Stacey Olson
CPPC
SK, CACreate more balance and less burnout in how you work, lead, and live.
Keynotes and workshops to help busy professionals slow down the pace and focus on what really matters, navigate everyday stressors with resilience, and enjoy a healthier work-life balance—while still performing at a high level.
Do you want to create a healthier work-life balance and pace, better navigate your workload and daily stressors, and prioritize your well-being and mental health? There is a path forward to create more balance and less stress and burnout in how you work, lead, and live.
In a world with so many demands and expectations, balance is a strategic move.
Stacey Olson works with leaders, teams, and audiences who want to create more balance, stress less, and be their best at work and at home—even with the constant demands and messiness of everyday life. She is a keynote speaker and leadership coach, the author of Your Balanced and Bold Life: Work Less, Live More, and Be Your Best, and the founder of The Balanced Leader™, her signature workshop and program.
With 15+ years of corporate experience, Stacey also went through her own transformational change—from working 60+ hour weeks and burning out to becoming balanced, happier, and accomplishing even more. This lived experience allows her to be relatable and connect authentically with busy professionals, working parents, and high performers at all levels.
Stacey lives in Regina, Canada with her husband and kids, loves spending time at the lake, and is on a mission to empower more balance and presence in our everyday lives and leadership. #balancedleaders
Speaking Style
Stacey delivers empowering keynotes, workshops, and presentations, both in-person and virtually, that move audiences and spark positive change. She brings a real and relatable approach to shift how we work and live, a refreshing perspective on balance, and a warm, engaging style that inspires meaningful change.
Her sessions are:
- Inspiring, practical, and actionable
- Grounded in lived experience, research, and effective, simple practices
- Helping audiences to identify what works for them (not a one size fits all approach)
- Engaging with personal stories and relatable examples
- Designed to connect with busy and overwhelmed professionals and move people to change
Three Signature Keynotes and Workshops
- Balance Over Burnout: Protect your capacity, set boundaries and say no, and reduce stress and burnout (Well-Being & Mental Health Focus)
- The Balanced Leader™: Shift from being a “busy” or burned-out leader to becoming a Balanced Leader (Leadership Focus)
- Your Balanced and Bold Life: Work Less, Live More, and Be Your Best — a keynote inspired by her book (Work-Life Balance Focus)
See Program Overview for longer descriptions.
Audience Benefits
Participants feel inspired, shift perspective, and learn practical ways to:
- Create a healthier work-life balance to enjoy personal time, improve well-being, and perform at a high level
- Set boundaries to protect time and energy, prioritize what matters most, and say no with confidence
- Navigate everyday stressors with resilience instead of burnout and overwhelm
- Take back control of their days and focus on what really matters
- Calm a busy mind, be more present, and enjoy their days more
- Feel more confident in their choices and themselves
- Show up as their best selves at work and at home
- Spark change and apply simple, practical steps to feel happier, balanced, and effective.
Why This Matters
Constant stress, busyness, and working long hours at the expense of your well-being, mental health, and family/personal time aren't just unnecessary—they hurt performance and leadership. Because it's really hard to be your best when you’re burned out, overwhelmed, or pulled in way too many directions.
There’s a better way to live, work, and lead than what we’ve been taught all our lives, and working harder doesn't equal success. People want flexibility and a better work life, and the workforce is also changing.
Research continues to show that working less can make us more effective. When we give our minds and bodies time to recharge—and make space in our days for what really matters (not just doing more with less)—we not only feel better, we make better decisions about how we use our time and energy.
Our happiness and well-being aren’t separate from performance—they drive it. When we’re burned out, stretched too thin, and constantly stressed, we’re less focused, less productive, and less resilient.
When we feel better, we perform better. And balanced leaders are better leaders. People are healthier, engaged, and productive, which naturally improves satisfaction, retention, and other bottom-line outcomes. It’s a more sustainable, enjoyable—and sane—way to work, lead, and live.
Life is too short to be so darn busy!
