Psychologist and keynote speaker translating the science of burnout into practical strategies for sustainable performance.
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“Claudia has an excellent way of delivering information in a simple and clear manner, while her skills and professionalism are truly impressive.“
Ahmed Nada
Pharmaceutical Marketing & Portfolio Strategy Leader, SAJA Pharmaceuticals
Claudia Garbrecht is a psychologist, keynote speaker and organizational consultant specializing in burnout prevention, resilience and sustainable performance. Combining neuroscience, psychophysiology and organizational psychology, she helps audiences understand the hidden physiological costs of chronic stress and high performance. With experience collaborating with internationally recognized researchers and advising leaders across industries, Claudia delivers engaging, science-backed keynotes that inspire lasting change in both individuals and organizations.
When organizations want to improve performance, the conversation often focuses on motivation, productivity or mindset. Claudia Garbrecht offers a different perspective, one grounded in science. As a psychologist, keynote speaker and organizational consultant, she explains how chronic stress and burnout develop as measurable physiological processes and why understanding this changes the way organizations approach performance, resilience and leadership.
Her presentations bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and everyday organizational realities, giving audiences practical insights they can immediately apply. Whether speaking to executives, leaders or professionals, Claudia equips audiences with a deeper understanding of what sustainable performance truly requires.
Claudia's expertise sits at the intersection of neuroscience, psychophysiology and organizational performance. As Lead Editor at Elsevier, she worked alongside researchers from Harvard, Yale, Monash University and Tilburg University on stress and cardiovascular health, helping bring their research together in The Heart-Brain Connection. This work explores the effects of chronic stress, including workplace dynamics, on long-term health and performance.
She has also shared her expertise at respected international forums, including the European Society of Cardiology and EFIM Congresses.
Alongside her scientific background, Claudia has extensive experience working with international market leaders across industries. As an organizational consultant, she has advised leaders, including C-suite executives, on burnout prevention, resilience and sustainable performance. This combination of academic insight and practical experience allows her to connect scientific findings directly to the challenges organizations face every day.
Many conversations about burnout focus on resilience, personal habits or mental strength. Claudia challenges this perspective by explaining that burnout is not simply a mindset problem. Instead, she demonstrates how burnout develops through physiological processes that affect both individuals and organizational performance.
Her keynotes help audiences understand:
By presenting the science in a clear and accessible way, Claudia enables audiences to rethink long-held assumptions about stress, productivity and performance.
Scientific expertise alone does not create memorable presentations. Claudia combines evidence-based insights with compelling storytelling, making complex research understandable, engaging and highly relevant for diverse audiences.
Her talks move beyond theory by connecting research with real organizational challenges. Rather than overwhelming audiences with academic concepts, she translates neuroscience, psychology and psychophysiology into practical strategies that professionals can use in their daily work.
Participants leave her sessions with more than new information. They gain a different understanding of the relationship between stress, health and performance, along with practical insights for protecting both individual wellbeing and organizational success.
Organizations today face increasing pressure to deliver more while maintaining employee wellbeing and long-term performance. Claudia Garbrecht helps audiences understand that sustainable success depends on recognizing the physiological realities behind chronic stress and burnout.
Her unique combination of scientific credibility, organizational consulting experience and engaging communication makes her a valuable speaker for conferences, leadership events and company meetings focused on wellbeing, leadership, resilience and organizational performance.
Whether addressing senior executives, managers or broader professional audiences, Claudia delivers keynotes that challenge assumptions, inspire new ways of thinking and provide practical knowledge that extends far beyond the event itself. Audiences leave with a stronger understanding of what high performance actually costs and how individuals and organizations can protect it for the long term.
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“Claudia has an excellent way of delivering information in a simple and clear manner, while her skills and professionalism are truly impressive.“
Ahmed Nada Pharmaceutical Marketing & Portfolio Strategy Leader, SAJA Pharmaceuticals
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“From the very beginning, our collaboration was characterized by a high level of trust, outstanding professionalism, and exceptional psychological expertise. Our monthly one-on-one meetings covered strategic, organizational, and personnel topics – and were extremely valuable to both me personally and to the company (…). She impressed me not only with her strong organizational skills but also with her talent as a speaker.”
CEO Finance Industry
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Her presentation at our in-house IT Level Up conference was nothing short of inspiring—it had that rare "goosebump" quality and left a lasting impression on me. Claudia’s motivation, optimism, and passion are infectious, and she embodies what it means to be a true role model.
Christina Lukas CHECK24
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"Claudia, always radiating positivity, is the perfect embodiment of positive psychology in action."
