KRISTEL BAUER
CORPORATE KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Sustainable High Performance For Leaders & Teams in High-Pressure Environments
Keynotes that help organizations strengthen resilience, support well-being, and sustain high performance in demanding work environments.
Organizations where Kristel has delivered presentations include:
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AbbVie
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American Gas Association
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APMP
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Bank of America
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BP
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Cognizant
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General Mills
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Mattamy Homes
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Santander Bank
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The Home Depot
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TIAA
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US Census Bureau
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Vision Source
— AbbVie — American Gas Association — APMP — Bank of America — BP — Cognizant — General Mills — Mattamy Homes — Santander Bank — The Home Depot — TIAA — US Census Bureau — Vision Source
“Kristel is, quite simply, an outstanding speaker. Her presentation was immediately engaging, making her recommendations deeply motivating for our diverse, international audience.”
— Audrey Candau, AbbVie International Marketing Rheumatology, Sr. Manager
Corporate Keynote Speaker on Leadership, Performance & Sustainable Success
Empowering teams and leaders at conferences, annual meetings, and corporate events worldwide.
Kristel inspires optimal leadership, peak performance, resilience, and vibrant workplace cultures for teams, conferences, & corporate events.
✔️ 2026 Top Impact Speaker, Real Leaders Magazine
✔️ TEDx Speaker
✔️ Corporate Wellness & Performance Expert
✔️ Award-Winning Author of Work-Life Tango (John Murray Business)
✔️ Host of the Top 1.5% Global Podcast, Live Greatly
✔️ Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant (Integrative Psychiatry Background)
✔️ Known for Delivering High-Impact Programs with Strong Attendee Feedback from Fortune 500, Corporate & Public-Sector Organizations
✔️ Featured in National Media (NBC, ABC, FOX, Forbes)
Available for in-person, virtual, and global keynote engagements tailored to meet the unique needs of your audience.
Using her unique Work-Life Tango framework, Kristel provides keynote talks and workshops that improve team performance, engagement, leadership, culture, and ROI. Book Kristel Bauer today to energize, motivate, and transform your next event.
Popular Keynote Themes
High-Performance Habits & Productivity
Leadership Development & Team Effectiveness
Motivation and Engagement
Happiness, Resilience and Well-Being
Change, Growth & Adaptability
Burnout Prevention and Sustainable Performance
Beyond Work-Life Balance, Well-Being & Sustainable Success
Designed for corporate events, leadership conferences, annual meetings, and executive development programs.
“Kristel Bauer is a gift. I have worked in the public/private sector for nearly 40 years and believe she is the best Keynote conference speaker I’ve ever encountered. It is not an overstatement to describe her style and message as “life changing.”
— Bill Howard, Director CSEA Employee Benefit Fund
A Trusted Partner for High-Impact Events
Kristel Bauer is an award-winning author, top podcast host, workplace performance expert, and highly regarded keynote speaker who partners closely with event planners, speaking bureaus, and organizational leaders to deliver exceptional experiences.
Her presentations are engaging, research-backed, and thoughtfully customized for each audience. She works with healthcare organizations focused on performance and burnout prevention, financial services and banking leaders navigating high pressure roles, professional and trade associations seeking meaningful insight for their members, and corporate and sales teams striving for sustainable high performance.
Across industries, clients value Kristel’s professionalism, preparation, and ability to connect with diverse audiences. Her programs help leaders and teams strengthen resilience, elevate performance, and sustain success in high-demand environments.
Whether presenting in person, virtually, or in hybrid formats, Kristel creates experiences that leave audiences inspired and equipped with actionable strategies they can implement immediately.
Based in Chicago and working with organizations nationwide, Kristel is available for keynotes across the U.S. and internationally.
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Hi, I’m Kristel
I show groups & organizations how to boost their performance while supporting happiness, well-being & vibrant company cultures. With a rare combination of clinical medical training & real-world business expertise, I help leaders & teams improve performance, resilience, well-being, & workplace culture—without burnout.
