Dr Claire Plumbly is a practising Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Consultant and bestselling author who helps high-pressure workplaces move beyond surface-level wellbeing advice. Drawing on two decades of clinical experience she translates therapeutic ideas and complex nervous-system science into clear, practical strategies busy people can actually use.
Claire has delivered keynotes to conference audiences of up to 650 people and delivered both in-person, online and hybrid sessions.
Speaking Topics
Claire's Signature Keynote
How to Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You
The human nervous system was designed to cope with stress, but the persistent demands of modern life and work can grind us down, leaving us operating in one nervous system mode - survival. Learn the most up-to-date neuroscience of stress and why traditional self-care has failed you in the past, plus instant tools to change this.
Recognising Burnout
Recognise the signs of burnout, understand the stages and learn how to halt the progression into full-blown clinical burnout.
Tired but Wired! How to Unwind After Work
The neuroscience behind the struggle to ‘switch off’ plus instant tools for overriding the dopamine-crash and adrenalin-waves that keep us in ‘doing’ mode.
Work-Life
Balance
If this concept seems impossible to you then this workshop will change your mind. Learn the psychological blocks to achieving balance and how to overcome them
Advanced Stress Management
Staff who work at pace, in high-pressure environments or at the coal-face of human distress need advanced stress management tools to thrive. Learn these here.
The Productivity
Shift - Productivity
without burnout
The secret to sustainable output is in compassionate productivity.
Staff will learn the regulation skills needed to 'shift gear' throughout the day to maximise productivity.
“Engaging, warm, and insightful — we would wholeheartedly recommend Claire — her wisdom and warmth are invaluable."
— Google review by Laura Mars who booked an online webinar
All keynotes and workshops are tailored to your team, event, or organisational needs.
Claire’s talks are ideal for:
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Leadership development & executive wellbeing events and conferences
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Healthcare & frontline staff support
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Mental health weeks or resilience programmes
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Corporate away days, workshops, and internal training
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Academic institutions, podcasts, and public panels
Feedback about Claire's talks:
“Your procrastination workshop was transformational for me, that afternoon I finished and sent off a form I’d sat on for months”
“Learning about the brain was so helpful – I think I’m in red mode more than I realised but at least I now what to do about it now!”
"Claire speaks with both warmth AND depth of knowledge"
“I’ve never been to anything like this before. Got so many insights”
About Claire
Claire is known for making complex psychological ideas feel practical and powerful. Organisations book Claire when they want more than awareness. Her sessions give audiences memorable metaphors, science that makes sense, and tools they can apply the same day.
Previous Events
See a taster of the events Claire has spoken at
Guest Speaker at the
Children & Young People's Cancer Association
Annual Conference
March 2026
Claire closed the two-day conference in Manchester with her keynote:
How To Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You
"Thank you for delivering such a fantastic presentation - it was truly engaging, and I know it will have been incredibly valuable and supportive for our delegates" CCLG Event Organiser
Weston College
Wellbeing Day
January 2026
Claire opened the wellbeing day to 650 people with her signature keynote:
How to Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You
"[We] found it thought‑provoking, relevant, and immediately useful, with practical tips on recognising early signs, setting boundaries, and supporting wellbeing. The session prompted valuable reflection across teams and was very well received."
HR Event Organiser at Weston College
The Welsh National
Dental Conference
Cardiff May 2025
Claire opened the conference with two keynotes:
1) Recognising Burnout
2) Preventing Burnout
“Your talks on burnout were insightful and deeply engaging, sparking meaningful discussions and leaving a lasting impression.”
Drazsen Vuity, Organising Committee for the Welsh Hospitals National Dental Conference, 2025
Leaders in Healthcare
Conference
May 2026
Royal College of Medicine
Claire opened up the conference
with a keynote:
Burnout, How to Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You in High Stress, High-stake roles on the front-line
“Thanks so much for an amazing talk. Your session got the highest number of likes in our feedback!”
Dr Sarah Coope, Working Well Conference Organiser, 2025
Want to book Claire to speak?
If you’re looking for a grounded, high-impact voice on burnout, trauma, boundaries or performance psychology, Claire is currently accepting bookings for:
✔️ Keynote speaking
✔️ Corporate wellbeing events
✔️ Panel discussions
✔️ Podcast interviews
✔️ Workplace training
✔️ Online summits
And more….
To enquire about Claire’s availability or to discuss a tailored session for your audience, please use the link below:
Booking Process
Learn what happens if you enquire about a talk with Dr Claire Plumbly
Enquire
Share details of your event, including your hopes for a talk from Claire, information about your audience, and the practical details (date, time, location)
Video Call
Join Claire on a video call to discuss the event so she can ask clarifying questions and plan a talk that makes your event sparkle.
Booking confirmation
Claire will send a quote and details of the talk for your event. A speaker agreement will be provided, along with wording to add to your event literature, a bio and invoice.
