Digital Detox & Wellbeing Talks, Workshops, Consultancy, Courses and Coaching

Now it's not unusual for technology to leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and struggling to stay focussed. We can feel the need to be always connected, always busy; how then do we make time for our health and fitness and to recharge our social batteries?

In this talk I explore the impact of digital overload and how digital detox can help achieve a healthier and more sustainable technology/life balance. I share three digital detox strategies, and some practical tools and challenges as well as a link to a free download. But most importantly, I introduce the idea that digital detox is a mindset change and an essential enabler to living sustainably with technology.

This talk will be fist presented at 'Elevate – the UK’s fitness, sports therapy and physical activity trade show', at Excel London, 18 June 2025.

In this keynote talk Colin Corby explores 'how to stay human in a digitally connected world'. He poses the question 'What does it feel like to be you?', explores the future of an AI-connected world and its potential impact, and introduces two key skills for maintaining a healthy, happy, and productive life with technology.

It explores the impact of constant distractions on our human connections, how we are different from the technology we have created, and the unintended consequences of not balancing our time online with our own needs for sleep, exercise, and human connection. Colin suggests that ‘we might even be getting dumber!’ when everything is made easy, and we outsource too much of our knowledge and skills to technology.

The talk concludes with a deep dive into the two essential skills of: ‘To know when to be connected and when to digital detox’ and ‘When connected, how to be purposeful, authentic and true your human values.’

This thirty minute keynote talk is designed for schools, colleges and universities. It was first presented at Brentwood School, Essex, UK on the 19 May 2025 and has been updated to make it even more interactive.

Climate change is the defining crisis of our time and time is running out. The scientific consensus is that humans are the leading cause of climate change.

However, did you realise that your online digital activities have serious consequences for the planet too.

Colin Corby invites the audience to explore what it is to be human in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Taking inspiration from the latest ideas from technology, neuroscience and philosophy, Colin asks some difficult and thought provoking questions.

One-on-one coaching sessions with Colin Corby, also known as 'The Digital Detox Coach', tailored to help busy professionals cultivate the mindset and energy needed for a healthier, more productive, and sustainable tech/life balance.

As featured in the 'Women's Health' September 2024 edition and the 'Men's Health' November 2024 edition.

It may seem counterintuitive, but setting boundaries, carving out regular offline moments for rest and recovery, and reconnecting with yourself, others, and the world around you can significantly enhance your work performance, strengthen your resilience to stress and burnout, improve your focus and attention and create space for the things that truly matter to you.

Begin your journey towards a happier, healthier, and more balanced relationship with technology today by booking a free 30-minute discovery call.

Master the Art of Public Speaking with Confidence and Clarity

An immersive three-month journey designed to elevate your voice, sharpen your message, and empower your presence.

Whether you're presenting in the boardroom, speaking on stage, or leading impactful conversations, strong public speaking skills are essential.

Our Public Speaker Programme is crafted to help you not only find your voice—but amplify it.

Led by renowned TEDx speakers Ana Smith and Colin Corby, this transformative programme blends expert guidance with hands-on practice, tailored feedback, and ongoing support to ensure each participant builds confidence, clarity, and credibility as a speaker.

This programme is offered jointly by Brightflare Performance Solutions, USA and Technology Wellbeing Ltd, UK.

Break Free from Tech Overload & Reclaim Your Focus, Health, and Human Connection

Overview:
In today’s hyperconnected world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, constantly distracted, and emotionally drained. Notifications never stop, screens are always on, and downtime feels like a luxury.

But what if there were a better way to engage with technology—one that supports your wellbeing instead of working against it?

The Introduction to Digital Detox course is your first step toward building a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology. Through five engaging lessons packed with science-backed insights, and simple digital detox tools, you’ll learn how to regularly unplug and achieve a healthier, more productive and sustainable tech/life balance.

Ideal for:
Anyone, whether you're working remotely, managing a busy household, or simply tired of feeling “always on,” this course will give you the strategies, motivation, and mindset shift to start unplugging with purpose—and reconnecting with what truly matters.

Format:
Online course hosted by the Teachable.com platform and available to students worldwide.

Digital Detox – Reclaiming Focus, Health & Productivity in a Hyperconnected World

Overview:
In an always-on digital culture, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, distracted, and depleted. The pressure to stay constantly connected—across emails, notifications, meetings, and messaging apps—can erode our attention, increase stress levels, and impact both our mental and physical wellbeing.

But what if there were a better way to work and live with technology?

Join TEDx speaker and Digital Detox & Wellbeing expert Colin Corby for an engaging and eye-opening workshop that empowers employees to take back control of their tech habits. With a focus on practical tools and evidence-based insights, this session helps participants develop a healthier and more intentional relationship with technology—leading to greater focus, creativity, productivity, and personal wellbeing.

Ideal for:
Remote and hybrid teams, high-performing professionals, HR and wellbeing leaders—anyone seeking better balance, reduced burnout, and improved performance in the digital age.

Mastering Focus in a World Full of Notifications

Would you like to win back an extra 30 minutes a day?

Overview
In a hyperconnected world, distraction is no longer the exception—it’s the norm. From emails and instant messages to social media algorithms and AI-driven content, today’s digital environment is designed to hijack our attention. We’re constantly busy, yet often feel we’re not making meaningful progress.

But productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters.

In this eye-opening and energising workshop, Colin Corby— TEDx speaker and Digital Detox & Wellbeing expert—guides participants through the surprising psychology of distraction, and how simple changes in our digital habits and environment can dramatically boost focus, reduce stress, and reclaim valuable time. With a focus on practical tools and evidence-based insights, this session helps participants develop a healthier and more intentional relationship with technology—leading to greater focus, creativity, productivity, and personal wellbeing.

Ideal for:
Remote, hybrid, and digital-first teams looking to improve personal productivity, reduce burnout, and create smarter, healthier work habits

High performance teams require their managers and professionals to be able to perform at their best, consistently, healthily and sustainably. To do this they need the information, understanding and tools to balance their work with their needs as biological and social beings. Getting this right can improve productivity, creativity, teamwork and create resilience to stress and burnout.

But we have to live and work with technology which brings enormous advantages and possibilities, but it also poses many significant personal and organisational challenges. It’s no surprise that many people struggle to strike a sustainable balance between their online and offline lives, leading to a range of complex issues, such as

• Reduced ability to focus, be creative and productive and are more easily distracted.
• Having no time for essential self-care leading to poorer health and well-being outcomes.
• Feeling less connection with colleagues and other people even though fully connected online.
• Overusing digital devices leading to the buildup of stress, anxiety, and even burnout.

This half day program helps employees and managers develop the essential skills to more effectively manage their focus and attention, be more productive and present with the people around them.

A team building workshop to bring people together through an entertaining insight into our own reality and why what you think you see is not all that there is! It will challenge you to ask more questions and pay more attention to yourself, your colleagues and everything around you.

The pandemic has increased the levels of anxiety, stress and work-related burnout risks worldwide. The more digitally transformed the workplace becomes, the higher the risk of burnouts. While digital transformation at work has many benefits and makes it possible for employees to work remotely and more efficiently, it creates business challenges that impact employee’s productivity, creativity and morale.

Colin Corby is co-author of the international paper ‘Why a healthy digital culture matters’. He brings his wealth of experience in technology and digital wellbeing to help organisations create a healthier and more successful digital culture.