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.