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Need an engaging, dynamic speaker for your next event?

Your Nerdy Friend is here to the rescue.

I blend soul + science with humor, story, and tools people can actually use—so your audience leaves changed, not just charged.

Trusted by Fortune 500s, healthcare systems, manufacturers, nonprofits, and pro/college sports teams.

Recognized as a WELCOA Top 10 Wellness Practitioner, her company was named an Inc. Power Partner.

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Why Emily?

  • Science → Simple: physiology + psychology translated into Tuesday-afternoon language (serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, cortisol—without the jargon).

  • Stories → Sticky: real moments from construction sites to sports teams that people repeat and apply on Monday.

  • Tools → Used: every talk ends with clear next steps your audience can do in minutes.

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Signature Keynotes & Workshops:

  • Stressed to Strategic: The Human Factors of Performance
    Why physiology drives behavior at work; practical resets to move from reactivity to results. (Keynote or workshop.)

  • Hard Hats, Soft Hearts: Building a Culture of Conversations
    Mental health + safety without the fluff—language, stigma-busters, and one on-site action to start now. (Opening keynote.)

  • Building Bridges: Leading with Care, Clarity & Connection
    Middle-manager toolkit: psychological safety, EQ in hybrid work, and micro-moments that shape culture. (Interactive workshop.)

  • Banish the Bogus: Conquering Imposter Syndrome
    Normalize doubt, build confidence through reps, and create an accountability plan that sticks.

  • Like-Hearted vs. Like-Minded
    Hire and collaborate for shared values + complementary strengths (Thinker, Finder, Doer, Communicator). Great for leaders/entrepreneurs.

  • Humans NEED Human Solutions
    The human design behind motivation, focus, and belonging—and how to build environments where people thrive.

  • The Science Behind High-Fives
    Connection, recognition, and tiny behaviors that boost morale and performance. (Fun, interactive.)

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