David Beeney

David enjoyed a very successful 30-year career in the world of media, but during that time, he was hiding something. Eventually in 2016, Daivd found the courage to open up about the most significant struggle of his life: his mental health. A secret battle with panic attacks meant years of torment and angst.

David’s decision to break his silence was one of the most significant moments of his life. Today, David’s business, Breaking The Silence, is regarded as one of the world’s leading advisors on mental health in the workplace. David has worked with leading global brands including HSBC, McDonald’s and Google.

In the UK, David has advised the likes of the NHS, the Labour Party, Sainsbury’s, the Mercedes Formula One team and the Royal Navy. He is a qualified mental health counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Practitioners (BACP). David has also been a trustee for Mind, the mental health charity. In 2024, David was recognised as one of the top global influencers in employee engagement by his peers.

Recently, David has been named as one of the Top 101 Global Influences on Employee Experience and the Future of Work.