Keynote Speaking

Talks that uplift, enlighten & empower

USA Today bestselling author, positive psychology expert, and executive coach Stella Grizont helps people and leaders thrive through uncertainty, change, and the evolving world of work.

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Named a leading happiness expert by TIME, Stella has inspired more than 115,000 people across 45 countries and coached over 1,800 leaders during her 20+ year career. Her insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Today Show, MSNBC, and Vanity Fair, and trusted by organizations including Google, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, and Citi.

Blending cutting-edge research with unforgettable stories, humor, and immediately useful tools, Stella creates experiences that are as deeply human as they are practical. Audiences don’t just leave inspired. They leave seeing themselves and what’s possible differently, with greater clarity, confidence, and agency to move forward.
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"I would have Stella come back to speak a 1,000 times!"

UX SUMMIT ORGANIZER

"Stella is one of those people who is such a natural that she makes the art of public speaking look easy. She has been one of our favorite repeat speakers."

KEYNOTE ORGANIZER

"Warm, engaging, relatable, and witty."

Vice President of Customer Success

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"Stella is approachable, empathetic, and warm. Her easy manner and collaborative speaking style made employees feel like they were part of the discussion."

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Stella’s happy clients include

A few of Stella’s most popular signature talks:

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How to Stay Sane, Resilient, and Hopeful in Uncertain Times

How to Stay Sane, Resilient, and Hopeful in Uncertain Times

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How To Prevent Burnout And Build A Resilient Team

How To Prevent Burnout And Build A Resilient Team

Uncertain times
How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Self Care (Even if There's No time in The Day).

How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Self Care (Even if There's No time in The Day).

Uncertain times
How to Promote Post Traumatic Growth

How to Promote Post Traumatic Growth

Uncertain times
The Great Reset: How to Bolster Positivity, Engagement, and Retention at Work

The Great Reset: How to Bolster Positivity, Engagement, and Retention at Work

Uncertain times
The Science of Happiness: Three Keys to Being More Engaged and Happy on the Job

The Science of Happiness: Three Keys to Being More Engaged and Happy on the Job

Mindset & Emotional Well-being
Organic Confidence: How to Authentically Be Yourself, Be Heard, and Be Successful (and stop feeling like an Imposter)

Organic Confidence: How to Authentically Be Yourself, Be Heard, and Be Successful (and stop feeling like an Imposter)

Mindset & Emotional Well-being
The Play Mindset: How to Manage Fear and Uncertainty

The Play Mindset: How to Manage Fear and Uncertainty

Mindset & Emotional Well-being
How To Job Craft Your Way To Loving Your Work And Being

How To Job Craft Your Way To Loving Your Work And Being

Career Growth & Engagement
How To Experience More Meaning And Purpose At Work Now

How To Experience More Meaning And Purpose At Work Now

Career Growth & Engagement
How To Be A Great Manager And Keep Your Team Happy, Motivated, And Productive

How To Be A Great Manager And Keep Your Team Happy, Motivated, And Productive

Career Growth & Engagement
How To Master Difficult Conversation (Even If You're Non-Confrontational)

How To Master Difficult Conversation (Even If You're Non-Confrontational)

Relationships & Communication
Full Feedback: How To Give and Get Appreciation

Full Feedback: How To Give and Get Appreciation

Relationships & Communication
How To Listen With Empathy And Understand What’s Really Going On

How To Listen With Empathy And Understand What’s Really Going On

Relationships & Communication
How To Listen With Empathy And Understand What’s Really Going On

How To Listen With Empathy And Understand What’s Really Going On

Relationships & Communication
Stella Grizont speaking at a work happiness seminar.

A few of Stella’s most popular signature talks:


MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING TOPICS
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• The Science of Happiness: The Five Pillars of Flourishing at Work

• Stay Sane, Resilient, and Optimistic in Difficult Times

• The Play Mindset: Retrain your Brain to Embrace Uncertainty

• Prevent Burnout, Self Care, & Set Healthy Boundaries

CAREER GROWTH & ENGAGEMENT TOPICS
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• Organic Confidence: How to Stop Feeling Like an Imposter

• Everyday Career Fulfillment: How to Experience More Meaning

• Fall Back in Love With Your Career: 3 Keys to Engagement

RELATIONSHIPS & COMMUNICATION TOPICS
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• Master Difficult Conversations (Even if You’re Non Confrontational)

• Build Trust, Connection, & Psychological Safety

• Listen With Empathy & Understand What’s Really Going On
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"Stella is approachable, empathetic, and warm. Her easy manner and collaborative speaking style made employees feel like they were part of the discussion."

KATHERINE, PROVOST ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST

"Stella consistently delivers an engaging, thoughtful, and interactive presentation that makes the audience feel seen and heard."

TIFFANY SUN, CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER

"Stella delivers her content in a way that feels authentic and comfortable, like she's talking to a friend."

DANIELLE BONNER, CO-DIRECTOR, WOMEN IN CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS MENTORING PROGRAM

“People still come up to me two years after your talk to tell me how good it was! It was seriously one of our best."

ORGANIZER OF WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE
Stella Grizont speaking at a work happiness seminar.

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No matter the size of the gathering—from an intimate startup huddle to a bustling conference of thousands—Stella's sessions are customized to strike at the heart of what matters to your audience.
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"Stella is an amazing speaker who can connect with all levels in an organization."

CAROL ANN SWEENEY, PRESIDENT, WICT GREATER PHILADELPHIA

"Stella is an energetic, vibrant, and positive speaker. Her caring approach provides an environment that fosters the reflection necessary to identify steps to enjoy work and life more."

CONFERENCE ORGANIZER

"Learning from Stella is an absolute JOY. I love her language and insight around self-care as a worthy investment, and earnest presence as a lecturer/subject matter expert."

SHELBY, CONFERENCE ORGANIZER
Stella Grizont speaking at a work happiness seminar.

About Stella

Stella Grizont is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and USA Today bestselling author who helps leaders and organizations navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and thrive in times of transformation.

Over the past 20 years, Stella has coached more than 1,800 leaders and spoken to over 115,000 people across 45 countries. Her clients include Google, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Citibank, NBCUniversal, and other global organizations seeking to strengthen leadership, resilience, and employee engagement.

Today, Stella is helping organizations tackle one of the biggest leadership challenges of our time: the human side of AI. Her work equips leaders to reduce fear and overwhelm, create cultures of learning and experimentation, and help employees confidently integrate AI into their daily work so organizations can realize AI's full potential.

Named one of Time magazine's leading happiness experts, Stella is the author of the USA Today bestselling book The Work Happiness Method (Hachette Go) and co-author of the Harvard Business Review article When the Best Leadership Skill Is Just Being Present.

Stella holds a master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree in Economics from Barnard College, Columbia University.
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