Kim Strobel

The Science of Happiness: How Well-Being Fuels Engagement, Performance, and Success

What if the key to higher performance wasn’t working harder, but living and leading happier?

In today’s fast-paced world, burnout, stress, and disengagement have become common challenges across industries. Leaders are expected to do more with less. Teams are stretched thin. Many professionals find themselves disconnected from the purpose and energy they once brought to their work.

Yet the research is clear: happiness and well-being are not the result of success—they are the drivers of it.

In this inspiring and research-based keynote, internationally recognized speaker and happiness researcher Kim Strobel reveals how positive psychology can transform the way we think, work, lead, and live. Through powerful storytelling, humor, and evidence-based strategies, Kim teaches audiences how to strengthen resilience, increase optimism, and create habits that fuel both personal fulfillment and professional success.

When well-being is prioritized, people become more engaged, productive, creative, and energized. They perform better at work, build stronger relationships, and experience greater satisfaction in life.

Participants will discover practical strategies to:
• Increase resilience and adaptability during times of change
• Improve engagement, motivation, and productivity
• Develop habits that strengthen well-being and emotional health
• Shift from stress and overwhelm to greater optimism and possibility
• Create sustainable success without sacrificing personal fulfillment

When you train your brain toward positive thinking, you don’t just feel better—you perform better.

Remember Your Why: Reclaim Purpose, Passion, and Joy

One of Kim Strobel’s most moving and transformational keynotes.

In times of constant change, uncertainty, and increasing demands, it is easy to become disconnected from the work, mission, and purpose that once inspired us. Leaders, professionals, healthcare workers, educators, and teams across every industry are navigating rising expectations, emotional strain, and workplace pressures that can leave them feeling exhausted and disengaged.

Many have lost a sense of joy.

And when that joy fades, the impact reaches far beyond the workplace. It affects performance, relationships, culture, well-being, and the people we serve every day.

But sometimes, it is in the midst of chaos that clarity emerges.

Drawing on the powerful concept popularized by Simon Sinek, Kim helps audiences reconnect with their deeper purpose—the reason they chose their profession, the impact they hope to make, and the values that guide their lives. Through powerful storytelling, personal experiences, and practical reflection, she helps participants rediscover the meaning behind their work and reconnect with the passion that fuels their best performance.

This keynote is not simply about inspiration. It is about renewal.

Participants leave with a renewed sense of purpose, greater resilience, and practical tools for staying grounded in what matters most—even during life’s most challenging seasons.

When people reconnect with their “why,” they do not simply feel better.
They lead better.
They serve better.
They perform better.
And they live better.

Audience Takeaways
• Identify the deeper purpose and values that drive their work and life
• Reconnect with the passion that first inspired their career journey
• Increase engagement, motivation, and fulfillment
• Use purpose as a compass during times of stress, uncertainty, and change
• Align daily actions with long-term goals and personal values
• Build greater resilience, clarity, and meaning in both work and life
• Leave inspired, renewed, and equipped to create lasting impact

The Power of a Growth Mindset: Change Your Thinking to Unlock Greater Success

Change is constant. Challenges are inevitable. Setbacks, uncertainty, and disruption are part of every profession and every stage of life.

The question is not whether obstacles will come.

The question is: How will you respond?

Your mindset determines the answer.

Grounded in the groundbreaking research of psychologist Carol Dweck, this transformative keynote explores how our beliefs influence motivation, resilience, performance, and achievement. When people understand that abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence, they become more willing to embrace challenges, adapt to change, and view setbacks as opportunities for growth.

In today’s rapidly changing world, the ability to pivot, persist, and grow is one of the most valuable skills any leader, team, or organization can develop. Those who adopt a growth mindset are more likely to take initiative, solve problems creatively, remain resilient under pressure, and continue moving forward despite adversity.

Through engaging stories, practical strategies, and powerful insights, Kim helps audiences identify the limiting beliefs that may be holding them back and replace them with a mindset that unlocks greater possibility, confidence, and success.

This keynote is more than a mindset shift.
It is a performance shift.

When individuals and teams believe growth is possible, they create cultures where innovation, resilience, learning, and achievement thrive.

Audience Takeaways
• Understand the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset
• Learn how beliefs influence performance, motivation, and success
• Develop greater resilience when facing challenges, setbacks, and change
• Reframe failure as feedback and opportunity for growth
• Build confidence in their ability to learn, adapt, and improve
• Identify and overcome limiting beliefs that hinder performance
• Create a culture that encourages learning, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Leave equipped with practical tools to approach challenges with greater optimism, persistence, and confidence

Radical Wellness: The Well-Being Strategy Nobody’s Talking About

In today’s always-on world, people are exhausted.

