Speaking
Nataly's doesn't just deliver a talk. She inspires and fuels participants with her warmth, humor, and enthusiasm, and ACTIVATES them to practice what they learn in their daily lives.
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.
Nataly's most popular talks
*All of Nataly's talks can be delivered virtually or in-person*
The Power of Emotional Fitness @Work
Science-backed skills to fuel your energy, reduce stress, and handle challenges with greater resilience
Emotionally Fit Leadership
The skills modern leaders need to fuel their team’s thriving, motivation, and resilience
The Awesome Human Project
Break free from daily burnout, struggle less and thrive more, in work and life
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)
Additional topics:
The Science of Gratitude
Create a culture of gratitude to strengthen resilience, psychological safety, 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 has spoken at hundreds of amazing organizations, including:
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“When Nataly speaks about happiness as a skill, you can hear perspectives shifting around the room. Her message is powerful, actionable, and so crucial right now.”
Watch Nataly's TEDx Talk
How a Russian refugee in the U.S. climbed to the top of the corporate ladder, burned out, and changed her life by founding Happier.
Nataly's virtual and in-person keynotes
2023/2022 KEYNOTE SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
- CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUTE, July
- ARIZONA K-12 Center, June
- FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, May
- CIGNA (virtual), May
- WORKHUMAN, April
- VIZIENT, April
- GOVERNMENT TREASURY OFFICE OF TEXAS, March
- LINKEDIN, March
- NATIONWIDE FINANCIAL, March
- SOUTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF TOURISM, February
- 11ELEVEN GROUP, January
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- 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