DeAnne M. Aussem

DeAnne M. Aussem Speaking Topics

• From Surviving to Thriving: Re-Architecting Work and Life Using the H.O.P.E. Blueprint

  In today’s rapidly shifting world, it’s not enough to survive—we must learn how to thrive. This keynote introduces the H.O.P.E. Blueprint—an actionable framework rooted in Harmony, Optimism, Perseverance, and Empathy—to help individuals and organizations re-architect their approach to work and life. Drawing from positive psychology, behavioral science, and 25 years of real-world leadership experience, DeAnne Aussem guides audiences through practical tools like the Harmony Audit and Reframe Game to foster sustainable success, well-being, and purpose. Ideal for leaders and teams seeking to create cultures where people flourish and performance soars.

  Attendee Takeaways:

  • Discover and apply the H.O.P.E. Blueprint to realign life and work with meaning and joy
  • Complete the Harmony Audit to identify integration gaps and growth opportunities
  • Learn mindset shifts that foster optimism and long-term motivation
  • Develop personal and team rituals rooted in empathy and perseverance
  • Create a sustainable action plan for personal and professional thriving

• From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilience and Reclaiming Your Well-Being

  Burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systemic issue. In this powerful session, DeAnne Aussem unpacks the root causes of burnout and shares how individuals and organizations can move from exhaustion to empowerment. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to prioritize their well-being, regulate stress, and cultivate resilience without sacrificing performance. With actionable insights grounded in lifestyle medicine, mindfulness, and neuroscience, this talk helps people reclaim their energy, reconnect with their purpose, and break through the barriers holding them back from thriving.

  Attendee Takeaways:

  • Recognize early signs and systemic causes of burnout
  • Learn evidence-based strategies to build resilience and regulate stress
  • Develop personalized renewal practices to support daily energy and focus
  • Understand how well-being drives performance and engagement
  • Walk away with a toolkit for preventing burnout in self, teams, and systems

• Mental Health as a Strategic Business Priority: The ROI of a Thriving Workforce

  Mental health isn't just a personal issue—it’s a business imperative. This presentation explores why forward-thinking companies are embedding mental health and well-being into the fabric of their culture—and reaping the rewards. DeAnne Aussem shares compelling data and case studies to highlight how supporting mental health drives engagement, innovation, and retention. Attendees will walk away with a roadmap to create psychologically safe environments, reduce stigma, and design systems that support mental well-being at every level. The result? A resilient, high-performing workforce ready for whatever comes next.

  Attendee Takeaways:

  • Understand the business case for prioritizing mental health and well-being
  • Learn how to build psychologically safe cultures where people can thrive
  • Gain tools to reduce stigma and foster open dialogue across the organization
  • Explore scalable programs and practices to embed mental health support
  • Identify key metrics to measure the ROI of mental health initiatives

• The Power of Pause: Renewal as the Secret to Peak Performance and Profitability

  We’ve long celebrated hustle—but the science is clear: sustainable high performance requires rest, reflection, and renewal. In this energizing keynote, DeAnne Aussem challenges the glorification of busyness and introduces the power of intentional pause. Drawing on research from neuroscience, positive psychology, and organizational behavior, she demonstrates how leaders and teams can leverage recovery as a performance strategy. Whether it’s micro-breaks or organizational sabbaticals, audiences leave with tools to build cultures that prioritize renewal—not as a luxury, but as a competitive advantage.

  Attendee Takeaways:

  • Learn the neuroscience behind performance, stress, and recovery
  • Explore practical strategies to integrate micro-renewal into the workday
  • Understand the link between energy management and profitability
  • Design team and organizational systems that support cyclical renewal
  • Shift from burnout culture to a performance-through-well-being mindset

• Rehumanizing Leadership in the Age of AI: Making Work Work for Everyone

  As AI transforms the way we work, one truth remains: leadership is still a deeply human endeavor. In this timely and thought-provoking session, DeAnne Aussem explores how leaders can build inclusive, emotionally intelligent cultures in an increasingly digitized world. With a focus on psychological safety, belonging, and adaptive leadership, she offers a roadmap for navigating complexity while keeping humanity at the core. This session equips leaders to foster purpose, trust, and connection—making work not just efficient, but meaningful, for everyone in the new era of work.

  Attendee Takeaways:

  • Understand the evolving role of human leadership in a tech-driven world
  • Gain tools to lead with empathy, agility, and emotional intelligence
  • Learn how to foster inclusion, trust, and belonging across diverse teams
  • Explore frameworks for psychological safety and innovation readiness
  • Discover how to make work meaningful and equitable in the age of AI