The power of human connection:
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my unique perspective and expertise as a board certified nurse practitioner guides audiences to their goals through achieving optimal health and well-being.
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how our greatest potential and achievement lies in the quality of our relationships.
Transformational. Educational. Personable.
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"Erika is a dynamic combination of calm and energizing. She is the kind of person you meet and immediately are drawn to spend more time with. I had the opportunity to partner with Erika on a community initiative to address the ever-prevalent burn out that people are experiencing where Erika did a phenomenal presentation that had the audience very engaged.
Erika was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was a natural presenter, connecting to the audience instantly. Erika seamlessly bridged her clinical experience and human connection. She brought an unparalleled level of passion sharing the power of relationships and community". -
The burnout
Rx:
The science and solution to rejuvenate your mind, body, spirit, and work
Command with Care:
how prioritizing the mental well-being of our leaders is the ultimate strategy for growth.
Speaking Reel and TedX
Bridget Bridgman, Event Coordinator, 2023 Exhausted? Mind Body Event.
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erika Shepard.
Redefine what it means to lead in today’s high-pressure world. Instead of equating leadership with burnout and emotional suppression, it introduces a new model: one that fuses clarity of command with the courage to care—especially for oneself.
By prioritizing the mental health of leaders, organizations unlock better decision-making, stronger cultures, and more sustainable growth.
Drawing from real-world examples and research, the talk offers practical insights on building resilience, reducing stigma, and embedding mental well-being into leadership practices and culture.
In this dynamic keynote, burnout is reframed not as a personal failing but as a systemic issue with real, measurable impacts on performance, health, and workplace culture. The Burnout Rx delivers a research-backed, whole-person approach to recovery—integrating neuroscience, modern medicine, and practical wellness strategies.
Participants will explore how stress manifests across the mind, body, and spirit—and how to restore each. The talk offers tangible tools for reclaiming focus, rebuilding energy, and redefining success in a way that sustains, rather than drains.
This keynote explores a simple but profound truth: our relationships shape our success, well-being, and fulfillment more than any other factor. The Power of Human Connection uncovers the science behind why connection is essential—not optional—for thriving in life and work.
Through compelling stories and cutting-edge research in neuroscience, psychology, and organizational behavior, the speaker illustrates how strong human bonds fuel innovation, resilience, trust, and performance. Whether in the boardroom, classroom, or community, relationships are the engine of lasting impact.
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Learn evidence-based strategies to recover and prevent burnout
Reconnect with purpose and meaning in work
Gain tools to create healthier personal and organizational habits
Leave with a personalized framework for resilience and renewal
Professionals, team leaders, HR executives, healthcare workers, educators, and anyone facing high stress or managing employee well-being.
Professionals, team leaders, HR executives, healthcare workers, educators, and anyone facing high stress or managing employee well-being.
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Command with Care:
how prioritizing the mental well-being of our leaders is the ultimate strategy for growth
Redefine what it means to lead in today’s high-pressure world. Instead of equating leadership with burnout and emotional suppression, it introduces a new model: one that fuses clarity of command with the courage to care—especially for oneself.
By prioritizing the mental health of leaders, organizations unlock better decision-making, stronger cultures, and more sustainable growth. Drawing from real-world examples and research, the talk offers practical insights on building resilience, reducing stigma, and embedding mental well-being into leadership practices. This keynote challenges assumptions, inspires change, and equips attendees to lead with both strength and humanity.
Recognize mental health as a strategic leadership asset
Learn actionable ways to support and develop mentally fit leaders
Shift from a culture of silent burnout to one of open support
Understand how leadership well-being drives retention, innovation, trust
Executives, team leads, HR professionals, organizational psychologists, and anyone responsible for leadership development or workplace culture.
The Burnout RX:
The Power of human connection:
In this dynamic keynote, burnout is reframed not as a personal failing but as a systemic issue with real, measurable impacts on performance, health, and workplace culture. The Burnout Rx delivers a research-backed, whole-person approach to recovery—integrating neuroscience, modern medicine, and practical wellness strategies.
Participants will explore how stress manifests across the mind, body, and spirit—and how to restore each. The talk offers tangible tools for reclaiming focus, rebuilding energy, and redefining success in a way that sustains, rather than drains.
lead with both strength and humanity.
This keynote explores a simple but profound truth: our relationships shape our success, well-being, and fulfillment more than any other factor. The Power of Human Connection uncovers the science behind why connection is essential—not optional—for thriving in life and work.
Through compelling stories and cutting-edge research in neuroscience, psychology, and organizational behavior, the speaker illustrates how strong human bonds fuel innovation, resilience, trust, and performance. Whether in the boardroom, classroom, or community, relationships are the engine of lasting impact.
The science and solution to rejuvenate your mind, body, spirit, and work
how our greatest potential and achievement lies in the quality of our relationships
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Erika is a board-certified Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner based in Colorado who is passionate about elevating the mental and physical well-being of leaders, founders, and organizations. Erika has the unique perspective and wisdom of having a career working with people at their most vulnerable to be able to discern what brings us as human beings to our best, and what brings us to our worst.
During her 14+ years of serving in the medical field, Erika has helped thousands of people over the years come to a place of potential and vitality that they did not know possible… herself included. Erika is now bringing this expertise and wisdom into organizations that are looking to go from surviving to thriving, all through capitalizing on the potential of their leaders and people.
Erika is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of both Arizona State and Georgetown University, and in addition to being a medical provider she is an international speaker who has spoken on stages like TEDx. She bridges the science of her medical training with the heart of her professional and personal experiences to help elevate leaders, organizations, and its people into their highest potential.
About Erika
"I loved Erika's natural and calm speaking style. She is a voice of reason and needs to be in front of a lot more people. Too many of us deal with continual high-pressure situations and she is the light that can lead us to a better place. I know your group will be inspired by Erika's approach and thought-provoking message. I know I look forward to hearing more from her already."
Jim Thomas, attendee, Partner at Kirenaga Partners
"Erika is a powerhouse speaker. Within minutes I was captivated by her knowledge and ability to engage the audience. We all left inspired and empowered to implement her creative ideas for relieving the pressure that so many of us high achievers experience. ."
Brooke Moore, Lawyer, attendee, CEO & Founder of My Virtual Lawyer and Shift(Her)
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