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Frederika Roberts is an expert in Positive Psychology, Organisational Change, and Workplace Culture Improvement.
Her keynotes and workshops support the wellbeing and optimal functioning of individuals and groups across a wide range of organisational settings — from schools and universities to businesses, charities, and the public sector.
With a professional background spanning recruitment, social media marketing, and teaching, Frederika brings a unique blend of insight, energy, and practical experience to her work. Since 2013, she has delivered impactful talks and training to diverse audiences and now also lectures at postgraduate level. She is currently undertaking doctoral research into Appreciative Inquiry, a strengths-based approach to organisational change and whole-system wellbeing.
Frederika is the author of Recipe for Happiness (2013) and For Flourishing’s Sake (2020), co-author of Character Toolkit for Teachers (2018) and Character Toolkit Strength Cards (2020), and co-editor of The Big Book of Whole School Wellbeing (2022).
Whether you are planning a high-impact conference keynote or an interactive workshop, Frederika tailors each session to the specific culture and context of your organisation — ensuring lasting engagement and meaningful outcomes.
Frederika is a certified Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner whose doctoral research applies this methodology to enhance whole school wellbeing. She has also drawn on Appreciative Inquiry principles and methods to help diverse groups create common goals and action plans.
Whether you want to explore Appreciative Inquiry principles or engage Frederika to facilitate a full process, she tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of your organisation.
Theme: Workplace Wellbeing
Forget pizza nights as a fix-all. This session dives into real, sustainable workplace wellbeing through practical, evidence-based tools like the LACES™ framework (Learning, Appreciation, Connection, Emotional Clarity, Strengths), psychological safety, and strength-based practices. Ideal for transforming culture and boosting performance from the inside out.
Themes: Mental Health, Personal and Team Wellbeing
Empower yourself and your team with practical tools to manage emotions, reduce stress, and boost wellbeing—at work and beyond. This session brings together evidence-based strategies to shift from survival mode to a thriving mindset, using accessible, yet powerful, techniques.
Theme: Positive Psychology (Flourishing, Connection, Resilience)
Based on the SMILE™ model (Strengths, Meaning, Interest, Love, Engagement), this engaging session helps individuals and teams build connection, meaning and resilience. Participants will also explore their personal strengths and learn how to “strengths-spot” in others for better collaboration, productivity, and joy.
Theme: School Wellbeing (tailored for staff, leadership teams or student groups)
From mental health literacy and stress management to developing whole school strategies, this session equips staff and leadership teams with tools to create environments where everyone can thrive. Practical, research-informed, and tailored to the cultural context of your school. Frederika also delivers engaging workshops and assemblies for students, supporting a truly whole-school approach to wellbeing.
Theme: Mental Health
(Trigger Warning: Mentions of suicide and self-harm)
On 26th September 2024, Frederika’s youngest daughter was sectioned under the Mental Health Act. What followed was a journey marked by fear, stigma, and difficult lessons. In this powerful and deeply personal session, Frederika shares what she wishes she’d known earlier — and what we all need to know — about having vital conversations around mental health at work, at home, and in our communities.
Drawing on her lived experience, as well as her training as a mental health first aider and her previous work as a trainer for a mental health charity, Frederika offers practical guidance and reassurance to help others support someone in crisis with empathy, confidence, and care. Frederika donates 50% of her speaker fee for this keynote or workshop to Mind.
Theme: Organisational Change / Workplace Culture Improvement
Format: Workshop or full Appreciative Inquiry facilitation
Appreciative Inquiry is a strengths-based, collaborative approach to organisational change that has been successfully used in corporate (and other) sectors for nearly four decades. By focusing on “what works” and involving all stakeholder groups, it enables meaningful culture improvements with lasting buy-in.
Thank you so much for a refreshing, thought-provoking session. Lots of smiles and ideas to take forward.
We were delighted to welcome Frederika to the Positive Psychology Summit:UK 2024. She led a 2 1/2 hour Appreciative Inquiry workshop and it was fantastic. She had put so much preparation into the session – including handouts and resources for the collaborative exercises – it was great to be part of it and experience a taster of AI, thank you. I have no hesitation in recommending Frederika as a workshop leader, speaker or Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator.
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