Breaking the Silence

I invited David into Wave within six weeks of opening our business. It was important for me to create a culture of kindness from day one and there was no better way of doing this than inviting David to talk to our employees. He was instrumental in helping us break down the stigma of discussing mental health. Every organisation needs a David Beeney.

Jane Austin - Director of HR at Wave Utilities

When you first meet David, his warmth and authenticity strike you the most. This really helps people relate to him and confide in him. Fossil has supported his mission to break the silence for many years. I've never encountered anyone as passionate about helping people with their mental health as David is.

Sarah Dunne - HR Director Europe North at Fossil Group Inc.

David's authenticity and passion shine through in his delivery. These qualities enable him to connect and engage employees across all areas of our business on the importance of focusing on their wellbeing. David has a genuine interest and commitment to understanding our culture so that employees can break their silence without fear.

Ellen Bigmore - Head of HR at Safran Electrical & Power

David's honesty about his journey and the tools he shared with us had a huge impact on our colleagues. It helped break the silence, opening up more opportunities for conversations about mental health with empathy and care.

Sian Evans - Director of Leadership and Colleague Experience at Simply Health

We are all human and have things going on outside of work so, in breaking the silence, we can create a kinder culture that builds deeper levels of trust where people can truly thrive and be themselves. David's story and passion for building kinder cultures are truly inspiring. I cannot recommend his work highly enough. I will take him with me wherever I go!

Nicki Burge - People Director at Direct Online Services

Creating a kinder culture aligns perfectly with our values and everything we strive to achieve. David's work with us has enabled us to continue embedding our values and breaking the silence by encouraging more conversations about mental health.

Corrine Spillane - Chief People Office at the Liaison Group

David has been delivering wellbeing workshops for staff in our organisation for the past four years. The sessions have been so popular that many participants say they are the best workshops of their kind they have ever attended.

Sarah Brewer - Head of Employer Experience at Public Health Wales

We invited David to work with Yorkshire Housing to help us start a different type of conversation about mental health at work. David's ability to connect with and inspire everyone he meets is a rare talent. His authenticity, personal vulnerability and natural gift for storytelling have helped us break the silence around mental health and address many barriers to people opening up.

Nina Evison - Executive Director of Culture & Performance at Yorkshire Housing

Bringing mental health awareness support into our organisation wasn't something I did lightly. David broke the silence for us by bringing real-life experience and practical solutions to coping with them. He helped us talk openly and freely about how we were feeling and gave his time and ear to those who wanted to talk more.

Claire Wishart - Head of HR at Calnex Solutions

David talks from the heart, which is incredibly brave, and peppers his sessions with light-hearted antidotes. This openness allowed our team to feel safe and secure, allowing them to share their vulnerabilities and create a stronger and more understanding environment.

Emma Brierley - Director of Talent and Development at Broadwick Soho

David's journey inspires those who have endured the weight of silence, encouraging individuals to embrace authenticity and be their true selves. In a world where mental health concerns are often swept under the carpet, this book and David's work guide people to building a workplace culture that prioritises the wellbeing of its people and breaks the silence.

Julie Clarke - VP Global Employee Experience & Engagement of Sutherland

David is inspirational and relentless in his drive to break the silence around mental wellbeing. He has spoken at many of our events and has had a far-reaching and long-lasting impact on thousands.

Matt Manners - CEO & Founder of Inspiring Workplaces

I've known David since the early 1990s when no one talked about mental health, especially in the workplace. When I saw his work change that, I asked him to come in to help my team and me at Vanarama. I saw first-hand that he was playing a huge role in not just changing that but making it unusual NOT to talk about it. I always thought he could write his book. I'm delighted he's finally helping even more people break their silence.

Andy Alderson - Former CEO of Vanarama

David approaches everything he does with infectious kindness and compassion. He is truly inspirational and a master at creating space to allow people to take a breath and focus on their mental health.

Jo Purser, Head of Strategic HR and OD at NHS England

Getting to know David has been such a valuable experience for me personally and professionally. David's journey is real and relatable and shows that taking that first step is scary, but brave, and demonstrates true strength. He has helped us not to make 'mental health' the elephant in the room.'

Letitia Winston - Senior Mental Wellbeing Specialist at Grundfos Pumps

When it comes to mental wellbeing, David's compassionate approach, candid sharing of personal experiences, and skilful and humorous storytelling make him an exceptional and trusted partner for me and many others. He first broke his silence at Auto Trader and is now helping thousands of others to break their silence too.

Dani Baldwin Rowe - Internal Communication Manager at Auto Trader

The stories we tell about workplace wellbeing are an important part of how organisations will change for the better. By sharing his story so openly, David has helped employers break the silence about mental health. In doing so, he has played a key part in helping leaders understand how vulnerability helps them build kinder cultures.

Gethin Nadin - Chief Innovation Officer at Benefex

David has a genuine passion and positive energy in advocating for a kinder culture in the workplace and has helped us break the silence. If you can combine this with a high-performance culture, you have the foundations for a highly successful business.

Paul Maberly - Managing Partner at Mercer & Hole

The way David brings his vulnerability and authenticity to his workshops really helps to build trust. It inspires people to break their silence regarding mental health and instils kinder cultures within teams across all levels.

Hiran O'Dedra - Head of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Mercedes Benz Grand Prix

David's courageous honesty about his struggles is a powerful reminder of the importance of addressing mental health with the same gravity as physical health. His message that it's ok not to be ok gives hope to those who may be silently suffering and says that seeking support is a sign of strength.

Emma Pickering - Director of People at ProMedical

David has taught me life-changing skills to support and develop my mental wellbeing. The sessions he has delivered for all our employees have inspired many to break their silence. He will continue to make a massive difference to people's mental wellbeing and, in the process, save many lives.

Barry Gavahan - Group CEO at DES Group