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Real Self-Care at work

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KEynote topics

Interested in Booking Pooja To Speak?

  • Dr. Pooja Lakshmin delivers her signature keynote based on her bestselling book Real Self-Care: Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble-Baths Not Included. Through evidence-based tools, compelling storytelling, and humor, she introduces the Four Principles of Real Self-Care—Boundaries, Compassion, Values, and Power—equipping employees and leaders with practical strategies to reduce burnout, build resilience, and foster a healthier workplace culture.

  • In today’s workplace, standing still is the fastest way to fall behind. In this talk, Dr. Lakshmin shares three evidence-based skills that help professionals not just survive but thrive during times of change. Drawing on research from organizational psychology and her expertise as a psychiatrist, she highlights how discernment, psychological flexibility, and vulnerability can transform uncertainty into growth.

  • Bring Dr. Lakshmin in during a period of tumultuousness or uncertainty for a timely session that provides psychological strategies to cope with despair, frustration, or disconnection. Moving beyond surface-level fixes, she offers evidence-based tools for navigating grief with honesty, self-compassion, and connection. Attendees will learn practical strategies to care for themselves while honoring their pain and sustaining resilience in the workplace.

Watch Pooja in action

Phenomenal. Immensely talented. Transformative.

Phenomenal. Immensely talented. Transformative.

The Westminster Town Hall Forum - Mental health Lessons from Around the World

NPR/WBUR CitySpace - Redefining wellness

The ezra Klein Show- Boundaries, Burnout, and the Goopification of Self-Care

The Mel Robbins Show- 3 signs you’re giving too much & what to do about it

The Times Center - NYC

We Can Do Hard Things Podcast - BurnOut is not your fault

Good Morning America

What you get when you book Pooja as your keynote

  • 01. Gain Real Skills

    Pooja’s goal is for her audience leave with concrete takeaways to move forward with their real self-care at work.

  • 02. Science-Backed Content

    A board-certified psychiatrist, Pooja has been on the faculty at George Washington University School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences since 2016. You can rest assured that Pooja’s material is evidence-based.

  • 03. Authenticity & Humor

    Your teams will see themseleves in Pooja’s stories, whether she’s sharing about herself or about a situation in her practice. Pooja shows up as Pooja.

  • 04. A Millenial Perspective

    As a millennial herself, Pooja is able to bridge the cultural divide between more seasoned directors and executives and those who are just starting their careers.

  • 05. Good with the Hard Stuff

    Pooja is frequently called in to address teams in times of societal grief, change or upset. She is at ease tackling delicate and sensitive topics.

  • 06. Not the Status Quo

    As a thought leader, Pooja is at the forefront of calling for change and action. Her viral New York Times essays often take on thorny topics and bring a unique and bold perspective

  • 07. Accesible & Relatable

    Pooja is most comfortable being down to earth as opposed to speaking from the Ivory Tower. She knows what it’s like to be a busy parent juggling the demands of work, family and life.

  • A Real Partner

    08. A Real Partner

    Pooja enjoys working closely with her corporate clients to ensure that her content meets the exact needs of the group.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

  • I highly recommend Dr. Lakshmin in any context; she is always fully herself. Her clarity of expression, gift for connection, and genuine care for others shine through at all times.

    Harvard Law School

  • I have never received so many passionate thank-you comments in the Chat room and my in my inbox.

    Harris School of Public Policy

  • The room was captivated from start to finish.

    Westminister Town Hall Forum

  • Dr. Pooja Lakshmin's keynote at the University of Pennsylvania was just phenomenal. Her engaging and heartfelt remarks motivated, inspired, and deeply connected our audience. Any organization would benefit from Dr. Lakshmin's unique blend of compelling story telling and accessible mental health tools.

    University of Pennsylvania Medical School

  • Working with Dr. Lakshmin was more than (and far better than) just a work task. It was an enjoyable collaboration. She truely cares about every individual's health and well-being, including ours and her own.

    Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families

  • We had a wonderful response to Dr. Lakshmin's keynote. The biggest takeaway for me was how pleased folks were to be talking about this topic in a work context. It felt long overdue, and participants hugely appreciated your stories, vulnerability, and practical takeaways.

    Top 5 Consulting Firm

  • Phenomenal!

    Kaiser Permanente Medical Group

Bring real Self-Care

to your teams

action oriented content & energetic delivery