Oly Newton speaking on stage under a spotlight, seen from the side

Each booking funds three school talks

I lost a decade to a fight nobody could see. Now I make it impossible to ignore.

Powerful, lived experience storytelling on mental health, OCD and neurodiversity, and how we build spaces where everyone feels seen.

Trusted by

HaysMicrosoftNHSBurberryLloyds Banking GroupGSKRoyal MailVirgin Media O2LotusCabinet Office DigitalStrategic SolutionsOverbury PLCVancouver FCTennis CanadaEVOLVE26Sky Betting & GamingMax SkiOaklandBeyond Schools TrustBetfredHaysMicrosoftNHSBurberryLloyds Banking GroupGSKRoyal MailVirgin Media O2LotusCabinet Office DigitalStrategic SolutionsOverbury PLCVancouver FCTennis CanadaEVOLVE26Sky Betting & GamingMax SkiOaklandBeyond Schools TrustBetfred

The impact so far

110+

businesses

700+

talks

200+

schools

96,400

young people

What people say

Lloyds Banking Group
“Oly recently shared his inspirational journey with us at Lloyds Banking Group and talked about the challenges he faced throughout his life and career as someone who struggles with OCD and ADHD. The talk really opened my eyes to the hidden battles people around us face and it was the most impactful and well delivered mental health talk I have ever attended!”

Ahmed Ali

Lloyds Banking Group

Virgin Media O2 Business
“Oly came and did a brilliant talk for Virgin Media Business at our Wholesale kick off event. I found Oly on LinkedIn and as soon as I got in touch he was brilliant to work with from start to finish. His talk itself had it all! Highs, lows, emotion, authenticity and above all was inspirational. The feedback from the business has been amazing and I hope to work more with Oly in the future on more well-being initiatives! Thank you!”

Chloe Hathaway

Virgin Media O2 Business

Microsoft
“We invited Oliver to deliver a talk to Microsoft about his journey, and it was phenomenal. The audience was amazed by his views on mental health, his running journey, how he overcame OCD, and the impact his story had on us. This was during a particularly difficult time, when employees were experiencing mental health challenges due to lockdown and working from home. I highly recommend Oly as a guest speaker for your next mental health session.”

Khaled Jemni

Microsoft

Overbury PLC
“Oly is a complete inspiration. A brave man who constantly battles his own demons but a man who overcomes and gives so much of himself to help others. His presentation to our staff, clients and supply chain was raw, honest and enlightening. Oly you truly are one in a million and I would highly recommend you.”

Julie Burrows

Overbury PLC

Vancouver FC
“We recently invited Oly to our new stadium in Vancouver to deliver a talk to our players and staff. We were truly moved by his story and all he's been able to overcome through the power of running. His personal journey and insights into managing OCD, Anxiety and Depression were very inspiring. We are now exploring the possibility of bringing Oly back to deliver a series of talks across all the Canadian Premier League clubs.”

Steph Wood

Vancouver FC

Tennis Canada
“Working alongside Oly at the Tennis Canada/Tennis British Columbia camp was one of my personal and professional highlights of 2023. Not only did he capture the attention of the young athletes, but he also managed to inspire and challenge my own beliefs about mental health. Oly's storytelling is unique, and his ability to connect with people of all ages, genders, and levels of understanding really stood out to me. We're already exploring more ways to collaborate with Oly in the future and have him support our players in Toronto.”

Uros Budimac

Tennis Canada

NHS
“Oly's talk to 350+ nurses at our conference was powerful, inspiring and has stayed with us. Our staff were still talking about it weeks later. His warmth, honesty and genuine care for mental health shone through, and you could tell how much he meant every word. He connected with the room in such a natural way, and we were all incredibly grateful for the experience.”

Joanne Marsden

NHS

EVOLVE26
“As someone who has been involved in and led a lot of lived experience testimony initiatives and programmes, having borne witness to Oly doing his thing on stage recently I was really impressed by the combination of clarity, openness, bravery and skill he brings to his delivery. He certainly engaged the business & tech conference audience I saw him at and landed his intended messages. Masterful delivery. Recommend if you are looking for lived experience testimony skilfully delivered. Keep up your important work Oly!”

Laurence Davies

EVOLVE26

Max Ski & Ottimi
“I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Oly over the past year, bringing his talks into schools, and the impact he’s had has been incredible. His story is incredibly powerful, his delivery is engaging, and his authenticity shines through in every session. Last year, we also booked Oly to deliver a talk in Folgarida, Italy, where 150 students packed out the room to hear his story. It was a fantastic experience for both our students and team. Students and teachers connect with Oly because he speaks from experience and from the heart. He creates space for real conversations, empathy, and positive change. Thanks, Oly!”

Tom Bedford

Max Ski & Ottimi

Oakland
“Oly is a fantastic speaker and gave a talk to our team. His story is truly inspirational and he shared his lived experience of OCD, ADHD and most recently autism and how he overcame his difficult experiences and turned his life around and now gives back to others. Everyone had such great feedback afterwards and I'd highly recommend Oly for a workplace or school talk. His passion shines through and he's genuinely dedicated to making a difference.”

Jane Dennis

Oakland

Sky Betting & Gaming
“You don't often meet people like Oly in your career- genuinely values driven, authentic and engaging. Oly's story is truly inspiring. You can put him infront of any audience and he'll have a huge impact on people's perceptions of wellbeing, mental health and culture.”

Holly Straker-Humphreys

Sky Betting & Gaming

Beyond Schools Trust
“I was privileged to attend one of Oly’s inspirational talks today. It was absolutely grounded in the moral purpose behind his ‘why’, supporting the mental health of students and teachers. He has made a significant impact across our secondary schools within Beyond Schools Trust this week, giving both students and teachers so much to reflect on, take forward, and put into action. We look forward to working with you again, Oly.”

Andrew Minchin

Beyond Schools Trust

Betfred
“Over the years, our paths have crossed, so I was delighted finally be able to invite Oly along to Betfred to tell his story, as part of World Mental Health Day. Oly has a rare ability to blend deep personal insight and authenticity, alongside real practical help and guidance for those people watching and asking questions. I'd recommend Oly as a speaker for any organisation looking to challenge thinking around mental wellbeing, spark engagement and drive positive change.”

Joel Turner

Betfred

Book a keynote. Fund a school.

Every keynote funds three assembly talks in a school of your choice. Your old school. The one down the road from your office. The one your team's kids go to. Your audience gets a talk they'll remember. Hundreds of young people get the same. And you and your team are invited along to see the knock-on effect and the impact it has.

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    You book a keynote

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    You choose a school

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    Three assemblies delivered

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