Karl Considine

Karl Considine is a public speaker, advocate, and Ambassador for Alcohol Change UK, known for his open, human approach to conversations about sobriety, mental health and identity. He has built a strong reputation for talks that blend honesty with humour, offering a clear window into what recovery can look like in real life. Karl’s biggest achievement is his role at the forefront of the UK’s alcohol-free movement, where he has helped shift public attitudes by showing that life without alcohol can be joyful, connected and full of possibility.

Karl’s early years were spent in HR leadership, shaping people strategies and organisational culture for major employers. He held roles such as HR Business Partner at British Gas, Interim HR Business Partner at Swinton Insurance, Interim Head of HR at KeolisAmey Metrolink, Head of People and Culture at ResponseTap, and Head of People at Second Nature. These experiences gave him deep insight into behaviour, wellbeing and workplace dynamics, laying the groundwork for the speaker he would later become. Behind the scenes, Karl was wrestling with addiction throughout his twenties and thirties, a period that ultimately pushed him to seek treatment and fully embrace sobriety in 2021. The transition became a turning point in his life and career, shaping the work he does today.

Since getting sober, Karl has delivered a series of standout achievements. He became an Ambassador for Alcohol Change UK, where he represents the charity’s mission to reduce alcohol harm across the country. He founded Turn Up Together, one of the UK’s largest alcohol-free communities, and launched Manchester’s first successful alcohol-free pop-up bar. He has hosted alcohol-free bars at major UK festivals, spoken for organisations including Amazon, presented at Pride events, and worked with national media. His features across BBC Breakfast, The Times, The Guardian, Sky News and many others helped increase visibility around sobriety and LGBTQ+ experiences. Karl also sits on the Board of Rainbow Mind, a mental health charity supporting LGBTQ+ people, extending his leadership within the wellbeing space.

People choose Karl because he brings clarity, compassion and practical insight to subjects many avoid. His talks help organisations create safer and more inclusive environments and support staff wellbeing at every level. He covers addiction recovery, mental health awareness, LGBTQ+ identity, ADHD, belonging, and rebuilding confidence after adversity. Karl’s sessions encourage people to feel seen and supported while giving leaders the understanding they need to create healthier cultures.