What Organizers Say
“We had the pleasure of partnering with Stacey Olson for a training session on work-life balance. She shared vulnerable personal experiences that resonated deeply with our team, making the training both relatable and impactful." —Human Resources Manager, SaskTel
"Stacey Olson has been a speaker at both an in-person and virtual event I hosted (LEAD Conference Canada), and it is my pleasure to share this recommendation. Her delivery was engaging, easy to follow, and deeply personable, leaving the audience inspired and motivated." —Host of LEAD Conference Canada
“She took the time to understand our needs, expectations, and key focus areas, and delivered a very engaging, informative, and professional session. She provided our Team Leaders with the foundation to support their ability to create a better work/life balance.”—CEO, Central Alberta Co-op
What Attendees Say
"Your presentation was wonderful Stacey! Thank you for being vulnerable by sharing your personal journey, providing tips for “Life, with Work Balance” and adding in your sprinkle of humour. In an hour, you had me laughing and crying. I’d say that’s the definition of impact. Thank you! — Conference Attendee
"I have been inspired by other people like James Clear, and Brene Brown to help myself grow, and Stacey has been added to that list of inspiring people who make me reflect on my priorities, and empower me to say no so that I can focus on the things that truly matter." — Workshop Attendee
"There were two standouts to me, one being Stacey Olson's session. They put on exceptional presentations and were total naturals in front of a group. Funny without trying too hard, open and vulnerable in sharing experiences and lessons learned, and provided some key takeaways in a clear and concise manner." — Conference Attendee
"Stacey not only had the tools needed to do the work, but Stacey has the insight and empathy to manage all the feelings and resistance that comes up when trying to prioritize yourself." — Workshop Attendee
“The way she communicates makes everything just 'click'—her insights are incredibly relatable and impactful. Having walked in our shoes, she brings a refreshing authenticity that truly resonates.” — Keynote Attendee
Do you want to create a healthier work-life balance and pace, better navigate your workload and daily stressors, and prioritize your well-being and mental health? There is a path forward to create more balance and less stress and burnout in how you work, lead, and live.
In a world with so many demands and expectations, balance is a strategic move.
Stacey Olson works with leaders, teams, and audiences who want to create more balance, stress less, and be their best at work and at home—even with the constant demands and messiness of everyday life. She is a keynote speaker and leadership coach, the author of Your Balanced and Bold Life: Work Less, Live More, and Be Your Best, and the founder of The Balanced Leader™, her signature workshop and program.
With 15+ years of corporate experience, Stacey also went through her own transformational change—from working 60+ hour weeks and burning out to becoming balanced, happier, and accomplishing even more. This lived experience allows her to be relatable and connect authentically with busy professionals, working parents, and high performers at all levels.
Stacey lives in Regina, Canada with her husband and kids, loves spending time at the lake, and is on a mission to empower more balance and presence in our everyday lives and leadership. #balancedleaders
Speaking Style
Stacey delivers empowering keynotes, workshops, and presentations, both in-person and virtually, that move audiences and spark positive change. She brings a real and relatable approach to shift how we work and live, a refreshing perspective on balance, and a warm, engaging style that inspires meaningful change.
Her sessions are:
- Inspiring, practical, and actionable
- Grounded in lived experience, research, and effective, simple practices
- Helping audiences to identify what works for them (not a one size fits all approach)
- Engaging with personal stories and relatable examples
- Designed to connect with busy and overwhelmed professionals and move people to change
Three Signature Keynotes and Workshops
- Balance Over Burnout: Protect your capacity, set boundaries and say no, and reduce stress and burnout (Well-Being & Mental Health Focus)
- The Balanced Leader™: Shift from being a “busy” or burned-out leader to becoming a Balanced Leader (Leadership Focus)
- Your Balanced and Bold Life: Work Less, Live More, and Be Your Best — a keynote inspired by her book (Work-Life Balance Focus)
See Program Overview for longer descriptions.
Audience Benefits
Participants feel inspired, shift perspective, and learn practical ways to:
- Create a healthier work-life balance to enjoy personal time, improve well-being, and perform at a high level
- Set boundaries to protect time and energy, prioritize what matters most, and say no with confidence
- Navigate everyday stressors with resilience instead of burnout and overwhelm
- Take back control of their days and focus on what really matters
- Calm a busy mind, be more present, and enjoy their days more
- Feel more confident in their choices and themselves
- Show up as their best selves at work and at home
- Spark change and apply simple, practical steps to feel happier, balanced, and effective.
Why This Matters
Constant stress, busyness, and working long hours at the expense of your well-being, mental health, and family/personal time aren't just unnecessary—they hurt performance and leadership. Because it's really hard to be your best when you’re burned out, overwhelmed, or pulled in way too many directions.
There’s a better way to live, work, and lead than what we’ve been taught all our lives, and working harder doesn't equal success. People want flexibility and a better work life, and the workforce is also changing.
Research continues to show that working less can make us more effective. When we give our minds and bodies time to recharge—and make space in our days for what really matters (not just doing more with less)—we not only feel better, we make better decisions about how we use our time and energy.
Our happiness and well-being aren’t separate from performance—they drive it. When we’re burned out, stretched too thin, and constantly stressed, we’re less focused, less productive, and less resilient.
When we feel better, we perform better. And balanced leaders are better leaders. People are healthier, engaged, and productive, which naturally improves satisfaction, retention, and other bottom-line outcomes. It’s a more sustainable, enjoyable—and sane—way to work, lead, and live.
Life is too short to be so darn busy!
