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Nataly brings a rare combination of authenticity and vibrancy to any stage. She showcases a plethora of life-changing insights for leaders and surrounds them with her amazing personal journey. I would highly recommend her to any event or company that seeks a fresh new perspective (with heart!) for its audience.

- Kevin Mullins, VP of Global Communications, Workhuman

Nataly’s story and powerful insights inspired our organization and energized our employees. Her enthusiasm was contagious and action provoking - we could have listened to her speak for hours.

- Ann M. Powell, CHRO, Bristol-Myers Squibb

Nataly’s emotional fitness keynote inspired our teams globally to find time for self-care, to thrive both in life and in business. A well-received and deeply important message for all to hear, from the top down!

- Adam Wysocki, Director of Global Wellbeing, Thomson Reuters

A few awesome organizations where Nataly has spoken

About Nataly

Nataly Kogan is a leading expert in optimizing your emotional fitness and elevating your leadership.

With a compelling life story of emigrating from Russia with her family, teaching herself to speak English by watching “Who’s the Boss” on repeat and holding top positions at McKinsey, Microsoft and 5 startups by the time she was 37, Nataly is a fascinating, one-of-a-kind keynote and TEDx speaker.

After years of chasing a non-existent state of nirvana in the corporate world, Nataly was not only unfulfilled, she suffered a debilitating burnout that led her to find a new way. Today, as a best-selling author of 3 books and the CEO of Happier, Inc., Nataly helps tens of thousands of Awesome Humans, leaders, and teams struggle less and thrive more in work and life.

Nataly’s unparalleled, positive, and transformative presentations are an amalgam of her science-backed skills, her business acumen, her unique life experiences and her contagious energy and creativity.

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Nataly's Most Popular Talks

The Awesome Human Project

Break free from daily burnout, struggle less and thrive more in work and life

Emotionally Fit Leadership

The skills modern leaders need to fuel their team’s thriving, motivation, and resilience

The Power of Emotional Fitness @ Work

Science-backed skills to fuel your energy, reduce stress, and handle challenges with greater resilience

Thriving Through Change

A blueprint for working through uncertainty with greater energy, resilience, and sense of purpose

A Daily Legacy of Kindness

How practicing Intentional Kindness can lead to more meaningful human connections, greater sense of purpose, and better outcomes

Happier Now!

How to stop chasing perfection and embrace everyday moments (even the difficult ones)

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The Science of Gratitude

How practicing gratitude can fuel individual and organizational well-being, authentic resilience, and top performance

Realistic Self-Care

A interactive learning experience to uncover how to realistically practice self-care to fuel your energy, reduce daily burnout, and feel your best

 

Nataly was the perfect keynote speaker and her ability to connect with our employees – in the room or by video from across the globe – was amazing. Every employee who attended took away a ‘nugget’ that stayed with them long after her session was over.

- Stacey Hoin, CHRO, GE Capital

Nataly was the perfect keynote speaker as we invest in Sleep Number's top performers. As a purpose-driven brand, we strive to always be our best for our customers. Nataly shared tools to be more productive and innovative, while finding more joy everyday.

- Shelly Ibach, CEO, Sleep Number

Nataly gave one of our most successful webinars during coronavirus. She has a true gift to connect with her audience, even in virtual spaces, and was able to engage our more than 400 participants. Her powerful message and authenticity moved everyone.

- Miriam Bredella, MD, Prof. & Vice-Chair Radiology, Harvard Medical School & Mass. General Hospital

2023-2022 Virtual and In-Person Keynote Highlights

2023

  • CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUTE, Indianapolis, July
  • ARIZONA K-12 CENTER, Tuscon, June
  • DELL CFO (virtual, May
  • CIGNA (virtual), May
  • FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, Atlanta, May
  • VIZIENT (virtual), April
  • WORKHUMAN, San Diego, April
  • GOVERNMENT TREASURY OFFICE OF TEXAS, March
  • LINKEDIN, London, March
  • NATIONWIDE FINANCIAL, Scottsdale, March
  • SOUTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF TOURISM, Kiawah Island, February
  • 11E1even Group, Indianapolis, January

2022

  • AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS, November
  • DISNEY+ Leaders, November
  • ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE (AWIS), November
  • POWDR CORP Leaders, October
  • CIGNA, October
  • SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES, September
  • NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP CENTER OF TAMPA BAY, September
  • K-1 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Women Leaders, September
  • ZETA TAU ALPHA FRATERNITY, July
  • SC JOHNSON, June
  • PLANTE MORAN, June
  • UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP, May
  • WORKHUMAN LIVE Atlanta, May
  • FLORIDA BLUE FOUNDATION, May
  • JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES, April
  • HEXION, April
  • THOMSON REUTERS, April and May
  • MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, April
  • JANSSEN, April
  • UNILEVER, March
  • SXSW Austin, March
  • JUNIPER, March
  • STAFFING INDUSTRY ANALYSTS, March
  • KELLOGG, March
  • MID-AMERICA APARTMENT COMMUNITIES, February
  • NATIONAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, January
  • COURSERA Leaders, January
  • MOMENTIVE, January
  • LYRA HEALTH, January
  • DELL CFO, January

Nataly's TEDx Talk

From Russian Refugee to Sharer of Joy

A few awesome keynote segments

The Power of Gratitude

Intentional Kindness as a Skill

Virtual? In person? YES!

Nataly gave more than 300 virtual talks since March 2020 (yes, that’s a real number) and masterfully engages her audiences no matter the setting or format.

Company leaders have told us that Nataly’s virtual sessions were the most fully-attended of any of their virtual events — and more fueling, practical, and fun!