about the Wellbeing Trainer
Luke Harlen brings a unique blend of experience from professional sport and evidence-based wellbeing coaching. With qualifications in:
- Elite Athlete Wellbeing
- Mental Health First Aid
Luke spent four years as a wellbeing coach in a semi-professional sporting environment, supporting aspiring athletes aged 15 to 35. This work provided deep insights into what it really takes to build mental fitness - not just for performance, but for life.
Through that journey, one thing became clear:
Everyone should have access to the same mindset tools and support systems used by professional athletes - not just the few.
This belief led Luke to create a practical, high-impact wellbeing program that makes elite-level strategies available to anyone - no matter their background, fitness, or sporting ability.
“I’ve been lucky to learn from some of the best in the wellbeing space. These programs are my way of sharing what I’ve learned and giving back - so more people can build stronger wellbeing muscles and live better.”
Our Mission
THE WELLBEING TRAINER - “I believe it’s my responsibility to share what I’ve learned from professional sport and coaching - because mental fitness should be available to everyone, not just elite athletes.”
At The Wellbeing Trainer, we take the proven tools used by professional athletes and make them accessible to anyone who wants to grow, perform, and build lasting mental strength.
Our mission is simple: to help people take charge of their own wellbeing. That means more than just awareness - it means building real skills, strong habits, and daily practices that work.
Because the best way to improve your wellbeing isn’t just to talk about it - It’s to train it.
What The Wellbeing trainer offers
We run powerful, engaging wellbeing presentations that explore what wellbeing really is, why it matters, and how to build it - with immediate, research-backed strategies that anyone can start using that same day.
Our sessions equip workplaces, schools, and sporting clubs with practical tools to proactively improve mental health and resilience across their teams.
We focus on 8 core wellbeing habits, all grounded in science and performance psychology. Every strategy we teach is simple, actionable, and designed to strengthen mental fitness - just like training your body.
Whether you're a business, club, or school, our workshops can be tailored to suit any group size or setting.
We offer:
✅ On-site presentations
✅ Online programs
✅ Practical tools to support long-term impact
💡Why choose us?
Because waiting for a crisis is no longer an option.
One in two Australians will experience poor mental health in their lifetime. And one in five will struggle with it in the next 12 months. Mental ill-health is now one of the leading causes of absenteeism, lost productivity, and disengagement in the workplace.
But here’s the good news: we can change that - if we act early.
Being proactive with your wellbeing is like training for sport: the stronger your mind, the better you perform in all areas of life. Whether it’s stress, relationships, work pressure, or energy levels - resilience starts with routine.
🚀 The Business Case for Wellbeing
- $39 billion - the annual cost of poor mental health to Australian businesses
- $2.30 return for every $1 invested in employee wellbeing programs (PwC)
- Up to 30% lower absenteeism in organisations with a wellbeing strategy
- Increased productivity, morale and retention are just the beginning
✅ More Than Ticking Boxes!
We’re not here for “tick-the-box” wellbeing.
We help people build mental fitness - habits, mindset and daily action that strengthen performance and prevent burnout.
Because mindset isn’t just personal… it’s professional.
the 8 wellbeing exercises you will learn about in our programs⬇️
SLEEP
Sleep is one of the most important parts of our toolkit for improved wellbeing, better moods, peak performance and improved learning. Sleep is the cornerstone of getting mentally fit.
Exercise
Exercise has massive benefits to our overall wellbeing. It can improve our mood, alertness, confidence, and it can even release feel good hormones that give us more energy and relieve stress.
Gratitude
Practicing gratitude has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety and even enhance resilience. Practicing gratitude daily can help you see more positives in your life.
Character Strengths
Knowing, understanding and using your character strengths can help you feel more authentic, more energised and improve your overall wellbeing.
Mindfulness
Practising mindfulness is similar to working your muscles when you do a workout, except we're building your 'Noticing Muscles'.
Kindness & Empathy
Being kind and empathetic, putting yourself in someone else's shoes has been shown to release oxytocin - the hormone inside us that relates to love, joy and happiness.
Don't we want more joy and happiness in our lives?
Nutrition
What we consume not only effects on our physical health, but studies now show it affects our moods and mental wellbeing. A varied, healthy diet can improve our memory, concentration and can even increase our level of optimism and also protect us from depression.
Social Connection
Social connections are massive for improving our wellbeing and happiness levels. The research shows that people with good quality relationships generally have a longer, happier and more fulfilled life.