Leaders are carrying immense responsibility. Teams are stretched thin. Professionals are navigating increasing demands, constant change, and relentless pressure to perform.

And yet, we’re often told the solution is simple:

Practice self-care.

Take a day off.

Get a massage.

Take a walk.

But when you’re overwhelmed, burned out, and running on empty, surface-level self-care rarely addresses the deeper issue.

It is time to move beyond self-care and embrace something more transformative:

Radical Wellness.

Radical Wellness is not about pampering.

It is about creating a life, career, and leadership approach that allows you to thrive rather than simply survive.

It requires courage.

It requires self-awareness.

And it requires a willingness to examine the beliefs, habits, boundaries, and behaviors that are quietly shaping your daily experience.

In this powerful and thought-provoking keynote, Kim Strobel challenges conventional thinking about wellness and introduces a sustainable framework for building greater energy, resilience, fulfillment, and performance.

Participants learn how to protect their time, establish healthier boundaries, identify hidden sources of burnout, and align their actions with what matters most.
Because when people are depleted, performance suffers.

When people are energized, everything changes.

They lead better.

They think more clearly.

They build stronger relationships.

And they create greater impact in both work and life.

This keynote is not about doing more.

It’s about doing what matters.

Audience Takeaways
• Understand the difference between traditional self-care and Radical Wellness
• Identify the hidden beliefs and behaviors contributing to stress and burnout
• Create boundaries that protect energy, focus, and well-being
• Develop greater resilience during periods of change and uncertainty
• Evaluate key areas of personal and professional fulfillment
• Align actions, priorities, and values to create sustainable success
• Learn practical strategies for increasing energy, emotional well-being, and performance
• Leave with a personalized framework for thriving at work and in life

Ideal Audiences
Corporate Leaders & Teams
Healthcare Professionals
Women Leaders
Professional Associations
Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
Educators & School Leaders
Organizations Focused on Employee Well-Being and Burnout Prevention

Reimagining Education: Future-Ready Classrooms for 21st-Century Learners: Building Schools That Prepare Students to Thrive in a Rapidly Changing World
We’ve inherited an education system built for a world that no longer exists. Designed during the industrial era, it prioritized memorization, compliance, and standardization, producing students who could follow directions, not lead with vision.

Students in Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and the generations to come are growing up in a fast-moving, complex, and deeply connected world. They need creativity, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and a strong sense of purpose to succeed. Yet too many classrooms still rely on outdated frameworks that limit growth instead of unlocking potential.

It’s time to reimagine what education can be.

In this keynote, Kim Strobel renews hope and reminds educators and leaders that they do have the power to create meaningful change. She offers bold ideas and practical strategies for transforming rigid, test-driven classrooms into dynamic learning environments where students are engaged, empowered, and prepared for what comes next.

Because our students deserve it, and so do we.

This keynote is perfect for education conferences, district leadership retreats, and professional development events focused on building future-ready schools.

Resilience Through Adversity: A Keynote for Middle, High School, and College Students: Helping Students Navigate Stress, Setbacks, and Self-Doubt
As a child and young adult, Kim struggled with panic attacks and anxiety that deeply impacted her life. She understands what it feels like to be overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward.

In this powerful student keynote on mental health and resilience, Kim shares how she transformed adversity into strength. Through vulnerability and research-based strategies, she teaches students how to take control of their thoughts, build emotional resilience, and develop a growth-focused mindset.

When young people realize they can influence their emotions, choices, and future, they begin to see possibilities instead of limitations.

​​Turning Struggles Into Strength
Today’s students are navigating stress, anxiety, and constant pressure. In this powerful student keynote on mental health and resilience, Kim teaches young people where their real power lies.

Drawing from positive psychology research, students learn how thoughts, behaviors, and daily habits shape emotional well-being. They discover practical tools to build self-worth, increase happiness, and shift their mindset from defeat to growth.

Students will discover:

How happiness and well-being research shows we can increase positive emotion by up to 40 percent
Why thoughts, behaviors, and daily habits shape emotional outcomes
The three research-based happiness habits that strengthen resilience
How to see stress as a challenge instead of a threat
Tools to build self-worth, self-compassion, and confidence
Practical strategies to rewire negative thinking and develop greater optimism
This keynote equips middle school, high school, and college students with real-life resilience skills they can apply immediately.