When I work with professionals in compassionate roles—nurses, doctors, funeral directors, social workers, and others who hold space for the pain of others — here’s what I see again and again:
They’re emotionally depleted from carrying the invisible weight of others’ needs, stretched thin by expectations, and quietly burning out while still showing up. Many sacrifice their own wellbeing and joy just to keep everything (and everyone) afloat—until their body or spirit finally says, “I can’t do this anymore.”
What most people don’t realize is that recovering from burnout isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing one small thing differently.
True recovery begins with intentional, meaningful shifts that reconnect people to their values and refill what burnout depletes: energy, clarity, and purpose. When professionals implement my 1% Shift Strategy—a simple yet powerful method for sustainable, values-driven change—they experience a quiet but profound transformation.
They start setting boundaries that stick, communicating with clarity, and showing up with renewed energy and focus. These personal breakthroughs ripple outward—resulting in less absenteeism, better morale, and teams that function with more connection and resilience.
Speaking Topics
unique response to society’s obsession with "bouncing back," this bold keynote offers a sustainable approach to resilience, grounded in boundaries, recovery, and recharging your energy.
Stop burning out: Recognize the signs of “resilience fatigue” and why the "bounce back" mentality leads to exhaustion and burnout.
Learn Lisa’s 1% Shift™ Strategy—a simple, sustainable approach to regaining energy, focus, and fulfillment.
Build sustainable resilience: Learn practical strategies to foster long-term resilience with rest, boundaries, and self-care—no more pushing through!
Ideal Audience:
This talk is ideal for professionals feeling the pressure to do it all with less resources and staff and increasing pressure, as well as for women’s events, wellness summits, and mental health conferences, particularly for those feeling overwhelmed by societal pressure to constantly bounce back.
This keynote dives into the emotional toll of burnout and compassion fatigue—and why traditional self-care advice often falls short. Lisa shares her powerful RESET Framework to help professionals in compassionate roles build true resilience so they can continue doing the important work that they do.
Key Takeaways:
Spot the silent symptoms: Learn how to recognize the hidden, early-stage signs of compassion fatigue and emotional burnout—especially the ones most high-functioning professionals ignore until it’s too late.
RESET your resilience: Discover Lisa’s proven RESET Framework—born from 34 years in oncology and personal grief—that gives audiences a practical, non-fluffy roadmap to restore emotional steadiness and mental clarity.
Real strategies for real people: Walk away with doable, real-life tools that actually fit into demanding workdays.
Ideal Audience:
Perfect for healthcare professionals, social workers, first responders, funeral service teams, educators, and caregiving leaders—anyone who holds emotional space for others and needs support in holding space for themselves.
Looking for more than just a keynote? I offer interactive half-day workshops (2–4 hours) designed for professionals who regularly navigate grief, loss, and emotional strain—especially those in funeral services, healthcare, and caregiving roles. These sessions offer practical strategies and meaningful reflection, helping your team stay grounded and resilient.
1. Reflecting, Releasing & Rebuilding After Difficult Cases
A powerful, guided session to help teams process the emotional toll of challenging or distressing cases. Participants will gain tools for healthy reflection, learn how to release residual stress, and discover ways to rebuild energy and purpose in their work.
2. Practical Workplace Resilience
Based on my signature RESET framework, this hands-on session helps attendees evaluate their stress triggers, protect their energy, and build small, sustainable habits to thrive through ongoing demands and change.
✔️ Includes:
A printed workbook and takeaway guide
Group discussion and personalized exercises
Tools that can be implemented immediately at work
📍 Perfect for team inservices, staff retreats, and professional development days.
How This Benefits the Audience
Give your audience more than motivation—equip them with practical tools to recognize emotional burnout, process grief, and reset before reaching breaking point.
They’ll leave with clear, actionable strategies to protect their energy, navigate high-stress moments, and find fulfillment in both their work and personal lives.
Kind Words & Testimonials
"Lisa is a natural communicator with a gift for connecting with her audience. In addition to her strong communication skills, Lisa is also an expert in her field. She has a wealth of knowledge and lived experience as an overcomer through hardships. She is able to share this with her audience in a clear and engaging way, leaving them motivated to take inspired action. Lisa will always be on my list of contacts to speak at our events and would be an asset to any conference."
Lisa Price
Co-Founder of BeReAVEd Together, Inc. & Creator of the Annual Bereaved Mother's Day Conference - A Healing Collective
"Lisa is one of those special speakers who can offer her experience in a way that is hopeful and healing."
Chrstalee Froese
More Joy Movement
"Lisa's message of hope and healing delivers a powerful and memorable experience. She brings with her a softness and humility that creates an impactful and genuine connection with the audience."
Laura Lawrence
~Laura Lawrence, founder of StrongHER Together & YOUth Matter SK and keynote speaker
"I attended Lisa's presentation at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre. As a nurse working in oncology, there are days when I feel ill-equipped to deal with the grief of my patients, or even understand it fully. I now feel I have the appropriate words and tools to use when supporting patients who are grieving."
Collen Tremblay
~ Registered Nurse, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
"Your presentation was excellent and relevant to our profession. So many keynote speakers forget who the audience is. Thank you for seeing us
and understanding the important work we do."
Sheri Kortguaard
~ CFSP Platinum Transfer/Omega Transfer Services
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