What Organizers Say
“We had the pleasure of partnering with Stacey Olson for a training session on work-life balance. She shared vulnerable personal experiences that resonated deeply with our team, making the training both relatable and impactful." —Human Resources Manager, SaskTel
"Stacey Olson has been a speaker at both an in-person and virtual event I hosted (LEAD Conference Canada), and it is my pleasure to share this recommendation. Her delivery was engaging, easy to follow, and deeply personable, leaving the audience inspired and motivated." —Host of LEAD Conference Canada
“She took the time to understand our needs, expectations, and key focus areas, and delivered a very engaging, informative, and professional session. She provided our Team Leaders with the foundation to support their ability to create a better work/life balance.”—CEO, Central Alberta Co-op
What Attendees Say
"Your presentation was wonderful Stacey! Thank you for being vulnerable by sharing your personal journey, providing tips for “Life, with Work Balance” and adding in your sprinkle of humour. In an hour, you had me laughing and crying. I’d say that’s the definition of impact. Thank you! — Conference Attendee
"I have been inspired by other people like James Clear, and Brene Brown to help myself grow, and Stacey has been added to that list of inspiring people who make me reflect on my priorities, and empower me to say no so that I can focus on the things that truly matter." — Workshop Attendee
"There were two standouts to me, one being Stacey Olson's session. They put on exceptional presentations and were total naturals in front of a group. Funny without trying too hard, open and vulnerable in sharing experiences and lessons learned, and provided some key takeaways in a clear and concise manner." — Conference Attendee
"Stacey not only had the tools needed to do the work, but Stacey has the insight and empathy to manage all the feelings and resistance that comes up when trying to prioritize yourself." — Workshop Attendee
“The way she communicates makes everything just 'click'—her insights are incredibly relatable and impactful. Having walked in our shoes, she brings a refreshing authenticity that truly resonates.” — Keynote Attendee
Balance Over Burnout
Format:
Keynote or presentation
Description:
There is a kind of stress and tiredness you can't fix with just rest. The kind that comes from always trying to keep up, from doing too much of what does not really matter, and from giving so much of yourself even when you have little left to give.
Over time, this leads to burnout, which is not a personal failure but a predictable outcome when the way...
The Balanced Leader™
Format:
Two-Hour to Full-Day Workshop or keynote
Description:
Balance & Leadership Focus.
Leadership isn’t about your title or what you do — it’s about how you think, decide, and show up each day.
The goal? To “shift your starting point” from operating as a busy or burned-out leader to being a Balanced Leader who makes intentional choices each day to create more...
Your Balanced and Bold Life
Format:
Keynote, presentation, or breakout session
Description:
Work Less, Live More, and Be Your Best.
Do you feel overwhelmed and spread thin most days? Do you want to be more present with your family AND excel in your work? Do you worry that you’re missing out on life being so busy?
In this inspiring and relatable keynote, based on her book of the same title, Stacey...
Balancing All The Things
Format:
Presentation or workshop
Description:
Take Back Control of Your Days and Focus on What Really Matters.
Feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate? You’re not alone! In this practical and more tactical session, you’ll discover refreshing perspective and simple strategies to help you set boundaries to protect your time and energy, get clearer on your real priorities—at work, in your...
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SaskTel
In situ
J.Y., Human Resources Manager, SaskTel
We had the pleasure of partnering with Stacey Olson for a training session on work-life balance. Her professionalism was evident throughout the entire process. She shared vulnerable personal experiences that resonated deeply with our team, making the training both relatable and impactful. Her presentation was well thought out, interactive and inspiring. It was truly wonderful to collaborate with Stacey, I would highly recommend her services.
Corliss Co. Consulting Inc. and LEAD Conference Canada
In situ
C.R., Owner, Corliss Co. Consulting Inc. and LEAD Conference Canada
Stacey Olson has been a speaker at both and in person and virtual event I hosted (LEAD Conference Canada), and it is my pleasure to share this recommendation. Right from the pre-planning phase, she was organized, collaborative, and fully supportive of the agenda, helping us align her presentation with our event's overall objectives. Her delivery was engaging, easy to follow, and deeply personable, leaving the audience inspired and motivated. Most importantly, Stacey provided actionable steps to ensure real, transformational change. She truly made a meaningful impact, and I highly recommend her as an empowerment speaker.
Central Alberta Co-op
In situ
R.P., Chief Executive Officer, Central Alberta Co-op
Stacey was the utmost professional from the very first time we made contact. She took the time to understand our needs, expectations, and key focus areas. She delivered a very engaging, informative, and professional session. Stacey even provided us with additional time to meet virtually for a follow-up session to provide supporting information and answer any questions the Team Leaders had. She provided our Team Leaders with the foundation to support their ability to create a better work/life balance.
Cameco Corporation
In situ
J.M., Manager, Cameco Corporation
Your presentation was wonderful Stacey! Thank you for being vulnerable by sharing your personal journey, providing tips for “Life, with Work Balance” and adding in your sprinkle of humour. In an hour, you had me laughing and crying. I’d say that’s the definition of impact. Thank you.
