A keynote on what’s actually changing in how organisations support performance, mental health and culture in 2027 — from someone who’s worked with over 350 organisations.
Workplace Wellbeing 2027 Keynote: What you need to know:
Most workplace wellbeing keynotes feel like a list of things HR teams already know. This one doesn’t.
Drawing on fifteen years building Stretching the City, a workplace wellbeing consultancy serving Amazon, the Cabinet Office, Universal Music, Soho House and Accenture, Sally Lovett delivers a keynote on what’s actually changing in workplace wellbeing right now — what’s working, what’s wasted budget, and how the sharpest UK employers are measuring real success in 2027.
This is workplace wellbeing as a leadership conversation, not an HR initiative. Honest about what’s worked, what’s wasted budget, and what’s coming next.
What the keynote covers:
- Where the workplace wellbeing conversation is moving in 2027: The shift the sharpest UK employers are already leading, not following.
- What actually works: The wellbeing investments delivering measurable return, and how the smartest employers are budgeting for them.
- What doesn’t: The wellbeing spend traps that eat budget without moving the dial — a framework for distinguishing genuine investment from “wellness theatre.”
- The measurement shift: From attendance and satisfaction scores to the outcomes metrics that hold up at board level.
- Why burnout is structural, not personal — and why that changes who’s responsible.
- The line-manager reality: Why line-manager development has become the highest-leverage wellbeing intervention for 2027.
- The sector angle: How wellbeing lands differently in industrial, site-based and dispersed workforces.
- How to turn awareness moments: Mental Health Awareness Week, International Women’s Day, Menopause Awareness Month — into 12-month culture programmes.
- The language shift from “resilience” to “sustainable performance” — and why the words you use for wellbeing signal what you actually believe.
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Who this keynote is for:
- HR and People leadership conferences.
- Executive leadership off-sites and strategy events.
- Trade associations and industry bodies planning 2027 wellbeing strategy for member organisations.
- Organisational culture and future-of-work programmes.
- Senior leadership groups navigating growth, change, restructuring, or budget scrutiny.
- Wellbeing programme launches, signature wellbeing programmes, Mental Health Awareness Week activations and International Women’s Day events.
Event formats:
- Conference keynote (30–60 minutes).
- Leadership event or organisational offsite.
- Virtual keynote for global or distributed audiences (with live-poll interactivity).
- 90-minute interactive workshop for smaller senior audiences.
- Panel speaker contribution.
- Conference or event moderation.
Delivered in person across the UK and internationally, or virtually for global audiences.
About Sally Lovett
Sally Lovett is the founder of Stretching the City, a workplace wellbeing consultancy she built from a one-woman yoga side hustle into a multi-six-figure business, working with 350+ organisations including Amazon, the Cabinet Office, Universal Music, Soho House and Accenture — without external investment, a PR agency, or a business plan.
Her talks combine fifteen years of organisational insight with the honest realities of building something from the inside. Sally is a contributor to The Guardian, The Times and Condé Nast Traveller, author of The Wellbeing Guide to London, and a recent panellist at the IoD Women’s Business Forum alongside Mariella Frostrup. She speaks regularly at HR conferences, leadership offsites, founder programmes and IWD events across the UK and internationally.
What our clients say
Sally’s talk on Sustainable Performance was such a valuable session and really kicked off our offsite in the best way.
Ina Stuve, Head of EMEA VC Marketing | Amazon
Sally delivered a professional and engaging talk during our wellness week. We would happily invite her back for future events and recommend her other organisations.
Stuart Bennet, HR Manager, Natixis
Sally delivered a brilliant session as part of our International Women’s Day activities. Sally made women’s progression in the workplace feel realistic and achievable. I’d highly recommend her sessions.
Lucie Warne, Chair of Women’s Network | TotalEnergies
Workplace Wellbeing 2027 Keynote: FAQs
Is this talk practical or strategic?
Both. The keynote frames workplace wellbeing strategically — where the field is going in 2027 and why — and ends with practical leadership behaviours leaders can act on the same week. It’s designed to spark a different internal conversation, not deliver a checklist.
What’s the ideal audience size?
Sally has delivered this keynote to audiences ranging from 30-person leadership offsites to 1,000-person HR conferences. The content adapts; the tone stays the same.
Can this be tailored to our organisation?
Yes. Sally runs a short briefing call before the event to reflect your sector, the workplace pressures you’re navigating, and your event theme. Approximately 20–30% of the content is tailored per booking, including sector-specific case examples.
How long is the workplace wellbeing 2027 keynote?
30, 45 or 60 minutes, depending on format. The keynote can include audience Q&A or extend into a panel discussion or 90-minute interactive workshop for smaller senior audiences.
What is the fee for the Workplace Wellbeing 2027 keynote?
Fees vary by format, audience size, location and level of customisation. Every package includes a pre-event briefing call, bespoke session design, live audience polling, a post-event insight summary, and a resource email for attendees. Get in touch for a bespoke quote — Sally personally reads every enquiry and replies within 2 working days.
Can Sally deliver in industrial or site-based sectors?
Yes. Sally has particular experience adapting the keynote for industrial, site-based and safety-critical workforces — where the wellbeing conversation often sits behind knowledge-worker sectors. Sector-specific customisation is included in every booking.
How far in advance should we book?
6–12 weeks in advance is standard; longer for larger corporate events or retreats. Autumn and January–March slots for the following year book earliest.
Does Sally deliver virtually as well as in person?
Yes. The keynote is delivered in person across the UK and internationally, and virtually for distributed and global audiences. Virtual delivery uses live-poll interactivity to keep engagement high and generate real-time data for the host organisation.
MAKE AN ENQUIRY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT
If you’re planning a conference, leadership event or organisational off-site and would like to explore this keynote, please get in touch.
Sally personally reads every enquiry and replies within 2 working days. For urgent enquiries: sally@stretchingthecity.com.
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