My high-energy keynotes are tailored to support leadership development, team engagement, productivity, & sustainable success—while inspiring audiences to “Live Greatly.” I am a TEDx speaker, award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work & I am the creator and host of the top-ranked “Live Greatly” podcast. You can learn more about my training and background HERE.
SIGNATURE FRAMEWORK
The Work-Life Tango Framework
At the core of Kristel Bauer’s work is her signature Work-Life Tango framework — a powerful research-informed approach that helps leaders and teams sustain high performance while supporting well-being in demanding work environments.
Developed through Kristel’s work in corporate wellness, behavioral science, and her research into leadership development, the Work-Life Tango framework introduces powerful mindset shifts and habits that help professionals perform at their best while protecting long-term well-being.
Through this framework, audiences learn how to:
• Strengthen focus, clarity, and decision-making
• Navigate stress and manage energy more effectively
• Build habits that support sustainable high performance
• Establish boundaries that support well-being and productivity
• Create a sustainable rhythm for long-term success
The Work-Life Tango framework serves as the foundation for many of Kristel’s most requested keynote programs and gives audiences insights they can carry forward long after the event.
Kristel has discussed her award-winning book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work on national TV platforms including NBC News Daily, ABC News Live and Fox Weather, bringing actionable, research-backed strategies to audiences nationwide. You can learn more about Kristel’s media appearances HERE.
EVENT FORMATS
Flexible Formats for Every Event
Kristel delivers high-impact programs available in a variety of formats:
In-Person Keynotes
Virtual Presentations
Hybrid Events
Leadership Workshops
Breakout Sessions
Fireside Chats
Executive Retreats
Every engagement is carefully designed to support your event structure and objectives.
If you are an event or meeting planner you can view more helpful resources HERE.
WATCH KRISTEL IN ACTION!
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FAQs
What keynote topics does Kristel Bauer specialize in?
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Kristel’s keynote programs focus on high-performance habits, leadership development, motivation and engagement, change and adaptability, happiness, workplace well-being, and work-life integration through her Work-Life Tango framework. Each program is customized to align with your organization’s goals and audience.
Yes. Every keynote is tailored based on your industry, audience demographics, leadership priorities, and event objectives. Kristel works closely with planners and stakeholders to ensure each program feels relevant, timely, and impactful.
Can Kristel customize her keynote or workshop for our organization?
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Kristel can be booked for keynote presentations and/or workshops for corporate conferences, leadership summits, annual meetings, healthcare events, professional associations, sales meetings, executive development programs and more. She presents in person, virtually, and in hybrid formats.
What types of events does Kristel speak at?
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For best availability, it’s recommended to inquire as early as possible—especially for peak conference seasons and large-scale events. Early booking also allows more time for customization and planning. That said, Kristel is often able to accommodate select last-minute engagements when schedules allow, and planners are encouraged to reach out even for time-sensitive events.
How far in advance should we book a keynote speaker?
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Does Kristel offer virtual and hybrid keynote presentations?
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Yes. Kristel delivers high-impact virtual and hybrid keynotes using interactive elements to ensure strong engagement for both remote and in-person audiences.
With Kristel’s rare combination of clinical medical training and real-world business expertise, her talks incorporate behavioral science and practical tools that audiences can immediately apply. Her presentations are known for being engaging, research-backed, customized, and focused on sustainable performance without burnout.
What makes Kristel Bauer different from other keynote speakers?
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Can Kristel speak to healthcare, HR, and people-focused organizations?
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Absolutely. Kristel regularly partners with healthcare systems, HR teams, and people leaders to address performance, burnout prevention, engagement, leadership effectiveness, and well-being in high-demand environments.
The process is simple and collaborative. After you submit an inquiry, Kristel and her team will confirm availability, discuss your goals, and provide a customized proposal. A pre-booking call with Kristel can be set up if desired. From there, logistics and content development are handled professionally and efficiently.
What is the booking process like?
