Peggy Sullivan

Peggy Sullivan

Keynote Speaker: Productivity Strategist & Workplace Transformation Specialist; Creator of the Busy Busting Framework

Peggy Sullivan Biography

Peggy Sullivan is a self-described “busyness addict in recovery.” For years, she wore her packed schedule like a badge of honor—until the always-on lifestyle pulled her in every direction but the one she wanted. The toll was steep: her work declined, her health suffered, and her relationships unraveled. After ignoring countless wake-up calls—including the end of her marriage, totaling her car, and even mistaking cat food for pistachios—Sullivan’s burnout reached its breaking point when it landed her in the hospital with cardiac arrest.

With 25+ years of corporate experience at organizations such as BCBS, USA Today, United Healthcare, and Materion, Sullivan now helps leaders and teams break free from the culture of busyness. As a keynote speaker, researcher, and expert, she shows how hustle culture isn’t just wrecking our well-being—it’s limiting what we can truly achieve.

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Peggy Sullivan Speaking Topics

Peak Performance: Achieve More by Doing Less

In today’s hustle culture, we’re expected to do more with less—and fast. But what if the secret to getting ahead isn’t doing more, but doing less with intention?

Peggy Sullivan’s data-backed Performance by Design framework helps individuals, leaders, and teams escape time poverty, reclaim clarity, and boost performance without burning out. On average, people gain up to seven hours a week to reinvest in what truly matters. So, the question is: what could you or your organization do with more time?

In this high-energy, transformative keynote, Peggy reveals how to Achieve More by Doing Less using her proven, three-step Performance by Design framework. As a self-proclaimed “recovering busyness addict,” Peggy shares her personal journey out of overwhelm—trading exhaustion for intentional action, peak performance, and what she calls kinetic well-being.

Our culture glorifies busyness as a badge of honor. But Peggy’s proprietary research—outlined in her State of the Workplace report—paints a different picture: 94% of people are stuck in time poverty and desperately want out.

The cost? Lost productivity, declining engagement, and a severe toll on wellbeing and bottom-line results.

Delivered with Peggy’s signature blend of humor, heart, and high energy, this keynote is grounded in data and tailored to each audience. Attendees leave with a practical, repeatable process to reduce decision fatigue, eliminate low-value tasks, and drive meaningful results in performance, wellness, and engagement. Now more than ever, people need a clear path to escape time poverty—and replace it with Time Wealth.

Purpose Driven Leadership: Meaning Over Mayhem

In a world of constant pressure and uncertainty, it’s easy for leaders and teams to lose their way.

While leaders are wired to drive results—align teams, increasing revenue, and improving efficiency—many find themselves trapped in the weeds of reactive, tactical work. The result? Mayhem instead of intentional strategic work.

Despite the $10 billion time-management industry, Peggy Sullivan’s proprietary research reveals that 79% of employees have lost their sense of purpose. This session offers a clear, actionable roadmap to eliminate bottlenecks, prioritize what truly matters, and align cross-functional teams with trust, clarity, and focus. Because influential leaders don’t just manage, they inspire, motivate, and empower.

Imagine the impact of a fully engaged team, led with purpose. With high energy, humor, and depth, Peggy delivers a motivational and practical keynote built around her Meaning Over Mayhem framework. This transformative talk helps leaders reignite their sense of purpose, strengthen resilience, and foster sustainable success—personally and professionally.

Through compelling stories, real-world case studies, and insights from her global career leading Fortune 500 teams, Peggy empowers leaders to reconnect with their why, refocus on high-impact priorities, and inspire their teams to do the same.

This isn’t just a motivational talk—it’s a call to action. Peggy challenges leaders to rethink what success truly looks like, lead with clarity and confidence, and shift from burnout to brilliance. Attendees walk away energized, equipped, and ready to lead with intention, purpose, and trust.

Employee Wellbeing: Mojo-Making

In today’s chaotic and fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to push well-being aside.

But unlocking human potential starts with a positive mindset, intentional focus, and making wellness a priority—not a luxury.

When individuals are healthy and energized, teams become more engaged, purposeful, and productive. The ripple effect is powerful: well-being drives performance, culture, customer satisfaction, and ultimately, profitability. So, ask yourself, what could your organization achieve if your people’s energy, health, and engagement soared?

Peggy Sullivan’s high-energy, feel-it-in-your-bones keynote delivers exactly what today’s leaders and teams need: an inspiring, actionable framework to bring well-being to the front burner. With her signature humor, vulnerability, and real-world insights drawn from a global career, Peggy empowers audiences to reignite their energy, prioritize what matters most, and inspire those around them to do the same.

This is more than a wellness talk—it’s a call to lead with purpose, resilience, and humanity. Peggy challenges outdated definitions of success and helps audiences shift from surviving to thriving. Attendees leave feeling re-engaged, recharged, and equipped with simple, science-backed strategies to create sustainable wellbeing in work and life.

This session is fast-acting, research-driven, and built to spark a mindset shift that elevates productivity, performance, and overall wellness—without burnout.

Peggy Sullivan Videos

Peggy Sullivan Speaker Reel
Peggy Sullivan -TEDxWaldenPond

How do I book Peggy Sullivan to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Peggy Sullivan 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 Peggy Sullivan, 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 Peggy Sullivan or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Peggy Sullivan for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Peggy Sullivan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Peggy Sullivan are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Peggy Sullivan, 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 Peggy Sullivan speak about?

