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Speaking Topics

1) STRESS RESILIENCE FOR HIGH PERFORMERS: ACCELERATE RECOVERY, INCREASE ENERGY, AND MAXIMIZE BRAIN HEALTH

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We have entered a new era in the science of human performance. Breakthroughs in neuroscience, physiology, epigenetics, and psychology highlight the importance of a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of stress. Yes, stress can be toxic, but it’s also a powerful source of change, innovation, achievement, and human thriving. In this energizing, inspiring session, stress resilience expert Dr. Susan Biali reveals the latest science-backed insights along with real-world strategies for sustainable success and high performance.

Takeaways

  • Leverage stress as a performance enhancer while minimizing the impact of toxic stress.
  • Shift your mindset around change and uncertainty to enhance performance and improve outcomes under pressure.
  • High-impact tools that recalibrate the nervous system, for deep rest, recovery, and renewal in a fast-paced life.
  • Simple, science-backed habits that strengthen your brain, focus, and emotional regulation.
  • A powerful brain-training method to calm anxiety, boost confidence, and perform at your best under pressure.

“When it comes to sustainable performance, there is no better than Susan Biali! Her combination of powerful personal story, science-backed strategies and practical tools that can be adopted 'today" is increadibly powerful.”

GE HealthCare
 

“Your story, wisdom, and encouragement were so inspiring." 

Google
 

“In the attendee surveys we've received thus far, your keynote is getting the highest satisfaction ratings of any aspect of the event. You nailed it! People really enjoyed your presentation and, more importantly, got a lot of value from it.”

Quantum Health
 

“An amazing talk. An incredible human. Susan's passion and commitment to resilience are evident in all that she does."

The Coca-Cola Compassion Lab
 

2) NEXT-LEVEL LEADERSHIP: THE SCIENCE OF ENERGY, FOCUS & SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS

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In today’s fast-paced, always-on world, even the most capable leaders struggle to sustain high performance. Navigating constant change and complexity, they’re at high risk for exhaustion and burnout. In this powerful and practical keynote or workshop, Dr. Susan Biali — physician, stress resilience expert, and leadership coach — shares the science and strategies behind sustainable leadership success. Leaders will discover how to boost energy, strengthen focus, and maintain peak performance while leading with clarity, purpose, and impact. Inspiring and actionable, this session empowers leaders to thrive — not just survive — in a world that never stops.

Takeaways:

  • Counteract root organizational, team-level, and personal causes of chronic overload and stress, through practical strategies that protect against burnout and foster success
  • Sustain energy and focus under pressure, through science-based strategies that enhance your ability to stay clear, calm, and sharp.
  • Implement fundamental tools that protect attention and time for high-impact thinking, strategizing, and decision-making.
  • Leverage proven neuroscience and behavioral practices to boost energy, creativity, and emotional resilience.
  • Redefine and implement self-care as a leadership advantage, fueling performance and sustainable success for you and your team.

"Thank you so much for an incredible visit with our leadership team. If it is possible for an event to go perfectly, that’s what we experienced yesterday. Dr. Susan was awesome, her vulnerability, expertise and practical tools are spot on."

Numotion
 

“The session was amazing! I had many people messaging me saying how much they enjoyed it and what things they are going to implement to make a real change. I really appreciate the energy and excitement that Susan brings to her presentations – the authenticity shines!"

Telus Business Solutions Leaders Forum

 

“Leaders that attended were deeply impacted and have shared how they have changed things in their lives due to your presentation. One manager commented: 'Every social worker needs to hear Dr. Biali.'”

Angela Ponivas | Chief, State of California Office of Child Abuse Prevention
 

“Thank you so much for presenting at our Supervisor Forum. We received so much positive feedback from the attendees!

United States Navy | Navwar Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

3) THE RESILIENT LIFE: HOW TO THRIVE THROUGH CHALLENGE & CHANGE

(note: all speaking topics are templates; titles and structure can be customized and content can be mixed/matched from other topics)

In this deeply engaging session, physician and stress resilience expert Dr. Susan Biali shares insights and strategies from her book The Resilient Life: Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout, and Strengthen Your Mental and Physical Health. Blending powerful personal stories with evidence-based tools, Dr. Biali illustrates how to recognize burnout, reduce stress, and strengthen one’s mind, body, and life. Participants will discover practical ways to set healthy boundaries, boost energy, and reconnect with what truly matters—helping them cultivate lasting resilience and well-being in every area of life.

Takeaways:

  • The foundational principles that support lasting resilience, strength, and renewal in life and work.
  • Learn how burnout shows up in your mind, body, and daily life, and discover practical steps to recover your energy and well-being.
  • Simple, practical approaches for balancing work and life, that help you bring your best to both.
  • How to intentionally reconnect with meaning and purpose at work and/or in your life — a proven foundation for resilience and protection against burnout.
  • An easy-to-apply framework to protect time and energy for what matters most, and what truly supports a strong, sustainable life.

“Your heartfelt and educated presentation provided tools that will be valued and shared for years to come.”

TJX
 

“Having Dr. Susan Biali present virtually to our employee base was a great decision. Her kind and caring energy emanated from the screen, and she was able to keep a large audience engaged for an hour with very helpful content." 

Athenahealth
 

“Phenomenal! Inspiring, creative, honest – unlike any speaker I have heard previously.”

Alexis Mills | Audience Member, WOW (Woman of Worth) Event
 

“Our Administrative Staff felt that Dr. Biali’s presentation was very motivating and that it gave them practical lessons to take away. Comments included ‘Absolutely Amazing’, ‘I loved listening to her’ and ‘We need more of this!”

