Clarke Carlisle

Former professional Footballer, Clarke Carlisle delivers an honest and moving...

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Topics:

Depression and Mental Health

Adversity & Resilience

Change & Uncertainty

Former professional Footballer, Clarke Carlisle delivers an honest and moving account of his battles with depression and mental health issues.

Clarke Carlisle remains a prominent figure in football even after his 2013 retirement. A former PFA Chairman, he was the first active professional footballer to appear on the BBC’s Question Time. Clarke also won Britain’s Brainiest Footballer and appeared on Channel 4’s Countdown.

A former professional footballer praised for his defensive skills, Clarke also served as Chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association. He is an ambassador for the mental health charity Mind and the Premier League’s Kick It Out Campaign, promoting inclusion and equality in football.

Clarke openly discusses his struggles with depression, mental health issues, and his battle with alcohol, gambling, and the pressures of top-flight football. As a powerful keynote speaker, Clarke, often joined by his wife Carrie, provides an honest and moving account of his mental health journey, working to break down the stigma around these issues

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What people say

Engaging, excellent speakers that complimented each other to tell such a powerful story.

The Midcounties Co-operative

The audience really connected with Clarke and what he was saying. Everyone was talking about how inspirational he was. Very moving and empowering. One of the best speeches I have heard in a long time.

East Midlands Leadership Academy

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