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Keynote SpeakerAndrew Pain

Mental Health and Wellbeing speaker, Podcaster, Vlogger and Men’s mental health campaigner

Andrew Pain is an energetic keynote speaker, on a mission to create decisive and resilient communities, where psychological safety is the norm, the tragic number of suicide victims is reduced to zero and where diverse communities of people work cohesively as allies. Andrew leads in his work on men’s mental... Read more

Biography

Andrew Pain is an energetic keynote speaker, on a mission to create decisive and resilient communities, where psychological safety is the norm, the tragic number of suicide victims is reduced to zero and where diverse communities of people work cohesively as allies. Andrew leads in his work on men’s mental health, burnout prevention and overcoming adversity, delivering content-rich talks in his own dynamic and down to earth style. Serving diverse clients such as Lloyds Bank, Amazon, Specsavers, Birmingham City University, Aston University, Essex County Council, Federation of Small Businesses, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants etc delivering insightful keynote talks, providing answers to some of the most pressing leadership issues of today:

  • How do you engage men, in order to help them be the best version of themselves and to improve male mental health?
  • How do you deliver on your own responsibilities and aspirations without burning out?
  • How do you build resilient teams of high-performing people, where psychological safety is at the heart of team culture, and people are empowered to develop their unique skills and strengths, whilst pulling in the same direction?

Accredited by and member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Andrew is also a member of the Professional Speaker’s Association (PSA) and The International Stress Management Association (ISMA)

He also campaigns on domestic abuse and gender unity, speaking about his personal experiences of domestic abuse and the wider challenges society faces in tackling domestic abuse, including; how to support all victims of domestic abuse (male and female), how to equip people to spot the signs of abusive relationships, how to tackle gender bias, as well as unpacking modern buzzwords such as toxic masculinity, gaslighting and parental alienation.

Andrew’s new podcast, ‘Men on Show’, celebrates the stories of men doing amazing things, whilst also exploring their views on modern masculinity, the challenge of Andrew Tate, why men and boys are struggling and how to help men and boys be the best version of themselves. Andrew is also a contributor to blogs, podcast and radio shows such as Good Men Project, Happiful, BBC West Midlands, BBC Coventry and Warwickshire, UCB Broadcasters and Sikh Channel TV and TEDx.

Andrew is also a father to 5, including 3 boys under 10, which means he’s a: tutor, chauffeur, cook, maid, cleaner, warzone reporter, triage nurse, health and safety officer, bribery guru and professional blackmailer.

“Excellent presentation on the subtle art of successful delegation. Really helpful tools and tips, conveyed in an easy to understand and down to earth way, with plenty of great real life examples”.  John McCrossan - Senior Analyst, Scottish Government
“I recently watched Andrew’s webinar on procrastination through CIMA last week and having watched quite a few webinars through 2020/21, I have to say, it’s one of the best I’ve seen. He is an incredibly skilled presenter and has a presenting style which draws the viewer/listener in effortlessly.” Mark Francis - Spotlight Sportsgroup
“By miles the most useful training session I have ever attended, thanks again Andrew for facilitating: BRILLIANT.” Robert Gallafent - Project Manager - STFC
“The session received rave reviews both in terms of the original content, take-aways and delivery style and I recommend Andrew, both as a compelling and engaging public speaker and as a workshop facilitator.” Charles Mclachlan - Founder - Future Perfect Company
“A true masterclass in my opinion ... thank you for such an engaging presentation and great techniques”. David Stephenson - Project Manager - Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick
"Thank you so much for your burnout talk on Tuesday, it was brilliant and really set the tone for the rest of the conference with loads of engagement and discussion from the attendees." Laura Daubney, Events Organiser for Women's Network Conference - Magnox Ltd
"We’ve had some amazing feedback from last week’s webinar ... and 100% satisfaction. Thank you so much!" Sue Hurrell, Specialist Event Planning - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Popular Talks by Andrew Pain

  • Men’s Mental Health
    This talk explores why men and boys are struggling and how we can most effectively engage men so they can be the best versions of themselves. A common observation from learning/wellbeing teams is that men don’t seem to engage with their initiatives, but with the right foundations, men will engage...
  • Burnout
    This talk answers the most common questions about burnout, including; What’s the difference between burnout and depression? Is it just a work thing? Is it a sign of weakness? Why are some people unwell with burnout, whilst others use the term lightly to express mild tiredness? What are the signs,...
  • Imposter Syndrome
    Whilst 70% of people reportedly struggle with imposter syndrome, some regard imposter syndrome as a positive thing: a mark of humility which keeps people on their toes. But others report feeling greatly debilitated. Most of us understand what Imposter Syndrome is (fear of exposure, sense of inadequacy and not deserving...
  • Inclusive Communities
    When over 3 million people in the UK are said to be extremely lonely and 8 million people in the UK are prescribed anti-depressants annually (the number rises each year) it’s clear that forming truly inclusive communities at work is vital for employers who wish to safeguard the wellbeing of...
  • Mastery of time
    Most of us already know that to get more done, we need to break our big goals down into small chunks, delegate out the things we don’t wish to do, drink more water, sleep a bit more, get up early and spend less time on screens (unless its a time...
  • Resilience
  • Work-life balance
  • Toxic masculinity
  • Domestic abuse
  • Gender unity