Dr. Bill Howatt

Dr. Bill Howatt, founder and CEO of Howatt HR, refers to himself as a behavioral scientist with a keen curiosity for how employees and employers can work together to reduce mental harm and promote mental health in the workplace. He is known internationally and is one of Canada’s top experts in workplace psychological health and safety. Dr. Howatt is on the CSA OHS Standards Steering Committee and Chair of the CSA Standard Z1008: Management of Substance Related Impairment in the Workplace. He is the co-creator of the Psychologically Safe Workplace Awards.

With special experience and insight in the area of executive coaching, his clients have included senior leaders in major manufacturing companies, executives of top-tier financial institutions, independent professionals and provincial and federal government leaders. He has 30 years’ clinical experience in mental health and addictive disorders.

Dr. Howatt is a regular contributor and co-authors a blog with the CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada for WSPS Ontario CEO Health and Safety Leadership Network. Dr. Howatt has published over 50 books, such as The Globe and Mail bestseller, "The Cure for Loneliness," and "Stop Hiding and Start Living." He is a regular contributor to Talent Canada, OHS Magazine, and The Chronicle Herald and has published over 350 articles with The Globe and Mail.