Welcome!
I'm so glad that you're here.​
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I’m Dr. Claire, a transformational speaker, cultural architect, and mental health executive with over two decades of experience helping leaders build cultures where people and performance thrive.
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At Dr. Claire SPEAKS! LLC, we inspire and equip organizations to move from performative policies to transformational cultures, by addressing the root causes of workplace harm and supporting leaders in cultivating environments where empathy drives innovation, well-being fuels retention, and equity is the foundation.
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Through bold keynotes, story-driven workshops, and short-term strategic consulting, we partner with people leaders, executive teams, and decision-makers across healthcare, corporate, nonprofit, and education sectors to inspire, equip, and transform leadership, turning good intentions into lasting impact.​
Leading with Empathy and Authenticity!
What’s Hurting Your People Is Hurting Your Business
Toxic workplace dynamics and unaddressed mental health needs cost U.S. companies nearly $300 billion a year, through turnover, burnout, absenteeism, legal exposure, and reputational damage. That’s more than the GDP of some entire countries.
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But the human toll is just as urgent:
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76% of U.S. workers report experiencing at least one mental health symptom.
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84% say workplace conditions have contributed to it (U.S. Surgeon General, 2022).
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At Dr. Claire SPEAKS!, we help organizations reimagine leadership, where empathy isn’t seen as optional, and organizational wellness is recognized as a strategic advantage. We inspire courageous conversations through keynotes, equip teams through story-driven workshops, and transform organizations through short-term strategic consulting.
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When your people are hurting, your business is too. Organizations and leaders that ignore well-being risk more than burnout, they risk their brand, their culture, and their future.
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Investing in your people isn't just the right thing to do, it’s a strategic advantage.
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Why Partner with Us?
You’re not just hiring a transformational speaker or consultant, you’re choosing a strategic partner in culture change, one who leads with truth, empathy, and impact.
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At Dr. Claire SPEAKS!, we bring over two decades of experience across mental health, leadership, public systems, and organizational wellness—anchored in clinical insight and lived expertise navigating complexity and change. We help organizations reimagine leadership, where empathy drives performance, organizational wellness is a strategic advantage, and equity is the foundation.
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We support organizations because too many workplaces speak about wellness and inclusion, but continue to operate in ways that harm the very people within them. Regardless of industry, the result is the same: burnout, turnover, disengagement, culture confusion, and a lack of innovation.
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The business case is clear:
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Companies that invest in employee development see up to 93% higher retention and 22% greater profitability.
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- Inclusive organizations are 6x more innovative and agile.
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Leadership behaviors alone can drive a 70-point increase in inclusion (Deloitte, 2018).
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Psychologically honoring environments where people feel safe enough to contribute fully, makes teams thrive (Google’s Project Aristotle, 2024).
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At Dr. Claire SPEAKS!, we don’t offer quick fixes. We spark courageous leadership rooted in empathy and authenticity—one keynote, one workshop, and one transformation at a time.
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Mental Health
& Wellness
Health
Equity
Racial &
Social Justice
Advocacy
& Policy
Let's Build Legacy Together!
Speaking Engagements
Inspire Change: Dr. Claire SPEAKS! delivers bold, story-rich keynotes on intersectional mental health, workplace culture, leadership, and justice. Whether you're hosting a conference, retreat, or internal summit, these talks spark transformation and equip your people to lead with empathy and authenticity.
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Let's spark something powerful!
Workshops & Trainings
Equip your team: Our interactive workshops go beyond theory. We guide your leaders and staff through practical tools and powerful conversations rooted in equity-informed leadership, organizational wellness, and mental health. These experiences build inclusive, psychologically honoring environments where everyone can thrive.
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Let’s build a culture of care and impact.
Consulting
Lead Transformation : Our short-term consulting engagements are designed for organizations ready to move from insight to integration. Using our C.A.R.E.™ Approach, we help you align leadership, strategy, and workplace culture, mitigating risk, reducing harm, and centering your people.
Let’s create the culture your mission deserves.
"I had the opportunity to recruit and manage many of the top thought leaders and content experts in the behavioral health space for platformed national presentations. Dr. Claire's presentation, ' Beyond Hate & Towards Love: Social Workers' Role in Confronting and Dismantling Oppression', was by far one of the most engaging, professional, and informative that I've witnessed. In addition, a key component of Dr. Claire's presentation was a live Q&A with behavioral health professionals from across the country- she displayed a level of empathy and relatability that stood out, especially in an academic setting. Dr. Claire was able to take challenging cultural and academic content and present it in a way that was uniquely impactful and empowering"
Cliff Gates
Co-Founder, Map to Hope
