Mitch Wallis
Psychologist, mental health advocate and social impact entrepreneur changing the way the world feels
Overview
Mitch Wallis is one of Australia's leading voices in mental health, emotional wellbeing and human connection. A psychologist, keynote speaker and social impact entrepreneur, Mitch has dedicated his life to helping people build emotional resilience, foster meaningful relationships and improve mental health outcomes at scale. With a mission to positively impact one billion lives, Mitch combines clinical expertise, lived experience and powerful storytelling to help individuals and organisations create cultures where people can thrive.
Who is Mitch Wallis? Mitch is the founder of Heart On My Sleeve, a globally recognised mental health movement encouraging people to drop the brave face and speak openly about how they really feel. After spending almost seven years at Microsoft, Mitch left the corporate world to pursue his passion for mental health advocacy full-time. Armed with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and personal experience navigating anxiety, depression and OCD, he has become a trusted expert on emotional wellbeing, resilience and psychological safety. Mitch's work spans keynote speaking, executive workshops, advisory roles and social impact ventures, all focused on helping people move towards discomfort, build stronger connections and unlock their full potential.
Career Highlights • Founder of Heart On My Sleeve, a global mental health movement • Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University • Former Microsoft executive and corporate leader • Advisor to the United Nations on youth mental health • Ambassador for the Australia and New Zealand Mental Health Association • Expert Advisor to the Corporate Mental Health Alliance • GQ Man of Impact Award recipient • Delivered keynote presentations to organisations including Google, Amazon, American Express and KPMG
Key Speaking Themes • Mental health and emotional wellbeing • Human connection and psychological safety • Emotional resilience and fortitude • Mindful high performance • Workplace culture and wellbeing • Authentic leadership and vulnerability
What Your Audience Will Gain
Mitch helps audiences develop the emotional skills needed to navigate life's challenges, build stronger relationships and create healthier workplace cultures. Audiences leave with practical tools for improving resilience, fostering psychological safety and having more meaningful conversations. His presentations combine evidence-based psychology with deeply personal insights, creating experiences that are both transformative and highly actionable.
Ideal For • Workplace wellbeing and mental health conferences • Leadership and culture programmes • Corporate resilience and performance events • Healthcare and education forums • Human resources and people leadership conferences • Community and social impact organisations
Frequently Asked Questions...
What does Mitch Wallis speak about? Mitch speaks about mental health, emotional wellbeing, resilience, psychological safety, human connection and mindful high performance.
What is Heart On My Sleeve? Heart On My Sleeve is the global mental health movement founded by Mitch Wallis, encouraging people to openly share and discuss their emotions.
What is Mitch Wallis' professional background? Mitch holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and previously worked at Microsoft before becoming a full-time mental health advocate.
Why is Mitch Wallis a sought-after keynote speaker? Mitch combines clinical expertise, lived experience and compelling storytelling to deliver practical and inspiring presentations on mental health and human connection.
What is the Real Conversations programme? Real Conversations is Mitch's communication and relationship-building programme designed to strengthen psychological safety and emotional intelligence in workplaces and communities.
Has Mitch Wallis worked with major organisations? Yes. Mitch has delivered presentations and workshops for organisations including Google, Amazon, American Express, KPMG and many other global companies.
Is Mitch Wallis available for keynote presentations and workplace wellbeing programmes? Yes. Mitch Wallis is available for keynote speaking engagements, leadership events and mental health programmes internationally.