KEYNOTES & SPEAKING

Professional durability: values-based. science-driven.  ER-tested.

"I have heard a lot of speakers in my career. Lots of speakers come off as unrealistic, un-relatable or preachy. You are the antithesis of that and that is extremely rare in my experience."

~ S. Corey
VP & GM - Denso

"You engage your audience’s attention while making it personal to you, and them. It feels like a conversation and not a presentation."

 ~ B. Fernstrom
HR Leader - Alpine Intel

"You have something special to contribute to the world and I look forward to watching you do it and gaining knowledge and wisdom for myself."

 ~ S. Klemm
Founder - Carolina Kinder Development

“You were such a good facilitator of thought, that as a result I got a tremendous amount of value from the other participants”

~ A. Caldiera
The Mello Group

for organizations, healthcare systems, leadership teams, conferences and corporate audiences seeking practical, evidence-informed strategies that strengthen both leadership capacity and long-term well-being. 

Dr. Parker Hays: Performance & Longevity Expert

Brings frontline emergency medicine experience to leadership, decision-making, and performance under pressure.

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compelling stories from the frontlines of emergency medicine
real-world leadership lessons
science-backed actionable tools

Signature Keynote Topics

What it takes to perform consistently when the cost of error is high

Professional Durability in Demanding Roles

How to sustain peak cognitive performance and leadership stamina under chronic pressure without burning out.

Preventing Burnout in High-Achieving Teams

Leading Better Without Sacrificing Well-Being

Why long-term leadership success requires integrating performance and well-being.

How leaders maintain clarity, energy, and effectiveness under sustained pressure.

Sustainable Performance in the Boardroom & Beyond