Speaking Engagements
CUSTOM-PHASED workshops created for your organizational needs.
We regularly work with organizations and conference and event planners to deliver specific topics. We can help assess the needs and then devise specific themes and topics that help you develop the tools and mindsets to succeed. Dr. Martin will often speak about the following topics: resiliency, gratitude, relationships, mindsets, building trust, perfectionism, grief and forgiveness, values, and boundaries.
Topics for leadership development seminars and keynotes
DARE TO LEAD™
Dare to Lead is a courage building program based on the evidence and research of Dr. Brené Brown. Leaders who participate will learn skills to have hard conversations, hold themselves and others accountable, lead with empathy and connection, build trust, give and receive feedback, and pick yourself back up quickly after disappointments and setback. This 24-hour workshop, facilitated by Dr. Martin, a Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator™, focuses on courage as a collection of four skill sets that are teachable, measurable, and observable.
Individuals who successfully complete the full 24 hour Dare to Lead program will receive a certificate of completion and are allowed to put a Dare to Lead Trained badge on their LinkedIn account
Further information is available at https://daretolead.brenebrown.com
DARING WAY™
Being courageous and authentic is “in style”. Yet most of us will not ever let our guard down, and instead of being ourselves, live each day covered in armor in our workplaces and homes. These interactive sessions focus on the courage it takes to be authentic and vulnerable and how to rise after you fall. This 8-16 hour workshop is based on the research of Brené Brown, one of the world’s leading experts on courage, vulnerability, and resilience.
Further information is available at https://thedaringway.org/
INnovations In Resilience KEYNOTES
Moving From Surviving to Thriving
Burnout is epidemic in healthcare and many other professions. Dr. Martin talks about how common burnout is and the consequences to our personal wellbeing, the organizations we work for and the people and patients we care for. He shares simple, efficient techniques to combat and prevent burnout and improve our relationships with our loved ones, colleagues, customers, and patients.
Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Target audiences: healthcare, workplace, education, general interest, wellness, churches
Objectives:
Review current state of burnout in healthcare providers and the tie to quality, safety, experience and retention.
Understand the power of strong relationships on our health, happiness and longevity.
Identify opportunities to be “everyday leaders” in our personal and work lives.
Understand the association between gratitude, health and happiness.
Understand the “three good things” gratitude tool and be able to incorporate into their daily life.
Discuss the importance of Random Acts of Kindness on our overall happiness.
Understand how to write an effective gratitude letter.
The Power of Forgiveness: Healing Ambiguous Grief and Finding Peace
Ambiguous grief can be one of the most challenging experiences to navigate—it’s the loss that doesn’t have clear boundaries or closure. It can show up in our personal lives, at work, and in relationships, often leaving us feeling lost, disconnected, and emotionally stuck. In this session, Dr. Martin shows how forgiveness is a powerful tool to release fear, resentment, and judgment, helping us heal emotional wounds. Participants will learn how forgiveness frees us from the grip of unresolved grief, creating space for emotional freedom and resilience.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours of course material
Target Audiences: Workplace, healthcare, education, general interest, wellness, faith communities
Objectives:
Understand the relationship between loss, longing, and the sense of being lost in the experience of grief.
Identify the ways in which ambiguous grief appears in both personal and professional life.
Explore how judgment hinders the process of effectively dealing with grief.
Learn how forgiveness serves as a powerful tool to release oneself from fear, pain, and the emotional chains of resentment.
The Power of Social Connection
The quality of our relationships is the strongest predictor of long-term health, happiness, and longevity. In this talk, Dr. Martin explores the profound impact that social connections have on mental and physical wellbeing, while also addressing the harmful consequences of loneliness, which is now recognized as a public health crisis. Drawing on recent studies, he illustrates how fostering meaningful relationships can boost immune function, reduce stress, and even lower the risk of chronic diseases. Participants will walk away with actionable strategies to cultivate stronger connections in their personal and professional lives.
Duration: One hour
Target audiences: Workplace, healthcare, education, general interest, wellness, faith communities
Objectives:
Discover how strong relationships positively affect health, happiness, and longevity, as supported by decades of research, including the Harvard Study of Adult Development.
Recognize that everyone has the capacity to lead by example in fostering resilience and connection in daily life.
Understand the rising prevalence of loneliness and its harmful effects, such as increased risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, and early mortality, according to recent studies from the CDC and other leading health organizations.
Learn to identify and nurture your “4am friends”—those you can rely on in times of need.
The Science of Gratitude
Research shows that practicing gratitude is linked to improved health, increased happiness, and deeper connections in our personal and professional lives. In this presentation, Dr. Martin explores the science behind gratitude and provides actionable techniques to enhance wellbeing, boost immune function, and promote longevity. Participants will gain valuable insights into how gratitude can transform their lives and relationships, fostering a more positive, fulfilling outlook.
Duration: One hour
Target audiences: Workplace, healthcare, education, general interest, wellness, faith communities
Objectives:
Understand the connection between gratitude, health, and happiness.
Review the positive effects of gratitude on immune function, cardiac health, and longevity.
Learn the science behind happiness, focusing on the “three good things” gratitude tool, and how to incorporate it into daily routines.
Explore how Random Acts of Kindness contribute to overall happiness.
Master techniques for writing an impactful gratitude letter to strengthen personal and professional relationships.
Mindset Matters. The importance of mindset on stress and wellness
What if the biggest tool you have for reducing stress and improving wellness isn’t a fancy app or a yoga retreat—but simply the way you think? In this thought-provoking session, Dr. Corey Martin unpacks the powerful connection between mindset and wellbeing, including how our beliefs about stress shape our bodies, our relationships, and even the care we deliver to others.
