Clare Kenny
Transform workplace cultures with Clare Kenny, speaker and mental health expert. Clare works with organisations to build psychological safety, prevent burnout, and develop sustainable leadership practices, delivering science-backed insights for clients including Warner Bros Discovery, KPMG, and Channel 4.
Peterborough, United Kingdom
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Clare has guided organisations including Warner Bros Discovery, KPMG, the Ministry of Justice, and Channel 4 in developing healthier workplace environments. Her expertise in mental health and sustainable leadership has made her a valuable resource for both FTSE 100 companies and dynamic startups seeking to enhance their organisational culture.
Drawing from her lived experience with ADHD, addiction, anxiety, and grief, Clare offers a uniquely human perspective on leadership challenges. She combines cutting-edge research with vulnerable storytelling to help leaders navigate the complexities of workplace wellbeing. Her approach moves beyond conventional thinking to address the real factors affecting performance, engagement, and retention in today's high-pressure work environments.
Audiences leave Clare's presentations with practical strategies for building psychological safety, tools for recognising and preventing burnout, and frameworks for creating cultures where authentic leadership drives sustainable performance. Her engaging style ensures concepts translate into actionable changes.
Book Clare to give your leaders the insights and inspiration needed to create workplaces where people truly thrive, not just survive.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Clare Kenny discusses the importance of neurodiversity as a valuable aspect of human difference in the workplace. She highlights that embracing diversity enhances creativity, problem-solving, and empathy. Attendees will learn about the challenges faced by neurodivergent employees, strategies to leverage diverse thinking, and behaviours that foster psychological safety and inclusion. Additionally, Clare highlights the needs of caregivers of neurodivergent children and how to support them in the workplace, creating a more inclusive culture for all.
In her session, Clare Kenny explores how leaders can create neuro-inclusive workplaces, focusing on the unique challenges women with ADHD face, often going undiagnosed until burnout occurs. She shares personal experiences and offers practical strategies for fostering inclusive environments. Attendees will learn how ADHD manifests differently in women, debunk myths about productivity and neurodivergence, identify hidden signs of ADHD, and cultivate a culture where all minds can thrive.
In her talk, Clare Kenny reveals that during uncertain times, effective leaders don't need all the answers; they must be calm, grounded, and steady. She explores the concept of being an anchor amidst chaos, highlighting the importance of staying calm and decisive under pressure. Attendees will learn how to build resilience, communicate clearly in challenging situations, and foster trust and psychological safety within their teams. This session equips leaders to navigate uncertainty with confidence.
In her session, Clare Kenny delves into the psychology of numbing and its effects on wellbeing, leadership, and organisational culture. Attendees will gain insights into why people numb their feelings and how this behaviour develops. They will also discover the negative impact of avoidance on resilience and performance, identify common patterns within themselves and their teams, and discover healthier strategies for managing stress and supporting others. This session aims to enhance personal and professional growth.
In her talk, Clare Kenny explores addiction as a spectrum that impacts many, including high performers. She challenges the stigma surrounding addiction and provides practical tools for fostering compassion and change. Attendees will learn to reframe their understanding of addiction in the workplace, examine how stress and trauma contribute to addictive behaviours, support others without judgment, and identify and modify their own coping habits. This insightful session aims to promote a healthier, more supportive environment.
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