Joanna Burrell

Dr Jo Burrell is a clinical and coaching psychologist and co-founder of Ultimate Resilience. She spent over 20 years as a clinician and leader in NHS mental health services and has published academic research on resilience in the workplace. Jo is co-author of the annual HR Mental Wellbeing Report, which shines a light on the pressures facing HR professionals and the support they need. A pioneer of HR Supervision, she co-developed this approach to help HR professionals reflect, learn and process the emotional demands of their work. Jo is passionate about supporting the people who support everyone else and helping organisations create healthier, more sustainable workplaces. She is co-author of The Little Book of HR Resilience and was named an HR Most Influential Thinker by HR Magazine in 2025.