With a blend of science, storytelling, and simple tools, you'll leave with a better understanding of how to shift your mindset—and why doing so might just change everything from your mood to your mitochondria
Duration: One hour
Target audiences: Healthcare, education, wellness, workplace, general interest, faith communities
Objectives:
Understand the role of mirror neurons in emotional health.
Explore how mindset influences stress.
Identify at least three ways mindset can enhance health and wellbeing.
Building Trust: The foundation of resilience and leadership
TTrust is the cornerstone of effective leadership, organizational resilience, and personal wellbeing. In this talk, Dr. Martin explores the complexities of trust—what it truly means when we say we don’t trust someone, and how to cultivate trust in both professional and personal contexts. Through practical insights, participants will learn how trust fosters psychological safety, strengthens teams, and reduces burnout, ultimately leading to greater fulfillment and purpose in life. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to build and maintain trust, creating more meaningful connections in every area of life.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours of course material
Target audiences: Workplace, healthcare, education, general interest, wellness, faith communities
Objectives:
Understand the critical role of trust and psychological safety in building high-performing teams and healthy work environments.
Explore how developing authentic relationships with team members fosters mutual trust and collaboration.
Develop a practical framework for cultivating trust within organizations and personal relationships, promoting resilience and reducing burnout
Better Boundaries, Deeper Connection: The BIG Principles of Trust and Leadership
Our ability to set boundaries, uphold integrity, and extend generous assumptions about others deeply influences our leadership, relationships, and personal fulfillment. In this session, Dr. Martin examines how struggles with boundary-setting, accountability, and misinterpretation of others' actions can undermine our search for joy, meaning, and purpose. Through a blend of personal and organizational resilience strategies, participants will gain practical insights into fostering trust and leading with compassion, ultimately enhancing their sense of purpose and connection.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours of course material
Target audiences: Workplace, healthcare, education, general interest, wellness, churches.
Objectives:
Identify at least one boundary to set that allows for more generous assumptions about others' actions and intentions.
Discuss the unique barriers healthcare providers and other professionals face when building relationships and leading teams.
Develop a practical framework for building trust in both organizational and personal relationships, fostering stronger connections and leadership
Reconnecting in of World of Disconnection and Social Isolation
Since Covid-19, do you feel like you have lost your mojo? Do you find it difficult to connect with friends, family and colleagues? When you scroll through social media, do you wonder how people can really think that way? Do you think that maybe, just maybe, we are more alike than different AND if given the chance, we could once again have meaningful, connecting conversations that would fill our hearts and connect us in ways that we long for? This talk is a powerful, experiential session based on the principles of the Center for Courage and Renewal that will help you understand how much power and control you have to make a meaningful difference in creating the connected life we all long for.
Duration: 1 -2 hours of course material
Target audiences: Workplace, healthcare, education, general interest, wellness, churches.
Objectives:
Understand ways that we can all help build connection and community.
Build an awareness of how it feels to be labeled as “different”.
Identify ways to meaningfully, personally reconnect in times of disconnection and social isolation.
Letting go of Perfectionism
Perfectionism often masquerades as healthy striving, yet it can deeply hinder our wellbeing and resilience. In this session, Dr. Martin unpacks the role perfectionism plays in our lives, particularly in high-pressure fields like healthcare. Participants will explore how perfectionism is tied to shame and emotional numbing, and learn strategies to combat its negative effects. This talk empowers individuals to release unhealthy perfectionistic tendencies, embrace self-compassion, and redefine success in a more balanced and fulfilling way.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours of course material
Target audiences: Workplace, healthcare, education, general interest, wellness, faith communities
Objectives:
Understand how deeply ingrained perfectionism is in our culture and its strong connection to shame.
Identify how perfectionism is used as a tool to numb emotions and avoid vulnerability.
Examine the role perfectionism played in healthcare training and other high-performance fields.
Learn effective strategies to combat the negative effects of perfectionism and embrace healthier mindsets.
Distinguish between perfectionism and healthy striving, cultivating a more compassionate approach to personal growth
Showing Up Well: How to Be a Friend, Leader, or Partner When It Matters Most
Do you ever wish you knew exactly what to say when others are struggling? Are you afraid of saying the wrong thing, so you end up saying nothing at all? In this talk, Dr. Martin explores how these common fears can be overcome with simple techniques grounded in perspective-taking, empathy, and self-compassion. Participants will learn how to communicate effectively and offer meaningful support, fostering stronger, more resilient relationships in both personal and professional settings.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours of course material
Target audiences: Workplace, healthcare, education, general interest, wellness, faith communities
Objectives:
Learn practical tools to promote personal self-care and resilience.
Identify at least two self-compassion practices to incorporate into daily life.
Discuss the crucial differences between empathy and sympathy, and how to apply them in supportive communication
The Courage to Choose: Living (and Leading) by What Matters Most
In a world that constantly demands more, it’s easy to lose sight of what actually gives us life. This session invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your core values—the compass that points you toward meaning, fulfillment, and joy. Dr. Martin blends humor, honesty, and evidence-based strategies to explore why we overcommit, how we self-sabotage, and what it really means to say “yes” or “no.” You’ll walk away with clarity about what matters most—and the tools to protect itDuration: 1 to 2 hours of course material
Target audiences: Workplace, healthcare, education, general interest, wellness, faith communities
Objectives:
Clarify three personal core values and explore how they influence daily choices.
Recognize patterns of overcommitment or distraction that pull you away from meaningful priorities.
Develop a values-driven strategy to make more intentional decisions with your time and energy.
