MARIE MCLEOD - KEY NOTE SPEAKER
Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist, Speaker, and Global Leader in Wellbeing Innovation — and she’s on a mission to make thriving teachable, practical, and universal.
GET TO KNOW MARIE
Marie is a wellbeing innovator and presenter in the multi-award winning documentary ‘How to Thrive’ - where she takes on 7 participants with mental health challenges on a transformative journey to learn the secrets to lasting happiness.
As featured on the award-winning documentary How to Thrive, Marie guides audiences on a transformative journey from surviving to thriving.
With a unique blend of evidence-based insights and heartfelt storytelling, she brings the science of wellbeing to life, and equips individuals, teams, and organisations with tools to thrive, even in the face of adversity.
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Marie’s signature keynote, How to Thrive, blends engaging film clips with the practical, science-backed BEACON framework. Audiences leave with fresh perspectives, renewed energy, and actionable strategies to lead, live, and connect better.
SIGNATURE KEYNOTE
HOW TO THRIVE
Join Marie for an interactive keynote that combines the power of story, science, and real-world transformation. You’ll explore the BEACON framework and discover how to shift from a crisis mindset to proactive, strengths-based wellbeing.
Optional: Includes access to the full How to Thrive documentary for extended learning.
SPEAKING TOPICS & WORKSHOPS
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Thriving in Times of Change
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Psychological Safety & Psychosocial Hazards
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Guiding Towards Thriving (Leadership Focus)
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Activating Team Strengths
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From Exhausted to Energised
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Cultivating Connection
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Proactive Mental Health
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How to Have a ‘Care Conversation’
Marie’s style is warm, insightful, and infused with humour.
She’s known for turning evidence into engaging, memorable experiences, leaving audiences inspired, empowered, and ready to take action.
WHY EVENT ORGANISERS LOVE MARIE
BESPOKE
Tailors every keynote to your audience
AUTHENTIC
Science-backed strategies with heart
CONGIENIENT
Calm, collaborative, and easy to work with
ENGAGING
Mesmerising storyteller who sparks real change
TANGIBLE
Practical tools and immediate actions to boost wellbeing
“Marie helped us break down mental health stigma and start real conversations at work.”
Jane Gardner, Lendlease
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Bring Marie’s transformative approach to your event, team, or community. Get in touch to craft a talk that meets your goals and leaves your audience energised and ready to thrive.
