Dave James
Transform workplace wellbeing and communication with Dave James, mindfulness expert and TEDx Editor's Pick. Dave equips leaders with practical stress-reduction techniques and emotional intelligence strategies for high-pressure environments. Former NHS healthcare professional who transforms workplace wellbeing through evidence-based mindfulness practices.
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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With a background as an A&E nurse and podiatrist, Dave knows what pressure feels like and how to stay composed under it. His personal journey through trauma and burnout led him to mindfulness and coaching, giving him a deep understanding of how mindset and communication shape wellbeing. Today, he works with leaders and teams to build confidence, authenticity, and connection through both speaking and self-awareness.
Dave’s keynote, How to Be a Happy Human, explores practical ways to manage stress, avoid burnout, and find joy in everyday moments. In Happiness at Work and What Mindfulness Can Do for Men, he examines how mindfulness can transform workplace culture and emotional wellbeing. Alongside his talks, Dave also runs workshops that help people craft engaging stories, communicate with impact, and manage speaking anxiety — always with a dose of humour and humanity.
Audiences leave Dave's presentations with immediately applicable tools for stress reduction, clearer communication strategies that improve relationships, and practical methods to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. His blend of science-backed techniques and relatable humour makes complex wellbeing concepts accessible and actionable.
Book Dave when you need a speaker who transforms mindfulness from abstract concept to practical reality, helping your team find calm and clarity in today's demanding world.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Dave James explores what it really means to live and work with presence, purpose, and positivity. Drawing on personal experience and humour, he shares five practical pillars that help reduce stress, prevent burnout, and improve emotional balance. With an emphasis on small, actionable shifts, he helps audiences understand how to build resilience and rediscover joy in the everyday.
Combining insights from leadership, wellbeing, and communication, Dave James shows how to create happier, more productive teams. He shares practical tools to improve collaboration, confidence, and connection, while addressing common causes of workplace stress and disengagement. His approachable style and sharp humour make serious topics feel refreshing and achievable.
Through personal stories and grounded insight, Dave James unpacks how mindfulness can help men manage pressure, build emotional awareness, and strengthen resilience. Speaking candidly and with humour, he normalises conversations around mental health while offering simple, practical ways to stay centred and in control in high-stress environments.
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