Dr. Lendra James
Keynote Speaker: Nurse Executive & Certified AI Consultant Helping Burned-Out Nurse Leaders Lead AI-Powered Breakthroughs
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Dr. Lendra James Biography
Dr. Lendra James, DNP, MS, RN, NE-BC, is a nationally recognized nurse executive, certified AI consultant, entrepreneur and founder of DLJames Consulting and Premier Infusions & Wellness. With nearly 25 years of leadership experience, Dr. James is a leading voice at the intersection of health care innovation, AI integration, entrepreneurship and workforce development. She is the creator of the Burnout to Breakthrough framework and author of the book, "Confessions of a Nurse Executive: Conscious and Unconscious Bias in Healthcare," a groundbreaking look at bias, leadership and system redesign.
Known for her bold and transformative approach, Dr. James equips organizations, universities and health care systems with strategies to strengthen retention, advance equity and prepare the workforce for an AI-driven future. Her keynotes and trainings help leaders leverage AI for efficiency, business growth and employee outcomes. She has spoken at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation ALC, DNPs of Color Conference, Health & Wealth Expo and a host of other workshops and trainings, inspiring professionals to lead with purpose, innovate with confidence and build sustainable pathways to wellness and generational wealth.
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Dr. Lendra James Speaking Topics
This keynote challenges leaders to stop normalizing exhaustion and start redesigning workplaces that protect the people who keep them running. Dr. Lendra James introduces her Burnout to Breakthrough™ framework, a proven system for transforming overwhelmed teams into energized, engaged, and high-performing workforces. Audiences learn why burnout is a leadership issue, not a personal failure, and how bias, inequity, and outdated systems quietly drain retention and productivity. She offers actionable strategies for creating psychologically safe environments, supporting diverse leaders, and rebuilding trust across teams. Organizations walk away prepared to strengthen culture, reduce turnover, and lead with humanity and accountability.
This session demystifies artificial intelligence and positions it as a tool that empowers-not replaces-the healthcare workforce. Dr. Lendra James guides leaders, clinicians, and educators through practical, ethical, and innovative ways AI can reduce workload, enhance accuracy, streamline documentation, and improve patient outcomes. Using real examples from her consulting work and AI trainings, she shows how organizations can build AI literacy, reduce fear, and upskill teams for the next decade of transformation. Attendees learn how to adopt AI responsibly, identify workflow opportunities, and integrate AI into leadership, operations, and clinical practice.
This session equips small business owners and nonprofit leaders with practical, accessible ways to use artificial intelligence to streamline operations and expand their impact. Dr. Lendra James breaks down how AI can simplify administrative work, strengthen marketing, automate customer engagement, improve grant readiness, and support better decision-making without requiring a tech background. Using real examples from her consulting work, she shows audiences how to replace manual tasks, reduce overwhelm, improve consistency, and create systems that run even when they are not in the room. Participants learn how to choose the right AI tools, build efficient workflows, and use automation ethically and effectively. They walk away with immediate next steps to improve productivity, expand capacity, and grow their organizations with confidence.
This keynote explores the realities shaping today’s workforce: rapid technological change, rising burnout, and widening gaps in equity and opportunity. Dr. Lendra James shows leaders how to build modern systems that support human performance while embracing innovation. She outlines strategies to upskill employees, build inclusive pipelines, and integrate AI into workforce development without losing the humanity of leadership. Attendees walk away with tools to redesign roles, create sustainable staffing models, and prepare teams for the emerging future of work.
Based on her book "Confessions of a Nurse Executive," this talk exposes how conscious and unconscious bias impact leadership, workplace culture, and patient care. Dr. Lendra James offers a compassionate but direct exploration of what happens when silence becomes complicity, and how leaders can use power responsibly. She provides actionable strategies for creating inclusive workplaces that elevate diverse voices, foster trust, and support retention. Attendees leave with a deeper understanding of equity, accountability, and the role each leader plays in shaping healthier and more just organizations.
How do I book Dr. Lendra James to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Dr. Lendra James for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Lendra James, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Lendra James are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Lendra James, 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 Dr. Lendra James speak about?
Dr. Lendra James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Future of Work, Futurism, Executive Leadership, Digital Health, Business Leadership, Women in Tech, Medicine, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Female Leadership, Healthcare, DEI, Leadership, Psychology, Social Sciences, Peak Performance and Podcast Host.
