Thought Sharing by Dr Jennifer Walmsley
Books, articles, speaking, and any other professional work in this section are work that has been undertaken independently by Dr Jennifer Walmsley, founder of Empirical Health Solutions Ltd. They represent the author's own work and views and are separate from any activities of the company.
Her independent work includes contributing to conversations around workplace whole-person health and wellbeing, including through her role as a Workplace Whole Health & Wellbeing Ambassador with the UK & International Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA).
Book
The Silo Epidemic: From Fragmentation to Human Flourishing
UKIHCA Contributions
Health Coaching: A Human-Centred Solution for a Healthier More Sustainable Workforce
Explores the role of health coaching in response to the Keep Britain Working Review, highlighting its relevance to a healthier, more sustainable workforce.
From Micro to Macro: How Health Coaching Connects Individuals, Relationships, and Systems
"Health coaching is a solution that operates at the point where personal health, relational dynamics, and organisational systems align. It offers an adaptable, human-centred bridge that connects insight with action, and individuals with the environments in which they live and work".
Exploring health coaching as a whole person, whole health, whole system approach to improve health and wellbeing within the workplace.
Wellbeing That Works: Why Health Coaching is a Strategic Investment for Employers
Post-conference briefing co-authored with Kate Moran, Senior Associate Costs Lawyer and UKIHCA Workplace Whole Health and Wellbeing Ambassador.
Following the 2025 Insititute of Government and Public Policy Health and Wellbeing at Work conference.
"Workplaces can and should become catalysts for prevention, resilience, and health creation."
"A future that benefits employees and organisations, ripples out to communities and society, strengthens the economy".
Explores the workplace as a positive determinant of health and my reasons for becoming a UKIHCA Workplace Whole Health and Wellbeing Ambassador.
Speaking & Presentations
Keeping Britain Working: Turning Workforce Health Challenges into Organisational Strengths
Institute of Government and Public Policy (IGPP) The Annual Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Conference 2026. Explored the role of Registered Health and Wellbeing Coaches in delivering practical, workplace-ready whole health and wellbeing support to improve employee health and productivity, with Izabella Natrins, CEO, UKIHCA.
Lifestyle Medicine and Metabolic Health
Best Practice Birmingham, October 2025
Part of a panel discussion exploring the benefits of Lifestyle Medicine and person-centred approaches to health in primary care.
Lifestyle Medicine: Beyond the Prescription Pad
Nursing 365, Birmingham June 2025
Explored the role of lifestyle medicine for prevention, empowerment and improving health outcomes for nurses in primary and community care.
Maintaining Momentum for Health Coaching: Workplace Health and Wellbeing
UKIHCA LinkedIn Live panel May 2025
Explored health coaching within the workplace to empower employees with respect to health and wellbeing and support organisations in terms of impact of ill health at work.