Kathy Gruver
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Kathy Gruver

PhD, ACCCA, US

34 reviews

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Laugh and learn with this versatile speaker. Expertise in stress reduction, mindset, communication & inspiring your best self to shine.

34 reviews

16 verified

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Hey everyone. I'm Dr. Kathy Gruver. I'm a professional speaker, with expertise in communication, stress management, mindfulness, and ego state optimization, which is a tool that helps bring your best you forward. I've faciliated programs over 250 times around the world; 4 continents, 3 cruise ships and a handful of islands. I've been priviledged to present 2 TEDx and have transformed all of my courses for today's virtual world.

I help high stress individuals and companies learn to shift mindset. I act as intermediary between teams and leaders, help improve communication, decrease stress and encourage different choices when it comes to life and work. I help improve the bottom line, decrease absenteeism and tardiness, increase productivity and help teams and team leaders connect and communicate more efficiently.

I've earned my PhD in Natural Health and since learning is my passion, I continue to study. I'm the 12-time award-winning author of eight books:

-Say What?! How to Communicate Anything to Anyone
-Conquer your Stress at Work
-Workplace Wellness
-The Alternative Medicine Cabinet (award-winner)
-Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker
-Conquer your Stress with Mind/Body Techniques (award-winner)
-Journey of Healing (award-winner)
-Market My Practice

I've been featured as an expert in numerous publications including Yahoo.com, CNN, Time, WSJ, WebMD, Dr Oz's The Good Life, and Huffington Post. As a former actor, I'm just as comfortable on screen as I am on stage and I've been a guest expert on over 250 radio and TV shows including The Dr. Phil Show, NPR, SkyNews London, CBS Radio, and Lifetime Television. And I'm a high flier; for fun and stress relief I do flying trapeze. Yeah, seriously.

My clients have included Raytheon, Merck, Southland Industries, American Heart Association, multiple association execs and the USPS just to name a few. Let's chat!

Kathy 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

Hey everyone. I'm Dr. Kathy Gruver. I'm a professional speaker, with expertise in communication, stress management, mindfulness, and ego state optimization, which is a tool that helps bring your best you forward. I've faciliated programs over 250 times around the world; 4 continents, 3 cruise ships and a handful of islands. I've been priviledged to present 2 TEDx and have transformed all of my courses for today's virtual world.

I help high stress individuals and companies learn to shift mindset. I act as intermediary between teams and leaders, help improve communication, decrease stress and encourage different choices when it comes to life and work. I help improve the bottom line, decrease absenteeism and tardiness, increase productivity and help teams and team leaders connect and communicate more efficiently.

I've earned my PhD in Natural Health and since learning is my passion, I continue to study. I'm the 12-time award-winning author of eight books:

-Say What?! How to Communicate Anything to Anyone
-Conquer your Stress at Work
-Workplace Wellness
-The Alternative Medicine Cabinet (award-winner)
-Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker
-Conquer your Stress with Mind/Body Techniques (award-winner)
-Journey of Healing (award-winner)
-Market My Practice

I've been featured as an expert in numerous publications including Yahoo.com, CNN, Time, WSJ, WebMD, Dr Oz's The Good Life, and Huffington Post. As a former actor, I'm just as comfortable on screen as I am on stage and I've been a guest expert on over 250 radio and TV shows including The Dr. Phil Show, NPR, SkyNews London, CBS Radio, and Lifetime Television. And I'm a high flier; for fun and stress relief I do flying trapeze. Yeah, seriously.

My clients have included Raytheon, Merck, Southland Industries, American Heart Association, multiple association execs and the USPS just to name a few. Let's chat!

Kathy 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

Just Be Yourself, but Who the Hell is That? Using Ego States for Optimal Performance

It's pretty obvious to most of us that we have different aspects of our personalities that come out in different situations. We are different around our parents than we are our boss. We have a different attitude and persona when dealing with children than we do dealing with our coworkers, or hopefully we do. What if we can examine these different states, get to know them and call them at will to help us achieve more and optimize our time and performance?
Using ego state theory we can...

Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / FunnyProfessionalismHuman Resources

Overcoming Resistance to Change

No one likes change, but it is an inevitable part of life. Explore the seven most common reasons that we are resistant to change. Some of these are completely subconscious and others we are well aware of. Learn the hidden reasons that we want to stay unchanged and ways we can shift to a growth mindset and be more open and willing for those inevitable changes in life. This interactive presentation offers usable solutions to get your psyche ready to accept those changes in your life. Perhaps...

Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / FunnyProfessionalismHuman Resources

Say What?! How to communicate any thing to any one.

Communication is key. But what happens when the people communicating are speaking different languages? Learn what type of communicator you are and how to reach across that divide to reach people who communicate in a different way.

A combination of communication skills, NLP, improvisation and psychology will imbue the audience with new skills and understanding to make sure their message is heard, effective and productive. Whether between coworkers, team members, bosses or in...

Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / FunnyProfessionalismHuman ResourcesCommunication

Conquer your Stress: Go from Worrier to Warrior

It's estimated that stress is responsible for 60-90% of doctor's visits and, one million workers miss work each day because of stress, costing companies $602 per employee per year, according the American Institute of Stress.
It is imperative that we recognize that stress is not the problem - it's our reaction to our stress and we can learn to control it. Acquire cutting edge self-care techniques - affirmations, visualization, mindfulness techniques and mini-meditations - that staff...

StressEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / FunnyProfessionalismHuman Resources

Go For It!

After losing her mom at the young age of 18, Dr. Gruver vowed to live her life to its fullest every moment, and learning to say yes to every opportunity. The perfect combination of formal learning and life experience combines to offer solid health advice mixed with personal tales of growth, success, failure and adventure. Stress is ultimately about perception and we can make dramatic changes in our lives, but we have to change our minds first. Using practical tools such as meditation and...
MotivationInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Work/Life Balance: The Key to Increased Productivity and Enhanced Health


Finding a way to balance work responsibilities with home life and personal needs is increasingly more difficult in this fast paced world. Explore ways to decrease stress at the office while making healthier choice at home.

-What to look for to see if you are stressed
-Ways to eliminate the stress response in a matter of moments
-Learn a simple mindfulness technique that places you back in the present moment to truly enjoy your time at home and increases...

Educational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / FunnyProfessionalismHuman Resources
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unisa - SA

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L.M.M., unisa - SA
Verified @unisa.ac.za

Your presentation was fabulous, full of divine wisdom, addressing the inner soul of heart, touching the brain, providing hope to delegates and you are really a solution to nations and world at large. It was highly inspiring and uplifting, full value of renewable spirit, your sophisticated, charismatic style of presenting engulf every one with joy.

On-Site

I have had the privilege of working with many talented speakers in my career, and Kathy Gruver demonstrated a very raw and natural talent for public speaking that I very rarely come across. Kathy was super easy to work with, was attentive to detail and due dates, and incredibly easygoing when it came to the technical details of our conference. It was a true honor and privilege to have her on my TEDx stage, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a speaker that can truly deliver.

APCO Canada Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Canada

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R.E.R.W., President, APCO Canada Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Canada
Verified @winnipeg.ca

I went to Kathy's presentation on stress, which was attended by over 200 people and ended up as standing room only. I was fascinated at her knowledge of not only stress management and self-care techniques, but her familiarity with our industry was amazing, she was very well researched and informed on 9-1-1 and emergency telecommunications. She delivered her presentation with passion and almost first-hand knowledge on how to apply these techniques in the communications centre. I watched as she walked the group of attendees through a conscious relaxation exercise towards the end of her presentation and I was spellbound as I saw the crowd of over 200 literally sink in their chairs! I thought to myself, this lady knows her stuff and can deliver it in a very meaningful way, which you can use immediately. Dr. Kathy Gruver is a very dynamic and engaging speaker who captivates her audience and delivers practical useful information in a humorous and enjoyable way. I highly recommend her for the many areas of knowledge and expertise she has. She has become a great resource of information for me and I always look forward to every opportunity to see her speak, she is simply amazing! You have to see her for yourself.

Motorola Solutions

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D.C., Motorola Solutions
Verified @gmail.com

With a packed workshop at the Indiana NENA conference, Dr. Gruver provided a very useful workshop on releasing stress. Her knowledge as well as experience in this area provided some great insight to releasing stress and how to stop it before it starts. I very much enjoyed her enthusiasm and analogies throughout her workshop, which made the learning process even more enjoyable. I really liked her interactive style with the entire workshop, walking us through the process, to help release stress. I am ready for class 2.0, another workshop Dr. Gruver provides or to re-attend this stress release workshop!

NOSHCON 2016

On-Site

B.L., Events Coordinator, NOSHCON 2016
Verified @beatrixevents.co.za

On behalf of NOSA, I would hereby like to thank you for the impactful closing presentation at NOSHCON 2016, South Africa. Your professionalism and flamboyant approach attracted delegates across the African continent and we've received numerous enquiries after your presentation. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours and look forward in working with you in the near future.

