Katie Niemeyer

Katie Niemeyer Speaking Topics

• Surviving a severe medical ordeal, like my experience in the burn unit due to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), teaches invaluable lessons. These lessons can be powerful tools to enhance your life and career, fostering resilience, empathy, and leadership.

  1. Adaptability is Key Lesson: The burn unit required constant adjustments to treatments and routines. Flexibility was essential. Application: Cultivate adaptability in your career. Be open to new ideas, ready to pivot strategies, and willing to embrace change to stay relevant and effective.

  2. Focus on Incremental Progress Lesson: Recovery was a slow process of small, incremental improvements. Celebrating small victories was crucial. Application: Set small, achievable goals in your career and celebrate each milestone. This approach keeps you motivated and focused on continuous improvement.

  3. The Importance of Mental Health Lesson: Mental strength was as important as physical healing. Managing stress and maintaining a positive outlook were vital. Application: Prioritize your mental health. Practice mindfulness, seek support when needed, and maintain a healthy work-life balance to perform at your best.

• Turning Big Goals into Bite-Sized Achievements: Strategies for Success

  Overcoming Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) as a teenager, Katie’s journey of resilience and determination has been a beacon of inspiration. She founded Handana and a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for SJS research. Recognized on The Steve Harvey Show and by Under Armour's Kevin Plank, Katie’s story exemplifies the power of breaking down monumental challenges into manageable steps to achieve extraordinary success.

• The Power of Resilience: Transforming Adversity into Monumental Success

  In today's fast-paced and often challenging professional environments, leaders and employees alike face significant obstacles that can impede personal and organizational growth. From maintaining motivation during tough times to fostering a supportive and resilient workplace culture, these challenges can seem insurmountable. The problem lies in finding effective and practical ways to overcome these hurdles while continuing to drive success and innovation.

  Katie Niemeyer offers a compelling answer to this problem through her unique and inspirational journey of overcoming Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a life-threatening condition that transformed her perspective on adversity and resilience. Her session provides a blueprint for turning personal and professional challenges into opportunities for growth and achievement. By sharing her story and the lessons she learned from her time in the burn unit and her subsequent entrepreneurial success, Katie highlights the critical role of resilience, the power of showing up for others, and the monumental impact of small, consistent actions.

  What sets Katie's speech apart is her authentic and relatable approach to these universal issues. Drawing from her experiences, including founding Handana and winning a competition with Under Armour, she demonstrates that true leadership and innovation come from empathy, perseverance, and the courage to take small steps towards monumental goals.

  Attendees will leave equipped with practical strategies to enhance their resilience, build supportive networks, and lead with empathy, making a profound and lasting impact in their personal and professional lives.

• Live and Lead as If Each Day Is Your Last: Harnessing Resilience and the Power of Small Acts

  In a world filled with constant challenges and uncertainties, adopting a mindset of living and leading as if each day is your last can transform your approach to life and work. Katie Niemeyer, an SJS survivor, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker, shares her incredible journey of overcoming adversity and harnessing the power of resilience. Drawing from her personal experiences and professional successes, Katie provides actionable insights and strategies to help you lead with empathy, show up for others, and create a monumental impact through small, consistent actions.

• Silence the Doubt: Transforming Self-Talk to Unleash Your True Potential

  Katie Niemeyer is a distinguished speaker, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who has transformed adversity into a beacon of hope and inspiration. Surviving a near-fatal encounter with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) as a teenager, Katie’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit. She is the founder of Handana and a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and funds for SJS research. Katie’s compelling story, featured on The Steve Harvey Show and recognized by Under Armour’s Kevin Plank, demonstrates that with the right mindset, we can overcome any obstacle. Her mission is to help others silence self-doubt and truly believe in their limitless potential.