“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

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Hi, I’m Kristel

I show groups and organizations how to boost their performance while supporting happiness, well-being and a vibrant company culture. As a corporate performance strategist, I use habit science, wellness and mindset as a competitive advantage for growth and excellence. My keynote talks provide insights to optimize performance and thrive amid change while promoting leadership development and team building. I am the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work and I am the creator and host of the top-ranked “Live Greatly” podcast.

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“Kristel Bauer inspires people to wake up, get off autopilot, and make the positive changes we need for more happiness and success”
— Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief, Entrepreneur magazine

Kristel Bauer is a Top Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Author, TEDx Speaker, Corporate Wellness & Performance Expert who spent many years as a clinician in healthcare before entering into the speaking and media space to share her messaging around happiness, leadership, mindset, peak performance, resilience, team building, and work/life balance on a wider scale.

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“Every moment is an opportunity. An opportunity to respond in a new way, think in a new way, behave in a new way. An opportunity to move one step closer to who you aspire to be.”

-Kristel Bauer

With Kristel’s unique experience in Integrative Psychiatry and business she helps companies, organizations and individuals awaken to more happiness, profitability, success and well-being at work and beyond.

“Kristel Bauer is a phenomenal guest speaker who recently delivered the keynote for our cityCURRENT signature speaker series in Memphis, Tennessee…She made it easy, she made it fun, and she hit a home run with our audience, which is still sending us great feedback from the event. So, we're looking forward to booking Kristel as a speaker for more events in the future.”

— Jeremy C. Park, CEO of cityCURRENT

Kristel is the creator and host of the top podcast, “Live Greatly.” She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she has been featured as a top 10 social media influencer in Forbes. Kristel has appeared on multiple TV and media outlets including NBC News Daily, ABC News Live, FOX Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4s Great Day KC & more.

What People Are Saying:

“Kristel's message left a lasting imprint on my outlook. It was not just another lecture, but a compelling call to action to rethink and reprioritize what truly matters in our lives.”

— Keith Seales, Business Development Manager Miranda Construction

“Because of Kristel's message, I will be a stronger leader of my team, a more compassionate doctor to my patients & most importantly, a better husband and dad.”

— Mike Rothschild, CEO of Leadership OD

KEYNOTE TOPICS

Topics Are Customized To Best Support Your Group

High-Performance Habits: The Science of Sustainable Peak Performance

Peak performance isn’t about doing more — it’s about building the right habits that consistently drive focus, energy, and results. Research shows that personal and professional success is directly linked to daily behaviors, routines, and decision-making patterns. In this high-impact keynote, Kristel Bauer draws from integrative psychiatry, behavioral science, and business experience to show how high performers create habits that stick — without burnout. Audiences learn how to optimize productivity, overcome procrastination, and align their energy with their most important work. This session moves beyond motivation and delivers practical, research-backed strategies teams can apply immediately to improve execution, performance, and 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

Find Your Imperfect Happy: Happiness as a Performance Advantage

Happiness isn’t soft — it’s strategic. Research consistently shows that happier employees are more productive, innovative, resilient, and engaged. In this keynote, Kristel Bauer reframes happiness as a critical driver of performance and profitability. Rather than chasing perfection, audiences learn how to cultivate sustainable happiness in real-world conditions — even when things don’t go as planned. This session delivers practical, evidence-based strategies that improve well-being and results, making happiness a competitive advantage rather than a perk.

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

Embrace Change: Unlocking Motivation & Growth in Times of Uncertainty

Change is no longer an occasional disruption — it’s the operating environment. In this inspiring and practical keynote, Kristel Bauer equips audiences to thrive amid uncertainty by strengthening motivation, adaptability, and growth mindsets. Blending science-backed strategies with relatable storytelling, Kristel shows how to break free from perfectionism, build confidence during change, and turn discomfort into forward momentum. This session empowers individuals and teams to stay energized, focused, and resilient — even when the path forward isn’t clear.

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

The Future of Work: Beyond Work/Life Balance

The traditional concept of work/life balance no longer fits today’s reality. With burnout at record highs and work constantly evolving, employees and leaders need a more realistic, flexible approach to performing well — without sacrificing well-being. In this keynote, Kristel Bauer introduces a modern framework for navigating work and life in a hybrid, fast-paced world. Audiences learn how to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and build habits that support performance wherever they work.

