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Louise Dennison is Director of Mental Health and Wellbeing at EHS International, founded by Chris Mee. A workplace culture and wellbeing leader, she founded and successfully exited her own mental health training company before moving into senior leadership.
By Héloïse Chaudot
What was your first job?
I began my career as a pharmaceutical analyst in a multinational organisation, where I developed a strong appreciation for evidence-based decision-making, something that continues to shape my approach to workplace mental health today.
What are your main priorities and goals in your current role?
My priority is to translate the insight I’ve gained across sectors into measurable outcomes, embedding psychosocial risk management into everyday leadership so organisations perform at their best, and people genuinely thrive.
What pushed you to pursue a career in this field?
Over the years, I’ve seen how people experiencing mental health challenges are too often misunderstood or judged.
Education is the most powerful antidote to stigma, because when leaders understand what they are seeing, they respond differently. No one should suffer in silence, particularly when stigma can feel more debilitating than the illness itself.
How do you motivate yourself and your team?
I’m guided by a simple philosophy: do today what your future self will thank you for.
That mindset keeps us focused and accountable. As a team, we’re united by the belief that when you intentionally design environments where people thrive, organisational success follows and becomes something everyone shares.
In one sentence, how would you define success?
For me, true success is discovering your real purpose and building a life where your work reflects it every day, creating impact that matters both personally and professionally.
How do you relax?
I reset through reading, slow mornings, quiet coffee, time with family and friends, and grounding myself physically through workouts and yoga. It helps me return to work clear-headed and focused.
What is your favourite (non-business) book?
It would have to be The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell, which explores how small shifts create lasting change, or Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, a powerful reminder of resilience, perspective and purpose.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Stick to the facts and, if in doubt, pause until you have them. Clear evidence leads to better decisions and calmer leadership.
How do you handle adversity?
I remind myself that everyone sees the world through a different lens.
I try to understand what may be shaping their perspective and, if that is what their external voice sounds like, I pause to consider what their internal voice might be. That space creates empathy and more constructive outcomes.
What are the aspirations for the future of the business?
My goal for the future is to, with EHS International and its founder Chris Mee, build a business where people and performance strengthen one another, setting the standard for how organisations embed mental health, culture and commercial success into one cohesive strategy.
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