Workplace Wellness & Resilience Strategist | Best-Selling Author | Global Podcast Host | Former High-Pressure Corporate Healthcare Executive | International Keynote Speaker & Emcee
MEET HANNAH
Hannah Austin is a bestselling author, international podcast host, and keynote speaker who helps organizations prevent burnout, improve workplace well-being, and build healthier, more sustainable cultures of performance. As CEO of SheShatters, Hannah leads a growing movement focused on redefining success beyond hustle culture and equipping professionals with practical tools for long-term resilience. With more than 20 years of experience as an executive in the healthcare industry, Hannah witnessed firsthand the widespread impact of burnout on individuals, teams, and organizational performance. That experience became the catalyst for her work today – helping leaders and employees recognize the early signs of burnout and take proactive steps to restore balance, clarity, and engagement. Hannah translates research and lived experience into actionable strategies that help organizations move from reactive burnout management to proactive prevention. Her work focuses on work-life integration, emotional sustainability, and creating environments where people can perform at a high level without sacrificing their well-being. Hannah is the founder of SheShatters, launched in 2021, and has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News for her expertise on burnout and workplace culture. Her message resonates with corporate teams, healthcare professionals, and mission-driven organizations seeking to retain talent, strengthen leadership, and build healthier workplace systems.
TOPICS
The Resilient Leader: Inspiring Teams to Burn Bright
Leadership demands clarity, focus, and resilience—qualities often strained by stress. In this keynote, Hannah introduces the Burn Bright Model, a step-by-step framework for leaders to sustain energy, purpose, and impact. Participants will learn to reflect on their leadership practices, recognize stress in themselves and their teams, and reconnect with their mission. Through innovative strategies and shared accountability, leaders will leave equipped to create a sustainable path to success.
Burn Bright Through Change: Building Resilient Teams in a Transforming World
Change is inevitable, but burnout isn’t. In this keynote, Hannah’s Burn Bright Model offers leaders and teams a practical roadmap for navigating change with resilience. Participants will learn to pause and reset during uncertainty, identify signs of stress, and reconnect with their purpose. Through the model, they’ll explore agile decision-making, build collaborative teams, and create a plan to embrace change with confidence and resilience.
How to Create a Burn Bright Culture: Building a Resilient Workplace
A resilient workplace culture is key to organizational success. In this keynote, Hannah’s Burn Bright Model provides HR professionals and leaders with a proven method to cultivate engagement, well-being, and purpose. Participants will learn to pause and evaluate their current culture, recognize signs of disengagement, and reconnect with their organizational why. Using the Burn Bright Model, they’ll gain tools to support employees, build cultural advocacy, and create a plan that embeds resilience and well-being across the organization.
YOUR NEXT EMCEE
Hannah also serves as a professional event emcee and host, dedicated to setting a high-energy tone that keeps your event's momentum soaring from start to finish. More than just a voice on stage, Hannah bridges the gap between segments with her signature reflection moments. She intentionally designs her framework based on the event's theme and incorporates opportunities for audiences to "Pause, Ponder, and Power-Up" in between sessions ensuring that key takeaways aren't just heard, but integrated. By partnering with your team through pre-event strategy calls, she customizes the flow to include these intentional resets, making every transition seamless and every speaker introduction professional. Whether she is facilitating high-stakes panels or moderating mainstage Q&A, Hannah ensures your event feels polished, connected, and truly unforgettable.
Hannah as your emcee will:
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Deliver a high-energy environment that maintains engagement throughout the day.
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Integrate signature reflection moments (Pause, Ponder, Power-Up) to deepen audience learning.
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Provide seamless, professional transitions and speaker introductions.
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Offer expert facilitation for panels and live Q&A moderation.
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Include collaborative pre-event planning to align with your specific messaging and goals.
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