2025 Round-Up
As the year comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on just how many miles, conversations, and meaningful moments this work has included.
This year took me to eight states and into conference rooms, hospitals, universities, and retreat centers across the country. Every space was filled with people doing hard, important work—often under immense pressure, and often while quietly carrying more than anyone sees.
Below are a few snapshots from the road and the rooms where we gathered.
Where the Work Took Me This Year
January
First Friday Indiana
Fairlawn Retirement – Ohio
February
University of Memphis
Loewenberg School of Nursing – Tennessee
Carle Health – Illinois
March
Perinatal Symposium – Indiana
April
Book Release Events
Oncology Nursing Society – Colorado
May
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. – Florida
Nurses Week Events – Indiana
CASAH – California
June & July
Adams Health Leadership Series
Completion of The Burnout Hub
August
Great Lakes Trauma Conference
September
Grow Allen
Burnout Conference – Indiana
October
Inaugural Monthly Coaching Call
Hosted Laura with Dignity Care Network – United Kingdom
November & December
Indiana Emergency Medical Society
Emergency Nurses Association
POHMS – Pennsylvania
Indiana Workers Compensation Institute
What Stood Out
What stood out most wasn’t the travel or the stages—although both were genuinely meaningful.
It was the honesty.
And, at times, the desperation.
People were willing to name what’s hard.
Leaders were open about what they don’t have figured out.
Teams were hungry for something more practical than recycled “self-care” slogans.
Across keynotes, workshops, retreats, and small-group conversations, the themes were remarkably consistent:
People want to do meaningful work
They want to stay well enough to keep doing it
And they want solutions that go beyond surface-level advice
Those conversations—real, unscripted, and sometimes uncomfortable—are what keep me doing this work.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Many organizations are already planning for 2026. Others are just beginning those conversations.
If your organization is thinking about:
Burnout prevention
Leadership wellbeing
Healthcare workforce sustainability
Or creating space for more honest, practical conversations
…I’d love to be part of that discussion.
And if you know someone who books keynote speakers, workshops, or retreats, feel free to pass this along.
Thank you to every leader, clinician, educator, and team who trusted me with their stories this year. The work continues—and the conversation matters.
