The Most Misunderstood System in Your Body Stress has the worst public relations team in the history of human biology. Seriously, think about it. Your immune system gets celebrated for “fighting off infections.” Your cardiovascular system gets praised for “pumping life through your body.” Your nervous system gets admired for “controlling complex functions.” But stress? … Read more
War That’s Already Lost In 1971, President Nixon declared a “War on Drugs.” Fifty years and over $1 trillion later, drug use rates are virtually unchanged, overdose deaths have skyrocketed, and we’ve incarcerated millions of people for a public health issue. Today, we’re fighting another war that’s equally doomed to fail: the War on Stress. … Read more
The $190 Billion Burnout Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight Employee burnout costs U.S. companies up to $190 billion annually in healthcare expenses, yet most organizations are addressing it wrong. As a corporate wellness speaker and stress physiologist, I’ve observed that traditional burnout prevention strategies often accelerate the very problem they’re trying to solve. The solution … Read more
As a top keynote speaker on high performance, there is nothing that bothers me more than hearing leaders give THIS terrible advice to their teams Olympic athletes don’t break world records during practice. They break them when pressure, stress, and stakes are at their absolute highest. Meanwhile, most business leaders receive training that teaches them … Read more
Discover why 90% of workplace stress management programs fail and learn the science-backed approach that transforms employee stress into peak performance. Expert keynote speaker insights.
I was listening to one of my all-time favorite singer/songwriter’s Chris Pureka yesterday and her lyrics to the song Cruel and Clumsy always stop me in my tracks (you can listen here). She sings… “…[ ]we’re in love with our sadness sometimes” What is it about that bittersweet sensation? I believe that it’s the cruel … Read more
[vc_column_text]I need you to do one thing: Don’t think about a pink elephant. Whatever you do, don’t think about a pink elephant. You’re picturing it aren’t you?! Why! I TOLD you to ignore it! This is exactly what happens when we try to downplay, ignore or otherwise suppress our negative thoughts. In this video, I’ll … Read more
[vc_column_text]Most people will do anything to avoid stress. We respond to the IDEA of stress with fear. We want to avoid it, fight it off, do all we can to minimize its impact on our lives. But it turns out that the way we THINK about stress or our stress mindset” actually determines our biological … Read more
[vc_column_text]Everyone is eager to have zero stress in their lives, but I tell clients that having zero stress is a dead person goal! A little stress is actually a really good thing. I’m going to share 3 ways to reframe your stress to have it work with you rather than against you. As a stress … Read more
[vc_column_text]If you are one of the 82% of people experiencing Imposter Syndrome – don’t panic! It might just be a hidden strength! I’m breaking down the 3 reasons why experiencing Imposter Syndrome might just be the thing that makes you the most successful! As a stress physiologist and professional speaker, I work with a lot … Read more
