Speaker | Book Dean
Thought-provoking. Practical. Truly human.
Dean is an experienced and engaging speaker with more than 36 years of experience in healthcare, leadership, counselling, and coaching. His presentations blend warmth, insight, and practical wisdom, creating space for reflection, learning, and meaningful change.
With a calm and grounded presence, Dean speaks to the real experiences of people working in high-demand, people-focused environments. His sessions leave audiences feeling seen, supported, and equipped with tools they can use immediately, both professionally and personally.
Whether you are planning a leadership retreat, team development day, healthcare forum, or organisational event, Dean delivers sessions that inspire wellbeing, strengthen connection, and support sustainable performance.
Speaking Topics
All presentations are tailored to your audience and organisational goals. Topics include:
- Emotional Intelligence in the Real World
Practical ways to build self-awareness, empathy, and emotionally intelligent workplaces. - Leadership That Connects
Leading with clarity, presence, and humanity in complex environments. - Communication That Builds Trust
Speaking and listening in ways that strengthen relationships and reduce conflict. - Creating Positive and Resilient Workplace Cultures
Building environments where people feel safe, valued, and supported to thrive. - Stress, Burnout and Mental Health in High-Demand Roles
Understanding stress responses and supporting wellbeing without compromising performance. - Grief, Loss and Holding Space in Healthcare
Compassionate conversations and emotional care in challenging circumstances. - The Power of Debriefing
Why teams need structured reflection to process, reset, and stay well. - Becoming the Best Version of You
Personal wellbeing, purpose, and growth in both life and work.
Dean combines storytelling, lived experience, and evidence-based strategies to create sessions that stay with people long after the event.
What to Expect
- A speaker who genuinely understands the realities of healthcare, leadership, and people-centred work
- A calm and authentic delivery that is clear, relatable, and free from jargon
- Practical tools that support wellbeing, communication, and resilience
- A customised presentation aligned with your themes, outcomes, and audience
These are not just talks. They are experiences designed to support real-world change.
A Wellness-Focused Speaking Experience
Dean’s speaking engagements are grounded in the belief that wellbeing is essential for sustainable leadership, performance, and culture. Each session supports audiences to:
- Think differently about leadership, teamwork, and care
- Communicate with clarity, confidence, and empathy
- Understand wellbeing as a foundation for effective performance
- Navigate workplace culture with greater awareness and confidence
- Leave with practical strategies they can apply immediately
Principles from Dean’s one-to-one coaching and counselling work are often woven into group sessions, ensuring the content is grounded, relevant, and actionable.
Who These Talks Are For
- Healthcare professionals and organisations
- Corporate leadership teams
- Business owners and entrepreneurs
- HR and people development teams
- Professional groups seeking growth, resilience, and wellbeing
Each presentation is designed to engage, educate, and empower, supporting audiences to move from insight into action.
Why Choose Dean as Your Speaker?
- Genuine stories that make learning memorable
- Practical tools, not just theory
- A warm, interactive, and respectful delivery style
- Insights that can be applied immediately in work and life
His presentations turn passive listening into meaningful engagement.
Client Feedback
“Dean’s talk was one of the most engaging sessions our team has ever attended — practical, motivating, and genuinely inspiring.”
Book Dean for Your Next Event
If you are planning a conference, leadership day, healthcare event, or professional gathering, let’s make it meaningful.
- Enquire about speaking engagements
- Book Dean for your next event
- Start the conversation today and discover how a wellness-focused, human approach can inspire your people and strengthen your organisation