Kristel Bauer

I really appreciated having Kristel in the office to present to us. Her ability to provide real-world examples of the concepts she was presenting made the session immediately relevant and one of the most engaging to date.

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.

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!

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!

Kristel gave an excellent presentation on Self Care to the annual General Mills Women in Marketing event. This could not have come at a better time as our women have dealt with multiple stressors over the past year and a half. One director stated: ‘LOVED the self-care session! Such great, practical tips. Thanks WIM team for bringing this speaker in!’ The tips associated with multiple aspects of care, important self-reflection questions, and effective hands on practice provided relevant instruction that our members can incorporate into their daily lives.

Kristel recently presented to a group of up-and-coming executive leaders in our organization on Executive Wellbeing. Her passion and energy relating to the topics of mindfulness, health, stress management and self-care were invigorating and insightful. Kristel was a joy to work with and I highly recommend her for your next corporate wellness event.

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.

“I recently had the pleasure of attending the Louisville Business Women’s First Awards where Kristel Bauer delivered an inspiring talk that resonated deeply with many of us in attendance. Her approach was both refreshing and enlightening. Kristel did not just talk about the usual “tips and tricks” but delved into how we can nurture a profound connection. What made Kristel’s talk especially impactful was her ability to connect with the audience through personal anecdotes and evidence-based practices. She provided actionable insights that I, along with many others, found immediately applicable. Kristel’s message left a lasting imprint on my outlook. It was not just another lecture, but a compelling call to action to rethink and reprioritize what truly matters in our lives.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Business First was so pleased to have Kristel Bauer as the keynote speaker for our annual women’s luncheon. Her talk delivered just the right amount of tactical advice and motivational energy for women looking to develop a growth mindset. We had great feedback from her presentation, and I highly recommend her keynote “Find Your Imperfect Happy.”

“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.”

“Recently, we had Kristel as a guest wellness speaker to present to our entire organization, virtually, on “Finding Their Imperfect Happy”. From the very first meeting, Kristel was amazing to work with. She was open to tailoring her message for the audience but also listened to us on what our overall goals were and what we wanted the audience to experience. One of the biggest pieces of feedback received following the talk was that attendees left with tangible ideas that they truly felt empowered to try in their own daily lives. From an overall wellness perspective, Kristel was exactly what we were looking for.”

“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.”

“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.”

“As President-Elect of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of the Rocky Mountains, it was our sincere pleasure to welcome Kristel Bauer as our keynote speaker at the 2025 Annual Conference in Avon, Colorado. From start to finish, Kristel was the utmost professional. She was engaged, collaborative, and deeply committed to creating a powerful and relevant experience for our audience of healthcare leaders. Her keynote, grounded in the principles of her book Work Life Tango, offered timely and impactful insights. She delivered a compelling message about finding peak performance without sacrificing well-being, showing ourselves grace as we stretch into new challenges, and becoming the kind of leader we truly admire. As we continue important conversations about supporting our workforce and protecting them from burnout, Kristel’s message was both rejuvenating and empowering. It resonated deeply with our audience and left a lasting impression. We are grateful for her voice in this conversation—and for the inspiration she brought to our leadership community.”

“It was our pleasure to invite Kristel to our campus to conduct a specialized training session for our international Immunology team. The goal was to equip our Marketing teams with powerful, sustainable habits designed to enhance their work-life well-being while maintaining peak performance under tight deadlines. . .
Kristel is, quite simply, an outstanding speaker. Her presentation was immediately engaging, making her recommendations deeply motivating for our diverse, international audience. The content, focused around seven powerful habits, was exceptional. Crucially, all of her recommendations are evidence-based, which immediately resonated with our team. The habits shared are highly actionable and designed for immediate implementation, allowing our team members to start applying changes the very next day. 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.”