Kristel Bauer

Kristel Bauer delivers energizing, research-backed keynotes on resilience, leadership, and sustainable high performance.

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“Kristel is, quite simply, an outstanding speaker. Her presentation was immediately engaging, making her recommendations deeply motivating for our diverse, international audience…I wholeheartedly recommend Kristel to any leader seeking a method for improving the delicate balance between performance and team well-being. Her unique approach provides the practical tools necessary for teams to thrive in demanding, high-stakes environments.”

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Why book Kristel Bauer for your next event

Learn practical, science-backed strategies to sustain high performance while strengthening resilience, focus, and energy in demanding environments
Experience engaging keynotes that translate behavioral science and leadership research into clear, actionable tools you can use immediately
Discover the Work-Life Tango Framework and build habits that support long-term success, well-being, and high-performing team cultures

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TEDx speaker helping leaders and teams perform at their best without burnout

Kristel Bauer is a keynote speaker, award-winning author, and performance expert who helps leaders and teams sustain high performance in demanding environments while strengthening resilience, optimism, and well-being. With a background in healthcare and integrative psychiatry, she brings a fresh, science-backed perspective to leadership and performance. Her engaging keynotes combine storytelling, research, and actionable strategies that audiences can immediately apply to improve focus, navigate change, and perform at their best.

About Kristel Bauer

Kristel Bauer is a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, award-winning author, and corporate wellness and performance expert who helps leaders and teams sustain high performance in demanding environments while strengthening resilience, optimism, and well-being. She has worked with organizations across industries, from Fortune 500 companies to global associations and government agencies, delivering engaging keynote experiences that leave audiences energized and ready to take action.

Kristel is widely recognized for her ability to translate complex research into practical strategies that professionals can use right away. Her work has been featured in NBC, ABC, FOX, Forbes, and other prominent media outlets, and she has been named a Top Impact Speaker by Real Leaders Magazine.

Book Kristel Bauer for Your Event

Organizations book Kristel Bauer when they want more than inspiration—they want lasting impact. Her keynotes are designed to equip leaders and teams with tools to sustain energy, strengthen performance, and navigate constant change with clarity and confidence.

Kristel’s presentations are especially relevant for organizations looking to:

Strengthen leadership resilience and adaptability
Support employee well-being while maintaining strong performance
Navigate change, growth, and uncertainty
Build healthy, high-performing cultures
Increase engagement and long-term productivity

Her programs resonate strongly in fast-moving, high-performance environments such as financial services, healthcare, technology, professional services, and sales organizations.

A Science-Backed Approach to Performance

Kristel brings a distinctive perspective shaped by her background in healthcare. She practiced as a Physician Assistant in Integrative Psychiatry and completed a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine. These experiences provide her with deep insight into the science of stress, resilience, and human behavior.

By blending behavioral science, positive psychology, and leadership research, Kristel delivers keynotes that are both credible and highly actionable. Her audiences gain a clear understanding of how to manage energy, improve focus, and sustain performance without burning out.

Her approach is grounded in real-world application, ensuring that every audience leaves with strategies they can immediately implement in their work and daily lives.

The Work-Life Tango Framework

Kristel is the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work. In this book, she introduces her signature Work-Life Tango Framework, a modern approach to navigating work and life.

Rather than chasing the outdated idea of perfect balance, the Work-Life Tango Framework helps professionals move with intention between competing priorities. It provides a practical way to maintain momentum, energy, and alignment across both professional and personal life.

Audiences learn how to:

Sustain energy and avoid burnout
Stay focused in high-pressure environments
Make intentional decisions that support long-term success
Build habits that enhance both performance and well-being

This framework has become a cornerstone of Kristel’s keynotes and is one of the reasons organizations continue to bring her back.

Engaging, Actionable, and Inspiring Keynotes

Kristel Bauer is known for delivering keynote experiences that are inspiring, energizing, and highly engaging. Her speaking style combines relatable storytelling with research-backed insights, creating an experience that resonates with diverse audiences.

Her programs are consistently described as:

Inspiring and energizing
Research-backed and credible
Highly engaging and relatable
Filled with practical strategies that can be applied immediately

Kristel doesn’t just motivate, she equips audiences with tools to elevate leadership, improve performance, and build resilience in real time.