Inner North Star and the Game Changer Podcast

On-Site

M.D., Founder, Inner North Star and the Game Changer Podcast
Verified @innernorthstar.com

Dr. Gruver does her homework and cares deeply about getting the truth out, in a very cluttered and noisy internet world... that is never short on opinions. Her view on nutrition, body work, and mindset (just to name a few) are well worth the time spent with her to gain insight and advice that you can actually trust. I found my interview with her not just informative, but what felt like time with a friend we all wish we had when we need advice. Kathy is someone to help guide you on your journey to a life of true health, and longevity, and provides clear direction on how to avoid those medical emergencies, before they happen.

Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting

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J.K.R., Producer, Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting
Verified @earthlink.net

Dr. Gruver has a wealth of knowledge about the history of our most precious natural resource. Her smooth delivery allows audience members to relax as they are educated. The information shared on hydration, disease prevention and healing is invaluable. The manner of delivery inspires one to change, and to adopt the life enhancing aspects of water presented. Kathy spoke at the 2011 and 2012 seminars, and was back by popular demand. Her intention to help people get on the right track towards good health comes through. And, she's a delight to work with. I highly recommend Dr. Kathy Gruver to anyone wishing to engage an authoritative voice on healing. 


On-Site

Kathy approaches her lectures with the ability to relate very well to her audience. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable about health issues, she has a great sense of humor which puts the audience at ease, and therefore more willing to hear and process her valuable information.

Antioch University

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S.L., Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Antioch University
Verified @antioch.edu

Recently, the Global Perspectives on Stress class I teach at Antioch University in Santa Barbara had the pleasure of spending an incredibly enlightening, and inspiring afternoon with Dr. Kathy Gruver. Not only is Dr. Gruver a spirited and engaging speaker, but her vast knowledge of nutrition, natural remedies and holistic healthcare provided the students with valuable information and knowledge that isn't available in textbooks and standard college curricula. Dr. Gruver has the rare ability to weave animated anecdotes from her own life history and current practice, solid scientific research, and all with a large helping of humor. Hers is a presentation not to be missed!

Founder ARWEY Awards WEF USA Host Social Responsibility & Philanthropy Chair

On-Site

T.W., Founder ARWEY Awards WEF USA Host Social Responsibility & Philanthropy Chair
Verified @aol.com

Kathy was a wonderful panelist at the historic first Women Economic Forum USA in Santa Barbara. She brought wisdom, humor and insights to the topic "Body Wisdom, Our ability to create health & wellness without big pharma." I would invite her to speak on my stage again.

On-Site

Kathy Gruver is a dynamic, engaging speaker who is so experienced in the field of marketing yourself and your business. She doesn't just talk about what to do, she gives websites and resources so that her audience has a simple easy place to begin for themselves. We felt very lucky to have her travel a great distance to the Canadian Hypnosis Conference and the evaluation results were exceptional.

On-Site

Dr. Kathy Gruver recently spoke at my Scleroderma support group meeting on the topics of 'Diet' and 'Stress'. Her presentation was upbeat and easy to follow, and a truly delightful and enlightening experience for all those who attended. You can't help but feel motivated after listening to Dr. Kathy Gruver speak! One of our best meetings ever!!

Brevard County Sheriff's Office

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T.M., Communications Manager, Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Verified @bcso.us

I was privileged to attend a stress and nutrition class presented by Dr. Gruver. I was pleasantly surprised by her realistic approach to nutrition. Her stress management section was a true gem. I held a lot of negative preconceptions about meditation. Needless to say, I was highly skeptical when she asked the class to close their eyes and concentrate on their breathing. I decided what have I got to lose; I'll give it a try. As I listened to her voice guide us through the exercise, I quickly began to feel myself relax and the stress literally just melt away. Wow, what an experience. With just a few minutes investment, I felt noticeably refreshed and relaxed. I will never underestimate the wisdom of just stopping and appreciating the value of "looking at something pretty" again. Dr. Gruver taught the class to the Public Safety Telecommunicators (911 dispatchers) in our county. She was not only knowledgeable on the subject matter, she had cared enough to familiarize herself with our industry and the challenges we face. She was then able to directly relate to us and give her message a personal meaning. She is a true professional and her unpretentious personality shines through in all she does. Thanks for a great presentation, Terry Myers Brevard County Sheriff's Office Communications Manager Office/ 321 264 5328 Fax/ 321 264 5067

Brady, Chapman, Holland and Assoc.