Key Takeaways:

• Why traditional work/life balance models no longer work

• A modern framework for thriving in today’s work environment

• The science of micro-breaks, boundaries, and energy management

• How to support performance in remote, hybrid, and in-office teams

• Tools that create immediate positive impact

Best For: HR audiences, hybrid work discussions, well-being initiatives

Embrace a Growth Mindset: Leadership, Team Performance & Culture

High-performing teams don’t happen by accident — they’re built through self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and intentional leadership behaviors. In this research-driven keynote, Kristel Bauer helps leaders and teams uncover blind spots, improve communication, and foster a culture that supports growth, trust, and performance. Drawing on insights from healthcare, integrative psychiatry, and business, Kristel shares actionable strategies to strengthen feedback loops, manage stress, and lead with empathy — without sacrificing results. This session is especially impactful for leaders navigating complexity, growth, and evolving team dynamics.

Key Takeaways:

• How to increase self-awareness and emotional intelligence at all levels

• Practical frameworks for effective communication and feedback

• Strategies to build trust, connection, and psychological safety

• Tools to manage stress while maintaining high standards

• How a growth mindset fuels innovation, engagement, and performance

Best For: Leadership teams, people managers, culture initiatives, high-growth organizations

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Kristel Bauer is a Top Professional Speaker, Corporate Wellness & Performance Expert & Top Self Improvement Podcast Host of ‘Live Greatly’.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT KRISTEL:

  • “It was an absolute pleasure working with Kristel earlier this year. Beyond her fantastic credentials, her immediate care, kindness, and dedication to working with us to create a meaningful event for our company was outstanding. The event was "Reframe Your Internal Story for More Happiness and Fulfillment” and the feedback was excellent. Kristel is inspiring, thoughtful, and was a perfect addition to our Women's History Month celebration. I hope to work with Kristel in the future and certainly enjoy her daily posts for an added boost of confidence and energy to my day!”

    — Kirsten Adams, Senior Associate, Corporate Events for Santander Bank

  • "I had the opportunity to hear Kristel's inspirational message at the Vision Source Exchange and WOW! As a fellow heath care professional, she was able to perfectly blend real life challenges of knowing yourself with science to help me really understand my own challenges in a way that shows me I can make changes to bring more happiness into my own life. Because of Kristel's message, I will be a stronger leader of my team, a more compassionate doctor to my patients and, most importantly, a better husband and dad. How do you thank someone for that? My advice is that if you have an opportunity to bring Kristel Bauer to your team, you should take it.”

    Mike Rothschild, CEO of Leadership OD

  • “Kristel recently presented to a group of up-and-coming executive leaders in our organization on Executive Wellbeing. Her passion and energy relating to the topics of mindfulness, health, stress management and self-care were invigorating and insightful. Kristel was a joy to work with and I highly recommend her for your next corporate wellness event.”

    Jennifer Durbin, VP & CHRO Commercial Metals Company

  • “I greatly enjoyed Kristel's recent presentation at the Quirks Insight conference in Chicago. I'm A-type by nature, so attended every possible session and Kristel's was one of the most inspiring, uplifting, yet soothing talks! I'm no stranger to health and wellness working in the healthcare arena, yet, Kristel's talk was erudite, clear, and thought provoking throughout. I particularly enjoyed her touching on various practical interventions to boost one's inner well being, but in addition, branching that out to influence positively all those around you, from corporate teams, clients, and other customers. At the end of the day, as Kristel emphasized so well, there is a positive synergy between self nurturing and optimally impacting others. I would highly recommend her as an expert and positive influencer in this space.”

    David DiCicco, President DiCicco Research

  • "From the second I met Kristel, she displayed the perfect combination of confidence, warmth and overall professionalism. Kristel arrived early and was extremely prepared! When it was time to hit the stage, Kristel did exactly what we hoped for and more – she owned the room and it was very obvious that the attendees were extremely engaged. We hope that we have the opportunity to work with Kristel again, we highly recommend her!"