Media, Podcast, and Thought Leadership

In addition to her keynote work, Kristel is the host of the Live Greatly Podcast, ranked in the top 1.5% globally. On the show, she interviews leading experts, Olympic athletes, and business leaders, exploring topics such as leadership, well-being, and sustainable success.

This ongoing work keeps her insights fresh and relevant, ensuring that her keynote content reflects the latest thinking in performance, leadership, and human potential.

Why Organizations Choose Kristel Bauer

Kristel Bauer stands out for her ability to connect science, leadership, and real-world performance in a way that is both accessible and impactful. Her unique combination of medical expertise and performance science gives audiences a deeper understanding of how to thrive in demanding environments.

Organizations choose Kristel because she delivers more than a keynote, she delivers a shift in how people think, perform, and lead. Her sessions inspire immediate action while supporting long-term success, helping teams build the resilience and energy needed to perform at their best over time.

Customer Reviews

AbbVie International Marketing Rheumatology, Sr. Manager

"Kristel Bauer's keynote at the Louisville Business Women First Luncheon was incredibly empowering! Her message on "Live Greatly" resonated deeply with me, reminding us to seize every moment, overcome challenges, and embrace imperfection. I'm eagerly looking forward to her podcast for more inspiration and empowerment. Thank you, Kristel, for an amazing experience!"

Vice President of Operations at Kroger

"Kristel recently joined us at our national women’s management and mentorship event, kicking us off with an inspiring keynote about Achieving Peak Performance and Redefining Work/Life Balance that resonated with all the women in the room, leaving them feeling both encouraged and motivated. Kristel’s authenticity exudes from her on stage and makes you feel like you are having a conversation with your best friend all while learning powerful tools and techniques to use in your personal and professional life."

Mattamy Homes Assoc. Manager Training & HR Communications

“Kristel Bauer is a phenomenal guest speaker who recently delivered the keynote for our cityCURRENT signature speaker series in Memphis, Tennessee. Her warm, positive energy radiated throughout the room and her customized presentation focused on “Finding Your Imperfect Happy” was filled with helpful tips for how we can show up for ourselves and others, how we can create new habits and protect and refocus our energy for productive outcomes, and how we can embrace the imperfections in life and career to find happiness and fulfillment. From the pre-event planning and finding the perfect topic blend for our audience through a delightful dinner with executives from our hosting corporate partner to her impactful and valuable keynote presentation the next morning, 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. So, we’re looking forward to booking Kristel as a speaker for more events in the future.”

CEO of cityCURRENT

"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.”

Director CSEA Employee Benefit Fund

Recently, we had Kristel as our keynote speaker for our Louisville Business First Women’s event. She was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. She tailored her message for the audience, but also listened to us on what our overall goals were and what we wanted the audience to experience. Attendees left with actionable items they could immediately implement not only in their personal life, but how businesses can make changes to improve the happiness in employees and how it leads to greater productivity. Backed by data, her presentation empowers you to make the small changes that bring big results.

David Bingham Event Director, Louisville Business First

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

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 Santander Bank

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 Quest Mindshare

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

Fantastic and insightful. Kristel is insightful, empathetic, and knowledgeable.

Ellissmccue

Kristel’s energy, expertise, and compassion as an interviewer is a delight to listen to! I also don’t know where she finds such great guests, but I am glad she does!! Great show

Roboputz

A Healthy Mind Starts in the Kitchen is essential if you are looking to optimize your health. Kristel shares key points about nutrition and the gut-brain connection. She is specific in which foods, vitamins, and minerals to minimize/ maximize. I applied her tips immediately and these small changes in my diet have increased my energy levels and improved my overall sense of well-being. This is a wonderful course!

Katie T

Kristel was an excellent resource to my physician assistant program, as she lectured several times to our class during our Psychology unit as well as virtually during quarantine. Her lifestyle/stress management talks during COVID-19 provided wonderful information that was very helpful and relevant. I know myself and my classmates very much enjoyed her talks. I would recommend them to anyone who is interested in creating better habits and learning stress management skills.

Andrea Trombetta Physician Assistant

I had the pleasure of learning from Kristel several times throughout PA school. She provided in person lectures and virtual presentations on lifestyle and stress management during COVID-19. Kristel was an excellent speaker and her presentations were well organized, easy to follow, thoughtful and informative. I am glad I was able to participate!

