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I honestly couldn’t recommend Kat enough. She’s been a phenomenal asset to BrewDog, bringing deep knowledge, real experience, and a huge amount of passion to everything she does.

As our Wellness and EDI Lead, Kat made a genuine difference to how we think and act as a business. She truly cares about the people she works with and always goes above and beyond to make things better for others.

If you’re looking to strengthen wellbeing, equity, and inclusion within your organisation, you couldn’t find anyone better than Kat.

Kat is a huge asset.

She is genuinely one of the most thoughtful and caring people I’ve worked with — someone who always puts people first while never losing sight of the bigger picture.

Kat has a rare ability to balance empathy and commerciality.
She was central to loads of projects that improved the culture of the business, ensuring initiatives were sustainable and impactful.
Her leadership in wellbeing and DEI was thoughtful, practical and always grounded in doing the right thing for people.

Anyone who gets the chance to work with Kat will see just how much she cares, and how effective that care can be when paired with a sharp, commercial head.

I cannot recommend Kat highly enough.

The moment I stepped into the world of BrewDog, Kat made every effort to support me and the wider vision for the People Team. She was an integral part of the business and approached every situation, no matter how challenging, with a positive, can-do attitude.

She was at the heart of so many initiatives that set BrewDog apart whilst I was there, and I know how much of a positive impact she had on hundreds of people across the world in that role.

100% recommend.

I had the pleasure of working with Kat Winstanley in her role as Wellbeing Lead at BrewDog, where she brought both expertise and authenticity to our Mental Health First Aider community. Kat is a truly inspiring professional with the rare ability to combine strategic leadership with deep compassion and lived understanding.

As a speaker, she is engaging, energising, and unafraid to break taboos. At our event, she shared invaluable insights on topics often left unspoken in workplaces – from men’s mental health and menopause to neurodiversity, eating disorders, and intersectionality. Kat has a unique gift for creating a safe space where people feel encouraged to listen, reflect, and act.

Her track record speaks for itself: leading BrewDog’s global mental health and wellbeing strategy, training and managing over 200 Mental Health First Aiders, and championing inclusion through EDI and neurodiversity programmes. She has received multiple awards, including recognition from peers and senior leaders alike – a testament to the impact she makes at every level.

I would highly recommend Kat to any organisation looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable, and deeply committed wellbeing and HR professional. She doesn’t just deliver programmes – she inspires cultural change and equips people with the tools and confidence to make workplaces healthier and more inclusive.

Kat is one of those people who genuinely makes the world around her better. She’s inspiring, compassionate, and truly committed to wellbeing and inclusion.

Her expertise and authenticity bring people together, she doesn’t just lead initiatives; she creates lasting change. I feel incredibly lucky to have worked alongside her.

Kat Winstanley is an outstanding colleague who brings experience, knowledge, and a genuine passion for what she does.

I was lucky enough to have her as a trainer to become a Mental Health First Aider. Her delivery was exceptionally well-paced and engaging, underpinned by a deep sensitivity to potential triggers and a thoughtful use of language. Kat’s dedication to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing created a safe, open environment that made the learning experience both accessible and impactful.

Beyond training, Kat played a vital role in shaping our workplace culture. Her warmth and understanding fostered a sense of community across the company and brought meaningful attention to staff wellbeing. She has also been personally supportive, always generous with her time and quick to offer help when needed.

Kat is an exceptional colleague who has had an incredible impact across the business. Her compassion, professionalism, and drive to make things better for people are unmatched. She has a rare ability to combine kindness with strategy, ensuring that wellbeing and inclusion are not just values but everyday realities.

Working with Kat means working with someone who genuinely listens, supports, and delivers. She makes work feel meaningful.

I worked with Kat a few years ago when I was supporting BrewDog with their EDI strategy. Kat always showed up with enthusiasm, even when bringing difficult topics to the table.

It’s easy to work with her as she listens with an open mind and considers perspectives she might not have had before. I’m looking forward to working together again in the future!