On-Site

M.B., SHEP, CSHO, CAE, Dir of Safety and Risk Control Services, Brady, Chapman, Holland and Assoc.
Verified @bch-insurance.com

It is my pleasure to recommend Dr. Gruver's presentation I attended at the 2017 NSC Texas Safety Conference; "Five Keys to Stress Reduction for Enhanced Health & Safety". I enjoyed her presentation, which was animated and quick moving. It provided real world samples of techniques to use to quickly manage your personal stress on a daily basis. It definitely added more ideas and tools for my "Wellness Toolbox" when I discuss or design wellness programs for clients. Being in the wellness field for the past 30+ years, it is always refreshing to see new and useable ideas out there. Mike Berno, SHEP, CSHO, CAE Director of Safety & Risk Control Services

NAPPS

On-Site

C.D., Administrative Director, NAPPS
Verified @ahint.com

Kathy, you delivered a session which was exactly what our members were looking for. Stress is unavoidable but your session provided techniques & tips which are invaluable. Thank you for your contributions to the NAPPS 2017 Forum.

Women with Fire Show

On-Site

C.B., Host, Women with Fire Show
Verified @masteryourpowerwithin.com

Kathy Gruver has an incredible way of weaving life changing principles through hilarious and relatable real life stories. She is engaging, knowledgeable and so funny!

Palmdale School District

On-Site

S.C., Early Childhood Education, Palmdale School District

Thank you again so much for coming to our Early Childhood Education teacher orientation. You inspired and motivated our team to start the school year off strong by taking care of themselves and remembering why they do what they do each day. You led us in a powerful mini meditation through the forest that allowed us to escape and relieve stress in a matter of minutes. You equipped us with simple, doable, effective stress mitigation techniques including looking at something pretty, writing affirmations, and visualizing positive outcomes. Thank you for setting a positive tone for our entire school year!

Cancer Support Community

On-Site

K.M., Program Associate, Cancer Support Community

Kathy's workshop on Stress Management and Cancer was excellent. Her delivery was engaging and dynamic, and she demonstrated great knowledge and passion about natural medicine. The participants were so thrilled, and some even sent me a sign and whispered in my ear in the middle of the workshop saying, "She is great!" Thank you, Kathy. You indeed lifted our spirits.

Zona Seca

On-Site

L., attendee, Zona Seca

I was blessed to hear you speak for a second time, at Zona Seca last night. I can't thank you enough for the wisdom you shared both times I got to be in your presence. Last night you blessed all of us with your amazing work, and I know you bless many as you move through your life's journey. You're both wise and funny, Kathy. Thank you again for sharing your Work. Every time you speak I learn something.

Hypnothoughts Live

On-Site

B.S., attendee, Hypnothoughts Live

I saw Dr. Kathy Gruver speak at Hypnothoughts Live in 2015. Her talk was one of my favorites of the whole conference. She has a charming and engaging style that made her talk not only entertaining, but incredibly informative. I left with a handful of action steps that have already begun to pay off. I would see her again in a heartbeat!

Pacific Clinics

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A.R.B., Program Director, Pacific Clinics

I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation by Dr. Gruver. She captivated our audience with her energetic personality and real life examples. She was able to provide solid advice regarding nutrition without seeming too academic or out-of-touch with the obstacles many of us face. I learned a lot from the presentation and have already started to make some positive changes.

DeKalb Police

On-Site

L.M., Telecommunications Supervisor, DeKalb Police

I just wanted to briefly say thank you for your presentation on stress - I think I could have spent the entire conference listening solely to your wisdom on this topic. I have signed up for your newsletter and have encouraged my staff to do so as well. Since your presentation, I have found myself doing the mini-meditations daily and I have to admit that it really is nice to just stop and be in the moment. Thank you again - I look forward to reading some of your published works!

Florida Adult Protective Services

On-Site

E.F., Program Specialist, Florida Adult Protective Services

Dr. Gruver not only met my expectations, but exceeded them. She truly saved lives today.

International Women's Festival

On-Site

P.D., Founder, International Women's Festival

I'm always happy to be in the audience when Dr. Kathy Gruver has the mic, she is one of the most dynamic and charming experts I ever seen. What a talented personality! Feel so fortunate that she is going to help us with the International Women's Festival.

