FROM BURNOUT TO BALANCE
Speaking Truth, Sparking Change, Inspiring Action
A Stress-Free Life is Possible, Yes, you can thrive at work, at home, and in business.
Dr. Shola Ezeokoli is the dynamic founder and CEO of Balance with Dr. Shola LLC. Renowned for her vibrant personality and transformative insights, she empowers early- to mid-career women to build lives filled with wealth, autonomy, freedom, and joy through her work as a professional coach, speaker, and author.
As a sought-after speaker, Dr. Shola inspires and equips audiences with the tools to live balanced, fulfilling lives. Her engaging talks are packed with motivation, practical wisdom, and actionable strategies for personal and professional growth.
Explore Dr. Shola's signature speaking topics below...
Speaking Topics That Transform Lives
Dr. Shola speaks powerfully on Burnout to Freedom, Boundaries, and Keys to stress Freedom. Each talk is tailored to inspire and activate real change whether she’s addressing healthcare professionals, corporate teams, or women’s leadership events.
Burnout to Freedom
Burnout has been shown to cause suicide, leaving medicine, and overall disruption of patient care due to mental illness of medical professionals. The purpose of this activity is to give a attendee tools, skills, and resources to prevent and beat burnout, and thus prevent illness (physical and mental); reduce attrition and improve the aforementioned disruptions of patient care.
At the end of this activity attendees will:
-Identify disempowering myths about burnout that make it worse.
-Develop robust and creative solutions specific to their situation
-Develop a support system
-Utilize various mindset tools to reduce feelings of stress and overwhelmed that inevitably accompany burnout.
Boundaries: Unequal access as a life-saving tool
When you hear the phrase unequal access, what comes to mind? Many people think of inequity, injustice, and scarcity. In this Keynote, Dr. Shola discusses boundaries in a way that you have never heard before. It’s all about choosing who and what have the greatest and the least access to your time, energy, resources, and mental space.
Saying NO: why we don’t, why we should, and how we can
Studies have shown that saying no to most things is key in achieving Freedom from Burnout. In this talk, Dr. Shola delivers powerful motivation on how you can skillfully incorporate this two letter life saving word, into your daily vocabulary without feeling guilty about it
Defeating Burnout in the Legal Profession
This one hour class, specially prepared for lawyers comes with a CLE approval from the American Bar Association. It can be modified for any organization, as the principles of burnout prevention are the same across the board.
Keys to Stress Freedom
Stress is common but it doesn’t have to be your story. With these 7 Practical Strategies, you too can live a stress free life, at work, at home and in business. Say goodbye to stress and worry.
The MAGIC 5 of Calm, Clarity and Confidence
DDo you know that you can retrain your mind in order to be stress free? With these techniques Dr. Shola gives you scientifically proven ways to calm your mind, clear brain fog, and develop strong inner confidence. This will help you face your work day in an empowered mental state.
Control Your Thoughts, Control Your Life
Our thought patterns can either build us up, or become detrimental to our mental health. Yes we think, but did you know that there are Thinking patterns that empower you, and also thinking patterns that disempower you. In this Keynote, Dr. Shola points out the various disempowering thinking patterns, and shows you how to avoid them.
Leadership Topics That Transform Lives
Dr. Shola speaks powerfully on Progress Through Peace Of Mind, and thriving leadership. Each talk is tailored to inspire and activate real change whether she’s addressing healthcare professionals, corporate teams, or women’s leadership events.
Progress Through Peace Of Mind: How To Promote Psychological Safety As a Leader
Psychological safety is the ability to show and employ oneself without fear of negative consequences of self-image, status, or career. Organization leaders need to be able to create a culture of psychological safety in small or large organizations in order to attract and retain top talent; reduce attrition, and sustain and improve organizational goals.
By the end of this session (1 hour), attendees will be able to:
1. Identify the benefits of psychological safety
2. Obtain strategies and skills to create a culture of psychological safety as a leader.
3. Become aware of the need for psychological safety yourself.
4. Identify the four quadrants of psychological safety.
"Stop Fighting!" A No Frills Approach to Conflict Management
Conflict management can be defined as the process of dealing with (perceived) incompatibilities or disagreements arising from, for example, diverging opinions, objectives, and needs.
-Frank R. C. de Wit
Contrary to popular belief, conflict avoidance is not a good thing. On the flip side, unmanaged conflict leads to bullying, passive aggression, and leadership but the loudest but least qualified. As a leader of any organization, being able to manage and resolve conflict is essential to organizational growth, and employee wellness, satisfaction and engagement.
At the end of this activity participants will be able to:
1. Identify what conflict management is and what it isn’t.
2. Utilize specific strategy to create winning conversations
3. Become aware of the best and the worst times to have crucial conversations
4. Create a safe space for conflict resolution
5. Utilize relational capital as a tool for conflict management
You Cannot Pour From An Empty Cup: Investing In Yourself While Developing Others
You cannot pour from an empty cup. Personal development is lifelong, and you cannot properly invest in others unless you are investing in yourself. Changing times call for changing perspectives, and the onus is on leaders to take care of their own personal development while helping other grow.
At the end of this activity participants will be able to:
1. Balance the needs of personal development with the needs to help develop others coming behind them.
2. Identify the ways in which they best add value.
3. Develop a strategy for their own personal development
4. Utilize stated strategies to invest in themselves, as well as future leaders, without burning out
Dr. Shola’s speaking topics are ideal for:
Medical Conferences, Hospitals, Women’s Leadership Events, Corporate Wellness Programs, Faith-Based Events, and more.
Dr. Shola is a vibrant and relatable speaker who brings over two decades of medical and coaching experience to every stage. Her unique mix of humor, authenticity, and insight allows her to deeply connect with audiences. Whether live or virtual, her talks leave attendees feeling inspired, refreshed, and equipped to take meaningful action.
Each of her presentations can be tailored for your event’s theme, goals, and audience. She is available for:
- Keynote Speeches
- Panel Discussions
- Corporate Trainings
- Medical Grand Rounds
- Virtual Conferences
- Workshops and Retreats
Didn't See the Topic You’re Looking For? Interested in booking Dr. Shola?
Dr Shola delivers customized keynotes tailored to your organization’s needs. If there's a specific topic you'd like her to speak on, we’re happy to create a session just for you.
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What People Are Saying...
“Excellent speaker with such a powerful message!
Dr. Shola was such an amazing speaker at the Women Physicians Wellness Conference in Grand Cayman this year! Dynamic, engaging and funny…with such a powerful message to share. Don’t miss the opportunity to book her for your event. Such a shining star!”
–Erica H.
“Dr Shola Ezeokoli is an excellent teacher and coach. She has spoken several times at our church RCCG RPA ,Dolton, IL. She ALWAYS leaves us wanting her to come back soon for some more.”
–RCCG Dolton
“She’s amazing!!!
This woman is amazing! I’ve been so blessed by her events and books. My first major event with her was in 2016 and I’ve been a fan ever since. If you’ve attended any of her events then you already know, she leaves you feeling empowered, energized and motivated. I look forward to future events!”
–Lois S.
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Dr. Shola’s calendar includes speaking engagements from 2015 to present day.
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