Speaking and Training Events with Dr. Broderick Sawyer
Speaking Events to Help People Understand Themselves, Systems, and Stress at Depth
Whether I’m speaking to mental health professionals, university staff, therapists-in-training, healthcare teams, corporate audiences, leaders, or social justice organizations, my goal is not just to deliver information. It is to create a space where people can think more clearly, feel more grounded, and leave with language and tools they can actually use.
My work helps audiences understand the deeper patterns shaping human nature as it relates to burnout, emotional labor, leadership, identity, stress, and healing. I blend clinical psychology, mindfulness, trauma-informed thinking, self-compassion, and liberation psychology in a way that is intellectually rigorous, emotionally resonant, and accessible. People often describe my talks as grounding, engaging, humorous, and deeply human—where practical insight meets real presence.
Speaking Topics
Every keynote, workshop, or training is tailored to the audience, setting, and goals of the event. Common themes include:
Burnout, Emotional Labor, and Sustainable Care:
*Understanding burnout as more than overload: how stress, identity, and chronic self-abandonment interact
*Practical ways to restore energy, attention, and emotional steadiness without relying on empty self-care language
Trauma-Informed Leadership and Workplace Well-Being:
*How stress, hierarchy, and role pressure shape communication, leadership, and workplace culture
*Building environments where people can think clearly, feel supported, and work without constant activation
Racial Stress, Identity, and Liberation-Based Healing
*The emotional and nervous system impact of racism and systemic stress
*Moving from chronic survival mode toward clarity, agency, and more intentional action
Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Applied Liberation Psychology
*Practical contemplative tools that people can actually use in real life
*How to work with attention, emotion, and embodied awareness in ways that support healing and values-aligned living
Healing for Therapists, Educators, and Other Space-Holders
*The hidden psychological toll of caregiving, advocacy, and emotional labor
*How to stay connected to yourself while continuing to show up for others
If your audience has a different need, I can also design a custom talk or training built around your goals.
What You Can Expect
*A speaking style that is clear, grounded, warm, and engaging
*Content rooted in clinical psychology, mindfulness, and lived human reality
*Practical frameworks people can apply immediately
*Space for reflection, insight, and nervous system settling
*A speaker who can translate complex psychological ideas into language people can actually feel and use
My aim is to meet the room where it is and help move it somewhere more honest, more thoughtful, and more resourced.
Previous Audiences Include:
*Mental health professionals and wellness organizations
*Universities, college counseling center staff, and graduate training programs
*Healthcare teams and hospital systems
*Nonprofits and social justice organizations
*Corporate leadership groups, employee resource groups, and company-wide audiences
Speaking Testimonials:
“Dr. Sawyer is someone I would highly recommend based off his profound contributions to psychology, expertise in addressing racial trauma, and holistic healing approaches. His intellectual insights and unique perspectives make him an excellent choice as a keynote speaker. Hiring him could provide valuable perspectives and promote understanding in these crucial areas to a vast range of stakeholders and or communities.”– Mental Health Advocate & Community Change-Agent
“[when speaking] Dr. Sawyer skillfully connects historical and present-day contexts with clinical research and skills that have enhanced students' graduate training and my teaching and knowledge”– Professor & Psychology Graduate Program Director
“We recently hosted Dr. Sawyer who presented on ALP; our staff could not have been more pleased with the experience. Dr. Sawyer expertly presented the underlying framework for ALP, adeptly challenging our Western concepts of individualism and mental health through in-depth discussion and humor. Although past speakers have provided extensive detail on the deleterious impact of racism, prejudice, and intergenerational trauma, Dr. Sawyer’s presentation equipped our staff with meaningful, actionable steps and techniques. We would recommend Dr. Sawyer’s training to anyone seeking a better understanding of ALP and the benefits of its implementation.”– Psychologist & Counseling Training Director
Let’s Build Something That Lands
Every audience, organization, and event is different. If you’re looking for a keynote, workshop, or training that is thoughtful, practical, and genuinely resonant, I’d be glad to connect.
📥 Contact me to learn more
Email: Broderick@brodericksawyer.com
