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Clare Kenny

Former Burberry Wellbeing Lead, Clare Kenny empowers leaders to build resilient, high-performing cultures through raw storytelling and science-backed insights.

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Clare delivered a fantastic talk; I came away with lot of food for thought and it was great to share ideas with people in this context. She was amazing, really great delivery!

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Why you should book Clare Kenny for your next event

  • Trusted by major brands like KPMG, Warner Bros, and Channel 4, Clare has helped transform leadership teams by embedding strategic wellbeing and sustainable culture change.
  • With executive leadership experience and personal mental health insight, Clare is a globally recognized expert who helps leaders reimagine workplace culture with empathy and effectiveness.
  • As former Global Wellbeing Lead at Burberry, Clare shaped a company-wide wellbeing strategy that became a model for how global brands prioritize mental health in fast-paced, high-performance environments.

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Creating Emotionally Intelligent Workplaces

Clare Kenny is an acclaimed keynote speaker transforming how organizations approach leadership, mental health, and culture. With a rare blend of lived experience, ADHD, addiction, anxiety and cutting-edge research, Clare delivers keynotes that go beyond inspiration to create real, measurable change. Her talks empower leaders to build emotionally intelligent, resilient workplaces where people feel seen, supported, and able to perform at their very best.

Keynote Speaker Clare Kenny is widely recognized as a powerful voice in the fields of leadership, workplace culture, and mental health. As the former Global Wellbeing Lead at Burberry, Clare led the development and execution of a pioneering wellbeing strategy across a global luxury brand, placing mental health, resilience, and human-centred leadership at the core of corporate success.

What sets Clare apart is her unique ability to blend cutting-edge research with personal lived experience. Drawing from her journey with ADHD, addiction, anxiety, and grief, Clare brings a deeply human perspective that resonates with leaders and teams alike. Her keynotes are far from theoretical, they are raw, honest, and transformative.

Organizations looking to build resilient, high-performing cultures book Clare Kenny for their events because she delivers more than inspiration, she provides actionable tools and strategies to create psychological safety, reduce burnout, and foster truly inclusive leadership. Her experience spans industries, with clients including KPMG, Channel 4, Warner Bros Discovery, and Specsavers.

Whether you’re addressing change fatigue, disengagement, or the need for more compassionate leadership, Clare’s keynotes challenge conventional thinking and spark meaningful change. With hundreds of keynotes delivered globally, her impact is both immediate and lasting.

Book Clare Kenny for your event to inspire courageous conversations, empower your leaders, and build a workplace where people don’t just perform, they thrive.

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Clare delivered a fantastic talk; I came away with lot of food for thought and it was great to share ideas with people in this context. She was amazing, really great delivery!

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Clare facilitated some fantastic 'Mental Health for Leaders' masterclasses for our store managers across Europe. We've had such great feedback from the team and it was a wonderful addition to our wellbeing month!

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Clare has a constant, calm and structured approach, with extensive experience in wellbeing - as well as a background in project management and business change. She is a joy to work with.

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Clare is passionate about wellbeing and mental health and coupled with her strong background as a change management specialist, she’s an obvious choice for any company wanting to invest in the future health of its workforce.

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Clare delivered an excellent talk. She was so authentic, honest and open - sharing her own challenges and how to approach them with a resilient mindset.

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Clare delivered an excellent executive micro training for our top 300 senior leaders on how to disrupt the stress cycle. Clare smashed it! The session was brilliant, perfectly pitched, just what we were after.

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Keynotes

Keynote by speaker Clare Kenny:

Neurodiversity at work: Creating cultures where everyone can thrive

Neurodiversity is a natural and valuable part of human difference. When workplaces embrace this diversity, they unlock new strengths in creativity, problem-solving and empathy. This talk explores how to build inclusive cultures where neurodivergent individuals (and everyone else) can truly thrive.

Outcomes:

  • Understand the key experiences and challenges faced by neurodivergent employees.
  • Discover ways to embrace and leverage the power of diversity of thought.
  • Explore behaviours that support psychological safety, inclusion and diverse ways of thinking.
  • Recognise the additional needs of carers of neurodivergent children and how to support them at work.
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Keynote by speaker Clare Kenny:

Rethinking ADHD: How leaders can create neuroinclusive workplaces

Many women with ADHD go undiagnosed for decades - often until they burn out. This session shares personal experience and practical advice for building inclusive, supportive workplaces.

Outcomes:

  • Understand how ADHD presents differently in women.
  • Challenge myths around productivity and neurodivergence.
  • Learn to spot hidden signs and support neurodivergent talent.
  • Build a culture where all minds can thrive.
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Anchored leadership: Stability through the storm

In uncertain times, people don’t need leaders with all the answers - they need leaders who are calm, grounded, and steady. This talk explores what it means to be an anchor in the chaos.

Outcomes:

  • Stay calm and decisive under pressure.
  • Build resilience and lead through uncertainty.
  • Communicate with clarity in challenging times.
  • Foster trust and psychological safety in your team.
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Keynote by speaker Clare Kenny:

Beyond the label: Rethinking addiction in the workplace

Addiction exists on a spectrum and affects far more people than we think — including high performers. This talk challenges stigma and offers tools for compassion and change.

Outcomes:

  • Reframe how addiction is understood at work.
  • Explore how stress and trauma fuel addictive behaviours.
  • Learn to support others without judgement.
  • Identify and shift your own coping habits.
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Keynote by speaker Clare Kenny:

Why we numb & what it’s doing to us

Many of us cope with stress through overwork, distraction, or avoidance. This session explores the psychology of numbing and how it impacts wellbeing, leadership, and culture.

Outcomes:

  • Understand why we numb and how it develops.
  • Recognise the cost of avoidance on resilience and performance.
  • Identify common patterns in yourself and your teams.
  • Learn healthier ways to manage stress and support others.
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