Where does Dr. Lendra James travel from?
Dr. Lendra James generally travels from Somerset County, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Dr. Lendra James?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Lendra James 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 Dr. Lendra James 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 Dr. Lendra James 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.
Dr. Lendra James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Future of Work, Futurism and Executive Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Lendra James for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Lendra James generally travels from Somerset County, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Heather E. McGowan, Jenn Lim and Sally Ann Frank. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Lendra James for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Dr. Lendra James Speaking Topics
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Burnout to Breakthrough Leadership: Rebuilding Workforce Well-Being and Retention
This keynote challenges leaders to stop normalizing exhaustion and start redesigning workplaces that protect the people who keep them running. Dr. Lendra James introduces her Burnout to Breakthrough™ framework, a proven system for transforming overwhelmed teams into energized, engaged, and high-performing workforces. Audiences learn why burnout is a leadership issue, not a personal failure, and how bias, inequity, and outdated systems quietly drain retention and productivity. She offers actionable strategies for creating psychologically safe environments, supporting diverse leaders, and rebuilding trust across teams. Organizations walk away prepared to strengthen culture, reduce turnover, and lead with humanity and accountability.
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AI Confidence for Healthcare: Preparing the Workforce for an AI-Driven Future
This session demystifies artificial intelligence and positions it as a tool that empowers-not replaces-the healthcare workforce. Dr. Lendra James guides leaders, clinicians, and educators through practical, ethical, and innovative ways AI can reduce workload, enhance accuracy, streamline documentation, and improve patient outcomes. Using real examples from her consulting work and AI trainings, she shows how organizations can build AI literacy, reduce fear, and upskill teams for the next decade of transformation. Attendees learn how to adopt AI responsibly, identify workflow opportunities, and integrate AI into leadership, operations, and clinical practice.
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AI for Small Business & Nonprofits: Practical Tools to Save Time, Cut Costs, and Accelerate Growth
This session equips small business owners and nonprofit leaders with practical, accessible ways to use artificial intelligence to streamline operations and expand their impact. Dr. Lendra James breaks down how AI can simplify administrative work, strengthen marketing, automate customer engagement, improve grant readiness, and support better decision-making without requiring a tech background. Using real examples from her consulting work, she shows audiences how to replace manual tasks, reduce overwhelm, improve consistency, and create systems that run even when they are not in the room. Participants learn how to choose the right AI tools, build efficient workflows, and use automation ethically and effectively. They walk away with immediate next steps to improve productivity, expand capacity, and grow their organizations with confidence.
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The Future of Workforce Development: AI, Equity, and the New Leadership Imperative
This keynote explores the realities shaping today’s workforce: rapid technological change, rising burnout, and widening gaps in equity and opportunity. Dr. Lendra James shows leaders how to build modern systems that support human performance while embracing innovation. She outlines strategies to upskill employees, build inclusive pipelines, and integrate AI into workforce development without losing the humanity of leadership. Attendees walk away with tools to redesign roles, create sustainable staffing models, and prepare teams for the emerging future of work.
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Leadership, Bias, and the Responsibility to Build Better Systems
Based on her book "Confessions of a Nurse Executive," this talk exposes how conscious and unconscious bias impact leadership, workplace culture, and patient care. Dr. Lendra James offers a compassionate but direct exploration of what happens when silence becomes complicity, and how leaders can use power responsibly. She provides actionable strategies for creating inclusive workplaces that elevate diverse voices, foster trust, and support retention. Attendees leave with a deeper understanding of equity, accountability, and the role each leader plays in shaping healthier and more just organizations.
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How do I book Dr. Lendra James to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Lendra James 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 Dr. Lendra James, 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 Dr. Lendra James or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dr. Lendra James for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Lendra James, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Lendra James are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Lendra James, 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 Dr. Lendra James speak about?
Dr. Lendra James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Future of Work, Futurism, Executive Leadership, Digital Health, Business Leadership, Women in Tech, Medicine, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Female Leadership, Healthcare, DEI, Leadership, Psychology, Social Sciences, Peak Performance and Podcast Host. -
Where does Dr. Lendra James travel from?
Dr. Lendra James generally travels from Somerset County, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dr. Lendra James?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Lendra James 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 Dr. Lendra James 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 Dr. Lendra James 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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