Kristel Bauer

Kristel Bauer inspires organizations to elevate happiness, performance, and well-being with practical, science-backed strategies.

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"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!"

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Why book Kristel Bauer for your next event

Kristel delivers practical, data-driven strategies that boost happiness, retention, and performance while strengthening culture and profitability.
Drawing on her healthcare and entrepreneurial background, she shows leaders how to build healthy, resilient, high-performing teams.
Her keynotes energize leadership and sales teams with tools to elevate mindset, collaboration, and sustainable success.

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Corporate wellness and performance expert helping teams thrive, perform, and live greatly

Kristel Bauer is a sought-after keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and corporate wellness and performance expert known for helping organizations unlock higher levels of happiness, productivity, and success. With a rare background that bridges healthcare, entrepreneurship, and leadership development, Kristel delivers engaging, research-informed keynotes that resonate across industries. Her work focuses on creating cultures where people thrive, performance accelerates, and well-being supports long-term profitability. Through practical strategies and compelling insights, Kristel empowers leaders and teams to live greatly at work while strengthening collaboration, resilience, and results.

Kristel Bauer – Keynote Speaker on Happiness and Performance

Kristel Bauer is widely recognized for her ability to connect the science of happiness with real-world business performance. As a corporate wellness and performance expert, she supports organizations and individuals on their journeys toward greater fulfillment, success, and sustainable growth. Her keynotes blend evidence-based insights with relatable stories and actionable tools that leaders can apply immediately.

Kristel is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work, published by John Murray Business on November 19, 2024. The book reflects her core message: happiness and high performance are not opposing forces, but powerful partners when approached intentionally.

Healthcare Insight Meets Business Strategy

With a background as an Integrative Medicine Fellow and Physician Assistant who practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel brings a distinctive perspective to leadership and workplace culture. She understands how mindset, habits, and well-being directly influence decision-making, performance, and engagement.

This foundation allows her to deliver data-driven, actionable strategies that help organizations:

Strengthen growth mindsets
Increase resilience and energy
Support mental well-being
Drive peak performance and profitability

Her approach is practical, credible, and grounded in real human behavior, making her message especially impactful for modern workplaces.

Keynotes That Inspire Leaders and Teams

Kristel’s keynote presentations are designed to elevate both individuals and organizations. She supports leadership teams, sales teams, and entire organizations in creating environments where people feel energized, valued, and motivated to perform at their best.

Her talks focus on:

Leveraging happiness as a performance advantage
Building high-power habits that support focus and execution
Enhancing leadership development and team cohesion
Creating cultures of excellence that attract and retain top talent

Audiences leave with clarity, momentum, and tools they can implement immediately.

Trusted by Global Organizations

Kristel Bauer has presented to a wide range of organizations and institutions, including American Gas Association, Bank of America, BP, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, and Santander Bank, among many others. Her ability to tailor her message ensures relevance across industries and audience types.

She is also the creator and host of the globally ranked self-improvement podcast Live Greatly, where she shares insights on happiness, success, and personal growth with listeners around the world.

Media Presence and Thought Leadership

Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and a respected voice in the business and wellness space. She has been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer in 2021 by Forbes, reflecting her ability to communicate meaningful ideas with clarity and authenticity.

Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine, and Podcast Magazine. She has also appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4’s WDAF-TV’s Great Day KC, and Ticker News.

Book Kristel Bauer for Your Event

Kristel Bauer lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. Her keynotes are engaging, insightful, and designed to leave a lasting impact.

If you are looking to elevate workplace happiness, strengthen leadership, and drive meaningful performance outcomes, Kristel Bauer delivers the tools, inspiration, and clarity to make it happen. Book Kristel Bauer for your event and empower your organization to live greatly while achieving lasting success.

Customer Reviews

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:

Find Your Imperfect Happy

In the relentless pursuit of business excellence, it's easy to overlook the crucial role happiness plays in organizational success. But let's not dismiss it as mere sentimentality; happiness directly impacts the bottom line.