Linda Meyers | Training and Development Officer, Justice Institute
 

4) BEYOND BURNOUT: RENEWING OURSELVES, OUR WORK, AND OUR LIVES

(note: all speaking topics are templates; titles and structure can be customized and content can be mixed/matched from other topics)

In this inspiring and practical presentation, physician and stress resilience expert Dr. Susan Biali offers a refreshing, forward-looking approach to burnout. Participants will learn to recognize early signs, strengthen themselves and their colleagues, renew their energy, and feel revitalized in their work and lives. Drawing on the latest science and real-world experience, Dr. Susan will share strategies to prevent burnout, restore well-being, and foster healthier, more supportive workplaces. Your people will leave encouraged and equipped with actionable tools to sustain energy, connection, and hope—long after the session ends.

 

Takeaways

  • Learn what burnout really is (and isn’t), and practical steps you can take to prevent and recover from it.
  • Discover the six areas of work life that influence both burnout and well-being — and how to use them to build resilience, minimize work-related stress, and support your colleagues.
  • Recognize patterns that create unnecessary stress, replacing them with approaches that increase thriving both at work and in life.
  • Science-based stress management techniques and lifestyle habits that boost mental health, physical energy, and workplace well-being.
  • A simple, proven framework to prioritize your time and energy — helping you to create space for what truly matters.
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“An amazing presentation. Her 'superpower' is contextualizing important mental health concepts that can actually save careers, but more importantly, lives!”

AT & T Finance Rock Stars
 

“It was truly a pleasure to have had you at our event. Your presentation was eye opening and a lot of key points you touched upon hit home.”

TD Wealth Management | TD Speaker Series

“I have known that something was up with me, I know now that I need to see my doctor. It is either burnout or depression, as I have many of the symptoms you discussed. It made me cry with relief at the realization – thank you.”

Anonymous Audience Member | Surrey School District
 

5) STRONGER TOGETHER: FINDING STRENGTH AND RENEWAL IN HEALTHCARE

(note: all speaking topics are templates; titles and structure can be customized and content can be mixed/matched from other topics)

In this deeply personal and empowering presentation, Dr. Susan Biali shares her journey as a physician who has personally faced burnout, depression, and trauma-related stress. Drawing on two decades in primary care and her initial career in the ER, Dr. Susan combines heartfelt storytelling with practical, science-informed insights that speak directly to the realities of today’s healthcare professionals. Audiences will learn how to recognize and recover from burnout, navigate compassion fatigue/secondary trauma, rebuild energy, and reconnect to meaning and strength in their work, their teams, and their lives. 

Takeaways:

  • Gain insights from Dr. Susan’s journey through burnout, depression, trauma, and recovery—and the lessons it offers for today’s healthcare realities.
  • Identify early warning signs of burnout in yourself and your colleagues and apply evidence-based strategies to support recovery and renewal.
  • How repeated exposure to suffering affects emotional health—and what helps restore strength, compassion, and capacity.
  • Discover how openness, empathy, and community can transform the culture of mental health in healthcare.
  • How to strengthen your connection to purpose and meaning in your work and life—for yourself, your loved ones, and those you serve.

“Thank you so much for your presentation. I am getting great feedback and participants plan to take back and share resources with their internal teams."

Sara Gorman | Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
 

“Your presentation was profound. Thank you for being so open about your experiences. We are grateful for your time and effort in sharing your expertise with the conference attendees and for sharing the day with us.”

Cindy VandyVyvere | Senior Planner, Critical Care Services of Ontario
 

“Susan’s message was right on point and contained an amazing number of pearls." 

President, Canadian Ophthalmological Society

“Excellent! Thought-provoking and with real solutions."

Camille Bailer | Director, Laboratory Services, Alberta Health Services
 

6) MINDFUL LEADERSHIP: MAXIMIZE ENGAGEMENT AND THRIVE IN WORK AND LIFE

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Mindfulness is most purely defined as a state of being conscious or aware. In order to be maximally effective, a mindful leader must cultivate deep awareness of how to lead themselves, in addition to leading their people. Drawing from almost three decades of study in the areas of health and wellness, positive psychology, personal development and workplace well-being, Dr. Biali Haas will teach your leaders how to harness the power of awareness across the spectrum of their personal and professional lives. The goal: a sustainable shift in perspective, leading to consistent actions that promote long term well-being, resilience and performance in your leaders and their teams.

Your group will learn about:

  • Burnout: Definition, Signs/Symptoms/Risk Factors
  • Simple Work-Related Strategies to Increase Resilience and Engagement
  • Self-Care as a Key Discipline for Leaders
  • How to Enhance Productivity by Maximizing Sleep Quality
  • Exercise for Optimal Brain Health, Mental Health & Workplace Engagement
  • Mindfulness & Mind-Body Medicine: Understanding the Relaxation Response
  • Evidence-Based Mindful Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Stress/Heal Your DNA
  • Work/Life Balance: How to Find Time Where There is None & Prioritizing What Matters

“We all need to reclaim our life and maximize our health – thanks for showing us the way.”

Tena Peters | P & A Chair, HRABC
 

“The audience was captivated as Susan shared from her life experiences and education, in such a way that everyone in the audience could identify with her, while self-reflecting on their own lives. Susan’s magic, her gift, is in her truthfulness. That integrity IS inspirational and is what makes Susan such a dynamic and powerful speaker.”

Teresa Shields | Conference Coordinator, Co-Director, Centro Mujeres Mexico
 

“Dr. Susan Biali was an incredibly engaging speaker. Her principles were presented in such a personal manner, making her ideas inspiring yet tangible. Her presentation received such positive feedback – many told us that her words deeply resonated with them. Dr. Biali was an absolute pleasure to work with, we would love to have her speak again!”

Ange Cullen | Health and Wellness Program, UBC Land and Building Services
 

 

 

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