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Chelsea Pottenger is an Australian mental health educator, author, and keynote speaker. She is the founder and managing director of EQ Minds, a corporate mental health consultancy located in New South Wales.[1] Pottenger focuses on workplace wellbeing, mindfulness, and mental health awareness, offering training programs and engaging in public speaking and media contributions to address these topics.[2][3][4]

Early life and education

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Chelsea Pottenger was born and raised in Australia, where she developed an interest in sports and education. She represented New South Wales in junior basketball and later received a basketball scholarship to attend Oral Roberts University in the United States. Pottenger graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong in 2002 and subsequently completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from the University of Adelaide, which contributed to her future career in mental health advocacy and education.[5][6]

Career

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Pottenger worked for more than 15 years in the corporate sector, including roles at Johnson & Johnson. After experiencing postnatal depression following the birth of her daughter, she transitioned to focus on mental health advocacy.[7] In 2016, Pottenger founded EQ Minds,[8] a consultancy that provides corporate workshops, keynote presentations, and educational programs focused on enhancing mental health and performance in professional environments.[9][10][11][12][13]

Through EQ Minds, she has collaborated with various global brands and business leaders to develop wellbeing strategies suited to workplace settings. Pottenger's expertise has been highlighted in national media outlets such as Mamamia and Body+Soul, where she has provided mental health advice and commentary.[14][15]

Pottenger has served as a guest speaker at professional development events, including leadership and wellbeing forums in the real estate and corporate sectors.[16]

Advocacy

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Pottenger is an ambassador for The Gidget Foundation Australia, a non-profit organization that supports parents facing perinatal depression and anxiety. She is also involved with the R U OK? campaign, which promotes open and supportive discussions about mental health.[17][18]

Publications

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In 2020, she published The Mindful High Performer: Simple yet powerful shift to recharge your mental health and perform at your best in work and life, which provides practical guidance on managing stress and cultivating mindfulness. The book has been highlighted in health and lifestyle media and is part of her broader efforts to make mental wellbeing tools accessible to professional audiences.[19][20][21]

Awards

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In 2022, Pottenger received the Mental Health Advocate of the Year (NSW) award from Mental Health Foundation Australia.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Chelsea Pottenger - Guest Keynote & Event Speaker". ICMI. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  2. ^ "Book Chelsea Pottenger for your Event". Saxton Speakers. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  3. ^ "Summer reads from UOW - University of Wollongong – UOW". www.uow.edu.au. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  4. ^ "Speaker Details: FW Leadership Summit 2024". events.futurewomen.com. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  5. ^ "Chasing calm - University of Wollongong – UOW". www.uow.edu.au. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  6. ^ "Hire Chelsea Pottenger | Speaker Agent". The Motivational Speakers Agency. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  7. ^ Dyson, Keeli. "Gerringong mum's mission to improve mental health and mindfulness within big businesses". Region Illawarra. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  8. ^ "EQ Minds - iAccelerate". www.iaccelerate.com.au. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  9. ^ "Chelsea Pottenger". www.gidgetfoundation.org.au. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  10. ^ "About EQ Minds | Mindfulness Tools". www.eqminds.com. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  11. ^ "EQ Minds founded by Chelsea Pottenger | Mindfulness Tools". www.eqminds.com. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  12. ^ "Chelsea Pottenger | Keynote Speaker | AAE Speakers Bureau". www.aaespeakers.com. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  13. ^ Austen, Ashleigh. "The Major Risks Of Checking Your Phone First Thing In The Morning". bodyandsoul. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  14. ^ Soul, Body. "3 ways to become a (mindful) high performer". bodyandsoul.com. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  15. ^ Begg, Charlotte (2023-01-01). "5 essential hacks to take care of your mental health, according to an expert". Mamamia. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  16. ^ Room (2025-03-24). "Real estate women reset and recharge at Queensland event". Elite Agent. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  17. ^ "Chelsea Pottenger". Celebrity Speakers. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  18. ^ Pottenger, Chelsea (2017-09-14). "'Three Simple Words Saved My Life'". marie claire. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  19. ^ "The Mindful High Performer by Chelsea Pottenger | EQ Minds". www.eqminds.com. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  20. ^ Begg, Charlotte (2022-10-19). "Chelsea had a high-flying career. After becoming a mother, she checked into a psychiatric ward". Mamamia. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  21. ^ Hine, Danielle (2023-12-13). "Sleep Separation: Is Snoozing In Separate Beds The Key To Better Sleep?". Women's Health Australia. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  22. ^ "Chelsea Pottenger | Champions Speakers". champions-speakers.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
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