Dr. Parker Hays
Keynote Speaker: Emergency Room Physician; TEDx Speaker; Resilience Strategist & Expert on High-Pressure Performance, Longevity and Well-Being
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Dr. Parker Hays Biography
Dr. Parker Hays is an award-winning, board-certified emergency physician, TEDx speaker, and leadership coach with over three decades of experience in one of the most high-stakes professional environments. Dr. Hays has spoken to large and small audiences around the globe for the past 34 years. His presentations are filled with ER storytelling, interaction, drama, and dialogue, underpinned by science and evidence-based medicine. They focus on high-pressure decision-making and performance, maintaining consistency day after day, and sustainability over decades without burning out.
Drawing from his work on the front lines of medicine, Dr. Hays brings a calm, commanding presence to the stage and offers practical, high-impact strategies for thriving under pressure. Known for his relatable style and powerful storytelling, he shares science-backed strategies for building resilience, making clear decisions under pressure, and sustaining well-being over the long term.
Whether discussing performance in crisis, the intersection of health and leadership, or the keys to aging well, Dr. Hays connects with audiences through real-world insights and immediately applicable takeaways. His talks blend medical insight, mindset coaching, and real-world application—empowering high performers to build resilience, sustain energy, and lead through challenges. Regardless of the audience, Dr. Hays is recognized for delivering engaging, memorable keynotes rooted in experience, purpose, and a deep understanding of what it takes to remain steady when it matters most.
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Dr. Parker Hays Speaking Topics
After tens of thousands of years to get to an average lifespan of 30, we have doubled it in the last century or so. Moreover, there is real science that says further significant leaps forward are imminent. Major populations are shifting to an older demographic. What is aging, what can one do right away to prolong a healthy life, and what emerging technologies are around the corner? Emergency physician, professor, and health coach Dr. Parker Hays answers these questions, but also goes beyond to ask the questions, why live longer and what are the implications? The lessons within hundreds of thousands of patients’ voices provide answers.
True success isn’t just about what you achieve - it’s about how you feel while you’re achieving it. In this energizing and insightful keynote, Dr. Parker Hays explores the powerful connection between well-being and performance. Drawing on his experience as a physician and coach, he challenges the idea that burnout is the price of ambition and shares a more sustainable path forward. Through real-world stories and evidence-based tools, you’ll learn how to strengthen your physical and emotional foundation, sharpen your focus, and lead with energy and clarity. Because when your well-being thrives - everything else can follow.
Crisis doesn’t build character - it reveals it. In this gripping keynote, Dr. Parker Hays distills powerful leadership lessons from over three decades leading teams in emergency departments in the USA and abroad - where every moment counts and teamwork can be a matter of life or death. Through real stories and actionable insights, he explores how to lead decisively under pressure, communicate clearly when stakes are high, and cultivate trust and resilience in fast-paced, unpredictable environments. These are the skills today’s leaders need - because leadership in any setting demands clarity, courage, and the ability to act when it matters most.
What does it take to stay grounded, clear-headed, and effective in the midst of chaos? In this powerful keynote, Dr. Parker Hays shares lessons learned from years on the frontlines of the emergency department - where pressure is constant, decisions are crucial, and lives are on the line. Blending high-stakes insight with everyday relevance, he offers practical strategies for improving decision-making under stress, building personal resilience, and sustaining well-being in high-performance environments. This talk equips professionals and leaders with the mindset and tools to not just survive intense demands, but to thrive in them.
How do I book Dr. Parker Hays to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Parker Hays 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. Parker Hays, 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. Parker Hays or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Dr. Parker Hays for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Parker Hays, 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. Parker Hays 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. Parker Hays, 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. Parker Hays speak about?
Dr. Parker Hays is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Medicine, Leadership, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Mindset, Resilience, Health & Wellness, Aging and Crisis Management.
Where does Dr. Parker Hays travel from?
Dr. Parker Hays generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Dr. Parker Hays?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Parker Hays 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. Parker Hays 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. Parker Hays 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. Parker Hays is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Medicine and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Parker Hays for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Parker Hays generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Michael Time, Allison Massari and Dan Buettner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Parker Hays for an upcoming event.
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Dr. Parker Hays Speaking Topics
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Your Longevity: The How...and The Why
After tens of thousands of years to get to an average lifespan of 30, we have doubled it in the last century or so. Moreover, there is real science that says further significant leaps forward are imminent. Major populations are shifting to an older demographic. What is aging, what can one do right away to prolong a healthy life, and what emerging technologies are around the corner? Emergency physician, professor, and health coach Dr. Parker Hays answers these questions, but also goes beyond to ask the questions, why live longer and what are the implications? The lessons within hundreds of thousands of patients’ voices provide answers.
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Health Is Wealth: Mastering Well-Being For Vitality And Success
True success isn’t just about what you achieve - it’s about how you feel while you’re achieving it. In this energizing and insightful keynote, Dr. Parker Hays explores the powerful connection between well-being and performance. Drawing on his experience as a physician and coach, he challenges the idea that burnout is the price of ambition and shares a more sustainable path forward. Through real-world stories and evidence-based tools, you’ll learn how to strengthen your physical and emotional foundation, sharpen your focus, and lead with energy and clarity. Because when your well-being thrives - everything else can follow.
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Critical Insights: Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines
Crisis doesn’t build character - it reveals it. In this gripping keynote, Dr. Parker Hays distills powerful leadership lessons from over three decades leading teams in emergency departments in the USA and abroad - where every moment counts and teamwork can be a matter of life or death. Through real stories and actionable insights, he explores how to lead decisively under pressure, communicate clearly when stakes are high, and cultivate trust and resilience in fast-paced, unpredictable environments. These are the skills today’s leaders need - because leadership in any setting demands clarity, courage, and the ability to act when it matters most.
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Built to Thrive: ER-Inspired Strategies for Resilience and Success
What does it take to stay grounded, clear-headed, and effective in the midst of chaos? In this powerful keynote, Dr. Parker Hays shares lessons learned from years on the frontlines of the emergency department - where pressure is constant, decisions are crucial, and lives are on the line. Blending high-stakes insight with everyday relevance, he offers practical strategies for improving decision-making under stress, building personal resilience, and sustaining well-being in high-performance environments. This talk equips professionals and leaders with the mindset and tools to not just survive intense demands, but to thrive in them.
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How do I book Dr. Parker Hays to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Parker Hays 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. Parker Hays, 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. Parker Hays or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dr. Parker Hays for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Parker Hays, 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. Parker Hays 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. Parker Hays, 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. Parker Hays speak about?
Dr. Parker Hays is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Medicine, Leadership, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Mindset, Resilience, Health & Wellness, Aging and Crisis Management. -
Where does Dr. Parker Hays travel from?
Dr. Parker Hays generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dr. Parker Hays?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Parker Hays 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. Parker Hays 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. Parker Hays 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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