An impactful and inspirational business speaker who changes mindsets

I captivate audiences with powerful stories and actionable insights, to build individual confidence and team trust

Inspirational business speaker

77% of the global workforce are disengaged at work

People feel psychologically detached and unhappy at their workplace. The consequences? Rising levels of stress and a decline in overall wellbeing. They lack purpose and a sense of impact at work, compromising personal and organisational success. This is a human problem with a business impact.

The cost of low employee engagement is estimated at $8.9 trillion per year. But even a little improvement can go a long way. A simple 1% increase in the number of engaged workers can save over $100 billion worldwide. There is a way out.

I can help you get there.

Trusted by

How I can help you

These are my main outcomes:

Trust: I challenge people to continuously do the inner work, building trust in themselves and those around them.

Engagement: I excite audiences about the journey they’ve been on and the journey yet to come.

Impact: I inspire people to deliver results and achieve more without burning out.

Empowerment: I blend first principles with practical strategies, encouraging proactive shifts in mindset, habits, and behaviours.

EQ: I champion the power of EQ and human skills in forging a successful career.

Speaking impact

%

Participants would recommend sessions to colleagues

Average session rating

%

Participants said the sessions 'Made Work Better' for them

%

Increase in participant confidence in applying human skills learned

Total sessions delivered

When you might benefit from hearing me speak

At the beginning of a transformation

I work with product leaders before a digital transformation to make teams aware of and excited about what’s to come.

During a transformation

Moving to the Product Model is challenging and takes time. I help teams make the most of the journey, continuously developing their skills and mindset.

To develop your colleague experience

Making your workplace better attracts and nurtures talent, but it requires ongoing dedication. I can help amplify the impact of your efforts.

At leadership or team events

I contribute to the time you take out of the office to be valuable and impactful.

At conferences

Making the attendee experience memorable with a high-impact story to start or finish the day.

Mind health and human skills

Psychological Safety and Trust at Work

Workplaces that flourish prioritise psychological safety and trust. In this engaging talk, I share approaches for how you and your teams can collaborate better in high-trust environments.

Length: 1 hour

Max participants: unlimited

Team Outcomes:

  • Understand what psychological safety and trust means to each individual
  • Recognise that vulnerability builds trust
  • Practical strategies for leaders and individuals to build trust
Get in touch if you have specific topics or problems in mind, or to discuss extended sessions for greater impact.

The Paradox of High Functioning Anxiety

High functioning anxiety is the ultimate paradox. From the outside you appear calm and successful. On the inside you’re stressed and full of self-doubt. In this honest talk, I share my strategies to channel anxious energy.

Length: 1 hour

Max participants: unlimited

Team Outcomes:

  • Reduce the isolation for anyone experiencing anxiety
  • Reduce the isolation for anyone feeling like an imposter
  • Provoke dialogue for how individuals and teams can build mental fitness
  • Drive engagement for employer wellbeing initiatives
Get in touch if you have specific topics or problems in mind, or to discuss extended sessions for greater impact.

Imposter phenomenon

Over 70% of adults will experience Imposter Phenomenon at least once in their life, creating self-doubt and damaging confidence. In this relatable talk, I share how to spot the signs and manage your imposter.

Length: 1 hour

Max participants: unlimited

Team Outcomes:

  • Recognise imposter feelings as a shared experience
  • Understand how to spot the imposter signs
  • Practical ideas for how to manage their imposters
Get in touch if you have specific topics or problems in mind, or to discuss extended sessions for greater impact.

Burnout and Me: What I want YOU to do differently

Stress at work is normal and healthy, as it motivates us to act. However, excessive and ongoing stress leads to burnout. In this candid talk, I share my story of burnout and the hands-on preventative strategies I wish I’d known!

Length: 1 hour

Max participants: unlimited

Team Outcomes:

  • Recognise they aren’t alone if they feel overwhelmed or stressed
  • Build self-awareness to spot the warning signs of burnout, learning strategies to take decisive action before they’re unwell
  • Be inspired to prioritise their own mind health and wellbeing
Get in touch if you have specific topics or problems in mind, or to discuss extended sessions for greater impact.

Product mindset and product transformation

Product mindset and transformation are key. The first drives innovation, the second enables adaptation. Together, they ensure business thrives.

Product mindset: the secret to impactful product teams

Product mindset is a way of thinking about technology to collaboratively and continuously build products that puts user and business value first. Learn how a product mindset can supercharge the return on your technology investment.

Length: 1 hour

Designed for: Product Leaders, Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, UX Researchers, business stakeholders

Max participants: unlimited

Team Outcomes:

  • Compare and contrast product mindset to project mindset
  • Gain confidence in product mindset principles
  • Clarity on the practices that bring product mindset to life
Get in touch if you have specific topics or problems in mind, or to discuss extended sessions for greater impact.

