Workplace Mental Health Speaker for R U OK?Day and Mental Health Week 2026

Engaging keynotes and practical workplace presentations that turn mental health awareness into meaningful action.

See Jodi Brown in Action

Watch Jodi combine authentic storytelling, practical workplace insights and engaging delivery to create mental health conversations that lead to action.

Jodi combines authentic lived experience, relatable storytelling and practical workplace insights to create mental health presentations that genuinely connect with audiences. Participants leave with greater confidence, useful tools and clear actions they can apply beyond the event.

✓ Engaging storytelling that reduces stigma and creates connection
✓ Practical guidance for recognising when someone may be struggling
✓ Greater confidence to start and navigate supportive conversations
✓ Actionable strategies for building a psychologically safer workplace

Every presentation is tailored to your audience, industry and event objectives, whether delivered at a conference, workplace event, safety day or online.

What Your People Will Learn:

Recognise When Someone May Be Struggling

Identify changes in behaviour, communication and performance that may indicate a colleague needs support.

Start a Supportive Conversation

Learn practical ways to approach someone, ask meaningful questions and make conversations about mental health feel less daunting.

Listen and Respond with Confidence

Build the confidence to listen without judgement, respond appropriately and support someone without trying to diagnose or fix them.

Help Create a Safer Workplace

Understand how everyday actions can reduce stigma, encourage help-seeking and contribute to a psychologically safer workplace culture.

What Clients and Participants Say

“I just want to thank you for your great workshop. Your presentation included lots of valuable strategies that our team will benefit from. Let’s hope that reminding them to listen and not judge will reduce any future bullying. They certainly seem to have bonded well. The workshop was an inspiration to our team to take care of their mental health as well as their physical health.”

Lyn Dyer Director | National Academy of Performing Arts

“Your story telling created connection and trust in the room. Thank you for being vulnerable with us. The content was presented in a way where the key takeaways were easily remembered, it wasn’t too heavy but rather practical and allowed for immediate action taking.

Thank you, our entire team have reached out with positive feedback following the session”

Sally Murphy | Purple Playground

“Thank you once again for today Jodi, Renee and Rachel. Got some very positive feedback from the attendees. Learnings for the workplace and at home. Thanks again and all the best.”

Nick Lane CFO | Finance Brokers Association of Australasia (FBAA)

Presentation Overview

Who these sessions are for

Workplaces, conferences and industry events seeking an engaging mental health speaker who can turn awareness into practical action.

 

Time commitment Delivery Investment
30–90 minutes
Tailored to your event
Face-to-face or live online
Available Australia-wide
Tailored to your event
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Tailored to Your Workplace and Event

Every workplace has different people, pressures and priorities. Before your event, Jodi will work with you to understand your audience, industry and desired outcomes, then tailor the presentation to make it relevant and engaging.

Sessions can be adapted for R U OK?Day, Mental Health Week, World Suicide Prevention Day, workplace wellbeing initiatives, safety days, conferences and leadership events.

Presentations may include:

Authentic storytelling and lived experience
Practical mental health conversation skills
Audience polls and guided reflection
Relevant workplace examples and scenarios
Psychological safety and psychosocial hazard awareness
Clear actions participants can apply immediately

Whether you are engaging a small leadership team or a large workforce, the content will be designed to connect with your people and support the objectives of your event.

Organisations we’ve worked with

Take the first step towards a supportive, mentally healthy workplace

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