For all speaking enquiries, please email events@drdavidhamilton.com

Some companies and organisations I've delivered talks for

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"David Hamilton delivered an outstanding employee event on kindness as part of our activities for mental health awareness month. He delivered just the right blend of storytelling, insights and actionable takeaways. His 'The Little Book of Kindness' was a big hit too."

Paul M.

Global Head of Benefits, Blackrock

David brought a new energy to our employees; those who attended his virtual sessions and face-to-face sessions reported that not only had it given them practical techniques to be better co-workers, it had also given them the tools to be more compassionate humans. We continued to work with David through the pandemic and the feedback was just as positive. He demystifies the complex science behind the case for kindness in a way that is very credible and easy to relate to.

C. T.

Leadership & Development Manager, 3M

David's sessions are always energetic, authentic, motivational, and insightful. He is always uppermost in my mind as a potential contributor to any leadership / development programmes.

ACC Gillian MacDonald

Former Assistant Chief Constable, Police Scotland

Dr David Hamilton was one of the most popular speakers at our online wellbeing event. His talk on the power of kindness resonated with all of our attendees, giving them tools to improve their health and highlighted how stress affects us physically. It was great and, for the non-believers, he backed everything up with science."

Nicola Ross

Herbal Programme Manager, TWININGS

David spoke to our teams on the science behind kindness during Mental Health Awareness Week. He brings science to life with such passion and in a way that is easy to understand so everyone has something to take away and start thinking about. The event was so popular, we had lots of questions, and really great feedback afterwards.

Emma Chase

Communications & Engagement Manager, COSTA Coffee

I delivered a Bank of England Flagship Seminar. Watch a section of it below.

Main topics I speak on

1. The Science of Kindness: A Hidden Lever for Health, Performance & Connection

(also known as "The Side Effects of Kindness")

Kindness isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a biological advantage.

In this engaging and evidence-based talk, I explore how kindness influences the brain, heart, immune system, and even longevity. Drawing on cutting-edge research (and my own background in pharmaceutical science), I show how small shifts in behaviour can lead to measurable improvements in wellbeing, resilience, and workplace culture.

Audiences will learn:

  • How kindness reduces stress and boosts emotional resilience
  • The surprising physiological effects (including heart health and immune function)
  • Why kindness spreads—and how to create positive ripple effects in teams
  • Simple, practical ways to embed kindness into everyday life and work

 

2. Kind Leadership: Driving Performance Without Burning People Out

What if kindness wasn’t soft—but strategic?

This talk challenges outdated leadership models and replaces them with a science-backed approach that improves performance and wellbeing. Kind leaders don’t lower standards—they elevate people.

Blending psychology, neuroscience, and real-world examples, I show how kindness enhances trust, motivation, collaboration, and retention—while reducing stress and burnout.

Audiences will learn:

  • What it really means to be a “kind leader” (and what it’s not)
  • How kindness improves performance, engagement, and team dynamics
  • Practical leadership behaviours that build trust and psychological safety
  • How to balance results with humanity—without compromising either

"David brings science to life with such passion and in a way that's easy to understand."

Costa Coffee

"Dr David Hamilton was one of the most popular speakers at our online wellbeing event. His talk on the power of kindness resonated with all of our attendees giving them tools to improve their health, and highlighted how stress affects us physically. It was great and, for the non-believers, be backed everything up with science."

Nicola Ross, Herbal Programme Manager, Twinings

Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Sunday Times best-selling author and host of the 'Feel Better, Live More' podcast