Owen O’Kane

Bestselling Author, Psychotherapist, Former NHS Clinical Lead

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Owen O’Kane's Biography

Owen is one of the country’s leading and most trusted mental health experts. A former NHS mental health clinical lead and Sunday Times Best Selling Author. Owen has an incredible gift when it comes to making complex psychological and mental health information accessible and understandable, speaking regularly at festivals and conferences. Additionally, Owen runs corporate workshops for senior management teams across a range of industries and businesses.He is also an experienced media contributor, clocking-up hundreds of hours across TV, Radio and Print. Earlier in 2023, Jake Humphrey selected Owen to be his mental health expert on stage with him during the High Performance Podcast Tour. Owen is the resident Sunday night phone-in expert on BBC Radio 5Live, helping people manage their Sunday Night ‘Fear’. And is about to begin filming a series with Fearne Cotton for her Happy Place YouTube Channel. KEYNOTES – SPEAKING POINTS To date Owen has helped over 30 global corporates to build support systems to prevent work-place stress and burnout among their work force. His broad approach and extensive experience means he can talk to a variety of subjects and challenges, but he has a particular slant towards helping people understand why flexible thinking is the key to success rather than ‘positive thinking’ He describes his upbringing in Northern Ireland during ‘the troubles’ which he describes as a great training ground for understanding trauma and anxiety. He has a down to earth and humorous approach to his work; with no hesitation in sharing his own challenges and normalising human struggle. Owen spent the first half of his career working with the dying as a palliative care specialist, which significantly influences how he works today. His mission is to help people get the best from their lives and work, especially those who may not ordinarily seek help. He regularly supports and collaborates with charities including Hospice UK, The Princess Trust, and a host of others, to help their campaigns for better mental health. He is an active voice on LGBTQ+ rights and a former columnist for Attitude Magazine.

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Owen O’Kane Keynote Topics

Managing Uncertainty

Owen helps audiences understand how uncertainty impacts our minds and emotions, and why learning to live with it is vital for wellbeing. He shares practical psychological tools to manage anxiety, make clear decisions, and remain steady in unpredictable times.

This talk is designed for organizations navigating rapid change. Attendees leave with strategies to build resilience and confidence, allowing them to perform effectively even when the future feels unclear.

Coping With Change

Our speaker Owen O’Kane explores how people can adapt more smoothly to life and workplace transitions. With warmth and clarity, he explains why change often feels difficult and how to transform it into a catalyst for growth.

This keynote empowers teams to embrace change with openness rather than fear. By learning to shift perspective, participants discover how to unlock new opportunities and maintain balance in evolving environments.

Bouncing Back

In this keynote, Owen shows how setbacks, stress, and disappointment can be stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks. He outlines the mindset shifts and coping skills that enable people to bounce back stronger.

Organizations benefit from a workforce that is more adaptable, motivated, and solution-focused. This talk equips audiences with a resilient outlook that supports both individual wellbeing and collective success.

Adjusting in Times of Crisis

Owen provides a compassionate yet practical guide to navigating crises. He explains how to stabilize emotions, find perspective, and maintain hope when circumstances are at their toughest.

This session gives leaders and teams the tools to stay grounded in difficult times. By fostering calm and clarity, participants learn how to support themselves and others when it matters most.

Hope in Challenging Times

Our speaker Owen emphasizes why hope is not just an abstract ideal, but a powerful psychological tool. He shows how cultivating hope can boost resilience, motivation, and emotional wellbeing during difficult periods.

Audiences leave this talk feeling uplifted and equipped with strategies to nurture optimism. For organizations, it inspires a culture of positivity and perseverance, even in the face of adversity.

Owen O’Kane's Biography

Owen is one of the country’s leading and most trusted mental health experts. A former NHS mental health clinical lead and Sunday Times Best Selling Author.

Owen has an incredible gift when it comes to making complex psychological and mental health information accessible and understandable, speaking regularly at festivals and conferences. Additionally, Owen runs corporate workshops for senior management teams across a range of industries and businesses.
He is also an experienced media contributor, clocking-up hundreds of hours across TV, Radio and Print.

Earlier in 2023, Jake Humphrey selected Owen to be his mental health expert on stage with him during the High Performance Podcast Tour.

Owen is the resident Sunday night phone-in expert on BBC Radio 5Live, helping people manage their Sunday Night ‘Fear’. And is about to begin filming a series with Fearne Cotton for her Happy Place YouTube Channel.

KEYNOTES – SPEAKING POINTS

To date Owen has helped over 30 global corporates to build support systems to prevent work-place stress and burnout among their work force. His broad approach and extensive experience means he can talk to a variety of subjects and challenges, but he has a particular slant towards helping people understand why flexible thinking is the key to success rather than ‘positive thinking’

He describes his upbringing in Northern Ireland during ‘the troubles’ which he describes as a great training ground for understanding trauma and anxiety. He has a down to earth and humorous approach to his work; with no hesitation in sharing his own challenges and normalising human struggle.

Owen spent the first half of his career working with the dying as a palliative care specialist, which significantly influences how he works today.

His mission is to help people get the best from their lives and work, especially those who may not ordinarily seek help. He regularly supports and collaborates with charities including Hospice UK, The Princess Trust, and a host of others, to help their campaigns for better mental health. He is an active voice on LGBTQ+ rights and a former columnist for Attitude Magazine.

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Owen O’Kane testimonials

Helen Parker

MD & EVP Universal Picture

“The feedback we have gotten from the team is fantastic and I think it will have long reaching benefits. Owen's message has really resonated with everyone."

Jess Littlewood

Communications Director, Theo Paphitis Retail Group

Owen spoke to an audience of 1K + people at our business event in Birmingham. His content and engagement were fantastic. His session was by far the standout session of the day, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book him again.

Alex Connors

Head of Corporate and Portfolio Strategy, Vodafone Business

Owen ran a series of interactive mental wellbeing sessions for Vodafone staff. The feedback from these sessions was incredible. I still regularly get colleagues talking about them today.

Hannah Smith

COO / Jake Humphrey High Performance

The audience’s responses to Owen’s UK wide theatre talks on the High- Performance live shows was incredible. He delivered relevant and insightful content in an engaging way which had the audience both laughing and deep in thought. We hope to work with Owen again on future projects.

Fearne Cotton

Broadcaster/ Happy Place

Owen is a regular speaker at Happy place festivals and events. He is a brilliant speaker and engages audiences wherever he goes. I can’t recommend him enough. He is a true professional but also has a fantastic down to earth, humorous approach.