Hannah Hazlewood MS PA-C

Kristel led a presentation for my colleagues and I during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shared with us practical strategies to promote health, prevent illness, and manage stress. These strategies spanned many facets of daily life including one's diet, sleep, and supplements. I found the mind/body modalities she shared particularly helpful in grounding myself and providing some relief in a very stressful time. I look forward to sharing similar strategies with my patients in the future.

Kayla Janto MS PA-C

Kristel had me as a guest on her podcast and I have to say her show is incredibly uplifting. She is a natural at bringing joy and uplifting others. Her approach is so real and authentic and her joy and interest in making the world a better place comes through with each of her words. I hope you take the time to listen to her show and hear how she can help and uplift you.

Heather Monahan, Keynote Speaker, Best-Selling Author Confidence Creator

Kristel is such a kind soul and insightful host of the podcast. Her knowledge is detailed and yet she is so great at explaining things in ways anyone can understand. I love LiveGreatly!

Catalina Marissa, Author Un-Less

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

Discovered Kristel’s podcast recently, but it has become such a source of inspiration to me. Thank you Kristel for keeping it REAL— in your content, in your energy, in your passion. You’re making a huge difference in the world during a time when we need it most.

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Kristel Bauer, PA-C presented a mind and body wellness seminar for our members. She delivered a smooth, evidenced-based presentation, complete with practical 'how-to' activities and recommendations. It was clear that Kristel had spent a great deal of time preparing for her presentation. She was passionate about the topic and our members enjoyed her advice! Thanks, Kristel!

Anita See, PA-C, President-Elect Illinois Academy of PAs

Kristel is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable! Her energy is infectious and her message is empowering, inspiring and potentially life changing.

elly Noonan Gores, Producer, Writer, and Director HEAL documentary

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

We initially invited Kristel as a guest lecturer for our PA program. As a graduate of the program, and the additional training in integrative medicine, she offered a unique perspective to our students. Given her focus on mindfulness and wellness every time she taught, we invited her back to specially teach that to students, faculty and staff. The tools she provides are invaluable, and she can speak from the point of view of a fellow healthcare provider as well.

Jason Radke MMs PA-C

Kristel is a compassionate, kind and enthusiastic clinician, speaker, teacher and mentor. She is passionate about integrative medicine, mental health and wellness, and sharing her expertise with others. Her professional training as a physician assistant and as an integrative medicine fellow at the University of Arizona, along with her warm, welcoming and inspiring style of engaging with others in a variety of formats, allow her to seamlessly function as a group leader, facilitator, and lecturer.

Marissa Liveris MMS, PA-C Physician Assistant Instructor Northwestern University-Feinberg School of Medicine

As a 2nd year PA Student about to enter a career in the middle of a pandemic, Kristel's stress management/lifestyle lectures were a wonderful complement to my education. She is a champion of integrative medicine and boosted my arsenal of wellness modalities which I hope to incorporate for both my future patients and self. Her demonstration of techniques during lecture, such as Progressive Muscle Relaxation, also make her talks fun and interactive!

Kevin Quizon MS PA-C

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 Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

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 Cardinus Risk Management

Keynotes

Keynote by Kristel Bauer:

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 professionals feel stretched thin as they juggle competing priorities while trying to stay focused and productive. In this energizing keynote, Kristel Bauer shares research-informed insights that help leaders and teams cultivate habits that support sustained high performance without sacrificing well-being.

Drawing from behavioral science, positive psychology, and her background as a Physician Assistant with experience in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel reveals how the right daily habits can dramatically improve focus, decision-making, productivity, and resilience.

Through engaging stories, science-backed insights, and powerful strategies audiences can immediately apply, this keynote helps individuals rethink how they work so they can perform at a high level while sustaining the energy needed for long-term success.

Key Takeaways
Participants discover how to:

Build high-performance habits that support sustained peak performance
Align daily work rhythms with natural cycles of focus and creativity
Strengthen decision-making and clarity in demanding environments
Reduce distractions and reclaim time and attention
Sustain energy and productivity while avoiding burnout

Best For: Sales kickoffs, leadership conferences, performance-driven cultures, growth-focused
organizations

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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 explores how individuals and teams can shift their perspective on change, move beyond fear and perfectionism, and build the confidence needed to move forward with clarity. Audiences discover how moments of uncertainty can become catalysts for learning, innovation, and meaningful progress.

