Gary Parsons
MPSA
DYS, UKGary Parsons shows leaders that success doesn’t require self-sacrifice. Through raw honesty and his Selfish Leadership™ framework, audiences gain permission and tools to prioritise wellbeing, set boundaries, and create thriving teams - proving that putting yourself first is strategic.
Gary Parsons is a leadership speaker and mental health advocate who brings raw honesty to the stage. From launching a business in a global recession just years after being diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, to growing that business into an award-winning success while silently battling depression, Gary knows the hidden cost of leadership firsthand.
He speaks with disarming openness about the pressure to perform, the masks leaders wear, and the toll that high achievement can take on mental health. His signature keynote, ‘Learning How to Smile Again’, explores the invisible weight carried by so many senior leaders – and what changes when we finally find the courage to show up as ourselves.
Diagnosed with facial paralysis at 18, Gary has lived with a visible difference for over 20 years. His story has since reached national audiences through his appearance on Channel 4’s Love My Face, helping him shine a light on the power of vulnerability, the value of difference, and the need for more inclusive, human leadership.
Gary Parsons is a leadership speaker and mental health advocate who brings raw honesty to the stage. From launching a business in a global recession just years after being diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, to growing that business into an award-winning success while silently battling depression, Gary knows the hidden cost of leadership firsthand.
He speaks with disarming openness about the pressure to perform, the masks leaders wear, and the toll that high achievement can take on mental health. His signature keynote, ‘Learning How to Smile Again’, explores the invisible weight carried by so many senior leaders – and what changes when we finally find the courage to show up as ourselves.
Diagnosed with facial paralysis at 18, Gary has lived with a visible difference for over 20 years. His story has since reached national audiences through his appearance on Channel 4’s Love My Face, helping him shine a light on the power of vulnerability, the value of difference, and the need for more inclusive, human leadership.
Learning How to Smile Again
Format: 45/60-minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders navigating personal or professional adversity
- Teams seeking to strengthen empathy, authenticity, and connection
- Conferences exploring resilience, vulnerability, or inclusion in leadership
- Organisations wanting to open conversations about mental health and wellbeing
The audience will leave...
Why Selfish Leaders are the Best Leaders
Format: 45/60-minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- C-suite leaders who feel the weight of constant responsibility
- Senior management teams navigating burnout or disengagement
- Entrepreneurs and founders striving for sustainable growth
- Leadership conferences seeking an authentic, high-impact message
The audience will leave with:
- A...
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