I feel really lucky to have worked alongside Kat. She is one of the most supportive and genuinely kind people I’ve ever met. Kat has a rare ability to listen and create a safe space, no matter the situation.

She was always someone I could call on if I was struggling, her positivity and empathy made a huge difference to me and many others. On top of that, she’s an expert in Mental Health, Wellbeing, and EDI, driving strategies and systems that make a real difference across the business. Any team would be lucky to have her.

I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Kat at BrewDog. She brings a calm, caring, and thoughtful approach to everything she does and is someone the crew can always rely on.

A genuinely kind and committed human who makes a real difference.

Kat’s an absolute star to work with.
Very approachable and always available for a chat or to help with anything work-related.
Been an absolute pleasure to work alongside her!

Kat is a compassionate, warm, and enthusiastic DE&I and Wellbeing manager who would benefit any business seeking to invest in their people.
She spearheaded DE&I working groups and Employee Representation Groups during my time at BrewDog, giving a voice to employees and driving positive change.
She’s also an all-round good egg.

Kat is an expert in her field and has been a pleasure to work with at BrewDog.
She combines her knowledge with a natural warmth that instantly puts people at ease.

Her Mental Health First Aider sessions were the best training I’ve experienced — engaging, clear, and delivered in such an approachable and supportive way that made the content really stick!

Kat’s genuine passion for wellbeing and inclusion is clear in every interaction you have with her.

It does not matter what I write about Kat; it will not do her justice. Kat is not someone you can write about — she is someone you must experience.

I have worked with many different people in many different fields; few come close to the passion for people Kat does. When she walks into a room or joins a call, the aura of calm and understanding she emits is immediately evident.

Many times I have had calls with Kat about sensitive subjects. Kat always has the ability to see why you thought or felt the way you did, and always gives grounded, accurate information.

Kat also has an amazing ability to deliver a session on any subject and match her tone to the sensitivity of the topic — while keeping it engaging and authentic.

Her passion for people is unmatched and truly has made a difference in my life and others.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kat indirectly, and I can honestly say she’s one of the most genuine and impactful leaders I’ve come across in the EDI and mental health space.

A great HR leader, consistently there to support people — no matter their role or challenge — and someone people feel comfortable talking to.

On top of that, she’s simply a lovely person to work with.

Kat is just such a wonderful person. Looking out for others and ensuring they had a safe space was everything to her.

Her contribution to BrewDog was huge, and her legacy will always be remembered. Any business would be lucky to have Kat.

Working with Kat during my time at BrewDog was an absolute privilege. She was the heart and driving force behind so many of the company’s wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, combining genuine care with strategic impact.

Kat has an extraordinary ability to make people feel seen and supported, whether through her mental health first aid training, her thoughtful leadership, or simply her open-door kindness. Her relentless drive to create a better workplace culture didn’t just influence policies — it changed people’s everyday experience at work.

Beyond her expertise, Kat is one of those rare individuals who radiate positivity and make every team stronger. Wherever she works, I have no doubt she’ll continue to transform workplaces and empower those around her.

Any organisation would be lucky to have her on their team.

I simply can’t overstate how fantastic Kat is. Her work is invaluable, and she truly goes above and beyond for the people she supports.

On both a professional and personal level, she was an incredible help to me, always offering genuine care, compassion, and time, no matter what.

She’s the kind of person who makes a real difference wherever she goes.

Kat was an amazing platform champion while working with Mapal, championing the people and culture tools and ensuring they were maximised within her organisation.

She is a fantastic communicator and a pleasure to work with.

Kat is brilliant, made everyone in the cohort super comfortable and allowed us to ask any questions and take our time where needed while still creating an interpersonal relationship with us all and making sure we are confident in the materials and our own knowledgeKat managed the time efficiently while enabling key conversations to build understanding. She approached sensitive topics with care and made sure that everyone felt comfortable and confident throughout the training, which will set us up for success in this role. She is friendly and approachable, and I really appreciated her effort and care in the time leading up to the course so that I could feel prepared for the course.Kat was fantastic, informative and created a space within the group where it was comfortable and constructive. She was very natural in her way of teaching as well as always actively listening. I’ve definitely taken a lot of new information from this course and was always engaged and interested into what was being said , the information that was presented in front of me was clear and easy to digest.Thankyou very much.