    Zachary Grashow from QuestMindshare

  • “Ms. Kristel Bauer presented the morning keynote address to the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) National Capitol Area (NCA) Chapter’s annual Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) on 12 October 2022. This was the NCA Chapter’s first in-person MAC since 2019. Her opening keynote address on "Reduce Stress & Thrive Personally and Professionally with Work/Life Integration” was incredibly timely and needed given all that we have been through over the last 3 years. Her messages resonated with our audience and set the stage for a great day of education and networking with colleagues and friends in our industry. Kristel was so easy-going, and an immense pleasure to work with from the first days of reaching out to check her interest and availability for this event; through the planning and preparation of the event; and then culminating in a spot-on kick-off to our MAC 2022. We highly recommend that other organizations looking for an excellent speaker with a message of how to live and thrive successfully reach out to Kristel.”

    Len Miller, APMP Annual Conference Co-Chair

  • “Kristel gave an excellent presentation on Self Care to the annual General Mills Women in Marketing event. This could not have come at a better time as our women have dealt with multiple stressors over the past year and a half. One director stated: ‘LOVED the self-care session! Such great, practical tips. Thanks WIM team for bringing this speaker in!’ The tips associated with multiple aspects of care, important self-reflection questions, and effective hands on practice provided relevant instruction that our members can incorporate into their daily lives.”

    Kelly Hammersley, General Mills, Inc.

  • “Kristel’s passion for health and wellness was evident during her series of presentations for RFU staff, faculty and students. Her talks provided attendees with helpful strategies and resources that could easily be incorporated in their daily lives. Kristel is easy to work with and her energy is contagious!”

    Maryanna Gibbs, Assistant Director of Academic Support at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

  • “I've had the opportunity to collaborate with Kristel on several projects and events over the past two years. Each time, she went above and beyond our expectations to engage with our customers and prospective clients. In 2021, Kristel spoke about work/life integration at our annual Connect Summit. We received positive feedback from several attendees about her tips on how to thrive personally and professionally. In addition, she authored several articles for our Connect magazine including her most recent piece entitled "Managing Stress for Optimal Health in 2021". Overall, her expertise has positively impacted our customers. We will continue to work with her on future projects and recommend anyone else to do the same.”

    D’Netria Spear, Marketing Expert

  • "It has been a delight to work with Kristel on the development of our Personal Wellbeing elearning course. Kristel brings a unique, holistic perspective to this subject which has engaged our clients with many plaudits. In addition, we have had the good fortune of Kristel presenting to our clients across the globe and her expertise, enthusiasm and authenticity have been so evident."

    Andy Hawkes, Chief Executive Officer at Cardinus Risk Management

  • "It was a great pleasure having Kristel present to our university. Her presentations on managing stress and preventative strategies for COVID-19 were excellent and provided great insight during this trying time. It is evident how passionate Kristel is in her field of work with how enthusiastic and engaging she is during all her presentations. I am thankful for all the newfound resources and strategies I have learned from Kristel!"

    Cathleen Jamie Cu, PA-C

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Happiness At Work & Optimal Leadership

As a keynote speaker and corporate wellness expert, Kristel Bauer has researched leadership, stress management, happiness and well-being from many different angles. Kristel shares some of her findings in this video including a look into questions like why are people unfulfilled in their jobs and what makes the best bosses such great bosses?

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Kristel Bauer is the Host of the Top Self-Improvement Podcast “Live Greatly”

Kristel shares her insights and talks with the top minds about mindset, wellness and success to support you on your personal development journey.

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“Kristel Bauer is the best at what she does.  Kristel connects with her audience and makes sure that everyone receives a transformation in her presence. I am so grateful that she was a part of my retreat, She helped make my event a success. Thanks, Kristel for being you!”

— Ylonda Scott, Founder Womenpreneurs Breaking Barriers, Online Leadership Development Agency

Disclaimer: All of the information shared on this website, by Kristel Bauer and Live Greatly LLC are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns, changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions. Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on this website, by Kristel Bauer and Live Greatly LLC are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations. They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. Kristel Bauer & Live Greatly LLC do not take any responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content. Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.