Today on Lead Well, I’m joined by Barbara Louise Brennan a seasoned mental health advocate, trainer, speaker, and consultant who has spent close to two decades leading the charge on stigma reduction and inclusion across Ireland.
Barbara has led Ireland’s national programme to reduce mental health-related stigma, worked with major organisations like An Post, Boots, IBEC, and the HSE, and lectured in leading universities including Trinity, UCC, Maynooth, and DCU. 
She’s also the founder of Mentis One—a platform focused on helping companies move beyond one-off wellbeing initiatives and embed meaningful, lasting cultural change.

In today’s conversation, we’re going to explore the current state of workplace mental health and the gap that inspired Barbara's entrepreneurial journey. We also dive into Barbara's lived experience with mental health, having been a suicide survivor herself, she delves into the daily non negotiables for managing our mental health.

Barbara Brennan - Mental Health Matters & Mentis One

The Lead Well Podcast, hosted by Mark O'Reilly, explores the intersection of leadership, performance, and well-being. Through engaging conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts across industries, the podcast delves into how leaders can thrive in high-pressure environments while maintaining balance and resilience. Each episode offers practical insights, personal stories, and actionable strategies to help listeners enhance their leadership skills, boost performance, and prioritise mental and physical well-being.

Barbara Brennan - Mental Health Matters & Mentis One

Lead Well with Mark O'Reilly