Product discovery is a team sport

Product discovery is the iterative work to reduce risk and increase confidence helping the team decide what to build, why, and for whom. Discovery is more than the sum of the individual humans on your team – collaboration drives better outcomes.

Length: 1 hour

Designed for: Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, UX Researchers, business stakeholders

Max participants: unlimited

Team Outcomes:

  • Understand the fundamentals of product discovery
  • Recognise the impact and contribution of multiple perspectives
  • Be equipped to mitigate common anti-patterns (e.g.perceived lack of time)
  • Find the fun and joy in collaborative discovery
  • Feel inspired to do discovery better
Get in touch if you have specific topics or problems in mind, or to discuss extended sessions for greater impact.

How I work

We begin with a discovery call to assess if we’re a good fit. I want you and your teams to achieve your desired outcomes, so you need the right inspirational speaker. If that’s not me, I have many trusted speakers and thought leaders in my network I can recommend.

In the discovery call, we’ll get to know each other, understand your organisational context, and get clear on what success looks like for your event.

Nick Jemetta
People watching inspirational business speaker

Pricing

Impactful keynotes and inspirational speaker talks are priced on a bespoke basis, depending on your desired outcomes and measures of success.

Testimonials

“Nick was an inspiring, energetic, and authentic addition to our wellbeing and mental health panel. His drive to make a difference comes from personal experience, but the way he shares it is both relatable and powerful.

From start to finish, he engaged the team with human, practical experiences and solutions that truly resonated. I highly recommend Nick as a speaker, storyteller, or panellist if you want to leave your team inspired and empowered.”

Charlotte Dewhurst

Marketing Director Matalan

“I’ve watched Nick present multiple times, and he never fails to inspire and engage. No matter the audience size or setting, he captivates with an uplifting, relatable style – blending humour, honesty, and practical advice.

His openness sparks action and meaningful conversations. After his talk our team left energised and full of ideas.

If you’re considering booking Nick for your workplace or community – DO IT.”

Carrie Loftus

Sustainability Programme Manager Direct Line Group

“Nick joined one of our wellbeing drop-in sessions and openly shared his lived experience with our UK team.

His honesty, perspective, and practical tools resonated deeply, sparking meaningful discussions and valuable insights. His session will have a lasting impact as we continue refining our wellbeing strategy.”

Paul Barham

Partner Mazars

“I highly recommend Nick as a mental fitness speaker. His passion for workplace wellbeing shines through in every session, and feedback is always outstanding.

What sets Nick apart is the balance he strikes – blending personal experience with academic research, insights, and practical tools.

He makes complex topics relatable and actionable, leaving a last impact on his audience.”

Michaela Brown

Head of Supply Chain Amazon

“Nick is deeply committed to helping others and driving greater understanding of mental fitness and mind health.

His talk at Wave had a profound impact. His personal story resonated with our team, sparking meaningful conversations and practical discussions on actionable strategies.

If you’re considering a mental health speaker for your organisation, I strongly recommend Nick.”

Jane Austin

HR Director Wave Utilities

“We were privileged to hear Nick speak to teams at The National Trust. His session was honest, inspiring, and highly informative.

The impact was clear – feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and many gained valuable tools to support their mental fitness. Nick’s session reinforced that we all have a role in keeping the conversation going.

Thank you, Nick, for inspiring us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.”

Sara Bird

National Safeguarding and Wellbeing Lead National Trust

“Nick spoke to Hudl’s Mental Health Champions ERG about mental wellness and finding purpose. As a technology and product organisation, we valued his unique blend of mental fitness expertise and deep product knowledge.

Down-to-earth and highly engaging, Nick’s tailored and interactive talk resonated deeply, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

If you’re looking for a mental health speaker who truly connects and inspires, Nick is your man!”

Prad Patel

Senior Product Manager Hudl

“Nick joined our Digital Department meeting as the final speaker for maximum impact – and wow, the feedback was incredible.

Here are a few comments from the team:
‘This open conversation is to be commended.’
‘Wow, what a story!’
‘Brilliant, Nick – this changed my perspective.’

Even more powerful, two of these comments came from men – a group that statistically struggles to talk about mind health. If your organisation is looking to start these important conversations, I highly recommend Nick.”

Melissa Werry

Head of Technology Services RSPB

Let's chat

Short on time? No problem - drop me a message and I’ll be in touch

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
How we'd work together*

%

Stories Matter donates 5% of speaking and workshop fees to UK mental health charities