Research demonstrates that happier leaders cultivate more engaged and productive teams. Happier employees aren't just more satisfied, they're more efficient, innovative, and resilient in the face of challenges. But how can employees lean into happiness in their everyday work and life, even when things aren't going as they had hoped?

This isn't about feel-good initiatives; it's about strategic investment in your company's most valuable asset: its people. Kristel's keynote offers actionable strategies rooted in empirical evidence to elevate employee happiness and, by extension, organizational performance.

Prioritizing happiness isn't just a nicety, it's a strategic imperative. It's time to leverage the power of happiness to drive profitability, retention, and a culture of excellence within your organization. Book Kristel today and position your company for sustained success in an ever-evolving business landscape.

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Keynote by Kristel Bauer:

Embrace a Growth Mindset: Leadership Development, Team Building and Creating a Culture of Excellence

Effective team building and optimal leadership require high levels of awareness, emotional intelligence, and optimal communication, but these are not areas that come naturally for many leaders and employees. Even if you think these are areas you and your team excel in, it can be all too easy to unintentionally have blind spots, especially if you are in a position of power. Research has shown that while many people think they are self-aware, the majority don’t measure up to self-awareness criteria.

Research has also shown a significant discrepancy between how leaders feel and how employees feel regarding communication. Many leaders believe they maintain a clear feedback loop within their team, when at the same time, many employees don’t feel like an appropriate feedback loop has been established. In this keynote, Kristel will share insights and actionable strategies from her experience in healthcare, integrative psychiatry, and business, to provide research-based solutions to build connection, boost emotional intelligence, enhance empathy, and develop self-awareness, all while harnessing a mindset that promotes growth, innovation, and team success.

Your group will walk away with methods to effectively manage stress, support peak performance and happiness, as well as research-backed strategies for effective communication including the importance of informal check ins and the best way to give negative and constructive feedback. Book Kristel today to promote a vibrant, successful, and profitable company culture.

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Keynote by Kristel Bauer:

Achieving Peak Performance With High Power Habits

Research shows that your personal and professional successes are directly linked to your habits. Your work and life are made up of a variety of daily choices, routines, and behaviors. Some may be moving you towards prosperity, success, innovation, and excellence. Others may be keeping you stuck in a place of stagnation, or moving you in the wrong direction towards overwhelm, distraction and frustration. In this keynote, Kristel shares invaluable research-based insights and strategies from her experience in integrative psychiatry, healthcare, and business to put your company or team ahead of the curve.

Your group will discover how to effectively develop high power habits that stick, supporting peak performance and success. Your team will learn the best times of day for peak productivity, data driven effective time blocking and break taking strategies shown to promote peak performance, as well as research backed ways to overcome procrastination. Kristel will explain why many people fail when they are looking to create a new habit as well as key evidence-based actionable strategies to optimize productivity and performance. Book Kristel today to help your team create habits that promote organizational success and powerful positive outcomes for many years to come.

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Keynote by Kristel Bauer:

The Future of Work: Redefining Work/Life Balance To Thrive Personally and Professionally In This New World Of Work

The old model of work/life balance is no longer applicable or effective for our current work reality. Burnout rates among workers are at staggering levels and many employees and leaders are struggling in this new world of work. While researching this topic I ran a poll where I asked the question, “Does the idea of striving for work/life balance make you feel stressed, uncomfortable or guilty?” Almost half, 47% of respondents, chose “yes”. The future of work requires a modern approach to successfully navigate work and life accounting for technological advances, hybrid workforces and continuous innovation occurring in the workplace. In this keynote, Kristel will share a work/life model that is in alignment with the realities of what you and your team are facing in your current work/life situation.

Kristel will provide insights to help your group get into a growth mindset, empowering them to thrive personally and professionally whether working remotely or in the office. Kristel will provide powerful and effective tools to manage stress, boost happiness, and support optimal performance wherever you work. You and your team will discover the common blocks interfering with happiness and success in work/life while learning actionable strategies that can have an immediate positive impact. Kristel will discuss the new science of micro breaks, the keys for creating high-power habits, critical components for setting healthy boundaries and more. Book Kristel today to help your group move in the direction of success, happiness, and fulfillment in all areas of work/life.

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