Very good experience and support we have received over the past 2 days. I can’t Thank Kat enough for being so supportive and explained everything in detail.

The course is an amazing insight into the complexities of mental health and the role you can play as somebody supporting others who might be struggling. It's detailed, has a good mixture of practical application and discussion, and challenges your knowledge and abilities. Kat was amazing. She's passionate, empathetic, considerate and captivating as a presenter and facilitator. She really brought the content to life, with a healthy balance of sharing her own experiences and encouraging us to share our own. She kept us on track without ever having to rush any aspect of the training. She was kind, gave plenty of potential trigger warnings and I felt truly supported by her throughout both days.

Very insightful, hard hitting at times but so valuable in terms of content and showing ways in how we can support people who need it. Kay was an outstanding instructor, so warm and engaging.

I just wanted to say Kat was absolutely fantastic. At no point was the course un-engaging or boring, even though a LOT of information was thrown at us. Kat also managed to stay somehow both extremely professional but also friendly and kind hearted when required to. At countless times Kat would check-in with the group ensuring everybody was doing okay, coping well with the difficult topics, and looking after themselves even once the course finished for the day. A huge thank you to Kat for being a fantastic role model for MHFA England, and overall a wholesome lovely person.

Kat managed the time efficiently while enabling key conversations to build understanding. She approached sensitive topics with care and made sure that everyone felt comfortable and confident throughout the training, which will set us up for success in this role. She is friendly and approachable, and I really appreciated her effort and care in the time leading up to the course so that I could feel prepared for the course.

The course itself is brilliant. Really insightful and detailed whilst being sensitive and considerate to all people. Kat delivered it not only with perfect professionalism but genuine passion of the subject and earnest love of helping others. I cannot fault the course nor Kat in any way. I have already suggested this course to three of my colleagues as I strongly believe as many people as possible should have this knowledge and skills.

The course was fantastic. Every aspect. The pace, information given and the support couldn't have been better. Kat made me comfortable, kept me engaged and really boosted my confidence to be able to have what I previously thought of as uncomfortable conversations. I've previously completed a lot of courses in various workplaces and this was a clear cut above what I'm used to and expected.

Kat was a natural in leading this course, she tackled difficult topic expertly and with constant check ins for the welfare of the team and you can tell how much she cares and feel her passion for the topics. She made the course informative and fun through building such a great sense of community amongst the group despite the difficult content at times. I cannot recommend her or this course enough as my second time completing it. I feel both informed and inspired to go out and be a MHFAider! Thanks Kat.

Design and deliver Wellbeing and Equity Diversity Inclusion strategy.

Previously awarded 3 British HR Awards for best EDI initiative and best Wellbeing Initiative from 2023-2025.

Fully accredited MHFA instructor with MHFA England. Can provide both online and on site training.

Will also build a sustainable strategy of safeguarding,  ROI evidencing, data collection and supervision as well as community building and engagement. This is not a tick-box exercise.

Develop and implement policies and processes to embed Wellbeing and EDI into everyday business practice, ensuring these values are prioritised across all levels of the organisation.

Provide leadership coaching, developing inclusive and psychologically safe teams.

Develop and facilitate training programmes, workshops and leadership sessions focused on wellbeing, EDI, culture and engagement.

Manage the design and implementation of Peer Support Networks, with particular specialisation in neurodiversity, men’s mental health as well as menstruation and menopause inclusivity.

Partner with clinical organisations to build neurodiversity pathways, strengthen safeguarding, and align policies with best practice.

At BrewDog I designed and launched a pathway where we offered support for our staff to access private assessment and diagnosis for ADHD and Autism. This was a groundbreaking support offering and remains to be ahead of the curve beyond my time at BrewDog.

Guide organisations through the Menopause Friendly Workplace accreditation. Manage the process, submit evidence and handle application.