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Keynote SpeakerLaura Willis

One of the UK's leading experts in managing workplace mental health

Laura Willis is one of the UK’s leading experts on managing workplace mental health in a digital age and a thought-leader on minimising digital overload at work and protecting work-life balance in our always-on world. In 2016 she launched Shine Offline, the UK’s first training consultancy dedicated to helping people... Read more

Biography

Laura Willis is one of the UK’s leading experts on managing workplace mental health in a digital age and a thought-leader on minimising digital overload at work and protecting work-life balance in our always-on world. In 2016 she launched Shine Offline, the UK’s first training consultancy dedicated to helping people improve their digital wellbeing. Inspired by her own journey through digital overwhelm to create a healthier relationship with technology, she trained thousands of employees from organisations including UK government bodies, the NHS, O2, the Crown Prosecution Service, and more than 30 law firms.

Laura Willis has a degree in Social Psychology and is an associate of the Mindful Business Charter, Mental Health First Aid trained, and a lived-experience speaker for MHFA England.

Laura’s goal is simple: to help people thrive in this always-connected world by offering practical solutions to improve their digital habits.

“Laura helps us hold up a mirror to our working practices and challenge the status quo in a way which comes across as practical, commercial and never patronising. Her message around the link between wellbeing and performance really resonates.” Head of Responsible Business, Addleshaw Goddard LLP
“Laura is the epitome of expertise in digital wellbeing. Her training is high-energy and entertaining, grounded in science and packed with actionable takeaways.” Marketing Communications Manager, CIPD
“Laura is a star – hugely knowledgeable, full of energy and enthusiasm, and always leaves people with practical things they can do – she makes a difference.” CEO, Mindful Business Charter
“Laura’s eye-opening, transformative training is a must-have. I would recommend her to all employers who are serious about looking after their people.” Partner, Pinsent Masons & Head of Brook Graham
“Always open and curious about how best to achieve digital balance, Laura is a treasured ally of mine in the conscious tech space.” Psychotherapist, couples counsellor and author of The Phone Addiction Workbook
“Laura’s ability to bring humour and vulnerability to the conversation makes her an excellent thought-provoker and change leader.” Talent Management, Slalom
“Laura’s knowledge and expertise is exceptional and is equally matched by her warmth and sense of humour. A real professional and joy to work with, I would recommend Laura to any organisation serious about their people’s wellbeing needs.” Client Services Director, Investors in People

Popular Talks by Laura Willis

  • Building healthy digital habits in today’s always on world
  • Managing digital distractions for improved focus in an ever-changing world
  • Always on? The importance of downtime and work life balance in a 24/7 world
  • Maximising collaboration and minimising digital overload when working in a remote, hybrid way
  • Minimising tech stress and maximising mental wellbeing in a digital age
  • How you can sleep better in an always-on world
  • Understanding the pull of technology and how to take back control
  • Improving digital behaviours for you and your team
  • Learning from each other to move towards a better digital workplace culture
  • Working together to create a healthy digital culture in our team
  • Embedding the change to create a healthy digital culture in our team