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Keynote SpeakerClare Kenny

Inspirational thought leader specialising in building mentally healthy workplaces, de-stigmatising addiction, neurodiversity and inclusion

Clare Kenny is keynote & TEDx speaker, wellbeing consultant, facilitator, mental health expert, moderator and inspirational thought leader on the topics of addiction, ADHD, wellbeing and building mentally health cultures at work. Clare brings a wealth of business and personal experience to her speaking engagements. She draws from her own... Read more

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Popular Talks

Changing how we see addiction
ADHD and me
Leading a mentally health culture
Burnout
Workplace Wellbeing

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Biography

Clare brings a wealth of business and personal experience to her speaking engagements. She draws from her own battles with addiction, anxiety, and burnout, as well as her expertise in developing and implementing bespoke wellbeing strategies for organizations ranging from FTSE 100 companies to dynamic start-ups. Clare is deeply passionate about creating real and lasting change in the workplace. Her clients include Channel 4, Warner Media, KPMG, Harry Potter Studios, Knight Frank Promise, and Medtronic.

Having worked in several toxic environments, Clare faced burnout, anxiety, and alcohol addiction. The sudden loss of her mother in 2015 was a turning point, prompting her to prioritize her mental health over her career. She left her high-pressure job, abandoning 16-hour workdays to establish her own business, which focuses on helping organizations build cultures where people can thrive, not just survive. Also recently diagnosed with ADHD she is a passionate advocate for neuro-inclusion in the workplace.

With a background in learning and development and leadership consultancy, Clare Kenny has held senior management roles in Europe and Asia, including Head of Global Account Management at digital training agency TKE and Head of Client Operations at leadership consultancy YSC (part of Accenture). Most recently, she led the global wellbeing strategy at Burberry.

Clare’s keynotes and workshops are impactful, passionate, credible and backed by science.

“Clare delivered an excellent talk. She was so authentic, honest and open - sharing her own challenges and how to approach them with a resilient mindset.” Caroline Von Koenig, Wellbeing Lead, FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL

"Clare delivered an excellent executive micro training for our top 300 senior leaders on how to disrupt the stress cycle. Clare smashed it! The session was brilliant, perfectly pitched, just what we were after.” Emily Warren, Global Wellbeing Lead, AVANADE

“33 years with KPMG and the best session I have ever joined! This has been amazing, emotional but uplifting – I have learnt so much.” Attendee, KPMG

“Clare delivered a fantastic talk; I came away with lot of food for thought and it was great to share ideas with people in this context. She was amazing, really great delivery”. Dee Khaira, Talent Acquisition Manager, BURBERRY

“Clare delivered a great talk. I left feeling lighter and more centred on how I approach mental health and managing people the best way that suits them” Attendee, WARNER BROS DISCOVERY

“Clare was great, and the delivery of the session was amazing. I was engaged throughout!” Attendee, CHANNEL 4

Popular Talks by Clare Kenny

Changing how we see addiction
Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, work, social media, pornography, shopping, or food, many of us have an unhealthy relationship with something. We often turn to these habits to numb ourselves or distract from difficult emotions. To cope with a society and lifestyle that is causing more stress, burnout and mental health...

Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, work, social media, pornography, shopping, or food, many of us have an unhealthy relationship with something. We often turn to these habits to numb ourselves or distract from difficult emotions. To cope with a society and lifestyle that is causing more stress, burnout and mental health issues than ever before.

Addiction thrives in isolation, flourishing in the darkness, and wreaking havoc on lives. The more we can challenge our preconceived notions of what an addict looks like, raise awareness, and foster an environment where addiction is met with understanding and support, the better equipped we’ll be to pave the way for transformation, healing, and recovery.

– My personal story of addiction.
– Challenging stigmas and labels.
– Drinking culture and unhealthy norms.
– The science behind addiction – why do we numb?
– Trading short term comfort for long term dysfunction.
– Vulnerability and overcoming shame.
ADHD and me
The average age of a diagnosis of ADHD for a male is 8 years old and for a woman it’s 35 years old! Seeing other women talking about their late ADHD diagnosis on social media gave me the awareness and the courage to pursue the ADHD diagnosis I needed to...

The average age of a diagnosis of ADHD for a male is 8 years old and for a woman it’s 35 years old! Seeing other women talking about their late ADHD diagnosis on social media gave me the awareness and the courage to pursue the ADHD diagnosis I needed to get the support and treatment I need to lead a life where I don’t feel like I’m drowning every day.

In this talk I share my own story of ADHD and ways in which it presents in women. This session is designed to inspire and empower the audience to advocate for themselves to get the answers and support that they need.

– My journey to diagnosis.
– ADHD, Anxiety and Addiction.
– Stigma, shame and self gas-lighting.
– ADHD in women – why have we been missed?
– How to create environments for neurodivergent individuals to thrive.
Leading a mentally health culture
Culture and team behaviours start at the top. Leaders have a ripple effect that impacts everyone around them. This inspirational talk shows leaders how they can harness their ripple effect for good and shares key tools to role model a mentally healthy culture. – Harnessing your leadership ripple effect. –...

Culture and team behaviours start at the top. Leaders have a ripple effect that impacts everyone around them.

This inspirational talk shows leaders how they can harness their ripple effect for good and shares key tools to role model a mentally healthy culture.

– Harnessing your leadership ripple effect.
– Role modelling wellbeing and self-care.
– Vulnerability and creating an inclusive culture.
– Communication and example setting.
– Positively influencing culture across your team and beyond.
Burnout
Workplace Wellbeing
Psychological Safety
Neurodiversity and Inclusion
Mental Health
Managing your Energy
Managing Stress
Healthy Leadership
Efficiency to Boost Wellbeing
Bereavement
Handling Anxiety
Inclusion