Geoff McDonald
Geoff draws from his own battle with anxiety and depression to tackle the stigma of mental health at work.
A former Global VP of Human Resources at Unilever, Geoff motivates leaders and employees to create workplaces that improve people's lives.
Geoff has delivered keynotes in over 15 countries, including Australia, Europe, North America, and Japan, and at universities.
Clients such as the NHS, Sky, HSBC, GlaxoSmithKline, Airbus, Novartis, and Barclays Asia-Pacific have benefited from his practical insights.
Geoff is available for engaging talks to businesses and teams, aiming to revamp health and safety policies and foster improved working environments.
Geoff offers two main keynotes:
1. Organizational Purpose as a Driver of Business Performance
Key points include:
- The Unilever story and how Purpose drove business performance
- Steps to rediscover an organization's purpose
- Ways to embed and live out organizational purpose
- What a change/transformation program looks like and involves
2. Mental Health and Well-being
Key points include:
- The importance of speaking up and seeking support for mental health issues
- Breaking the stigma of mental health issues in the workplace
- Strategies to maintain good mental health individually
- Gaining a competitive edge through mental health and well-being in the workplace