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You can request availability through the contact form or by reaching out directly to kristel@livegreatly.co. Sharing your event date, audience size, format, budget and goals will help Kristel’s team recommend the most aligned program.
How do we get started?
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KEYNOTE SPEAKING AND WORKSHOP TOPICS
Topics Are Customized To Best Support Your Group
High-Performance Habits: Unlocking Energy, Focus, and Sustainable Success
Peak performance isn’t about doing more — it’s about building habits that consistently support clarity, energy, and meaningful progress. In today’s fast-paced work environment, many individuals feel stretched thin, juggling competing priorities while trying to maintain focus and momentum. In this energizing keynote, Kristel Bauer shares powerful insights and research-informed strategies that help leaders and teams cultivate the habits that support sustained performance — without burnout. Drawing from behavioral science, positive psychology, and her background in healthcare, Kristel reveals how small shifts in mindset and daily routines can dramatically improve focus, decision-making, productivity, and resilience. This keynote helps audiences rethink how they work so they can perform at a high level while sustaining the energy needed for long-term success.
Key Takeaways:
• How to build high-power habits that drive sustained peak performance
• The best times of day for focus, creativity, and decision-making
• Evidence-based strategies for time blocking, breaks, and energy management
• Why most habit-change efforts fail — and how to make new habits actually stick
• Practical tools to reduce distraction, overwhelm, and burnout while increasing output
Best For: Sales kickoffs, leadership conferences, performance-driven cultures, growth-focused organizations
Learn more about Kristel’s High-Performance Habits Keynote HERE.
Finding Your Imperfect Happy: Creating Optimism, Resilience, and High-Quality Moments
In demanding workplaces, it’s easy for individuals and teams to fall into survival mode—moving from one responsibility to the next while feeling disconnected from the present moment. In this uplifting keynote, Kristel Bauer introduces a powerful mindset shift: Finding Your Imperfect Happy. Instead of waiting for circumstances to be perfect, audiences discover how to work with the present moment and intentionally create more high-quality moments each day. Drawing from positive psychology, behavioral science, and her work helping individuals cultivate greater well-being, Kristel shows how optimism, resilience, and intention can transform everyday experiences in ways that support both well-being and performance. Participants leave inspired to approach their work and lives with greater presence, clarity, and intention. This program can also be delivered as an interactive workshop experience designed to help participants apply the strategies in their daily work and lives.
Key Takeaways:
• The science behind happiness and high performance
• How to cultivate happiness without ignoring pressure or challenges
• Practical tools to increase engagement, resilience, and focus
• How leaders can model behaviors that elevate team performance
• Why “imperfect happy” leads to better outcomes than perfectionism
Best For: Culture-building events, engagement initiatives, leadership conferences
Learn more about Kristel’s happiness and resilience keynotes HERE.
Embracing Change: Unlocking Motivation and Momentum in Times of Uncertainty
Change is no longer an occasional disruption — it is the environment many organizations operate in every day. In this inspiring keynote, Kristel Bauer equips audiences to thrive amid uncertainty by strengthening motivation, adaptability, and growth-oriented thinking. Blending insights from behavioral science with engaging storytelling, Kristel reveals how individuals and teams can shift their perspective on change, move beyond perfectionism and fear, and build the confidence needed to move forward with clarity. Audiences discover how to turn moments of uncertainty into catalysts for learning, innovation, and meaningful progress. Participants leave energized and empowered to approach change with greater optimism, resilience, and forward momentum. This program can also be delivered as an interactive workshop or breakout session designed to help participants explore the ideas more deeply and apply them within their teams and organizations.
Key Takeaways:
• How to reframe change as a catalyst for growth and opportunity
• Tools to boost motivation, confidence, and adaptability
• Strategies to overcome fear, resistance, and perfectionism
• How to stay grounded and high-performing during constant change
• Practical mindset shifts that support long-term success
Best For: Change initiatives, reorganizations, leadership development, culture transformation
Learn more about Kristel’s change and adaptability keynote HERE.
