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Paris Bartholomew

With lived experience and national recognition, Paris Bartholomew delivers keynotes that spark empathy, growth, and innovation.

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Paris has been a very close friend of mine since 2010 who has helped me through recent problems with depression and addiction. There have also been great times together at films, theatre, festivals and concerts. I can vouch at what a great dancer she is!

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Why book Paris Bartholomew for your next event!

  • Nominated CPD Trainer of the Year, recognized for delivering transformative, high-impact professional learning.
  • Pioneered dementia training with The Good Care Group, raising industry standards in healthcare education.
  • Whitbread Award winner inspiring organizations worldwide with proven impact on diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.

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Building Resilient Workplaces Through Lived Experience

Authentic and award-winning, Paris Bartholomew transforms adversity into powerful lessons on resilience, inclusion, and mental health. Her dynamic keynotes equip organizations with practical tools to foster wellbeing, diversity, and authentic leadership making lasting cultural change both achievable and inspiring.

Keynote Speaker Paris Bartholomew is recognized for her unique ability to transform lived experience into powerful insights that inspire action and lasting change. With a background spanning psychology, mental health, education, and public service, Paris is known for her authentic storytelling and dynamic delivery style that resonates with audiences across industries. Her journey from the care system to national recognition including the prestigious Whitbread Award for Outstanding Contribution to Society gives her keynotes unmatched credibility and impact.

Paris is celebrated for her expertise in mental health, resilience, diversity, and inclusion critical topics for organizations navigating today’s workplace challenges. Drawing on her research into human motivation and her experience as a CPD trainer, she delivers practical tools leaders and teams can apply immediately to foster wellbeing, strengthen cultural intelligence, and build inclusive environments where people thrive.

When you book Paris Bartholomew for your event, you secure more than an inspiring story you gain actionable strategies that empower your workforce. Whether addressing burnout, embedding inclusive practices, or driving cultural transformation, Paris equips organizations with the knowledge and confidence to lead with empathy and authenticity.

Audiences leave her sessions energized, informed, and ready to create positive change. Book Paris Bartholomew for your event to engage your teams with an award-winning voice of resilience, diversity, and innovation.

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5 of 5

Paris has been a very close friend of mine since 2010 who has helped me through recent problems with depression and addiction. There have also been great times together at films, theatre, festivals and concerts. I can vouch at what a great dancer she is!

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Paris is insightful and engaging, what a story!

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Paris really made me think about my own pre-conceptions. She’s inspiring and so courageous. I’m going to use this as an opportunity to start thinking about my own trauma. Chase from The BooHoo Group The resilience, strength and resolve to continue in the face of great adversity is Paris’s superpower!

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Very influential and powerful talk which really inspired me to think about doing internal work to help with "resilience". Very helpful tips as to how to begin doing this work. I really liked how it was made clear that sometimes this can be uncomfortable, but that it's part of the work. I LOVED the meditation to start off, this made me feel present and grounded which was helpful when listening to experiences / stories that could be triggering, also helped to be prepared for thinking about my own childhood.

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Keynotes

Keynote by Paris Bartholomew:

Care-experience

Why are care-experienced voices so often missing from organizational conversations? Ignoring these perspectives means losing powerful insights on resilience, inclusion, and innovation. Keynote Speaker Paris Bartholomew changes this narrative.

Through her lived experience in the care system, Paris delivers authentic keynotes that inspire action and provide practical strategies for building inclusive workplaces.

Book Paris Bartholomew for your event to empower leaders and teams with the tools to embrace diversity, foster empathy, and unlock the hidden potential of lived experience.

Paris can talk about the following topics:

  • Attachment
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Adultification
  • Foster care
  • Identity
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
  • Trauma, vicarious trauma and burnout
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Keynote by Paris Bartholomew:

Mental health & wellbeing

Is burnout and poor wellbeing holding your teams back? Left unaddressed, these challenges damage morale, retention, and productivity.

Keynote Speaker Paris Bartholomew offers powerful solutions. Drawing on her expertise in psychology and lived experience, Paris delivers engaging keynotes that break stigma, inspire resilience, and provide practical tools for supporting mental health at work.

Book Paris Bartholomew for your event to energize leaders and teams with actionable strategies that foster wellbeing, strengthen culture, and drive lasting organizational performance.

Paris can talk about the following topics:

  • Resilience, adversity and hope
  • Mental health, wellbeing and happiness
  • Relationships, trust and love
  • Happiness habits, spiritual health and self-esteem
  • Mental ill-health, suicide and self-harm
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Keynote by Paris Bartholomew:

Equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI)

Is your organization struggling to turn EDI goals into real workplace culture? Many businesses set policies but lack the tools to create lasting impact. Keynote Speaker Paris Bartholomew changes this.

Drawing on her lived experience as a Black, queer, care-experienced woman and award-winning advocate, Paris delivers powerful keynotes that blend authentic storytelling with actionable strategies. She equips leaders and teams to challenge bias, embrace diversity, and foster truly inclusive environments.

Book Paris Bartholomew for your event to inspire change and unlock the innovation that comes from genuine inclusivity.

Paris can talk about the following topics:

  • Race, gender and inclusion
  • Black history month (historical perspectives)
  • LGBTQI+ Gender and sexuality
  • Disability, health conditions and inclusion
  • Care Experience as a protected characteristic
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Keynote by Paris Bartholomew:

Health

Is poor health and wellbeing draining your team’s energy and productivity? Ignoring these issues costs organizations performance and growth. Keynote Speaker Paris Bartholomew delivers powerful keynotes that tackle health challenges head-on.

Blending her expertise in psychology and mental health with authentic storytelling, Paris equips leaders and teams with practical strategies to reduce stress, build resilience, and promote wellbeing.

Book Paris Bartholomew for your event to inspire healthier, more engaged workplaces and unlock the performance benefits of prioritizing employee health.

Paris can talk about the following topics:

  • Substance misuse
  • Invisible disability
  • Neurological conditions
  • Trauma and the brain
  • Mental health and personality disorders

 

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