Live Events
Speaking | Webinars | ConversationsIt’s simple. I want everyone to know that there is HOPE. We may not be able to control our circumstances, but we can all learn simple ways to take charge of our mindset and narrative–things that lead to lasting mental wellness.
As a mental health and wellness speaker, I empower others to use positivity and mindset as to find more peace and productivity at home, work, parenting, and marriage.
Speaking | Training
I’m a North Dakota based mental health and mindset speaker. Through live in-person or virtual speaking events, I bring a message about the importance of mindset and emotional wellness to businesses, organizations, schools, and groups. (More about me here.)
My presentation style is personable, engaging, and down-to-earth–with vivid story-telling, witty humor, and a dose of Midwestern charm. I understand that no two groups are alike, so all presentations are fully customizable to fit your unique needs.
In addition to traditional group settings, I welcome opportunities to share hope through interviews, podcasts, small groups, retreats, or other events.
HeadStrong Workplace
Addressing mental wellness, and breaking stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace are key to improving productivity, profitability, and employee retention.
The global economy loses $1 trillion annually in productivity due to depression and anxiety disorders. HeadStrong Workplace presentations facilitate corporate growth and wellness by equipping your team with practical skills, and key resources regarding mindset, resilience, and mental wellness.
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Many companies are incorporating mental wellness training as part of their Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion strategy. I work with HR professionals, workplace leaders, and resource groups to make space for conversations about the things that can bring us more peace and joy both in and outside the workplace.
My presentations are fully customizeable to meet your needs. Conversations may be large-scale presentations or casual Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and include the following topics:
- Mental Health Advocacy | Equip and empower your team to have meaningful conversations about mental health, break cycles of stigma, and promote/strategize access to care.
- Mindset, Narrative, and Resilience | A growth-mindset and the ability to generate a positive narrative about life’s challenges vastly improves the ability to be resilient when met with hardship. Attendees will learn skills and techniques to cultivate a more positive outlook, discover deeper meaning + dignity in their work. This in turn increases team productivity, and decreases burnout and turnover.
- A Better Story | Equip upper level staff to communicate the purpose and meaning behind the work you do. Accurately articulating a company/organization’s vision–telling a better (never boring) story–will engage employees, inspire passionate work, and prevent burnout.
HeadStrong Schools
More than ever, our students and teachers need to be equipped and empowered to take control of their mindset, harness positivity, and have meaningful conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.
HeadStrong Schools presentations are fully customizeable, and are available for even the littlest learners. These high-energy sessions abound with hope and practical tools students and faculty can begin implementing immediately.
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Invest in the wellbeing of your school by providing an opportunity to improve mindset, cultivate mental wellness, and prevent burnout. Presentations are fully customizeable and include the following topics:
- Ready + Revitalized Faculty | Equip teachers with simple, practical tools to cultivate mental wellness + incorporate conversations about mental health in the classroom, articulate the importance of self-care, and hone their own mindset to take deeper pride in their work + avoid burnout.
- Mindset, Narrative, and Resilience | In this presentation, I offer students HOPE, MOTIVATION, and TOOLS by sharing how I broke out of a cycle of lifelong anxiety, depression, and self-harm to discover a life of meaning and peace. Attendees will learn the facts about mental health, that depression doesn’t fit a stereotype, and how they can take charge of their own narrative + mindset.
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- May be tailored for use in health classes, or large scale assembly.
- Presentations may include open Q&A, or time for individual discussion at conclusion.
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- Mini Mindsets | This presentation is designed to lay a foundation of mental wellness + emotional intelligence for little listeners. Attendees will be introduced to the concept of mental health, emotional regulation, and healthy coping strategies. Interactive and engaging, best suited for pre-K-3rd grade.
HeadStrong Christians
I share grace-filled messages about God’s goodness and ability to redeem us and bring victory on this side of eternity–with powerful testimony and a witty sense of humor.
HeadStrong Christians presentations are filled with the HOPE of Christ and are fully customizeable. Read on to view topics.
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Learning to anchor one’s self-worth + identity in Christ, captivate thoughts according to Scripture, and cultivate a mindset of gratitude and peace will help believers stand firm, even in the face of life’s challenges.
Equip your leaders, and those around you with tools to have meaningful conversations about mental health, overcome challenges, and root themselves more deeply in Christ. Presentations are customized to fit your needs but may include the following topics:
- On This Side | Finding victory in Christ on this side of eternity–in all circumstances.
- Captivated | Using Scripture as a guide to take control of your thought-life and allow Christ to renew your mind.
- What Does The Bible Say? | Learning inductive Bible study techniques to read Scripture in context, without presupposition.
- Hope + Redemption | Finding hope amid challenges, and redemption for painful circumstances.