Beyond Work-Life Balance: The Work-Life Tango Framework for Sustainable Success
The traditional idea of work-life balance no longer reflects the reality of today’s workplace. With constant connectivity, evolving expectations, and rising levels of burnout, professionals need a more flexible and empowering approach to performing well without sacrificing well-being. In this uplifting keynote, Kristel Bauer introduces her signature Work-Life Tango framework, a modern approach to navigating work and life with greater intention, energy, and alignment. Rather than striving for perfect balance, audiences discover how to work with the natural rhythms of work and life — making intentional choices that support both professional success and personal well-being. Through engaging insights and relatable examples, Kristel shows how small shifts in mindset, boundaries, and daily habits can transform how individuals experience their work and lives. Participants leave inspired to approach their responsibilities with greater clarity, purpose, and intention while creating more meaningful moments both professionally and personally. This program can also be delivered as an interactive workshop or breakout session designed to help participants apply the framework within their daily work and lives.
Key Takeaways
Participants discover how to:
Rethink traditional work-life balance and adopt a more empowering approach to work and life
Cultivate habits that support energy, clarity, and sustainable performance
Establish boundaries that protect well-being while maintaining strong results
Use micro-breaks and recovery practices to support focus and productivity
Navigate remote, hybrid, and in-person work environments with greater intention
Best For: HR audiences, fireside chats, hybrid work discussions, well-being initiatives
Explore Kristel’s Work-Life Tango Framework HERE.
Strong Leadership, Thriving Teams: Building a Growth Mindset Culture
Strong leadership and high-performing teams don’t happen by accident — they are built through intentional leadership, clear communication, and a culture that supports growth and trust. In today’s fast-paced workplace, leaders are often navigating complexity, change, and evolving team dynamics. In this engaging keynote, Kristel Bauer shares powerful insights that help leaders strengthen self-awareness, elevate emotional intelligence, and cultivate the leadership habits that support thriving teams. Drawing from psychology, leadership research, and her background in healthcare, Kristel reveals how small shifts in communication, feedback, and mindset can transform team dynamics, strengthen trust, and unlock stronger performance. Audiences leave inspired to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and intention while fostering cultures where individuals and teams can perform at their best.
Key Takeaways
Participants discover how to:
• Strengthen self-awareness and emotional intelligence as a leader
• Foster open communication and meaningful feedback across teams
• Build trust, connection, and psychological safety in the workplace
• Navigate stress and complexity while maintaining strong leadership presence
• Cultivate a growth mindset that fuels innovation, engagement, and performance
Learn more about Kristel’s leadership keynote topic HERE.
Burnout Prevention in High-Demand Workplaces: Building Resilience and Sustainable Success
In this energizing keynote, Kristel Bauer shares powerful mindset shifts and research-informed strategies that help leaders and teams protect their energy, strengthen resilience, and sustain high performance — even in demanding work environments. Drawing from behavioral science and her background in healthcare, Kristel reveals how small shifts in mindset, boundaries, and daily habits can dramatically improve how individuals experience their work while supporting long-term well-being. Participants leave inspired to approach their work with greater clarity and intention while creating environments where people can perform at their best without sacrificing their well-being.
Key Takeaways
Participants discover how to:
Recognize early warning signs of burnout before they escalate
Cultivate habits that sustain energy and resilience
Reframe stress and pressure in more empowering ways
Strengthen personal well-being while maintaining strong performance
Create work rhythms that support both productivity and recovery
Teams navigating high workloads or significant change
Ideal for audiences experiencing sustained pressure, rapid change, or high performance demands.
This program can also be delivered as an interactive workshop or breakout session depending on the goals of the event.
Explore the full Burnout Prevention Keynote Speaker program to see audience takeaways and program details.
You can learn more about all of Kristel’s keynote topics HERE.
Let’s Create a Meaningful Experience for Your Audience
If you’re planning an upcoming conference, meeting, or leadership event, Kristel would love to partner with you. From initial planning through final delivery, her team ensures a seamless, professional experience.
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