Dave James

Dave James is a professional speaker, coach, and event host who brings honesty, humour, and presence to conversations about mental health and happiness.

A former healthcare professional and TEDx speaker, Dave draws on his own lived experience of men’s mental health challenges - including his journey with anger - alongside his background in mindfulness, comedy, and coaching.

Dave speaks openly about resilience, identity, and the pressures men face in today’s world. His sessions combine personal story with practical tools, helping audiences to:

* Talk more openly about mental health and wellbeing

* Understand and manage anger in healthy, constructive ways

* Build resilience and self-awareness

* Communicate with confidence and presence

* Embrace authenticity in life and work

Dave also coaches leaders, educators, and students in communication skills, using his own frameworks and his How to Be a Happy Human approach. This mix of lived experience and practical tools makes his talks both relatable and actionable.

Known for his warmth and ability to connect deeply with audiences, Dave creates spaces where people feel safe to listen, reflect, and share.

At the heart of what he does is creating a space to experience all life has to offer, and to talk openly about where we are, so that we can find happiness, build stronger connections, and create the changes we want to see.