Owen O'Kane, the revolutionary author of Ten to Zen, is pioneering a new approach to wellbeing. With a background in medicine and psychotherapy, his novel is grounded in facts, studies and research - much like his mental health and wellbeing speeches. A speaker like Owen holds the key to a calmer, happier life, thanks to his easy-to-implement daily stress management methods, driven by results. Owen is the ideal addition to corporate events, where the audience commonly suffers from the fast-paced, challenging nature of business.
According to The Mental Health Foundation's 2018 study, 74% of British people are unable to cope with stress. As well as damaging people's wellbeing, it can also put an avoidable strain on the NHS. Owen is determined to change this. Trained as a therapist, he has dedicated his career to turning the health of the British public around - but how did he reach such a wide audience? With his book, Ten to Zen. Owen still works as a Clinical Lead with the NHS, where he uses his education from Queen's University and Mindfulness Teacher Training in Oxford to help patients.
While working in palliative care, where Owen worked with terminally ill patients, he listened to their stories of regret. Many patients commented on how stressful their lives had been, and how they wished that they had focused less on the difficulties of life. This experience spurred Owen on, driving him to collect his knowledge of mental health in one accessible book. Owen's speeches follow a similar style. Partly autobiographical, his story of discovery is interwoven with helpful strategies for controlling your stress, reducing its impact, and embracing life.
Owen's public speeches and private psychotherapy practices are both founded in fact. Through tried and tested therapeutic models, like mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychotherapy eye movement digitisation and reprocessing therapy, Owen has helped thousands of corporate audience members to better process their daily stressors. Working in competitive markets can rapidly damage someone's mental health without the right steps in place, making a speaker like Owen more important now than ever. Join the list of previous clients, like Virgin Atlantic and BBC, by booking this trained psychotherapist.
In January 2024 we sat down with Owen O'Kane and discussed how we can all be our own therapists and top tips for dealing with mental health problems. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Owen O'Kane here.
Books
How to Be Your Own Therapist: Boost your mood and reduce your anxiety in 10 minutes a day
Ten Times Happier: A guide on how to let go of what’s holding you back from the bestselling author of TEN TO ZEN
Ten to Zen
How to hire Owen O’Kane
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Owen O'Kane's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Managing uncertainty
- Coping with change
- Bouncing back
- Adjusting in times of crisis
- Hope in challenging times
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“A 10-minute mind workout that could change your life.” - The Daily Telegraph
“A highly competent, knowledgeable mental health professional with a substantial range of expertise that sets him apart in his field. He delivers with passion, enthusiasm and energy.” - Linda Hurst, NHS
"Owen's valuable insights helped make the event a resounding success, and were the subject of positive feedback from numerous guests both internal and external to the Fix Auto team. His eagerness to share your experiences and expertise enriched the conference hugely, helping to create a vibrant atmosphere that fuelled the learning experience for everyone involved." - Fix Auto UK
"Owen spoke to an audience of 1K + people at our business event in Birmingham. His content and engagement were fantastic. His session was by far the standout session of the day, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book him again." - Jess, Communications Director, Theo Paphitis Retail Group
"Owen ran a series of interactive mental wellbeing sessions for Vodafone staff. The feedback from these sessions was incredible. I still regularly get colleagues talking about them today." - Alex, Head of Corporate and Portfolio Strategy, Vodafone Business
"The audience’s responses to Owen’s UK wide theatre talks on the High-Performance live shows was incredible. He delivered relevant and insightful content in an engaging way which had the audience both laughing and deep in thought. We hope to work with Owen again on future projects." - Hannah & Jake High Performance Podcast
"Owen is a regular speaker at Happy place festivals and events. He is a brilliant speaker and engages audiences wherever he goes. I can’t recommend him enough. He is a true professional but also has a fantastic down to earth, humorous approach." - Fearne, Broadcaster, Happy Place
- 2024 - Regular Contributor to the Happy Place YouTube Channel
- 2024 - Created a content series on the High Performance Podcast platform
- 2017 - Clinical Lead for the West London Mental Health NHS Trust
- 2016 - Deputy Head for the West London Mental Health NHS Trust
- 2012 - Cognitive Psychotherapist / Senior Supervisor at the Richmond Wellbeing East London NHS Trust
- 2010 - Palliative Care lead / Cognitive Psychotherapist for the West Middlesex Hospital
- Resident Therapist on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Gordon Smart show