Speaking Engagements

Inspiring Recovery Through Storytelling

I share my personal story of ketamine addiction and recovery as a Founder to inspire other professionals struggling with problematic substance use to find the support they need and to advocate for Recovery Friendly Workplaces. By speaking at business conferences, wellbeing events, and corporate seminars, I am proud to be part of a bold movement of professionals who choose to recover loudly, bringing their journeys from anonymity into authenticity.

Why Book Me for Your Event?

  • Authentic Experience: My lived experience with addiction and recovery allows me to connect deeply with audiences, offering genuine insights and hope.
  • Advocacy for Change: I advocate for Recovery Friendly Workplaces, helping HR professionals and Wellbeing Leads to understand the importance of supporting all employees in recovery.
  • Professional Expertise: I bring professional expertise in recovery and workplace wellbeing, providing valuable knowledge and actionable strategies.
  • Engaging Storytelling: My engaging personal story 'The Gift' captivates audiences, making recovery from addiction relatable and inspiring change.

Media Collaborations

In addition to speaking engagements, I collaborate with TV, radio, and other publications to provide engaging content through my personal story of addiction and professional expertise. Whether through interviews, articles, or special features, I aim to spread awareness and inspire positive change in both individuals and workplaces.

Topics Covered

  • Personal journey of addiction and recovery
  • The 'Hidden Habits in the C-Suite'.
  • Importance of Recovery Friendly Workplaces

If you’re looking for an inspiring speaker who can offer both personal and professional insights into addiction recovery and workplace wellbeing, I’d love to connect with you.

Contact me to book a speaking engagement or media collaboration that will leave a lasting impact on your audience.

Meet Emily Francis

Emily is a qualified health and social care professional and mental health pioneer with over 25 years of experience in helping people and organisations tackle mental health and wellbeing challenges. Her work has significantly improved quality of life for individuals and wellbeing outcomes for organisations.

Recognised as a thought leader in the workplace wellbeing sector, Emily regularly speaks at conferences and contributes to publications on related topics. Her innovative approach to mental health and wellbeing programme development has catapulted her founding business Our Mind’s Work to the forefront of the workplace wellbeing sector collaborating with clients such as Amazon, Sky, Holland & Barrett, Cineworld, WH Smith, Premier Foods, Hitachi, and many more brands committed to enhancing mental health and wellbeing in their workplaces.

Emily is also a keen gardener, nature lover, avid walker, and family-oriented woman in recovery from Ketamine addiction. This personal experience makes Big World a specialised service provider for executives and professionals struggling with addiction.

Emily brings a unique blend of professional expertise in health and social care along with her personal journey through addiction and recovery. Through her powerful and transformative story, "The Gift," Emily captivates professional audiences, offering valuable insights hope to individuals struggling with addiction.

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