ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Laura Willis, a digital wellness expert on a mission to help organisations ensure they are using technology in a sustainable way and supporting their people to do the same.
In 2016 I launched Shine Offline, the UK’s first training consultancy dedicated to helping people improve their digital wellbeing. Inspired by my own journey through digital overwhelm to create a healthier relationship with technology, I had the privilege of helping thousands of employees from all over the world. Clients included UK government bodies, the NHS, O2, Warner Brothers Disney, the Crown Prosecution Service, and nearly 30 law firms.
With a background in Social Psychology, I bring a down-to-earth, honest approach to everything I do. I’m an associate of the Mindful Business Charter, Mental Health First Aid trained, and a lived-experience speaker for MHFA England.
As a wife and mum of two, I understand first-hand the struggles families face in managing tech use at home. And as someone who works primarily from home, I’m all too familiar with the pressures of today’s always-on culture and how it affects our work life balance and wellbeing.
My goal is simple: to help people thrive in this always-connected world by offering practical solutions to improve their digital habits. I’m passionate about staying current and relevant, and love collaborating with others to make sure my work is as effective as possible.
A selection of opinion pieces I’ve written about digital wellness:
People Management – healthy AI adoption at work
People Management – encouraging healthy digital habits to prevent workplace stress
Lawcare – Digital: the 5th pillar of workplace wellbeing
Personnel Today – why we all need to learn to switch off
A video interview with Mark Mulligan from thriving all about digital wellness
“Laura helps us hold up a mirror to our working practices and challenge the status quo in a way which comes across as practical, commercial and never patronising. Her message around the link between wellbeing and performance really resonates.”
Mary Peterson, Head of Responsible Business, Addleshaw Goddard LLP
“Laura is the epitome of expertise in digital wellbeing. Her training is high-energy and entertaining, grounded in science and packed with actionable takeaways.”
Louise Harley, Marketing Communications Manager, CIPD
“Laura is a star – hugely knowledgeable, full of energy and enthusiasm, and always leaves people with practical things they can do – she makes a difference.”
Richard Martin, CEO, Mindful Business Charter
“Laura’s eye-opening, transformative training is a must-have. I would recommend her to all employers who are serious about looking after their people.”
Kate Dodd, Partner, Pinsent Masons & Head of Brook Graham
“Always open and curious about how best to achieve digital balance, Laura is a treasured ally of mine in the conscious tech space.”
Hilda Burke, Psychotherapist, couples counsellor and author of The Phone Addiction Workbook
“Laura’s ability to bring humour and vulnerability to the conversation makes her an excellent thought-provoker and change leader.”
Laura Pearse, Talent Management, Slalom
“Laura’s knowledge and expertise is exceptional and is equally matched by her warmth and sense of humour. A real professional and joy to work with, I would recommend Laura to any organisation serious about their people’s wellbeing needs.”
Eddie Salmon, Client Services Director, Investors in People