Who is Lee Chambers?
Lee Chambers is a British psychologist, entrepreneur, male ally and speaker. He is the founder of PhenomGames and Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing. Chambers was inducted as a Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences in 2023.
He has been interviewed by Vogue, The Guardian and Newsweek, and is known for analyzing the psychological aspects of the workplaces, wellbeing and intersectionality. He is one of the UK’s leading voices on male allyship and gender equity.
He was named as a Marie Claire Future Shaper 2022, alongside Harry Styles and Tom Daley, and was inducted into the Black Cultural Archives in 2022 for services to Business and Health.
He is trusted by publications such as Medical News Today, the BBC and Healthline, and recently featured as an expert in IKEA’s docuseries, “It won’t feel like home, ‘til it feels like you.”
Lee won the Professional Service Startup of the Year at the National Startup Awards, and has also been awarded the Service Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. He was named as an Exceptional Entrepreneur by the Startups 100 Index and a Man for Gender Balance at the Rising Star Awards.
Based in the North West, and working globally, he is passionate about conscious leadership, equality of health opportunity and menopause awareness.
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Bringing Cutting Edge Science To Your Office
In my role as an Business Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant, I have a core objective; to increase your employees productivity, motivation and innovation.
I achieve this by applying the latest research from Psychology, Neuroscience and Physiology to create an integrated programme. This programme includes a range of assessments, workshops, consulting and coaching to embed advancement in wellbeing within your organisation.

An Entrepreneur and Speaker
Having founded PhenomGames in 2008 and Essentialise in 2019, I have experienced both the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur, and speak on a range of business topics, from my own journey to startups and leadership.
I deliver with an engaging approach that provides actionable insights interwoven with a compelling story.

Your Media Friendly Expert Psychologist and Spokesperson
I am a media friendly psychologist, available as a valuable expert to add authority to your campaign. Articulate, reliable and always considering client outcomes, I have worked with a range of companies including Indeed, Reebok and RBS.
I am also well regarded within the media, having featured on ITV and the BBC and been interviewed by Vogue. I can be often found quoted in The Telegraph, Guardian, Huffpost and Metro, and am currently available for contribution.
As featured in:

Huffpost

Mashable

Fortune

Newsweek

The Telegraph

The Guardian

Glamour

Metro
What Do I Speak On?
Accomplished speaker, I regularly feature at conferences, leadership events and industry residentials. Able to bring tangible value through keynotes, panel discussions and practical workshops. Regularly speaks on:
Male Allyship and Gender Equity
Workplace Wellbeing
Inclusive Leadership
Race and Mental Health
Diverse Entrepreneurship
Neurodiversity in the Workplace


Mentioned by:

Healthline

BBC News

Medical News Today

Lancaster University
Lee Chambers Recent Press
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Wellbeing at Work Blog
Lee Chambers writes about Psychology, Employee Wellbeing, Leadership, Teamwork, Personal Development, Organisational Culture, The Future of Work and Social Enterprise.
Lee Chambers inducted as a National Academy of Sciences Kavli Fellow
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