Mental health in the workplace can’t be reduced to awareness days and wellness posters. And burnout? It’s not just being tired. It’s chronic emotional fatigue. It’s the slow leak that turns into a blowout — and it’s happening everywhere.
The real risk isn’t that people feel stressed. It’s that they stay stuck in overdrive until they hit the wall — checked out, shut down, or barely hanging on.
Burnout isn’t a vibe. It’s a safety risk.
It impacts decision-making, productivity, culture, and team dynamics. And yet, most workplaces still treat it like a buzzword, not a real hazard.
This keynote is about getting past the fluff.
Because when mental health issues show up (and they will), your team needs more than a poster in the lavatory or a cupcake at morning tea.
They need the skills to spot when someone’s struggling.
The confidence to have the tough conversation.
And the clarity to take action without burning themselves out in the process.
With over a decade as an Army psychologist and extensive experience across high-risk industries, Luke brings a grounded, no-BS approach to workplace mental health. No vague messaging. No polished surface with nothing underneath. Just practical tools that help people recognise the signs, respond the right way, and create real change.
✔ Burnout: What It Really Is
Learn how to spot burnout before it becomes a breakdown — and how to talk about it in plain language, not clinical jargon.
✔ Beyond ‘Are You Okay?’
Understand what actually works when checking in on a colleague, mate, or team member.
✔ Recognise the Signs
Know the difference between someone having a rough week and someone heading toward burnout or mental ill-health.
✔ Handle the Hard Conversations
Know what to say when someone opens up — and how to respond without freezing or overstepping.
✔ Support Without Taking It All On
Help others without carrying their emotional load or feeling like it’s your job to fix them.
✔ From Awareness to Action
Move beyond feel-good campaigns and equip your team with the mindset, skills, and confidence to act.
✔ Direct, relatable delivery — real conversations without the corporate sugar-coating
✔ A few dry laughs, some real-world stories, and a reality check or two
✔ Practical strategies every attendee can use immediately — in meetings, conversations, or crisis moments
✔ A clear definition of burnout and how to tackle it before it becomes a team-wide slow collapse