Lydia, Stillwater, OK
Speaking and Workshops
Making the science of flourishing practical -in the moments people need it most.
Joni brings together more than 30 years of healthcare experience, the science of positive psychology, and the practical skills of coaching to create engaging, evidence-informed experiences people can actually use.
Whether speaking to healthcare professionals, educators, corporate teams, or community groups, Joni helps audiences understand what happens when stress narrows our capacity—and how we can create greater access to clarity, resilience, connection, and intentional choice.
Who Joni Speaks To
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Hospital systems and clinical teams
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Universities and schools
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Nursing and healthcare conferences
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Corporate and professional development groups
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Community and nonprofit organizations
Signature Speaking Topics
Functional Flexibility Under Pressure
Why knowing what to do isn't always enough—and how understanding stress, physiological activation, and psychological flexibility can help people access more of what they already know when pressure is high.
Access Before Action
We often give people more strategies when what they really need is greater access to the strategies they already have. This session explores what gets in the way under stress—and what coaches, leaders, and helping professionals can do about it.
Beyond Burnout
A practical, evidence-informed look at stress, resilience, and sustainable well-being that moves beyond simply telling overwhelmed people to practice more self-care.
The ROI of Realistic Optimism
Explore how realistic optimism influences resilience, problem-solving, connection, and performance—and how to cultivate hope without ignoring difficulty or pretending everything is fine.
Inviting Calm & Managing Overwhelm
An accessible exploration of the body-brain connection with practical strategies for recognizing activation, creating space, and responding more intentionally.
Additional Topics: High-Quality Connections • Inside Your Head and Outside of the Box • Adding the Coach Approach
Programs can be customized for keynotes, workshops, staff development, retreats, and continuing education.
Selected Experience
Trusted to speak, teach, and facilitate for healthcare, education, professional, and community audiences, with more than 100 presentations delivered.
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
Oklahoma State University
University of Oklahoma
Stillwater Medical Center
Tulsa Technology Center
Meridian Technology Center
Additional audiences include healthcare and nursing conferences, corporate conferences, adult education and literacy conferences, clinical teams, and community organizations.
What Audiences Can Expect
Joni's presentations are grounded in science but designed for real life. Expect an engaging mix of evidence, storytelling, reflection, humor, and practical tools—without adding another overwhelming list of things people “should” be doing.
Participants leave with a better understanding of what's happening within them and practical ways to create more space between reaction and response.