Kristel Bauer
MS, PA
IL, USCorporate Performance Strategist using wellness, mindset, and habit science as a competitive advantage for growth and excellence | 2026 Real Leaders Top Impact Speaker | Award-Winning Author | Host of the Live Greatly podcast
Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker, and TEDx speaker who delivers engaging, science-backed keynotes that drive measurable results for organizations. With a rare combination of clinical medical training and real-world business expertise, Kristel helps leaders and teams improve performance, resilience, well-being, and workplace culture—without burnout. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow and Physician Assistant with clinical experience in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel brings medical credibility and evidence-based insight to the stage. She translates cutting-edge research on mindset, behavior change, and peak performance into practical, actionable strategies audiences can immediately apply. Her high-energy keynotes are tailored to support leadership development, team engagement, productivity, and sustainable success—while inspiring audiences to “Live Greatly.”
Kristel is the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19, 2024) and the creator and host of the globally ranked self-improvement podcast Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, was named a Forbes Top 10 Social Media Influencer, and was recognized as a 2026 Top Impact Speaker by Real Leaders—highlighting her influence at the intersection of leadership, well-being, and business performance.
Kristel’s prior clients include BP, Cognizant Technology, General Mills, Home Depot, Santander Bank, among many more. She has appeared on major media outlets including NBC News Daily, ABC News Live, FOX Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, and WGN Daytime Chicago. Based in the Chicago area and available for engagements worldwide, Kristel Bauer is an ideal keynote speaker for conferences, events and leadership summits seeking a dynamic, medically credible voice on peak performance, happiness, well-being, and leadership in today’s workplace.
Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker, and TEDx speaker who delivers engaging, science-backed keynotes that drive measurable results for organizations. With a rare combination of clinical medical training and real-world business expertise, Kristel helps leaders and teams improve performance, resilience, well-being, and workplace culture—without burnout. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow and Physician Assistant with clinical experience in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel brings medical credibility and evidence-based insight to the stage. She translates cutting-edge research on mindset, behavior change, and peak performance into practical, actionable strategies audiences can immediately apply. Her high-energy keynotes are tailored to support leadership development, team engagement, productivity, and sustainable success—while inspiring audiences to “Live Greatly.”
Kristel is the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19, 2024) and the creator and host of the globally ranked self-improvement podcast Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, was named a Forbes Top 10 Social Media Influencer, and was recognized as a 2026 Top Impact Speaker by Real Leaders—highlighting her influence at the intersection of leadership, well-being, and business performance.
Kristel’s prior clients include BP, Cognizant Technology, General Mills, Home Depot, Santander Bank, among many more. She has appeared on major media outlets including NBC News Daily, ABC News Live, FOX Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, and WGN Daytime Chicago. Based in the Chicago area and available for engagements worldwide, Kristel Bauer is an ideal keynote speaker for conferences, events and leadership summits seeking a dynamic, medically credible voice on peak performance, happiness, well-being, and leadership in today’s workplace.
High-Performance Habits: The Science of Sustainable Peak Performance
Peak performance isn’t about doing more — it’s about building the right habits that consistently drive focus, energy, and results. Research shows that personal and professional success is directly linked to daily behaviors, routines, and decision-making patterns. In this high-impact keynote, Kristel Bauer draws from integrative psychiatry, behavioral science, and business experience to show how high performers create habits that stick — without burnout. Audiences learn how to optimize...
Embrace a Growth Mindset: Leadership, Team Performance & Culture
High-performing teams don’t happen by accident — they’re built through self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and intentional leadership behaviors. In this research-driven keynote, Kristel Bauer helps leaders and teams uncover blind spots, improve communication, and foster a culture that supports growth, trust, and performance. Drawing on insights from healthcare, integrative psychiatry, and business, Kristel shares actionable strategies to strengthen feedback loops, manage stress, and...
Find Your Imperfect Happy: Happiness as a Performance Advantage
Happiness isn’t soft — it’s strategic. Research consistently shows that happier employees are more productive, innovative, resilient, and engaged. In this keynote, Kristel Bauer reframes happiness as a critical driver of performance and profitability. Rather than chasing perfection, audiences learn how to cultivate sustainable happiness in real-world conditions — even when things don’t go as planned. This session delivers practical, evidence-based strategies that improve well-being and...
The Future of Work: Beyond Work/Life Balance
The traditional concept of work/life balance no longer fits today’s reality. With burnout at record highs and work constantly evolving, employees and leaders need a more realistic, flexible approach to performing well — without sacrificing well-being. In this keynote, Kristel Bauer introduces a modern framework for navigating work and life in a hybrid, fast-paced world. Audiences learn how to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and build habits that support performance wherever they...
Embrace Change: Unlocking Motivation & Growth in Times of Uncertainty
Change is no longer an occasional disruption — it’s the operating environment. In this inspiring and practical keynote, Kristel Bauer equips audiences to thrive amid uncertainty by strengthening motivation, adaptability, and growth mindset. Blending science-backed strategies with relatable storytelling, Kristel shows how to break free from perfectionism, build confidence during change, and turn discomfort into forward momentum. This session empowers individuals and teams to stay energized,...
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