SaskEnergy
Virtual
T.L., Director, SaskEnergy
Verificado @transgas.comStacey is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is quick to respond and ensured all of my questions were answered. It was a very seamless process to engage her for our event. I have also heard a lot of positive feedback from attendees.
WIM/WiN-SK
In situ
M.D., Executive Director, WIM/WiN-SK
The conference feedback has been great and your presentation received very high ratings. Thanks so much for presenting and being such an important part of the conference (and I'm just starting into your book and loving it).
CUCC
In situ
M.L., Program Delivery and Documentation Analyst, CUCC
The Balanced Leader workshop was a refreshing and actionable experience that helped me reassess who I am and how to align my actions with my priorities, all while maintaining healthy boundaries. This invaluable experience provided a complete reset of my values, priorities, boundaries, goals, and most importantly, my mindset. I highly recommend attending this workshop to anyone looking for a meaningful way to realign their life, achieve balance, and be successful both at work and at home.
HK Henderson
Virtual
J.B., Account Executive, HK Henderson
Stacey knows how to reach you and has been there and can speak to anyone and everyone not just a specific genre, she is energetic and attention grabbing, you want to go away and practice what she has talked about.
Kellie Garrett Enterprises
In situ
K.G., Speaker, executive coach, leadership consultant, author, Kellie Garrett Enterprises
I had the pleasure of working with Stacey in the corporate world at FCC, where she was a stellar portfolio and project manager. She was viewed as a high-potential employee and was leading the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office when she left FCC to follow her passion, which is bringing out the best in others. As a seasoned coach and consultant, I am proud to be a mentor of Stacey’s. She is intelligent, perceptive, warm and deeply committed to helping clients with transformational change. I highly recommend her!
Nexans
In situ
M.S., Financial Controller, Nexans
Stacey's workshop not only had the tools needed to do the work, but Stacey has the insight and empathy to manage all the feelings and resistance that comes up when trying to prioritize yourself.
FCC
In situ
A.S., Business Manager, FCC
This session is just what I needed. I have been feeling off balance in personal life, which is limiting my aspirations for career growth. Stacey provided simple strategies that really highlighted opportunities for me to shift my day to day to balance my home life and create the space for me to explore what career growth could look like.
SaskEnergy
In situ
M.B., Manager, SaskEnergy
This workshop was such an important reset - I left with more clarity on my priorities, what sets me up for success and actionable changes I can make to my days and weeks to be my best self both at work and outside. Stacey is an amazing teacher, facilitator and coach. She included the right balance of information, engagement and reflection, where I gained new insights (even though I attended this workshop a year ago!), connected with other participants, and applied the teachings and learnings to my life. I would definitely attend this again!
SGI
Virtual
J.P., Manager, SGI
Valuable! My gosh, everything we talked about was so valuable and actionable. I left feeling inspired to put my learnings to use.
Southeast College
In situ
R.G., Applied Research Coordinator, Southeast College
I have been inspired by other people like James Clear, and Brene Brown to help myself grow, and Stacey has been added to that list of inspiring people who make me reflect on my priorities, and empower me to say no so that I can focus on the things that truly matter.
Ardel Steel
In situ
B.A., Controller, Ardel Steel
Stacey likes to make you dig deep and really think about what it is you value and want. You leave for the day continuing to evaluate and assess your priorities and changes you would like to see in yourself.
SaskCentral
In situ
A.R., Treasury Operations Manager, SaskCentral
It was an uplifting and engaging session and very relevant for our busy and hectic lives!
HK Henderson
Virtual
R.E., Commercial Advisor, HK Henderson
The session with Stacey was an excellent reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental health. She shared valuable insights and practical tips that are simple to implement. I highly recommend her!
Orano Canada
Virtual
N.S., Process Safety Manager, Orano Canada
This is the beginning of untraining ourselves to do it all. It is about taking charge of yourself.
SaskPower
In situ
B.S., Vice-President and CIO, Information Technology and Security, SaskPower
I found Stacey to be a beacon of positive outlook and a convicting example of what success can look like when one pursues the important instead of just the urgent. Leveraging both her perceptive interpersonal skills and her strong leadership abilities, Stacey was able to partner with members of my leadership team and constructively identify and address foundational divisional issues within a relatively short engagement. I found Stacey to be a beacon of positive outlook and a convicting example of what success can look like when one pursues the important instead of just the urgent.
Government of Saskatchewan
In situ
J.R., Manager, Government of Saskatchewan
I highly recommend Stacey and her program. Her approach is kind, caring and practical, and the program builds lifelong habits and skills. Stacey is someone who clearly cares about the success of others and understands how demanding the corporate world can be and what is possible.
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