Speaking, Training, & Workshops
More Than A Talk. Conversations That Spark Meaningful Change.
As a clinical social worker, therapist, educator, researcher, and speaker, Dr. Gerri K. Connaught brings together clinical expertise, research, and professional experience to create engaging conversations about mental health, identity, professional development, and well-being.
Through keynote speaking, workshops, and professional trainings, Dr. Connaught translates complex psychological and mental health concepts into practical, meaningful insights that audiences can apply in their academic, professional, and personal lives. Her approach combines evidence-informed education with thoughtful conversation, creating experiences that invite reflection, challenge perspectives, and inspire meaningful change.
Dr. Connaught partners with universities, professional organizations, corporations, employee wellness programs, conferences, and community organizations to bring engaging mental health education and conversation into spaces where people learn, work, and connect.
Ways We Can Work Together:
Keynote and Guest Speaking
Presentations
Interactive Workshops & Trainings
Panel Discussions & Moderated Conversations
Programs are available for both virtual and in-person audiences.
Who I Work With:
Universities & Academic Communities
Graduate and Undergraduate students
Faculty and Staff
Professional schools, programs, and departments
Student organizations
Organizations & Professional Communities
Corporations
Nonprofits
Healthcare organizations
Helping-profession organizations
Professional associations
Women’s leadership programs
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
SIGNATURE TOPICS
For Universities & Academic Communities
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Together, we will explore the roots of impostor feelings and build practical tools for strengthening confidence, self-trust, and a sense of belonging in academic and professional spaces.
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Together, we will explore how to move beyond the pressure to "have it all figured out" and develop a professional identity that is grounded in your strengths, values, and lived experiences.
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Together, we will discuss ways to recognize the early signs of burnout, set sustainable boundaries, and discuss healthier approaches to caring for yourself while caring for others.
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Together, we will explore how identity, belonging, and the academic environment shapes mental health while discussing strategies for navigating spaces where you may feel unseen, hypervisible, or out of place.
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Together, we will discuss how to move beyond external definitions of success to clarify your values, identify what matters to you most, and build a career that feels meaningful and sustainable.
For Organizations & Professional Communities
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Together, we will explore the roots of impostor feelings and discuss practical strategies for how to show up with greater confidence, clarity, and trust in your own experience in the workplace.
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Together, we will examine the pressure to constantly achieve and redefine professional success in ways that support fulfillment, well-being, and sustainable growth.
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Together, we will discuss ways to recognize burnout, understand the role of chronic stress, and develop practical boundaries that support productivity, well-being, and longevity at work.
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Together, we will examine how values, identity, confidence, and workplace expectations shape the ways in which we show up professionally, and how to develop a career identity that feels authentic to you.
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Together, we will discuss tools for managing the uncertainty, identity shifts, and emotional challenges that come with career transitions and how to create a more intentional path forward.
Programs can be tailored to your organization’s goals, audiences, and context.