About Kristel Bauer
Leadership & Sustainable High Performance Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Author, Podcast Host
Hi, I’m Kristel Bauer —
a keynote speaker, workplace well-being and performance expert, award-winning author, and host of the Live Greatly Podcast. I partner with organizations, leadership teams, and event professionals to deliver engaging keynote experiences and workshops that help leaders and teams strengthen resilience, elevate performance, enhance well-being, and thrive in today’s fast-moving workplace.
With a distinctive combination of clinical healthcare training and real-world business experience, I translate behavioral science, leadership insights, and psychology into actionable strategies audiences can apply in both work and life. While practicing as a Physician Assistant across multiple areas of medicine, including integrative psychiatry, and continuing my education as an Integrative Medicine Fellow, I worked closely with individuals navigating stress, burnout, pressure, and the growing demands of modern life.
That experience deeply shaped my perspective on leadership, performance, workplace culture, and what it truly means to thrive in a sustainable way.
Today, my mission is to help organizations create healthier, more energized, and high-performing workplace cultures that support leadership development, employee engagement, resilience, well-being, and long-term success.
At a Glance
✓ Keynote Speaker on Leadership, Sustainable High Performance & Workplace Well-Being for Conferences and Corporate Events
✓ Award-Winning Author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business)
✓ Integrative Medicine Fellow and Physician Assistant with Background in Integrative Psychiatry
✓ Host of the Globally Ranked Live Greatly Podcast
✓ TEDx Speaker
✓ 2026 Top Impact Speaker — Real Leaders Magazine
✓ Experience Speaking for Fortune 500, Healthcare, Association & Public-Sector Organizations
✓ Featured in National Media Including NBC, ABC, FOX, Forbes & Entrepreneur
✓ Based in South Carolina, Serving Events Across the U.S. and Internationally
My Background & Perspective
Before transitioning into full-time speaking, I worked as a Physician Assistant and completed an Integrative Medicine fellowship, including clinical experience in integrative psychiatry. Through that work, I saw firsthand how chronic stress, pressure, burnout, and constant demands were affecting people from all walks of life — including highly driven professionals and leaders.
That experience deeply shaped the way I understand leadership, resilience, motivation, decision-making, workplace culture, and human behavior in high-pressure environments.
In 2019, I founded Live Greatly with a mission to help individuals and organizations thrive in more sustainable, meaningful, and energized ways.
Today, my keynote presentations blend behavioral science, leadership insights, psychology, healthcare experience, and real-world application to help leaders and teams navigate change, strengthen performance, elevate well-being, and create healthier ways of working and leading.
My approach is both inspiring and actionable — grounded in research, clinical training, and empowering strategies that help audiences navigate work and life with greater resilience, clarity, and intention.
How I Support Events & Organizations
I partner with meeting professionals, event planners, HR leaders, speaking bureaus, and executive teams to deliver engaging keynote experiences, workshops, and leadership development programs that support leadership, resilience, workplace well-being, employee engagement, and sustainable high performance.
My programs are designed to be:
* Science-backed and actionable
* Engaging, energizing, and empowering
* Relevant for executives, managers, and frontline teams
* Adaptable for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events
* Aligned with leadership development, workplace culture, and employee engagement goals
* Focused on lasting impact and real-world application
My goal is not simply to inspire audiences in the moment, but to provide meaningful insights, mindset shifts, and sustainable strategies that participants can carry into their work and lives long after the event ends.
Through relatable storytelling, audience engagement, and research-informed frameworks, I help organizations create experiences that support stronger leadership, healthier workplace cultures, greater resilience, and long-term success.
Thought Leadership & Media
I am the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango, published by John Murray Business, where I explore leadership, mindset, sustainable high performance, well-being, and a modern approach to thriving in work and life.
I am also the host of the globally ranked Live Greatly Podcast, featuring conversations with world-class experts, bestselling authors, founders, physicians, leadership thinkers, and high performers focused on growth, resilience, leadership, and well-being.
My work and insights have been featured across national media, including NBC News, ABC News, FOX Weather, WGN-TV, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Podcast Magazine.
Additional highlights include:
A TEDx Talk focused on redefining work-life balance and creating a more sustainable approach to success
Recognition as a 2026 Top Impact Speaker by Real Leaders
Speaking for organizations including The Home Depot, BP, General Mills, Santander Bank, Travelers and the United States Census Bureau
These experiences continue to shape and strengthen my perspective as I help organizations support leadership, resilience, sustainable high performance, and workplace well-being in today’s evolving world.
You can view client feedback and testimonials on my Reviews page and media features on my Media page.
Topics I Speak On
My keynote presentations and workshops are designed to help leaders and teams navigate today’s evolving workplace with greater resilience, adaptability, engagement, and sustainable high performance.
Key topics include:
Sustainable High Performance & Peak Performance Habits
Leadership, Resilience & Thriving Under Pressure
Workplace Well-Being & Burnout Prevention
Change, Adaptability & Growth Mindset
Workplace Culture, Employee Engagement & Team Effectiveness
Leadership Communication, Mindset & Emotional Intelligence
Work-Life Integration & Sustainable Success in a Modern Workplace
Each presentation blends science-backed insights, meaningful storytelling, audience engagement, and actionable frameworks designed to help people lead, perform, and work in healthier and more effective ways.
Audiences leave with greater clarity, renewed energy, practical strategies, and meaningful takeaways they can apply immediately in both work and life.
For a full overview, visit my Speaking and Keynote Topics pages.
