toxic masculinity builds walls or bridges. Andrew draws on his own story and current research, with humour throughout. Audiences leave with practical, shame-free ways to support the men around them.
In his talk, Andrew Pain delves into the complexities of burnout, identifying its signs, triggers, and common myths. He emphasises the importance of caring for each other and ourselves, introducing the T.E.S.T. framework used by elite athletes. Pain discusses the significance of GRIT, psychological safety, and fostering hope while addressing the realities of change and negative feedback. Attendees will learn practical techniques to manage burnout and cultivate resilience in both personal and professional settings.
Andrew Pain explores the reality of domestic abuse, addressing its various forms and the misleading language often used by the media. He discusses how to identify early signs of abusive relationships and the complexities faced by victims, including gaslighting and parental alienation. Andrew shares insights from his own experiences, contrasting his past marriage with his current healthy relationship. Attendees will learn to recognise abuse, understand victim behaviour, and approach sensitive conversations with empathy.
Andrew Pain highlights the alarming rise of loneliness, particularly among individuals aged 19-29, and its impact on organisational health. With 15% of men reporting no close friends and increasing Kudokushi deaths, the urgency for building strong communities is clear. He emphasises that without active communities, organisations face issues like burnout and high turnover. Attendees will learn how to foster belonging, break down cliques, initiate meaningful conversations, and enhance their community-building skills to improve overall well-being and performance.
In his keynote talk, Andrew Pain addresses Imposter Syndrome, a common experience where individuals doubt their abilities and feel like frauds. Research shows that 70% of people globally and 85% in the UK have faced this issue, which can hinder potential and lead to stress and anxiety. Andrew will cover the history of Imposter Syndrome, its two lesser-known types, common causes, and critical mantras to combat it. Attendees will learn to process negative feedback, manage setbacks, and improve self-worth.
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Andrew Pain grounds each talk in his own lived experience, including surviving domestic abuse in a former marriage, and pairs it with named tools such as the T.E.S.T. framework from elite sport and hard statistics on burnout and male suicide, delivered with a down-to-earth humour that keeps early-morning audiences engaged.
Andrew Pain specialises in men's mental health and masculinity, burnout prevention, workplace belonging and loneliness, domestic abuse awareness, and imposter syndrome. He is the author of Honestly, Man, a CPD-accredited TEDx speaker whose talk on female-perpetrated domestic abuse has passed 140,000 views, and the Men and Boys Coalition's 2023 Campaigner of the Year.
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