Mike Veny is a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® and workplace mental health authority known for combining lived experience, rhythm, and evidence based strategies to improve emotional wellness and organizational culture.
Mike leads Lovely Refinement, a women's mental health brand that includes Training Refinery, offering continuing education programs. He hosts the podcast Coffee With Mike: Mental Wellness & Belonging for Leaders and authored Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero. His work has appeared on ABC, NBC, and CBS News. His recognitions include Acquisition International Magazine's 2025 Global Excellence Award, Corporate LiveWire's Innovation & Excellence Awards, and PM360's ELITE Award as one of healthcare's 100 most influential people.
Drawing on a background as a professional drummer and his own lived experience with mental health challenges, Mike delivers authentic programs that create measurable organizational change. His CEU-accredited sessions help companies build emotionally healthy workplaces, bridging generational divides through inclusive storytelling and interactive drumming experiences. Organizations gain practical frameworks for reducing stigma, supporting employee wellbeing, and fostering cultures where people feel safe discussing mental health.
Audiences learn specific stress management techniques they can apply immediately, strategies for preventing burnout while maintaining productivity, and methods for creating belonging through authentic conversation. Mike's programs combine movement, rhythm, and actionable tools that participants use long after his presentation ends.
Book Mike to energize your team with wellness strategies that stick and transform your workplace culture from the inside out.
How can I book Mike Veny for my next event?
Email [email protected], 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.
As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Mike Veny for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Mike Veny's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Mike directly.
What topics does Mike Veny specialise in?
Mike Veny specialises in discussing mental health, workplace culture, stress management and more.
What is Mike Veny's speaking style like?
Mike delivers engaging, authentic presentations that inspire open dialogue on mental health. His sessions energise audiences, foster connection, and provide practical strategies for well-being, leaving a lasting, positive impact.
Does Mike Veny offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Mike Veny offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.