Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Founding Physician and CEO of Restorasis; Bestselling Author; Wellbeing and Work-Life Integration Expert

Top Workplace Wellbeing Speaker, Work-Life Integration Researcher, International thought leader on human performance and restorative practices, Founding Physician of Restorasis and the Bestselling Author of Sacred Rest. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s article and talk on TED.com was named “#1 Great Advice Story” of 2021. Her clients have included Google, Salesforce, Twitter, Cigna, and McKesson. Her work has been featured in CNN Health, Forbes, INC, Prevention, Psychology Today, and Fast Company. As an engaging keynote speaker, Dr. Dalton-Smith shares why rest and restorative practices are not ‘what you do after the work is done’ but ‘what you do if you want to produce your best work’ and leaves audiences with practical strategies to maximize energy, improve creativity, and cultivate happiness in the midst of change and challenges.

  • Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $20,001 - $30,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $20,001 - $30,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

Suggested Keynote Speaker Programs

Restorative Resilience: Strength to Combat Change Fatigue

Change is exhausting. It can deplete your energy, dull your passion, and hinder your ability to perform at your best. But with the right strategy, you can overcome change fatigue. In this presentation, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith draws from her experience as a physician and work-...

Change is exhausting. It can deplete your energy, dull your passion, and hinder your ability to perform at your best. But with the right strategy, you can overcome change fatigue. In this presentation, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith draws from her experience as a physician and work-life integration research to help you and your team build restorative resilience. Sharing insight from her transformational 7 Types of Rest Framework™, she provides a proven path for maintaining well-being amidst ongoing changes. She offers actionable insights that help individuals navigate change without losing their sense of purpose. Participants leave this conversation understanding how to harness the power of restorative activities to maintain their energy and enthusiasm during times of transition.

Key Takeaways:

  • Identify ways to reframe change as an opportunity for growth rather than a source of fatigue.
  • Learn restorative techniques that promote resilience and prevent burnout during periods of change.
  • Develop a personal action plan to manage change effectively, incorporating the seven types of rest.

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Burnout Proof: Building Resilient Teams in High-Pressure Environments

Burnout is a pervasive issue that can severely impact employee well-being and organizational productivity. This presentation focuses on identifying early signs of burnout and implementing resilience-building practices to prevent it. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith will share insights...

Burnout is a pervasive issue that can severely impact employee well-being and organizational productivity. This presentation focuses on identifying early signs of burnout and implementing resilience-building practices to prevent it. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith will share insights on effective personal management, self-awareness, and fostering a supportive work environment. Participants will learn how to create a culture of resilience that sustains long-term personal and professional well-being.

Key Takeaways:

  • Identify early signs of burnout in yourself and your team.
  • Learn effective personal management strategies and self-care practices to prevent burnout.
  • Develop organizational strategies to cultivate a supportive and resilient workplace culture.

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Leading with Mindfulness: Cultivating Presence and Purpose in Leadership

Mindful leadership is about leading with intention, presence, and awareness. This presentation introduces the principles of mindful leadership, emphasizing the importance of being fully present and intentional in leadership roles. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith will teach ...

Mindful leadership is about leading with intention, presence, and awareness. This presentation introduces the principles of mindful leadership, emphasizing the importance of being fully present and intentional in leadership roles. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith will teach participants how to cultivate mindfulness to enhance their leadership effectiveness, fostering a more focused, engaged, and innovative team environment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the principles and benefits of mindful leadership in the workplace.
  • Learn mindfulness practices that can be integrated into daily leadership routines.
  • Develop strategies for creating a mindful workplace that supports creativity, engagement, and well-being.

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Harmony in Hustle: Mastering Work-Life Integration for Optimal Well-being

Achieving harmony between professional and personal life is essential for sustained success and well-being. This training session provides strategies for balancing work demands with personal well-being, helping participants set boundaries and prioritize self-care. Dr. Saundra ...

Achieving harmony between professional and personal life is essential for sustained success and well-being. This training session provides strategies for balancing work demands with personal well-being, helping participants set boundaries and prioritize self-care. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith will share techniques for managing time and energy effectively, enabling employees to create a more harmonious integration of work and personal life in both in-person, work-from-home, and hybrid settings.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care for work-life harmony.
  • Identify effective techniques for managing time and energy to prevent overwhelm.
  • Develop a personalized plan for achieving work-life integration that aligns with individual and organizational goals

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About Keynote Speaker Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is the founding physician and CEO of Restorasis, a workplace wellbeing consulting firm serving its client base through keynote speaking, training, and consulting. She is dedicated to restoring wellbeing in the workplace by working with companies that care about their employees and want them to succeed at work as well as at home. She helps organizations overcome employee burnout and leadership overwhelm to create a healthy culture where innovation and optimal performance thrive.

She is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 20 years in clinical practice. She received her B.S. in Biochemistry at the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Baker College and Davenport University in Michigan teaching courses on health, nutrition, and disease progression.

Dr. Dalton-Smith is a global thought leader on the mind-body-spirit connection and restorative practices featured in numerous media outlets including CNN, ABC, Prevention, MSNBC, CBS, FOX, Women’s Day, Fast Company, INC, Psychology Today and TED.com’s Ideas Worth Sharing. She is also a Good Housekeeping Top 100 medical expert featured in Doctors’ Secrets.

Her international bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity shares life-changing insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life. Over 250,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com.

Dr. Dalton-Smith’s speaking credits include numerous corporate, non-profit, and association events each month. Her past speaking experience includes opening speaker for TEDxAtlanta, featured speaker for The Million Dollar Roundtable, and Centers for Disease Control Wellness Series Speaker Series as well as speaking for global brands like Nike, Salesforce, and Google. She has shared her expertise with over 16,000 health care professionals to encourage the current and next generation of doctors to treat the whole person while also being mindful to take care of their own wellbeing.

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