Let’s Talk About Healthcare Burnout
Real conversations.
Practical solutions.
A speaker who’s been there, and can lead your team forward.
Overcoming Burnout
Burnout is everywhere in healthcare, and yet most speakers talk around it. Patrick speaks directly to it.
As a former healthcare leader, Patrick sat in the meetings, felt the pressure, and ignored the warning signs—until those signs turned into a medical emergency.
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What others are saying
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Patrick's presentation and strategies to deal with burnout resonated with many of our leaders.
Chief Nursing Officer
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Our nurses need to hear this. You are saving lives, I have no doubt!
Healthcare Professional
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I very much enjoyed the humor woven into such a serious topic.
Nurse
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This was my favorite presentation of the entire conference!
Keynote Attendee
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I loved that Patrick was vulnerable enough to share his personal story. Very impactful!
School Nurse
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Moving and informative! I really enjoyed the real life case studies and audience participation.
Outpatient Healthcare Professional
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This presentation was great! It hit home for me as I worked in the hospital during the pandemic.
Respiratory Therapist
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Your personal and real life stories helped engage people in ways that many others refuse to include.
Hospital Nurse
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This was by far one of the most impactful days I have had in my years in this position.
Hospital Administrator
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I enjoyed his energy and engagement with the audience, very captivating presentation.
Nurse Leader
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Thank you Patrick for saying it’s not our fault. We don’t hear that enough!
Oncology Nurse
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Patrick's books are like the best parts of a coaching conversation with Patrick.
Chaplain
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Your presentation was such a gift to me, both validating and insightful! I laughed, I cried, and I learned. I hope our paths cross again!
Director of Operations
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Great presentation! Every organization should hear Patrick speak!
Social Worker
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The poll that revealed 96% of us had experienced a trait of burnout was sobering! I will be incorporating more education for my nurses on this topic.
Nurse Educator
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Such an energizing presentation. Exactly what I needed in a moment where I’m questioning the benefits of my profession.
HR Leader
This is a personal journey for Patrick and he connects with audiences in a unique way as both a seasoned healthcare leader and a human.
Patrick speaks from experience, both as a leader and a burnout survivor.
His presentations validate the frustration your teams are feeling while offering leaders clear, practical steps to address burnout at the root.
It’s a conversation your people will remember.
And one they’ll thank you for starting.
“I needed this and I’m hopeful that by implementing these tools, I can go from burned out to excited about being a nurse again.”
-Nurse Educator
“Your talk at RHA really hit home! I have used some of your points with the nurse managers and staff nurses that work in our facilities as I am greatly concerned for their mental wellbeing. Thank you for sharing your story! It has and will continue to have a great impact on my job and how I look at healthcare as a whole.”
-Nursing Director
Patrick’s Keynotes
Burnout Is Breaking Us
Understanding the real drivers of burnout and what leaders can do today to stop the spiral.
The Hidden Cost of Moral Distress
Why good people feel powerless at work—and how to restore their voice, dignity, and wellbeing.
From Surviving to Leading
How burned-out managers can recover their energy and lead with authenticity and care.
The Personal Path to Recovery
Helping individuals recognize burnout, care for themselves, and take practical steps forward.
In Let’s Talk About Healthcare Burnout, Patrick shares stories, research, and hard-won insights from his own journey.
This book is a guide that’s both deeply human and immediately useful for healthcare leaders.
What’s the Next Step?
Services
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Raise burnout awareness, provide practical solutions to prevent and overcome burnout in your organization.
-Leadership Meetings
-Department Meetings
-Special Events
-Wellbeing Events
-Webinars
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Do you feel stuck? Trapped in your professional situation? Are you burned out and need to identify your next steps? Burnout is an epidemic, coaching can help.
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Patrick Riecke offers a select number of consulting engagements to organizations seeking to address burnout, improve workplace wellbeing, and cultivate resilient leadership. With a tailored approach grounded in real-world experience, Patrick works closely with executives and teams to develop actionable strategies that drive meaningful results. Availability is limited to ensure a high level of focus and customization for each client. Contact Patrick today to explore how he can support your organization's goals.