Talks on Emotional Health, Masculinity & Conflict
"“Sam was a joy to work with, an engaging speaker who explored his book in an approachable style, giving depth to the subject matter and plenty of humour too."
Emma Price, Wilderness Festival Events Coordinator
Speaking topics
I deliver keynote speeches and workshops that offer actionable insights into emotional health and mental wellbeing, drawing on a unique blend of psychology, history and science.
To enquire about booking me for your business or event, contact samjohnparker@gmail.com.
Where we go wrong with anger – and how to fix it
Our fear of anger sits at the root of anxiety and depression for millions of people. Why does this natural, useful emotion make so many of us uncomfortable? This talk explores what we get wrong about anger, the cost of suppressing it, and the life-enhancing potential of embracing it for good.
How to build a team culture of emotional honesty
Unresolved tension is the enemy of employee wellbeing and productivity. This talk draws on workplace psychology, history and science to explain how we can act on anger wisely and calmly, understand what it is truly telling us, and resolve conflict in constructive ways.
The future of male mental health
For the past decade we've told men to talk about their feelings, yet enormous challenges around male violence, depression and suicide endure. Drawing on two decades in men’s media and the latest in emotional science and psychology, this talk explains how to move the conversation on – and why it matters that we do.
I have made multiple TV, radio and podcast appearances to discuss mental health, wellness culture, emotional intelligence and anger. This has included Sky, the BBC and 5 Live. Below are some clippings.