- Leading expert on emotional fitness and leadership, entrepreneur, and bestselling author
- Creator of the Happier Method™, founder and CEO of Happier, a company that’s helped more than 1 million people live happier lives
- Host of the popular Awesome Human Podcast
- Bestselling author of The Awesome Human Project, Happier Now, and Gratitude Daily
- Creator and teacher of Happier @ Work™, Leading Through Change, and Elevating Women Leaders popular leadership training programs
- Held top positions at McKinsey and Microsoft, was a Managing Director at a venture capital fund, and founded or was an executive at 5 startups and tech companies
- Featured in hundreds of media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, The Washington Post, The New York Times, TEDx Boston, and SXSW
- Came to the United States as a refugee from the former Soviet Union
- Her mission: To help millions of people struggle less and thrive in work and life by improving their emotional fitness with science-backed skills and practices.
- Client list includes: SAP, TEDx, Workhuman, Cisco, Vanguard, Comcast, Google, Dell, Bristol Myers Squibb, and MDRT
Nataly’s transformative virtual and in-person keynote presentations will activate your audience with accessible science-backed skills, inspiring leadership insight, and her incredible life story brought to life on stage with her vibrant energy, humor and creativity.
Thriving Through Change: Science-backed blueprint to thrive through adversity
Emotionally Fit Leadership: Optimize your ability to positively impact other people's capacity to thrive
The Power of Emotional Fitness at Work: Science-backed skills to fuel your energy, reduce stress, and handle challenges with greater resilience
Happiness is a Skill: 5 science-backed skills to fuel your well-being and joy
Leading With Purpose: Unlocking motivation, resilience, and your fullest potential
Embrace Your Awesome Human! Break free from daily burnout, struggle less and thrive more in work and life
“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’s story 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 humor, professionalism, and partnership had a positive impact on our attendees. She moved people and made them think differently – that is no easy feat.”
Cynthia Keeshan, VP of Strategic Events, Ceridian
“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.”
Kevin Mullins, VP of Global Communications, Workhuman
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