Speaking
Impactful talks tailored for schools, corporates, and events, focused on mental health awareness and education.
Speaking
Impactful talks tailored for schools, corporates, and events, focused on mental health awareness and education.
An engaging public speaker
Whether on big stages or in smaller settings, Jo combines insights from principle-based psychology, with a sprinkle of humor, and lots of empathy to make mental health education both relatable and impactful.
She works with schools, corporates, and events to help audiences understand mental health better and equip them with insights they can apply straight away.
Her aim is to empower every attendee with concrete principles that create positive, lasting change in their personal and professional lives, whether supporting students, colleagues, or their own families.
Talk Topics
For schools
Exam Pressure & Performance Anxiety: Finding Calm in the Chaos
Help students manage stress, overwhelm, and perfectionism during exam season. This talk gives them tools to stay emotionally regulated, focused, and confident when it matters most.
Understanding Anxiety: Tools for Calmer, More Resilient Teens
An empowering talk that helps both students and parents make sense of anxiety—what causes it, what helps, and how to shift the dynamic at home or in school
Friendship & Social Dynamics: What Every Tween & Teen Needs to Know
Support young people through the ups and downs of friendships. This talk offers practical tools to navigate drama, build healthy relationships, and find their voice socially.
Social Media & Self-Worth: Helping Teens Stay Grounded Online
A powerful session exploring the emotional impact of social media, how it shapes identity, and what young people really need to stay confident and connected in a digital world
Year 6 Transition
The Year 6 Transition talk helps students (ages 10–12) and their parents navigate social situations, manage academic pressure, stay safe online, and build confidence for secondary school.
For corporates & events
Building Resilience in the Workplace
Practical strategies for fostering mental resilience and helping employees navigate stress, setbacks, and change in the workplace.
Mental Health and Productivity: The Link You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Understanding how mental health impacts performance and how employers can create environments that support mental well-being for better business outcomes.
Supporting Employees Through Stress and Burnout
Identifying the signs of burnout and stress and providing actionable tools for managing workload, setting boundaries, and maintaining work-life balance
Integrating Mental Health Education into the Curriculum
How schools can make mental health a core part of education, ensuring students develop emotional resilience alongside academic skills
Ready to bring Jo’s message to your audience?
Get in touch to discuss availability, pricing, and how she can tailor a talk for your group.
Client Testimonials
"Jo is a positive spark and
wise teacher all in one"
Jane Taylor
"I can't recommend Jo highly enough"
Paulette Harris
"What Jo teaches is transformational
but so easily overlooked."
Petra Putzia
"An eye-opening talk. I feel more positive about the future and more safe in my own mind."
George S
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