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Penny Wincer

Transform workplace wellbeing with Penny Wincer, speaker, author and caregiving expert. Penny works with organisations to address unpaid caring challenges, build resilience and promote self-care, delivering impactful insights for Omnicom Group, Scottish Power and Hachette.

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Penny Wincer, Speaker | Carer, Author & Writing Coach
Penny Wincer

Penny Wincer

London, United Kingdom

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£2k–5k

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Penny Wincer's biography

At a glance

  • Author of non-fiction books on caregiving
  • Certified non-fiction writing coach
  • Host of podcast Not Too Busy To Write

Penny Wincer is an author and non-fiction book coach based in London, originally from Melbourne. After 15 years as a freelance interiors photographer, she began writing about her experiences as a single parent and unpaid carer while managing a creative career. Her work has appeared in Red Magazine, iPaper, BBC Radio 4, and The Telegraph.


In 2020, Penny published her first book, Tender: The Art of Imperfect Caring, which The Times described as urgent and timely. Her work often reflects the challenges of caring for others, a reality faced by millions in the UK and beyond. In Tender, she shares her journey as a carer for her mother and her autistic son, emphasising the importance of self-care in the caregiving process.


By blending personal stories with research on resilience and self-compassion, she offers a hopeful perspective on the often-overlooked experiences of carers. As a certified writing coach, Penny also helps writers develop compelling non-fiction book proposals. She hosts the podcast Not Too Busy To Write, which was a finalist in the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards. Penny has extensive experience speaking about unpaid caregiving with various organisations, including Omnicom Group, Scottish Power, Carers UK, and Hachette. She has also delivered talks at numerous festivals.

Penny's showreel and videos

Topics, sessions and talks

The Imperfect Art of Caring

Penny Wincer shares her personal journey as a carer for her mother and her autistic son, blending her experiences with insights from others. She emphasises the importance of self-care in the caregiving process and highlights qualities like resilience and self-compassion. Attendees will gain transformative tools and a hopeful perspective on navigating the challenges of caring for others while nurturing their own well-being.

Why we recommend booking Penny

Book Penny as your event host for her unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise. Her insights on caregiving and creativity resonate deeply, engaging audiences while fostering meaningful discussions.

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Featured Projects

Penny Wincer - Tender: The Imperfect Art Of Caring book cover
Penny Wincer - Home Matters: How Our Homes Shape Us, And We Shape Them book cover
Penny Wincer - Not Too Busy To Write podcast cover

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How do I book Penny Wincer for my next event?

Email penny.wincer@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Penny's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

What is Penny Wincer's speaking style like?

Penny Wincer draws on her own caregiving experiences — as a single parent to an autistic son and carer for her mother — and combines these with research on resilience and self-compassion, a structure she developed through her book Tender: The Art of Imperfect Caring.

What topics does Penny Wincer specialise in?

Penny Wincer speaks on unpaid caregiving, self-care for carers, resilience, and self-compassion. She is the author of Tender: The Art of Imperfect Caring, published in 2020, which The Times described as urgent and timely.

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