- Special programming available for youth, children, and small group ministries.
- Open Q&A about the intersection of mental health + Christianity
HeadStrong Parents + Families
Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to reducing stress, decision fatigue, and burnout. Learn the tools to cultivate a peaceful home, and an emotionally intelligent family.
HeadStrong Parents + Families presentations are fully customizable, and available in person of via video call. Read on to view topics.
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Mental health issues will likely affect most parents–and youth–during their lifetime. The goodnews is improving mindset, and developing emotional intelligence are skills that can be learned through simple techniques. Presentations can be customized to fit your needs, but may include the following topics:
- Parenting Mindset | Simple, applicable tools that help parents cultivate calm, avoid burnout, and discover more joy in their roles–so they can show up and thrive alongside their family.
- Emotional Intelligence 101 | Simple ways to understand, improve, and instill emotional intelligence in your family–leading to better communication, more confidence, and greater resilience.
- Support + Mental Health Q&A | Open discussion about supporting a child/loved one coping with mental illness, my own experience with depression/anxiety/self-harm as a child, maintaining mental wellness as a parent, etc.
Who I Serve
Amazing this can happen when we choose to tell a better story.
Put my experience to work for your people. Empower them to live joyfully, discover contentment, and thrive–no matter the circumstances.
WORKPLACE
The global economy loses $1 trillion annually in productivity due to depression and anxiety disorders. This does not account for profits lost to employee burnout, loss of job satisfaction, or frequent turnover.
Mental health is a crucial component to a company’s diversity, and inclusion strategy. By harnessing positive narrative and mindset, stigma in the workplace can be transformed into strength. When employees are empowered to view their positions as roles with dignity and purpose, quality of work and life improve for all.
Employers will be equipped to communicate a narrative of value and meaning to their employees—leading to greater PRODUCTIVIY, PROFITABILITY, and increased employee RETENTION.
Staff will be equipped to take control of their mindset + mental health, so they are free to see purpose in their position and passion for the work they do.
PARENTS
I help parents improve their own mindset so they are able to show up for their families. When parents sharpen their ability to control the narrative of their days, they better equipped to make choices, enjoy their role as “mom” or “dad,” and foster an atmosphere of calm+contentment in the home.
When parents are confident in their mental health, a beautiful ripple effect takes place. Children have greater emotional intelligence and are able to meet challenges with a clear head and critical thinking. Families are more empathetic, and graceful. Homes are more peaceful. Cycles of negativity are broken, minds become resilient.
SCHOOLS
In December 2021 the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory to “highlight the urgent need to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis.” (Current statistics indicate a 40% increase in individuals 10-24 years old experiencing symptoms of depression and a 57% increase in suicide rates over the last decade.) These numbers are climbing annually.
More than ever, students and faculty need to be equipped to talk about mental health, and know there is hope for those hurting.
I equip students and faculty to have meaningful conversations about mental health, and empower them to advocate for themselves and each other. Students will be empowered, knowing that a growth mindset can be learned, and is something they can control in a world that is often unpredictable.
CHURCH
American pews are filled with individuals suffering the anguish of depression and anxiety in silence.
Research on the number of Christians suffering from a mental health disorder is lacking, but a 2014 study from Lifeway Research and Focus on the Family found that about 75% of American pastors knew at least one Protestant friend or congregant diagnosed with clinical depression. A 2017 study from the Barna group found that non-Christians were twice as likely as practicing Christians to seek professional help for mental health. The study concluded this number reflects the heavy stigma within the Christian community surrounding professional mental health treatment.
It’s time for these dark topics to be brought into the light of Christ. I help Christians navigat the intersection of mental health and faith with the truth of Scripture as a guide. I help Christians take their thought life captive in the name of Christ (2 Cor 10:5), renew their minds (Rom 12:2), and live in the victory of Christ, even on this side of eternity.
MILITARY + MINOT
Research on military spouses experiencing a mental illness is young. Current numbers estimate between 50-70,000 military spouses experience a mental health disorder in a given year. However, these numbers may be low due to underreporting, stigma and fear that seeking help would negatively impact their spouse’s career.
I empower members of the military community, particularly fellow milspouses, to take control of their narrative, so they can maintain a positive outlook even in difficult, or uncontrolable circumstances. The inspiration and actionable steps I offer will equip military members and spouses to better advocate for mental health, maintain mental resilience, and find contentment so they can thrive in any duty station.
It’s long been said Minot, AFB is one of the worst assignments in the US military. I disagree! I gladly act as a welcome wagon for anyone moving to Minot. By sharing my experience, and offering tips on maintaining a positive mindset, I help new families discover a life they love in the great, white north.