Peggy Sullivan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Peak Performance, Author, TED, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Business Leadership, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Mindset and Happiness.

Where does Peggy Sullivan travel from?

Peggy Sullivan generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Peggy Sullivan?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Peggy Sullivan 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 Peggy Sullivan 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 Peggy Sullivan 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.


Peggy Sullivan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Peak Performance, Author and TED. The estimated speaking fee range to book Peggy Sullivan for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Peggy Sullivan generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cassie Trujillo, Jason Dorland and Summer Jelinek. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Peggy Sullivan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/01/2026.

Peggy Sullivan Speaking Topics

  • Peak Performance: Achieve More by Doing Less

    In today’s hustle culture, we’re expected to do more with less—and fast. But what if the secret to getting ahead isn’t doing more, but doing less with intention?

    Peggy Sullivan’s data-backed Performance by Design framework helps individuals, leaders, and teams escape time poverty, reclaim clarity, and boost performance without burning out. On average, people gain up to seven hours a week to reinvest in what truly matters. So, the question is: what could you or your organization do with more time?

    In this high-energy, transformative keynote, Peggy reveals how to Achieve More by Doing Less using her proven, three-step Performance by Design framework. As a self-proclaimed “recovering busyness addict,” Peggy shares her personal journey out of overwhelm—trading exhaustion for intentional action, peak performance, and what she calls kinetic well-being.

    Our culture glorifies busyness as a badge of honor. But Peggy’s proprietary research—outlined in her State of the Workplace report—paints a different picture: 94% of people are stuck in time poverty and desperately want out.

    The cost? Lost productivity, declining engagement, and a severe toll on wellbeing and bottom-line results.

    Delivered with Peggy’s signature blend of humor, heart, and high energy, this keynote is grounded in data and tailored to each audience. Attendees leave with a practical, repeatable process to reduce decision fatigue, eliminate low-value tasks, and drive meaningful results in performance, wellness, and engagement. Now more than ever, people need a clear path to escape time poverty—and replace it with Time Wealth.

  • Purpose Driven Leadership: Meaning Over Mayhem

    In a world of constant pressure and uncertainty, it’s easy for leaders and teams to lose their way.

    While leaders are wired to drive results—align teams, increasing revenue, and improving efficiency—many find themselves trapped in the weeds of reactive, tactical work. The result? Mayhem instead of intentional strategic work.

    Despite the $10 billion time-management industry, Peggy Sullivan’s proprietary research reveals that 79% of employees have lost their sense of purpose. This session offers a clear, actionable roadmap to eliminate bottlenecks, prioritize what truly matters, and align cross-functional teams with trust, clarity, and focus. Because influential leaders don’t just manage, they inspire, motivate, and empower.

    Imagine the impact of a fully engaged team, led with purpose. With high energy, humor, and depth, Peggy delivers a motivational and practical keynote built around her Meaning Over Mayhem framework. This transformative talk helps leaders reignite their sense of purpose, strengthen resilience, and foster sustainable success—personally and professionally.

    Through compelling stories, real-world case studies, and insights from her global career leading Fortune 500 teams, Peggy empowers leaders to reconnect with their why, refocus on high-impact priorities, and inspire their teams to do the same.

    This isn’t just a motivational talk—it’s a call to action. Peggy challenges leaders to rethink what success truly looks like, lead with clarity and confidence, and shift from burnout to brilliance. Attendees walk away energized, equipped, and ready to lead with intention, purpose, and trust.

  • Employee Wellbeing: Mojo-Making

    In today’s chaotic and fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to push well-being aside.

    But unlocking human potential starts with a positive mindset, intentional focus, and making wellness a priority—not a luxury.

    When individuals are healthy and energized, teams become more engaged, purposeful, and productive. The ripple effect is powerful: well-being drives performance, culture, customer satisfaction, and ultimately, profitability. So, ask yourself, what could your organization achieve if your people’s energy, health, and engagement soared?

    Peggy Sullivan’s high-energy, feel-it-in-your-bones keynote delivers exactly what today’s leaders and teams need: an inspiring, actionable framework to bring well-being to the front burner. With her signature humor, vulnerability, and real-world insights drawn from a global career, Peggy empowers audiences to reignite their energy, prioritize what matters most, and inspire those around them to do the same.

    This is more than a wellness talk—it’s a call to lead with purpose, resilience, and humanity. Peggy challenges outdated definitions of success and helps audiences shift from surviving to thriving. Attendees leave feeling re-engaged, recharged, and equipped with simple, science-backed strategies to create sustainable wellbeing in work and life.

    This session is fast-acting, research-driven, and built to spark a mindset shift that elevates productivity, performance, and overall wellness—without burnout.

Peggy Sullivan Videos

Peggy Sullivan Speaker Reel
Peggy Sullivan -TEDxWaldenPond
  • How do I book Peggy Sullivan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Peggy Sullivan 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 Peggy Sullivan, 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 Peggy Sullivan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Peggy Sullivan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Peggy Sullivan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Peggy Sullivan are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Peggy Sullivan, 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 Peggy Sullivan speak about?

    Peggy Sullivan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Peak Performance, Author, TED, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Business Leadership, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Mindset and Happiness.
  • Where does Peggy Sullivan travel from?

    Peggy Sullivan generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Peggy Sullivan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Peggy Sullivan 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 Peggy Sullivan 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 Peggy Sullivan 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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