Professional Burnout Keynote Speaker
Nina's TEDx talk has inspired thousands. Now she brings those insights to businesses ready to tackle burnout head on.
The Problem Most Teams Are Facing Right Now
Burnout is costing organisations more than most realize.
Research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine estimates it costs $4,000 to $21,000 per employee each year due to lost productivity and turnover.
And it’s showing up inside your team:
People are exhausted
Focus is dropping
Work is taking longer than it should
Leaders are stretched too thin
Pushing harder isn’t fixing it.
Burnout hurts wellbeing, motivation, and performance.
Meet Your Keynote Speaker, Nina Nesdoly
Nina Nesdoly is a sought-after burnout keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, consultant, and award-winning researcher.
PhD Candidate, Management
MSc Management
BSc Neuroscience & Psychology
Nina combines academic expertise with real-world experience to deliver evidence-based strategies for burnout prevention and sustainable performance.
She has worked with non-profits, businesses, government organisations, and universities, including delivering sessions for MBA students and
How Nina Helps Your Team Reset and Perform
Nina’s keynotes aren’t just inspiring, they give your team a clear way forward.
Here’s what your team will gain:
A clear understanding of why burnout happens
A new way to think about rest and performance
Practical tools they can use immediately
A shared language around stress, focus, and energy
This is about helping your team work better, not just feel better.
Trusted Burnout Keynote Speaker for Leading Organizations
Help Your Team Perform Without Burning Out
Nina Nesdoly’s Keynote Speeches
Most people believe success comes from pushing harder. This keynote flips that idea.
Nina shows how rest is not a reward, it’s a requirement for high performance.
What your team will learn:
The science behind burnout and recovery
Why rest improves productivity, not reduces it
How to recognise early burnout signals
Practical ways to recharge without losing momentum
Result:
A team that performs better because they’re not running on empty.
Available in-person and virtually across Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, and anywhere else that wi-fi reaches.
1. R.E.S.T to Success - The Neuroscience of Work-Life Balance
2. The New Neuroscience of Resilience: Mental Health Tools for Your Team
High-performing teams are often operating under constant pressure, and over time, that pressure takes a toll.
Resilience isn’t about pushing through. It’s about renewing the resources that sustain performance.
In this keynote, Nina shares the latest neuroscience on resilience, showing how it can be built, depleted, and restored over time.
What your team will learn:
How stress impacts the brain and mental health
Why resilience is a renewable resource, not just a personality trait
The 3 Pillars of Resilience: rest, supportive relationships, and meaningful challenges
Practical tools to protect mental health and sustain performance
Result:
A team that can manage pressure more effectively, maintain mental health, and continue performing at a high level.
Available in-person and virtually across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and globally.
Watch ‘Rest to Success’ Nina’s Keynote Speech
Watch a full 60 minute version of the Rest to Success Keynote delivered to a diverse audience (from dancers to accountants) at a theatre production company.
Why Hire a Burnout Keynote Speaker
Burnout impacts performance, retention, and long-term business results.
Bringing in a burnout keynote speaker gives your team the space to step back, reset, and learn practical strategies that actually work.
Nina combines neuroscience, organizational research, and real-world experience to help teams:
Understand what’s driving burnout
Shift how they approach work and performance
Improve focus, energy, and decision-making
Build more sustainable ways of working
This inspiring talk creates a reset in how your team operates.
Who this keynote ideal for:
Nina’s burnout keynote speaker sessions are ideal for:
HR and People & Culture teams
Leadership teams, executives and managers
Fast-growing organisations under pressure
Teams experiencing burnout, disengagement, or high turnover
FAQ’s
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Workplace burnout is a state of chronic stress that leads to exhaustion, reduced performance, and mental distance from work. It typically shows up as low energy, difficulty focusing, and decreased motivation, even in high-performing employees.
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Burnout is increasing as teams face higher workloads, constant connectivity, and ongoing pressure to perform. Research shows burnout is linked to reduced productivity, disengagement, and higher turnover, with employees experiencing burnout significantly more likely to leave their organisation or underperform at work.
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Yes, every keynote is tailored to the organization. Nina uses frameworks that are based on organizational and neuroscience research to establish a replicable, science-backed base, then tailors the stories, activities, and discussions to your specific organization and industry.
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55 minutes.
Standard keynotes are 55 minutes in length, but any duration can be accommodated to suit your event.
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The keynote is a 60-minute engaging session that includes practical exercises, audience interaction, and powerful storytelling. It is designed to be informative, motivational, and tailored to the specific needs of your organization.
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Audiences will leave with clear, practical strategies that they can implement right away. Nina’s keynote aren’t just inspirational, they’re tangible. From mental reframing techniques and brain-based rest practices in Rest to Success to social support tools and resilience-building techniques in The New Neuroscience of Resilience, Nina teaches specific, instantly-actionable skills in all of her keynotes. Your audience will have the opportunity to practice techniques briefly during the keynote and you can extend this experience by booking an accompanying workshop for deeper, targeted practice.
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You can book Nina by filling out the contact form or reaching out directly on the contact page. She will work with you to ensure the keynote aligns with your specific goals and needs.
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Nina’s keynote includes practical exercises and audience interaction, making it an engaging experience that provides attendees with actionable takeaways.
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Yes, in addition to her keynote speaking engagements, Nina also offers Burnout Workouts. These interactive sessions are designed to help employees actively combat burnout through engaging, movement-based exercises combined with stress management techniques. The Burnout Workouts incorporate physical activity, mindfulness, and neuroscience-based insights to reduce stress, boost energy, and support overall well-being. They can be customized to fit the needs of your organization, providing a practical and effective way to keep your workforce healthy and productive.
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Nina introduces her 4-step R.E.S.T. to Success framework, helping teams break out of burnout cycles: recognize your capacity, explore your energy, set boundaries, and take care of yourself
What your team will learn:
How stress impacts the brain and decision-making
How to rewire unhelpful thought patterns
Ways to improve focus and energy
Tools leaders can use to support their teams
Result:
More focused, clear-thinking teams with better energy management. -
Yes. Nina delivers both in-person and virtual keynote sessions for organisations around the world. Each format is designed to be engaging, practical, and tailored to your audience, whether delivered on stage or online.
Ready to Help Your Team Reset?