Participants leave energized with actionable strategies that help them approach change with optimism, resilience, and forward momentum.

Key Takeaways
Participants discover how to:

Reframe change as a catalyst for growth and opportunity
Strengthen adaptability and confidence in uncertain environments
Maintain motivation and focus during periods of transition
Overcome fear, perfectionism, and resistance to change
Lead teams through change with clarity and optimism

Best For: Change initiatives, reorganizations, leadership development, culture transformation

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Keynote by Kristel Bauer:

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 increasing demands, professionals need a more flexible and empowering approach to sustaining both success and well-being.

In this inspiring 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 — adjusting priorities as demands shift while staying grounded in what matters most.

Through engaging insights and relatable examples, Kristel shows how intentional choices around 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 alignment while creating more meaningful moments both professionally and personally.

Key Takeaways
Participants discover how to:

Move beyond the outdated concept of work-life balance
Apply the Work-Life Tango Framework to real workplace demands
Strengthen energy, clarity, and sustainable performance
Set boundaries that support both results and well-being
Navigate remote, hybrid, and in-person work environments with intention

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

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Keynote by Kristel Bauer:

Strong Leadership, Thriving Teams: Building a Growth Mindset Culture

Strong leadership and high-performing teams are built through intentional leadership, clear communication, and cultures that support growth and trust. In today’s fast-moving workplace, leaders are navigating increasing complexity, change, and evolving team dynamics.

In this engaging keynote, Kristel Bauer shares insights that help leaders strengthen self-awareness, elevate emotional intelligence, and cultivate leadership habits that support thriving teams.

Drawing from leadership research, psychology, and her background in healthcare, Kristel reveals how communication, mindset, and leadership behaviors shape team culture and performance.

Through inspiring examples and actionable strategies, audiences discover how strong leadership creates environments where individuals feel empowered, engaged, and motivated to contribute their best work.

Participants leave inspired to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and intention while fostering cultures where teams can thrive.

Key Takeaways
Participants discover how to:

Strengthen emotional intelligence and leadership presence
Foster trust and meaningful communication across teams
Build psychological safety that fuels collaboration and innovation
Navigate complexity while maintaining strong leadership clarity
Cultivate growth-mindset cultures that support engagement and performance

Best For: Leadership conferences, management training programs, executive development,
culture initiatives

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Keynote by Kristel Bauer:

Burnout Prevention in High-Pressure Workplaces: Building Resilience and Sustainable Success

Today’s professionals are often expected to perform at a high level while navigating demanding workloads, rapid change, and constant connectivity.

In this energizing keynote, Kristel Bauer shares research-informed insights that help leaders and teams strengthen resilience, protect their energy, and sustain high performance in demanding environments.

Drawing from behavioral science and her healthcare background, Kristel explores how mindset, boundaries, and daily habits shape how individuals experience stress and pressure at work.

Through inspiring insights and actionable strategies, audiences discover how to recognize early warning signs of burnout, cultivate habits that sustain energy, and create healthier work rhythms that support both performance and well-being.

Participants leave empowered to approach their work with greater clarity, resilience, and intention while contributing to cultures where people can perform at their best.

Key Takeaways
Participants discover how to:

Recognize early warning signs of burnout
Cultivate habits that sustain energy and resilience
Reframe stress and pressure in empowering ways
Strengthen personal well-being while maintaining strong performance
Create work rhythms that support both productivity and recovery

Best For: High-pressure industries, organizations experiencing sustained change, leadership and
employee well-being initiatives

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Keynote by Kristel Bauer:

Finding Your Imperfect Happy: Creating Optimism, Resilience, and High-Quality Moments

In demanding workplaces, it’s easy for individuals and teams to slip 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 insights from her award-winning book Work-Life Tango, Kristel explores how optimism, resilience, and intention can transform everyday experiences in ways that support both well-being and performance.

Through inspiring stories and actionable insights, audiences learn how embracing imperfection can unlock greater fulfillment, energy, and connection at work and in life.

Participants leave inspired to approach their work and lives with greater presence, clarity, and intention.

Key Takeaways
Participants discover how to: