Donna Cardillo

Donna Cardillo

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Registered Nurse Known as "The Inspiration Nurse"; Author of "Falling Together"

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Donna Cardillo Biography

Donna Cardillo began her career in nursing over 35 years ago, combining clinical, managerial, and business experience to create a well-rounded professional profile. She holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, an accolade held by professional speakers worldwide, and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. Furthermore, her dedication to her field has earned her recognition as a Diva in Nursing by the Institute for Nursing in NJ, an award that celebrates outstanding achievements and excellence in practice.

Cardillo's public presence is extensive, with regular appearances on popular television and radio programs such as "The Today Show" and "The Dr. OZ Show". She has been named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey twice, and was honored with the Athena Award, a global leadership award for women. Moreover, her influence extends to the business world, as evidenced by her founding membership and past presidency of the New Jersey chapters of the National Speakers Association and the National Association of Women Business Owners.

As an author, Cardillo has contributed significantly to the field of nursing. Her publications include "Falling Together: How to Find Balance, Joy, and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to Be Falling Apart," a book that has received awards for its insightful guidance. Other books she authored, such as "Your First Year as a Nurse: Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional," "The ULTIMATE Career Guide for Nurses: Practical Advice for Thriving at Every Stage of Your Career," and "A Day Book for Beginning Nurses," further cement her standing as a knowledgeable figure in nursing and professional development. Cardillo's expertise is not limited to nursing, as she is certified in multiple wellness disciplines, including being a Reiki Master, Certified Forest Therapy Guide, and Certified Meditation Teacher.

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Donna Cardillo Speaking Topics

A Nursing Renaissance™: The Dawn of a New Era

Join The Inspiration Nurse for this transformational program where she shares a roadmap for a bright and hopeful future for nursing. Donna will outline the amazing opportunities before us to create a new paradigm that will empower, enlighten, and elevate the profession to new heights. With her customary humor, animated style, and forward vision, Donna will uplift and energize to illuminate a new path for all to follow. Look out, world, here come the Nurses!

Attendees will learn:

  • Strategies for personal and professional recovery, rebirth, and renewal
  • Mechanisms for honoring the past while leaving behind what no longer serves us
  • Techniques to become profound change agents
  • Empowerment strategies that will transform your practice

Nurse Power!™

Harnessing The Power, The Passion, and The Pride of Nursing This uplifting program is designed to remind nurses of their own greatness and empower them for future success. It’s guaranteed to make nurses feel good and proud of who they are, what they do, and how they contribute to healthcare. Get ready to be pumped up, turned on, and super-charged with Nurse Power!

Participants will learn:

  • What they already have going for them
  • How nurses have already changed the face of healthcare
  • How to be a nursing advocate
  • Techniques for assertive behavior/communication
  • Strategies for elevating the profession to new heights

Maintaining Joy and Balance to Move Forward

How Nurses Can Refresh, Regroup, and Re-energize Times have been tough and nurses are just emerging from one of their greatest challenges ever. Having recently celebrated the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, it’s only fitting that we ask ourselves: What would Florence do? Join Donna as she channels Flo for a fun, inspirational, and practical program to lift you up and get you back on track.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Foster fortitude
  • Cultivate mindfulness
  • Restore wellbeing
  • Empower themselves for future success

Staying Joyfully Engaged at Every Stage of Your Career

Florence Nightingale said, “Nursing should not be a sacrifice, but one of the highest delights of life.” Staying fully engaged and happy through the continuum of your career is vital to your success, your effectiveness as a healthcare professional, and even your health. Spend a fun, energetic, and practical session with The Inspiration Nurse as we explore ways to pump up the volume in your career…and your life!

Attendees will learn strategies to:

  • Stay engaged and energized at every stage of their career
  • Be a catalyst for positive change
  • Maximize multi-generational teams
  • Enhance recruitment and retention
  • Promote collegiality with each other, their profession, and their workplace.

Passionate Leadership: Soaring to New Heights

Today’s nursing leaders are challenged like never before. At the same time, they are in a unique position to have a greater impact on the future of their industry. So how can you stay inspired and continue to grow and evolve as a leader when chaos reigns, morale is low and change is a constant? Spend a high-content, high-fun hour (or longer) with The Inspiration Nurse and get primed, pumped-up and supercharged for the coming decade!

