Welcome to the media coverage hub for Emily Pearson, Founder of the Wellbeing Lead Academy and a recognised voice in strategic workplace wellbeing. Emily’s thought leadership has been featured across national media, industry publications, and podcasts, where she shares her expertise on strategic wellbeing, mental health, burnout prevention, and the evolving role of the Wellbeing Lead. As a trusted expert, Emily champions the professionalisation of wellbeing leadership, helping organisations transform culture and embed human sustainability into business strategy.
Explore a selection of Emily’s recent features, interviews, and expert commentary below.
🏆 Wellbeing Provider of the Year 2025
We’re proud to share that the Wellbeing Lead Academy has been named Wellbeing Provider of the Year at the This Can Happen Global Awards 2025.
This recognition reflects the impact of our accredited Career Pathway for Wellbeing Leads and the organisations we support across the UK. It’s a testament to our learners, our partners, and the growing community of wellbeing leaders driving real culture change in their workplaces.
Publications & Audio
A turning point for men’s health: why closing the empathy gap at work matters
BACP Workplace Interview: Emily Pearson on Men’s Health and Strategic Wellbeing Leadership
BBC Newcastle – 2nd November 2023
BBC Newcastle – 28th October 2022
BBC Newcastle – Myth-busting Blue Monday
BBC Newcastle – Myth-busting Blue Monday 2
BBC Newcastle – Myth-busting Blue Monday 3
BBC Newcastle – 4th November 2020
Jonathan Morrell BBC Newcastle – 3rd Jan 2020 – Prince William / Public Health England’s (PHE) Every Mind Matter
Lisa Shaw BBC Newcastle – 6th November 2019 – Stress Awareness Week
BBC Radio Newcastle Jayne Middlemiss – 20th May 2019 – Body Image
Metro Radio – 13th May 2019 – Where’s Your Head at Campaign
LEVEL 5 ADVANCED CERTIFICATE – WORKPLACE WELLBEING CAREER PATHWAY
Advanced Certificate in Strategic Wellbeing Leadership
The only specialist accredited, foundation degree-level qualification in the UK for HR & Wellbeing Leads. This qualification will help you to develop and deliver impactful health and wellbeing strategy for an organisation, from integrating data driven health culture change models for maximum ROI to finding solutions to your current employee wellbeing challenges.
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April 2026
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LEVEL 3 – WORKPLACE WELLBEING CAREER PATHWAY
Certificate in Understanding Health and Wellbeing at Work
Start your career in workplace wellbeing with our entry level qualification. Designed for anyone who’s interested in turning their passion for mental health and wellbeing in to a career, or for professional development in any role supporting health and wellbeing in the workplace.
LEVEL 3
Preventing Stress and Supporting Mental Health
Our accredited Mental Health Training for people managers focuses on providing knowledge, skills and tools to cultivate mentally healthy cultures within teams. Outcomes put emphasis on enhancing communication skills and introducing evidence-based tools and approaches to prevent work related stress and support colleagues to stay well at work.
BESPOKE DESIGN
In House Delivery
£175 per learner
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