What Clients and Event Planners Can Expect
When partnering together, meeting professionals, event planners, HR leaders, and organizations can expect:
Thoughtful preparation and event collaboration
Responsive, professional communication
A seamless and supportive planning experience
Customized content aligned with event goals and audience needs
Engaging, audience-focused keynote delivery
A collaborative approach centered around creating meaningful impact
My goal is to make the experience valuable not only for attendees, but also for the teams planning and supporting the event behind the scenes.
From the initial conversation through the event itself, I strive to create a professional, thoughtful, and energizing experience that helps organizations deliver lasting value for their audiences.
Beyond the Stage
Outside of speaking, Kristel is passionate about conversations around growth, leadership, mindset, well-being, and what it truly means to thrive in modern life.
She enjoys meaningful travel experiences, time outdoors, running, tennis and spending quality time with her family, friends, and her 2 Samoyeds, Bear and Grizzly.
Kristel also loves connecting with people through thoughtful conversations on the Live Greatly Podcast and believes some of the most powerful moments of growth often come through small mindset shifts, intentional habits, and everyday choices.
At the heart of her work is a simple mission:
To help people live and lead in a way that feels more energized, fulfilling, intentional, and sustainable — both professionally and personally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of events does Kristel Bauer speak at?
Kristel can be booked to speak at corporate conferences, leadership summits, annual meetings, professional development programs, executive retreats, team meetings and more. She works with organizations across industries in both in-person and virtual settings.
Who is Kristel’s ideal audience?
Kristel’s programs are designed for employees at all levels — from frontline team members and emerging leaders to managers, executives, and HR and people teams. Her content supports organizations focused on improving performance, engagement, and well-being, and resonates with audiences seeking actionable, science-backed strategies for sustainable success.
Are Kristel’s keynotes and workshops customizable?
Yes. Every keynote and workshop is customized to align with an organization’s goals, audience needs, industry, and event theme. Kristel partners closely with planners and stakeholders to ensure each program is relevant, engaging, and impactful.
Does Kristel offer virtual and hybrid programs?
Yes. Kristel delivers high-quality virtual and hybrid programs, using interactive elements and engagement strategies to ensure a meaningful experience in any format.
What makes Kristel’s approach different?
Kristel brings a rare blend of clinical medical training, behavioral science, and business experience to her work. This allows her to deliver actionable, evidence-based strategies that are credible, relatable, and engaging. This helps audiences create lasting change rather than short-term motivation.
What topics does Kristel specialize in?
Kristel specializes in peak performance, leadership development, corporate wellness, resilience, employee engagement, burnout prevention, and workplace culture. Her programs are designed to support both individual growth and organizational success.
What outcomes can organizations expect?
Desired outcomes from Kristel’s talks include improvements in performance, focus, energy, engagement, communication, and resilience. Participants leave with clear tools and habits they can apply immediately to support their performance and well-being.
How far in advance should we book Kristel?
For major conferences and leadership events, booking several months in advance is recommended. However, Kristel does accommodate shorter timelines when availability allows.
Does Kristel work with speaker bureaus and agencies?
Yes. Kristel regularly partners with speaker bureaus, event agencies, and professional conference organizers to support successful, well-executed events.
How can we inquire about availability and fees?
To check availability, discuss program options, or request speaking fees, event planners and organizers are encouraged to contact Kristel through her website’s contact form or directly by emailing at kristel@livegreatly.co
Kristel Bauer — Official Bio
Kristel Bauer is a keynote speaker on leadership, sustainable high performance, and workplace well-being who delivers engaging, science-backed presentations designed to help leaders and teams thrive in today’s fast-moving, high-pressure workplace.
With a distinctive combination of clinical healthcare training and real-world business expertise, Kristel helps organizations strengthen leadership, resilience, employee engagement, workplace culture, and long-term performance — without burnout.
As an Integrative Medicine Fellow and Physician Assistant with clinical experience in integrative psychiatry, Kristel brings a unique perspective to conversations around stress, human behavior, mindset, motivation, and sustainable success. Her keynote presentations translate behavioral science, psychology, leadership insights, and performance research into actionable strategies audiences can immediately apply in work and life.
Kristel is the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19, 2024) and the creator and host of the globally ranked Live Greatly Podcast, featuring conversations with world-class experts, bestselling authors, founders, leadership thinkers, and high performers.
She is also a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and was recognized as a 2026 Top Impact Speaker by Real Leaders.
Kristel has spoken for organizations including AbbVie, BP, Cognizant, General Mills, The Home Depot, Santander Bank, and other Fortune 500, healthcare, association, and public-sector organizations.
Her insights and expertise have been featured across national media outlets including NBC News, ABC News, FOX Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, and WGN-TV.
Based in South Carolina and available for events worldwide, Kristel Bauer speaks for conferences, leadership summits, corporate meetings, healthcare organizations, and professional development events seeking an engaging, credible, and energizing voice on leadership, resilience, workplace well-being, and sustainable high performance.
For event planners, speaker bureaus, and media professionals, additional materials are available below.
Additional Resources
Order Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work
Watch Kristel’s Speaking Reel
Watch Kristel’s TEDx Talk
View Kristel’s Media Reel
Connect on LinkedIn
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Let’s Connect
I work with many different organizations through in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs.
If you’re planning a corporate conference, leadership event, executive retreat, or team gathering and would like to explore how we might work together, I’d love to connect.
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. Some of the content of this website was created with the assistance of AI tools, reviewed by human editor, Kristel Bauer.