Jules Mitchell

Jules Mitchell is a wellbeing entrepreneur, happiness expert and motivational keynote speaker best known for transforming the conversation around mental health, personal growth and workplace happiness. Over the course of her career, Jules has built a reputation for combining practical wellbeing strategies with humour, positivity and emotional intelligence, earning recognition as a leading voice in personal development. Her work focuses on helping individuals and organisations unlock resilience, confidence and authentic happiness through connection, mindset and self-awareness. From pioneering happiness-based training programmes to developing communities centred around emotional wellbeing, Jules has consistently championed a more human approach to leadership and life. Her energetic delivery, relatable storytelling and ability to inspire meaningful change are key reasons why organisations hire her as a keynote speaker for conferences, corporate events and wellbeing initiatives.

Jules began her professional journey in customer service with Halifax Bank, where she developed strong communication and people management skills that would later influence her work in leadership and wellbeing training. Her career took a significant turn when she qualified as a Laughter Yoga Teacher Trainer and Professional Giggleologist, blending science-backed wellbeing techniques with audience engagement and humour. She went on to establish ‘The Big Happiness Experiment’, a platform dedicated to helping people improve their emotional wellbeing and outlook on life. Building on this success, Jules founded ‘Project Happiness’, ‘Big Happiness Training Academy’ and ‘The Bee Perspective’, each designed to support personal transformation, mental wellbeing and leadership development. She later became known as ‘The Human Alchemist’, reflecting her ability to help people turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Her entrepreneurial journey continued through roles including Chief Happiness Officer at Project Me, Company Director of Lean into Life and founder of Jules Mitchell’s YOUniversity and The Mental Health Revolution.

Jules is widely recognised for her innovative contribution to the wellbeing industry and for bringing energy and authenticity to every stage she steps onto. Her work has attracted attention through podcasts, training events and speaking appearances focused on mental health, workplace culture and happiness. Audiences connect with her ability to discuss serious wellbeing issues in an uplifting and accessible way, while still delivering practical tools that can be implemented immediately. Her background in laughter yoga and happiness training gives her presentations a distinctive style that combines humour, interaction and emotional insight, making her a memorable and engaging speaker for both corporate and public audiences.

Alongside her business leadership roles, Jules has created multiple wellbeing-focused organisations and training platforms that continue to influence professionals, teams and individuals seeking positive change. Her expertise spans resilience, happiness, emotional wellbeing, mindset and leadership, allowing her to tailor keynote speeches to a wide range of audiences and industries. Organisations hire Jules because she delivers more than motivation alone. She creates experiences that energise audiences, encourage reflection and inspire long-term behavioural change. With a career dedicated to helping people live and work more positively, Jules remains a compelling and impactful keynote speaker whose message resonates long after the event has ended.

Here are some of the key milestones that define Jules Mitchell’s remarkable career:

  • 2024 – Founder, The Mental Health Revolution
  • 2022 – Founder & Company Director, Jules Mitchell’s YOUniversity
  • 2022 – Company Director, Lean into Life
  • 2021 –  Chief Happiness Officer, Project Me
  • 2020 – Established Herself as The Human Alchemist
  • 2020 – Founder, The Bee Perspective
  • 2019 – Founder, Big Happiness Training Academy
  • 2018 – Founder, Project Happiness
  • 2006 – Founder & Company Director, The Big Happiness Experiment
  • 2005 – Laughter Yoga Teacher Trainer, Professional Giggleologist
  • 1982 – Customer Services Manager, Halifax Bank