Cleo Wade is a poet, artist, and mental health advocate who transforms personal wellbeing concepts into accessible wisdom for modern audiences. Her unique blend of poetry and activism creates spaces for authentic connection and positive change.
As a published author, Cleo's works include "How Are You Showing Up This Year" and "If I Could Write One Million Love Poems," which empower readers through affirming messages. Her TED Talk "Want to Change the World? Start by Being Brave Enough to Care" has inspired millions, establishing her as what some call "the Millennial Oprah."
In today's high-pressure business environment, Cleo helps organizations foster workplace cultures where employees feel valued and understood. Her approach to mental wellbeing transcends traditional corporate wellness programs by addressing the authentic human experiences behind productivity challenges. Through storytelling and poetry, she provides practical frameworks for building resilience and meaningful connections in professional settings.
Audiences leave Cleo's presentations with concrete tools for self-reflection and personal growth, strategies to create psychologically safe team environments, and renewed perspective on how vulnerability can become a leadership strength. Her message resonates across industries and hierarchies, making complex emotional concepts actionable.
Book Cleo Wade for your next event to transform how your team approaches wellbeing and unlock the power of authentic connection in your organization.
How can I book Cleo Wade for my next event?
Email cleo.wade@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Cleo directly.
What topics does Cleo Wade specialise in?
Cleo Wade specialises in discussing poetry, mental health advocacy, public art installations and more.
What is Cleo Wade's speaking style like?
Cleo Wade inspires audiences with her empowering poetry and activism, delivering impactful presentations that encourage positive change and self-reflection, resonating deeply with diverse groups worldwide.
Does Cleo Wade offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Cleo Wade offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Cleo Wade, poet and mental health advocate known as "the Millennial Oprah," transforms workplace cultures through her unique blend of poetry and practical wisdom that makes emotional wellbeing accessible and actionable for modern organizations. Book this influential voice to give your team concrete tools for building resilience, psychological safety, and authentic connections that drive both personal growth and organizational success.
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