Nick Elston

Nick Elston is an award-winning speaker, writer, and founder of Forging People, delivering powerful, human-centred sessions on mental health, resilience, communication, and leadership. Drawing on lived experience and over a decade of work with global organisations, Nick helps people and teams move out of survival mode and back into clarity, confidence, and connection. His work is particularly recognised within the financial services industry, where his award-winning talks, keynotes and sessions support professionals navigating pressure, performance, and complexity. Nick is a regular contributor to leading global publications including CIPD, HRD, BBC, NBC, HRZone, TrainingZone, CPD and other international outlets and media outlets, sharing all things mental health, culture, burnout, and the human cost of modern work. Known for his warmth, honesty, and engaging delivery, Nick blends insight, humour, and real-world practicality to create experiences that resonate long after the room empti