International Men’s Day Speakers
Explore expert speakers on men’s mental health, finance, leadership, and wellbeing to inspire lasting workplace change this International Men’s Day.
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International Men's Day speakers are in demand every 19 November, when organisations use the day to open up conversations that matter to men and the workplace as a whole, from mental health and suicide prevention to financial wellbeing, resilience, and leadership. Choosing the right speaker can help you spark conversations that last long after the event.
The Official Guide To International Men's Day Speakers
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Speakers
Suicide prevention in the workplace involves creating safe spaces, encouraging peer support, and ensuring employees know how and where to access help. Speakers bring this to life with practical strategies and lived experience.
Men are statistically less likely to seek mental health support, which makes workplace conversations vital. Expert speakers on men's mental health, anxiety, loneliness, and suicide prevention can break down stigma and encourage teams to talk openly.
Charlie Hoare
A positive psychologist, entrepreneur and author of Man Down, Charlie blends academic research with his own lived experience of depression and anxiety. He shows audiences the value of vulnerability and self-care, bringing practical, psychology-backed strategies for tackling male mental health stigma at work.
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Josh Connolly
One of the UK's most prominent resilience coaches and a regular voice in the media, Josh draws on his own journey through stress, trauma and addiction to show how men can keep thriving under pressure. His sessions leave audiences with practical resilience frameworks they can apply straight away.
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Lee Chambers
An environmental psychologist and founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing, Lee combines personal health challenges with professional research to help organisations build cultures where men feel able to speak openly about their mental health. He gives teams practical ways to create environments where people can perform at their best.
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Michael Caulfield
A sport psychologist who has worked with Premier League footballers and elite athletes, Michael makes high-performance psychology relevant to everyday teams. He focuses on stress, anxiety and pressure at work, delivered in an engaging style that makes serious issues approachable and actionable.
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Dr Alex George
TV doctor, author and the UK's Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr Alex campaigns tirelessly for better mental health awareness, especially among young men. Drawing on his NHS experience and personal loss to suicide, his talks combine medical expertise with heartfelt advocacy that inspires audiences to take action.
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Max Dickins
Author of the bestselling Billy No Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem, Max is a thought leader on male loneliness, modern masculinity and the "friendship recession". His talks explore why men struggle to form close connections and what organisations can do to support stronger workplace relationships, delivered with research, personal insight and comic timing from his background in broadcasting and as host of The Inbetween Man podcast.
Learn more and book Max Dickins →Financial Wellbeing and Men's Money Mindset
Financial worries are a major source of stress for men, affecting mental health and workplace performance. Men's network or ERG days often include finance sessions to build confidence, resilience, and long-term planning skills.
Emmanuel Asuquo
A financial adviser and broadcaster who built his career at Barclays before striking out on his own, Emmanuel inspires men to take ownership of their finances with practical advice on debt reduction, wealth creation and long-term planning. His motivational style connects especially well with younger professionals navigating economic uncertainty.
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Martha Lawton
A podcaster and financial coach, Martha focuses on the psychological side of money, explaining how emotions drive financial decisions. She gives men the tools to reduce financial anxiety, plan for retirement and make confident investment choices, grounded in two decades of experience.
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Rotimi Merriman-Johnson
Known as "Mr MoneyJar", Rotimi makes financial literacy accessible and engaging. His interactive sessions tackle budgeting, saving and investment strategies with humour and clarity, leaving audiences with practical tips they can put into practice immediately.
Learn more and book Rotimi Merriman-Johnson →Positive Masculinity in Leadership
The term positive masculinity refers to expressions of manhood that emphasise empathy, respect, and collaboration rather than dominance or aggression. In a workplace context, it means creating cultures where men feel free to be authentic leaders without outdated stereotypes.
Josh Roberts
A writer and broadcaster who openly shares his own journey with anxiety, Josh challenges stereotypes around masculinity and shows how leaders can embrace vulnerability while still being effective and respected. His talks encourage teams to rethink what strong leadership really looks like.
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Rob Hosking
A former police officer turned motivational speaker, Rob delivers real-world lessons from high-pressure environments, covering resilience, adaptability and the importance of healthy masculinity in leadership. His engaging delivery resonates with audiences across industries.
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Justin "JC" Coghlan
Co-founder of Movember, the global men's health campaign that has raised over $1 billion for men's health causes, JC speaks with authority about the power of movements to change perceptions. He encourages leaders to model empathy and collaboration as part of positive masculinity.
Learn more and book Justin "JC" Coghlan →Workplace Stress and Burnout Prevention
Burnout is not only a productivity issue but also a men's health crisis. Expert speakers can share proven approaches for recognising early warning signs and building sustainable resilience in high-pressure industries.
Ronan Harrington
Known for his science-backed approach to resilience, Ronan helps organisations build sustainable high-performance cultures. His keynotes equip men with strategies to prevent burnout, manage stress and maintain wellbeing in demanding industries.
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Dr Anna Machin
An anthropologist and author exploring the science of human connection, Anna explains how relationships and support networks protect against burnout. Her talks give organisations fresh insight into workplace wellbeing.
Learn more and book Dr Anna Machin →Men's Physical Health and Nutrition
Physical health is often overlooked in corporate wellbeing strategies, yet fitness, heart health, and nutrition play a vital role in overall resilience. Men's health speakers bring fresh energy and relatable expertise to these conversations.
Adam Kay
A former junior doctor turned bestselling author and comedian, Adam has transformed how audiences think about health. His award-winning memoir This Is Going to Hurt revealed the pressures of working in the NHS while opening up important conversations about men's health, burnout and wellbeing, and his talks combine humour with first-hand medical insight.
Learn more and book Adam Kay →
Dr Christian Jessen
A health campaigner best known for his TV work on Embarrassing Bodies and Supersize vs Superskinny, Christian specialises in men's physical and sexual health, tackling sensitive topics such as testosterone, prostate cancer and weight management. His myth-busting approach gives audiences practical tools to improve their own health and support colleagues at work.
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Tim Wotton
Living with cystic fibrosis into his fifties, Tim shares a powerful story of resilience, determination and the importance of nutrition. His talks inspire audiences to see health as something that can be managed and improved through mindset, self-discipline and lifestyle choices.
Learn more and book Tim Wotton →Book an International Men's Day Speaker
Ready to mark International Men's Day with impact? PepTalk connects you with leading experts across mental health, financial wellbeing, leadership, and physical health. Contact us at hello@getapeptalk.com, message us via chat, or call +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US). Bring fresh ideas and real-world insight to your workplace this International Men's Day, marked every 19 November.
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Jamie is a Senior Client Partner at PepTalk and has been part of the team since day one. With over 11 years of experience at digital agencies like Outside Line and Saatchi London, Jamie knows the ins and outs of client services, storytelling, and communication. Before moving into the agency world, he spent five years with the Spice Girls management team, helping spread their zig-a-zig-ah to fans of all ages. At PepTalk, Jamie specialises in sport speakers (from cricket and rugby to athletics and football), as well as topics around wellbeing, including burnout, stress, mental health, and nutrition. He also has a keen eye for leadership done differently, and for adventurers who bring lessons in resilience, mindset, and goal setting.
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