Samantha Young

Samantha Young

Chief Health Officer & Co-Founder, Humn

Clinical Psychologist | Speaker | Culture Change Leader

Samantha Young is a sought-after keynote speaker who speaks straight to the heart of what it means to be human—and to lead—at work. A clinical psychologist, business leader, and co-founder of Humn, the world’s first global psychosocial safety certification and consulting company, Sam brings deep compassion and sharp strategic insight to the challenges facing today’s workplaces.

With dual Masters degrees in Clinical Psychology and Business Administration, Sam has spent over 20 years working at the intersection of mental health, leadership and organisational change. Her career has taken her from the corporate offices of global brands like The Body Shop and Boston Consulting Group to the front lines of schools, emergency services and government departments—all with one mission: to help people thrive and realise their potential.

Sam was the founder and CEO of Human Psychology, one of South Australia’s largest providers of mental health services to workplaces, which was acquired by APM Group in 2023. She now also leads Humn’s global movement to redefine workplace health and embed psychosocial safety into the systems, structures and leadership behaviours of organisations.

Known for her warmth, honesty, and insight, Sam doesn’t just speak to rooms—she speaks to the lived experience of the people in them. Her keynotes inspire, educate and leave people better equipped to lead, care, and create cultures where people thrive.

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Description

Samantha Young wellbeing speaker sessions are led by a sought-after keynote speaker who speaks directly to the human reality of modern work. She is a clinical psychologist, business leader and co-founder of Humn, the world’s first global psychosocial safety certification and consulting company. Sam brings both deep compassion and sharp strategic insight to the challenges shaping today’s workplaces. Known for her warmth, honesty and ability to connect, she equips audiences with the mindset and tools to lead, care and create cultures where people can truly thrive.

With dual Masters degrees in Clinical Psychology and Business Administration, Sam has spent more than 20 years working at the intersection of mental health, leadership and organisational change. Her career spans global corporate environments including The Body Shop and the Boston Consulting Group. In addition, she brings frontline experience across schools, emergency services and government agencies, unified by her mission to help people realise their potential.

Samantha Young Wellbeing Speaker: Keynote Topics

Book Samantha Young wellbeing speaker for topics including corporate wellbeing and team culture, encouragement and inclusion, and mental health myths, facts, signs and what helps. Sam also covers how to talk about mental health at work, burnout and stress, and resilience in the workplace. Other keynote topics include the psychology of leadership, being your best self, and building a self-care toolkit.

Sam was the founder and CEO of Human Psychology, one of South Australia’s largest workplace mental health providers, which APM Group acquired in 2023. She now leads Humn’s global movement to embed psychosocial safety into organisational systems, leadership behaviour and wellbeing practices. Her seminars and workshops have reached leaders, educators, emergency response teams and industry professionals across Australia. As a result, peak bodies, schools and government departments regularly engage her for her expertise in mental health and organisational wellbeing.

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Keynote Topics:

  • Spirit Leadership: Courage, care and presence in a world that’s tired of pretending
  • Leading for Psychosocial Safety: Beyond compliance to culture shift
  • Mental Health at Work: Myths, facts, signs—and what really helps
  • Resilience Without Burnout: Tools to recharge, refocus and stay human
  • The Psychology of Leadership: Why knowing yourself is a leadership superpower
  • The Self-Care Toolkit: How leaders can stay well while supporting others

Expertise:

  • Employee Assistance Program / wellbeing psychological services provider for Department for Education and numerous South Australian private schools
  • Delivered Leadership and frontline staff Wellbeing seminars and workshops to the Education sector including Kilvington Grammar (Vic), Scotch College, Immanuel College, SACE Board, Education Standards Board, CBC, SASSLA, SAPPA and DfE Partnership Groups, early career teachers and schools.
  • Recent guest speaker at large events: Zone Emergency Management Conference (online 2021), Resthaven Leadership group (online 2022), Local Government Emergency Management seminar (online 2022), Funeral Directors Association AGM (F2F 2021), Legalwise School Law seminar (online national 2021), SA Fundraising Showcase (F2F 2021), LGA Women’s Network Conference (F2F 2021)

Credentials & Recognition

  • Co-Founder & Chief Health Officer, Humn (Psychosocial Safety Certification)
  • CEO, Human Psychology (25+ team, 14+ years of service)
  • M.Psych (Clinical) | MBA (Melbourne Business School/Darden UVA) | GAICD
  • National speaker for the education, emergency services, government, and corporate sectors
  • Trusted by leaders from Scotch College to SA Health, Auditor-General’s Department, UnitingSA and beyond

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