Chicago Keynote Speaker for Corporate Events, Meetings & Conferences
Chicago Corporate Keynote Speaker Who Elevates Leadership, Engagement & Performance
If you're searching for a Chicago keynote speaker for a corporate conference, team meeting, leadership retreat, association meeting, healthcare summit, or sales kickoff, Kristel Bauer delivers high-impact presentations that inspire action and drive measurable results.
Based in the Chicago area, Kristel can partner with organizations across:
Corporate headquarters in Chicago
Midwest healthcare systems
Financial services firms
Chicago based law firms
Professional services organizations
Universities and alumni associations
Trade and professional associations
Event planners book Kristel when they need a speaker who combines research-backed strategy with practical implementation tools designed for professional audiences.
Unlike many motivational speakers, Kristel incorporates a rare combination of clinical medical training and real-world business expertise to helps leaders and teams improve performance, resilience, well-being, and workplace culture—without burnout.
Types of Chicago & Midwest Events Kristel Can Be Booked For:
Chicago corporate conferences
Leadership offsites & executive retreats
Healthcare leadership summits
HR and talent development conferences
Women in leadership events
Association annual meetings
Employee engagement initiatives
Sales kickoff meetings
Fireside Chats
Workshops
High-Impact Keynotes for Chicago Organizations
Leadership Keynote Speaker
Helping leaders improve employee engagement, retention, communication, and performance.
Employee Engagement Speaker
Practical strategies that strengthen culture, morale, and team alignment.
Peak Performance Keynote Speaker
Helping leaders develop long-term sustainable high performance habits
Workplace Well-Being Speaker
Evidence-based tools to increase productivity without burnout.
Women’s Leadership Speaker
Empowering women professionals to build growth mindsets, elevate confidence, and perform in high-pressure situations
Work-Life Balance Speaker
Utilizing Kristel’s Work-Life Tango Framework for performance, leadership and well-being
Kristel has worked with numerous groups and organizations including Santander bank, General Mills, The Home Dept, BP, Abbvie, eMoney, Chapman and Cutler LLP and many more.
Kristel Bauer Media Recognition
As an award winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work, host of the Live Greatly Podcast, 2026 Top Impact Speaker via Real Leaders, and a featured expert in major TV outlets, including some Chicago-based TV appearances, Kristel brings credibility and authority to her keynote talks, workshops and trainings.
AS SEEN ON
ABC News Live
NBC New Daily
Fox Weather
WGN TV’s Daytime Chicago
ABC 7 Chicago
WSFL-TV’s Inside South Florida
WFLA TV News Channel 8 Tampa Bay Bloom TV
WDAF-TV’s Great Day KC
FEATURED IN
Forbes
Forest and Bluff Magazine
Podcast Magazine
Sheridan Road Magazine
What Event and Meeting Planners Say:
“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
“From the very first meeting, Kristel was amazing to work with. She was open to tailoring her message for the audience, but also listened to us on what our overall goals were and what we wanted the audience to experience.”
— Elizabeth A Tucker, Director, Total Rewards at eMoney Advisor“Kristel was an utmost professional and such a delight to work with and host. 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.”
— Jeremy C. Park, CEO of cityCURRENT
Why Choose a Chicago-Based Keynote Speaker?
Lower travel costs
Flexible scheduling
More availability for last minute event requests
Deep understanding of Midwest corporate culture
Strong connection to the Chicago business community
If you’re searching for a:
Chicago corporate keynote speaker
Leadership speaker in Chicago
Workplace culture speaker in Chicago
Employee engagement speaker in Chicago
Chicago motivational business speaker
Kristel Bauer is a trusted partner for delivering meaningful impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kristel Bauer based in Chicago?
Yes. Kristel is based in the Chicago area and she speaks locally throughout the Midwest as well as nationally.
Does she customize her keynote presentations?
Yes. Each keynote talk or workshop is tailored to align with your organization’s goals and audience profile.
What industries does she work with?
Kristel works with a large range of industries including healthcare, technology, financial services, professional services, associations, corporate leadership teams and more.
For organizations seeking a Chicago keynote speaker for corporate conferences, leadership retreats, healthcare events, association meetings, or employee engagement initiatives, Kristel Bauer delivers engaging, research-backed keynotes designed to elevate leadership effectiveness and workplace culture. Based in the Chicago area and trusted by organizations throughout the Midwest, she partners closely with event planners to create customized presentations that energize audiences and drive meaningful, measurable impact. Inquire today to discuss your Chicago event and check availability.