Explore Men’s Mental Health Speakers at ICMI

Let’s Talk About Men’s Mental Health

Men’s mental health is too often left unspoken — but the ripple effects are felt everywhere: in our workplaces, families, communities, and client relationships. Stress, burnout, and silence not only affect wellbeing, but also culture, productivity, and how people show up every day.

With International Men’s Day on 19 November, it’s a timely opportunity to shine a light on this important issue through events that connect and inspire. Consider how you might bring it into your calendar:

• Workshops that give practical strategies for resilience and wellbeing.
• Panel discussions that encourage open, honest conversation.
• Podcast-style sessions recorded just for your team or client base.
• Working lunches or client events that combine networking with a meaningful focus.

The impact comes from the voices you bring to the room. Some share deeply personal stories — like Anthony Hart, a suicide survivor who turns his lived experience into practical tools that save lives. Others create connection through service, like Nasir Sobhani, known as The Streets Barber, or Craig Hollywood, who founded Short Back & Sidewalks offering free haircuts and conversations to vulnerable Australians.

You might want the perspective of advocates who’ve shaped national conversations, such as Gus Worland (Gotcha4Life), Jeremy Macvean (Movember and The Father Hood), or Wayne Schwass, who transitioned from AFL to becoming a mental health leader. For a global voice, James Peach brings electrifying energy to the mission of ending suicide worldwide.

And then there are those who bridge humour, leadership, and resilience — from Mark McConville’s Laughter Clinic to Dean Yates’ insights as a Reuters leader covering global crises, to Craig Hamilton’s raw story of living with Bipolar 1 Disorder. Each brings a unique way to spark conversations that matter.

At ICMI, we can help you curate your event program — whether it’s an intimate workshop, a client lunch, or a larger keynote — that not only marks the day but leaves people more open, connected, and better equipped to support the men in their lives.

 

Mitch Wallis

Thought leader in psychology, Mitch Wallis is a leading voice in mental health. Mitch bridges deep personal insight with evidence-based practice. He’s the founder of Heart On My Sleeve and creator of Real Conversations, helping organisations and individuals build emotional intelligence and psychological safety.

 

 

 

 

Nasir Sobhani

The streets barber, Nasir Sobhani, believes in human connection as a source for healing following his personal battle with addiction. His struggles led him to finding  purpose in service, giving out free haircuts to people experiencing homelessness and hardship. His a sense of being seen, heard, and valued.

 

 

 

 

Jeremy Macvean

Advocate of modern fatherhood, gender equity and inclusive workplaces, Jeremy Macvean turned his personal experience into powerful change. As the co-founder of The Father Hood and a former executive at Movember, he aims to spark bold solutions on shifting gender roles, workplace equity, parenting and mental health.

 

 

 

 

 

Anthony Hart 

From refugee to inspiring leader, Ali Ahmadi is an accomplished engineer, director, and speaker famed for his natural storytelling ability. Ali uses his experiences as a refugee and as a successful business innovator to deliver powerful messages about resilience, diversity, and the power of embracing individual stories.

 

 

 

 

Shaun Christie-David

Founder of Plate It Forward, Shaun Christie-David overcame barriers as a refugee facing racism to founding a social enterprise that blends high-quality dining with purpose. He has inspired others as a speaker while having a real impact, employing 200+ from marginalised communities and donating 650,000 meals to date.

 

 

 

 

 

Gus Worland

Australian TV and radio host Gus Worland is passionate about helping men improve their mental fitness, having lost a close friend to suicide after the success of his ABC series Man Up. He founded Gotcha4Life, which champions the power of connection and resilience building for the challenges life throws at us. 

 

 

 

 

 

Wayne Schwass

Footy legend Wayne Schwass is a passionate mental health advocate, specialising in powerful, honest keynotes that aim to eliminate the stigma around men’s mental health. Following his AFL career, he has become a highly respected broadcaster where he advocates for men’s mental health awareness.

 

 

 

 

Craig Hollywood

Trailblazing motivational speaker and entrepreneur Craig Hollywood is dedicated to sparking change through the power of empathy and conversation. He founded Short Back and Sidewalks in a Perth car park in 2015, aiming to make a social impact by offering free haircuts and heartfelt conversations to vulnerable Australians.

 

 

 

 

 

Anthony Hart 

Suicide survivor Anthony Hart tells his story with a no nonsense, inspirational approach that stays with audiences. He takes you behind closed doors to the journey to and from suicide, how he turned his life around to help others save theirs, and how you can to. His candid approach to mental health includes what signs to look for and what practical, no-nonsense tools can help men manage mental health issues.

 

 

 

 

Craig Hamilton 

After suffering a psychotic episode in public, respected sports broadcaster Craig Hamilton was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder. Rising up out of the traumatic experience, it encouraged him to speak up and challenge the stigma around mental health issues facing men while sharing his lived experience.

 

 

 

 

Dean Yates 

A 26 year career working Reuters saw Dean Yates leading teams that covered the Bali bombings, the Boxing Day tsunami, and the Iraq War. He also created a mental health strategy for the international news service and today is a passionate and insightful advocate for men’s mental health.

 

 

 

 

 

Mark McConville 

As a full-time comedian with a master’s degree in Suicidology, Mark Conville brings a unique approach to leading conversations around mental health. His Laughter Clinic presentations and workshops are reshaping conversations about mental health around Australia, from Men’s Sheds to Mining Companies.

 

 

 

 

 

James Peach 

One of the UK’s most sought after mental health and resilience experts, James Peach is a force of nature. He’s on a mission to end the 125 lives lost to suicide each week with active mental health awareness and advocacy as an ambassador for CALM. Bringing his electrifying presentations across the world, including in Australia, he always ignites fresh perspectives and delivers meaningful takeaways.

 

 

 

 

Interested in booking one of our men’s mental health speakers for International Men’s Day or other upcoming events? Call us now on 1800 334 625 or make an enquiry online.