As a teenager, Shane Dean battled mental health struggles, finding solace in politics studies, earning a degree and Masters in politics, and becoming an expert on Margaret Thatcher.

At 21, he discovered the power of positive thinking and neuroplasticity, transforming his life forever.

He pursued his dream career in journalism, winning two national awards from BT and the Society of Editors. He was set to rise through politics reporting – making key contacts at the BBC, and The Guardian on route to The Washing Post – but fate took an unexpected furn.

He found himself leading hundreds of motivational talks over five years, setting up a community family coffee shop, and meetings in nightclubs. Feeling burnt-out, he returned to  journalism, working in tabloid news and investigative reporting, covering the London Riots for The Guardian.

But his true calling came when he launched a global good news movement and Jill Dando News – founded in a school near to where Banksy staged his iconic Dismaland exhibition.

The Good News Post

The journey began in 2011, when Shane launched the first ‘Good News Room’ from the headteacher’s office at Priory School. This marked the start of the Good News Revolution and the Good News Post in 2016 – a platform to share children’s positive stories with the world.

In 2017, Jill Dando News was launched in memory of the legendary BBC presenter. Her kindness, positivity, and journalistic brilliance became the model for this global initiative, empowering young people to think positively, share good news, and develop their storytelling skills.

Since then, The Good News Post has grown into a UK-based global good news newspaper. Journalists and editors from the BBC, ITV, Sky News, and CBS Nes have supported the mission since the start, providing tips and trainings.

The Good News Tonic

In a world overwhelmed by burnout, negativity, and stress, Shane delivers an antidote – The Good News Tonic. Through high-energy, thought-provoking keynotes, helps businesses, leaders, and schools rewire their mindset for optimism, resilience, and peak performance.

With alarming stats including:

– 86% of UK employees have experienced burnout in the past two years (LumApps)

– 1/3 suffer from frequent mental and physical exhaustion due to workplace pressures

Shane’s talks provide a science-backed roadmap to overcoming negativity, boosting morale, and creating thriving workplaces and schools.

Shane has observed leadership up close, from Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, William Hague, Paddy Ashdown, Iain Duncan Smith, and King Charles III (when he was Prince of Wales). He has also worked alongside educators, top CEOs, and business leaders to shape a culture of innovation, resilience, and success.

Keynote Topics

– The Good News Diet: How to Rewire Your Brain for Positivity

– Rewiring Leadership: Leading With Confidence, Resilience, and Purpose

– Rebuilding Education: Creating a Culture of Optimism and Success

– Mental Resilience in Business: Thriving in the Face of Challenge

– The News We Consume Shapes Our Future: How to Take Control

After-Dinner Talks

A Story of Resilience and Laughter: Shane’s journey from tabloid journalist to accidental vicar to global good news movement and speaker, makes for an unforgettable after-dinner experience. Blending humour, real-life storytelling, and powerful lessons, this talk entertains and inspires in equal measure.

Laughter Therapy: A Unique Approach: To further supercharge wellbeing, Shane partners with UK laughter yoga expert Alison Orr, introducing laughing therapy into workplaces and events, proven to boos happiness, reduce stress, and enhance performance

Why Book Shane Dean?

– He is an award-winning political journalist and correspondent, having conduced interviews with UK Prime Ministers and other influential figures.

– With over 23 years of experience alongside headteachers and educational CEOs, he has developed a profound understanding of leadership in education.

– He has conducted hundreds of motivational talks over the years, breaking tradition in the world of clergy duties to create more authentic, meaningful experiences.

– He overcame his own mental health challenges to found The Good News Post – a platform dedicated to positive, uplifting journalism that inspires hope and action.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Shane Dean for your next live event.

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