Participants will learn how to:

  • Identify and avoid the perils and pitfalls of being an experienced leader
  • Stay relevant and inspired year after year
  • Self-management strategies to support your success

Donna Cardillo Videos

Donna Cardillo - The Power of Transformation
Donna Cardillo | Speaking.com - YouTube

How do I book Donna Cardillo to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Donna Cardillo for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Donna Cardillo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Donna Cardillo or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Donna Cardillo for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Donna Cardillo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Donna Cardillo are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Donna Cardillo, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Donna Cardillo speak about?

Donna Cardillo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Healthcare, Health & Wellness, Women, Work-Life Balance, Medicine, Leadership and Business.

Where does Donna Cardillo travel from?

Donna Cardillo generally travels from Sea Girt, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Donna Cardillo?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Donna Cardillo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Donna Cardillo for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Donna Cardillo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Donna Cardillo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Healthcare, Health & Wellness and Women. The estimated speaking fee range to book Donna Cardillo for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Donna Cardillo generally travels from Sea Girt, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Barbara Dehn, Donna Wright and Diane Carlson Evans. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Donna Cardillo for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/02/2026.

Donna Cardillo Speaking Topics

  • A Nursing Renaissance™: The Dawn of a New Era

    Join The Inspiration Nurse for this transformational program where she shares a roadmap for a bright and hopeful future for nursing. Donna will outline the amazing opportunities before us to create a new paradigm that will empower, enlighten, and elevate the profession to new heights. With her customary humor, animated style, and forward vision, Donna will uplift and energize to illuminate a new path for all to follow. Look out, world, here come the Nurses!

    Attendees will learn:

    • Strategies for personal and professional recovery, rebirth, and renewal
    • Mechanisms for honoring the past while leaving behind what no longer serves us
    • Techniques to become profound change agents
    • Empowerment strategies that will transform your practice

  • Nurse Power!™

    Harnessing The Power, The Passion, and The Pride of Nursing This uplifting program is designed to remind nurses of their own greatness and empower them for future success. It’s guaranteed to make nurses feel good and proud of who they are, what they do, and how they contribute to healthcare. Get ready to be pumped up, turned on, and super-charged with Nurse Power!

    Participants will learn:

    • What they already have going for them
    • How nurses have already changed the face of healthcare
    • How to be a nursing advocate
    • Techniques for assertive behavior/communication
    • Strategies for elevating the profession to new heights

  • Maintaining Joy and Balance to Move Forward

    How Nurses Can Refresh, Regroup, and Re-energize Times have been tough and nurses are just emerging from one of their greatest challenges ever. Having recently celebrated the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, it’s only fitting that we ask ourselves: What would Florence do? Join Donna as she channels Flo for a fun, inspirational, and practical program to lift you up and get you back on track.

    Participants will learn how to:

    • Foster fortitude
    • Cultivate mindfulness
    • Restore wellbeing
    • Empower themselves for future success

  • Staying Joyfully Engaged at Every Stage of Your Career

    Florence Nightingale said, “Nursing should not be a sacrifice, but one of the highest delights of life.” Staying fully engaged and happy through the continuum of your career is vital to your success, your effectiveness as a healthcare professional, and even your health. Spend a fun, energetic, and practical session with The Inspiration Nurse as we explore ways to pump up the volume in your career…and your life!

    Attendees will learn strategies to:

    • Stay engaged and energized at every stage of their career
    • Be a catalyst for positive change
    • Maximize multi-generational teams
    • Enhance recruitment and retention
    • Promote collegiality with each other, their profession, and their workplace.

  • Passionate Leadership: Soaring to New Heights

    Today’s nursing leaders are challenged like never before. At the same time, they are in a unique position to have a greater impact on the future of their industry. So how can you stay inspired and continue to grow and evolve as a leader when chaos reigns, morale is low and change is a constant? Spend a high-content, high-fun hour (or longer) with The Inspiration Nurse and get primed, pumped-up and supercharged for the coming decade!

    Participants will learn how to:

    • Identify and avoid the perils and pitfalls of being an experienced leader
    • Stay relevant and inspired year after year
    • Self-management strategies to support your success

Donna Cardillo Videos

Donna Cardillo - The Power of Transformation
Donna Cardillo | Speaking.com - YouTube
  • How do I book Donna Cardillo to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Donna Cardillo for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Donna Cardillo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Donna Cardillo or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Donna Cardillo for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Donna Cardillo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Donna Cardillo are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Donna Cardillo, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Donna Cardillo speak about?

    Donna Cardillo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Healthcare, Health & Wellness, Women, Work-Life Balance, Medicine, Leadership and Business.
  • Where does Donna Cardillo travel from?

    Donna Cardillo generally travels from Sea Girt, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Donna Cardillo?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Donna Cardillo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Donna Cardillo for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Donna Cardillo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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