Alina Dima Senior Physician & Internal Medicine Specialist, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
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"It was an absolute pleasure to work with Claudia and experience the wealth of her expertise in mental health. From our early interactions it was clear that Claudia is someone who "walks the talk“: she simply radiates positivity and enriches every conversation with her professional insights. She was able to impressively link the impact of mental health to heart disease, and convey the need to approach chronic diseases with a holistic approach. What particularly stood out to me was Claudia's public speaking skills, and her authenticity as a health and wellness coach. I have no doubt that anyone would be lucky to have her in their corner!"
Gillian D'Souza Senior Media Strategist, Daiichi Sankyo Europe
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"I had the privilege of witnessing Claudia’s outstanding presentation at the European Congress of Internal Medicine, where she captivated the audience as a main speaker. As a psychologist with deep expertise in workplace well-being, she delivered a truly inspiring talk on improving work environments and fostering happier, more resilient internists. Claudia’s ability to connect with her audience, share practical insights, and motivate professionals to prioritize mental health in medical settings is exceptional. Her passion and expertise left a lasting impact on many colleagues, empowering them to create positive change in their workplaces. I highly recommend Claudia to anyone looking for a brilliant speaker, a dedicated psychologist, and a true advocate for well-being in the medical profession."
Candido Muñoz Muñoz Internal Medicine Consultant, The European Federation of Internal Medicine
Keynote by Claudia Garbrecht:
Burnout doesn't begin with a lack of motivation, it develops where individual capacity meets organizational demands. Claudia Garbrecht explains why burnout is a physiological process, shaped by both the way people work and the environments they work in. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology and organizational science, she reveals how chronic stress changes the body over time and why treating burnout as a mindset issue often misses the real problem.
Audiences gain a practical understanding of how burnout develops, the warning signs leaders and professionals should recognize, and what organizations can do to create conditions that support sustainable performance instead of chronic overload. This keynote equips participants with evidence-based strategies that benefit both people and business outcomes.
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Resilience is often described as an individual strength, but science tells a more complex story. Claudia Garbrecht explores how resilience is shaped by biology, psychology and the work environment, demonstrating why lasting resilience cannot be built through willpower alone.
Combining scientific research with practical organizational experience, she explains how stress affects the nervous system, what helps people recover from sustained pressure, and how leaders can create environments that strengthen resilience across teams. Participants leave with actionable tools to improve adaptability, protect long-term wellbeing and sustain high performance without sacrificing health.
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Every organization wants high performance, yet many unintentionally create conditions that undermine it. Claudia Garbrecht explores the science behind workplace culture and explains why culture is one of the strongest predictors of sustainable success—and one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic stress and burnout.
Through research from neuroscience, psychology and organizational performance, audiences discover how leadership behaviors, workplace dynamics and organizational systems influence health, collaboration and results. The keynote provides practical insights into building cultures where people can consistently perform at their best while protecting engagement, wellbeing and long-term organizational success.
Keynote by Claudia Garbrecht:
Stress doesn't stay in the mind, it leaves measurable traces throughout the body. In this keynote, Claudia Garbrecht explains how chronic workplace stress affects the cardiovascular system, the brain and overall health, drawing on research from neuroscience and psychophysiology.
Participants gain a deeper understanding of how prolonged stress influences decision-making, energy, resilience and performance, both individually and across organizations. Claudia translates complex science into practical strategies that help professionals recognize early warning signs, reduce unnecessary strain and create healthier ways of working that support sustainable performance over time.
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Leadership shapes far more than motivation and engagement. Research shows that the way leaders communicate, make decisions and manage people has measurable effects on employees' physical and psychological health. Claudia Garbrecht explores the science behind these connections, showing how leadership can either contribute to chronic stress or become a powerful source of resilience.
Combining psychology, neuroscience and organizational experience, this keynote helps leaders understand the physiological consequences of their leadership style while offering practical approaches to building trust, psychological safety and sustainable performance. Participants leave with evidence-based insights that strengthen both people and organizational results.
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Leaders often carry responsibilities from every direction—balancing business goals, organizational change and the wellbeing of their teams. This constant pressure makes leadership one of the roles most vulnerable to burnout. Claudia Garbrecht explains why leadership burnout is more than exhaustion, exploring the physiological mechanisms behind chronic stress and the unique challenges leaders face.
Drawing on research and years of advising executives and leadership teams, she provides practical strategies for recognizing early warning signs, managing pressure more effectively and protecting long-term performance. The keynote helps leaders build resilience without compromising decision-making, wellbeing or organizational success.
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Positive psychology is more than optimism—it is the science of helping people function, perform and thrive over the long term. Claudia Garbrecht explores what research actually tells us about wellbeing, motivation, fulfillment and sustainable performance, separating evidence-based practices from popular misconceptions.
Audiences discover how psychological wellbeing is closely connected to physical health, resilience and organizational success. Through practical examples and scientific insights, Claudia demonstrates how professionals and leaders can create habits, environments and ways of working that strengthen both individual wellbeing and collective performance, making positive change achievable and lasting.
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