Carole Spiers
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World authority on executive stress - speaker, broadcaster and author
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Chair of The International Stress Management Association (UK)
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Awarded an MBE for her contribution to stress management and mental health

Carole Spiers is a charismatic motivational speaker, regular BBC broadcaster, media commentator, and best-selling author. Her credibility is rooted in over 20 years of success as an entrepreneur and CEO of one of the UK’s leading consultancies on Occupational Stress and Employee Wellbeing.
As CEO of a global Stress Management and Employee Wellbeing consultancy, Carole advises some of the world’s leading brands on how to embed wellbeing into corporate strategy. She is the author of “Show Stress Who’s Boss!” and “Tolley’s Managing Stress in the Workplace” (commissioned by LexisNexis).
A Fellow and Past President of the Professional Speaking Association (London), Carole Spiers is widely recognised as a trailblazer in workplace wellbeing, corporate resilience, and leadership under pressure.
She is the Founder of International Stress Awareness Week and Chair of ISMAUK, a leading mental health charity. Her advocacy has spearheaded international efforts to reduce stigma and promote open dialogue around stress and mental health in the workplace.
Awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to Stress Management, Mental Health and Wellbeing in the King’s 2025 Birthday Honours. Carole is a globally recognised motivational keynote speaker and thought leader.
Based in the UK, Carole delivers compelling presentations across the Middle East, Europe, and beyond—captivating audiences with practical insights on managing stress, building resilience, preventing burnout, and creating mentally healthy workplace cultures.
Her dynamic delivery style, combined with decades of real-world experience, empowers senior leaders and organisations to foster high-performing, emotionally intelligent teams and psychologically safe workplaces.
Show Stress Who’s Boss!
In today’s fast-changing and uncertain world, managing workplace stress is essential for both employee well-being and business success. In this keynote, you will hear how stress impacts productivity, increases absenteeism, and can be costly if not addressed. A proactive, top-down approach helps build a resilient and healthy workplace culture, ensuring long-term sustainability.
Thriving Under New Pressures in the Modern Workplace
Stress is part of life, but today’s pressures are unmatched. In this keynote, explore how new stressors—beyond common workplace challenges like workloads and poor management—are reshaping our world. Technology blurs work-life boundaries, AI sparks job uncertainty, and generational shifts add complexity. Remote work alters connection, while older workers face a changing job market.
Good Leaders Talk but Great Leaders Listen
Leadership goes beyond giving instructions—it’s about understanding and connecting with your team. In this keynote, explore how leaders can transform their approach by embracing active listening. Learn how attentive listening fosters a culture of engagement, support, and productivity, while building a healthy workplace culture where teams thrive.
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Carole's presentation has been extremely useful to both staff and managers alike. Feedback from delegates has without exception been very positive. It has helped to build relationships and open communications throughout the team, and I know I have a more equipped team as a result.
Carole Spiers' energy, experience and knowledge was greatly appreciated... the value she added was immeasurable. Her presentation was intelligent, interactive and energetic - just what we needed as the closing keynote to our Family Business Forum in Abu Dhabi.
Thank you for providing us with an excellent insight into stress management.
To chair a Women of Independence conference requires a particular blend of assertiveness, charm and humour. At our 2-day event in KL, Carole's performance was a triumph in every way. Behind her dazzling platform skill, you could spot the signs of the tested professional, as confirmed by her own riveting presentation on stress. Throughout two exceptionally full days, Carole was tireless both in radiating her unique charisma and in the discipline of ensuring a smooth, seamless programme. We greatly hope to have her on the IBN platform again in the future.
Carole delivered the final keynote on entrepreneurship to our European convention and here is a lady who lives and breathes enterprise in every aspect of her delivery.
Carole delivered an insightful presentation for a women’s networking event run in our UK-Sub-Division. The topic was 'How to be successful at managing your stress’ - relating to both home and work. Each participant was able to walk away with some immediate actions points.
A single presentation from Carole Spiers totally revolutionized our understanding of Stress Management. Her charismatic platform style held everyone’s attention from the first moments. Key messages were delivered with force and conviction. And her influence is still being felt in the form of practical working tools, techniques and strategies that are now part of our daily operation.
How to book Carole Spiers for your event
To book Carole Spiers, please submit an online enquiry to booking.agent@nmp.co.uk or contact one of our booking agents on +44 (0)20 3822 0003.

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