Women Seen and Heard

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L.P., Founder, Women Seen and Heard

Kathy Gruver has a lively personality that shines through when she takes the stage. She has fire in the belly when it comes to educating people on topics related to health, nutrition, naturopathic medicine --and alternatives to conventional western medicine --for preventing and treating illness and disease. In terms of delivery, Kathy brings anecdotal material from her practice as well as a sense of humor to make her topics accessible. Her training in acting allows her to remain cool under pressure, whether facing small or large audiences. I would recommend her for diverse groups, meetings and conferences interested in her area of expertise. In general, Kathy will be well prepared and ready to discuss health-related issues in an engaging manner that will be relevant to her listeners' needs.

Raytheon Women's Network

On-Site

E.C., President, Raytheon Women's Network

Kathy is a breath of fresh air! She grabs your attention and is energetic, fun and has a great sense of humor. Kathy was so popular at our Women's History Month event our employees begged us to get her back. Her instruction on stress relief really gives a busy, multitasking employee practical advice and tools. After both events, we still haven't had enough and hope to get Kathy back on another topic!


National Association of Women Business Owners

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C.F., Program Co-Chair, National Association of Women Business Owners

Kathy Gruver's informative and fun workshop on Wellness and the Working Woman for NAWBO-SB was terrific. Full of great advice on nutrition, balancing our lives as well as some easy exercises we can do throughout the day to keep us limber and well, it was a worthwhile and thoroughly professional presentation. Thank you, Kathy.

Canary Hotel Santa Barbara

On-Site

B.M., National Sales Manager, Canary Hotel Santa Barbara

Recently I had the pleasure of hearing Kathy speak on the body and mind connection in achieving and maintaining good health. I found the presentation to be fascinating, educational and especially inspiring. She has a rare talent of including humor in motivating and inspiring your audience. I am involved with several groups that book speakers for seminars and other events and will be recommending Kathy to them. Thank you for such a powerful presentation, I immediately began replacing negative thoughts with positive ones!

Holistic Success Show

On-Site

E.L., Host, Holistic Success Show

Kathy Gruver is an intelligent, well-spoken and passionate woman who knows what she's talking about! It was such an honor to have her as a guest on our show. She was comfortable on camera, conversational, knowledgeable, and confident. She really helped us teach our viewers some important things they need to know that can help them tremendously. If you are looking for a great speaker, on camera or off- I highly recommend Kathy Gruver- you won't be disappointed!

Santa Barbara Yacht Club

On-Site

L.S., Program Chair, Santa Barbara Yacht Club

Factual, informative and wildly entertaining; Thought-provoking, yet simple; charismatic Kathy Gruver is on a roll with a unique approach to current trends in Mind-Body Medicine. A speaker you must experience!!

Brown and Brown Insurance

On-Site

L.C., Brown and Brown Insurance

Thanks so much for the inspiring, educational and deeply thought provoking presentation you made this morning on Women's Health in the Workplace. As a constantly emotionally and physically depleted working mom with a very successful and highly stressful business that I juggle with the care giving of 3 small children under the age of 6 at home, there was so much that I took away from this morning that I literally cannot wait to get started! I am motivated, I am committed and I have you to thank for the profound reminder of the vows I need to make to myself above all others that make their demands on me daily. Bless you.

North American Academy of Hypnosis

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K.G., North American Academy of Hypnosis

Kathy Gruver is a skilled presenter and a gifted human being. I attended her class recently at the Canadian Hypnosis Conference and was so impressed with her life experience and how generously she shares it. There are so many in our field of hypnosis who are skilled practitioners, but have difficulty with the challenges of the multiple hats required to market and manage a successful practice. Kathy's skill-set is the perfect remedy to simplify and demonstrate, by example, ways to easily market and brand one's self in this ever changing world. I would highly recommend Kathy as an instructor, mentor, practitioner, and author. I am reading her book now, and I love it! Thank you Kathy Gruver, for all the amazing talents that you share with those who's intention is to make life better for others.

On-Site

B.K.M.

I wanted to say thank you SO much, your story was not only touching, but very inspiring for us as well for our students. Some of the things you said were so spot on with what they are dealing with. I could tell they didn't want to talk about some of the issues, but I saw it definitely hit a chord with them when you said certain things. Your message is so relevant to kids now a days and could make such a difference for their futures.

On-Site

K.

Thank you for your presentation on Stress. Often these talks come from a theoretical perspective from speakers with no real, practical knowledge to impart. It was nice to be in the presence of someone who juggles life on all levels and actually practices what she preaches. In particular, I am thankful for your memorable stories that not only captivate the audience but make a lasting impact. I am still thinking about one of them on a regular basis. Thanks for sharing your passion and life experiences so that I can improve the quality of my life.