Navigating Sensitive Topics in the Workplace
Today’s workplace requires employees to navigate sensitive topics with emotional intelligence, professionalism, and confidence, and in this timely keynote, Dr. Chloe provides psychologically grounded tools to communicate clearly, reduce unnecessary conflict, and preserve trust—without walking on eggshells. Based on her book Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly, the talk equips leaders and teams with more than a dozen practical techniques for knowing when to speak up, when to exercise self-restraint, and how to navigate high-stakes conversations. Attendees learn tools such as Reflective Listening to reduce defensiveness and misunderstandings, Owning Past Self-Censorship to address prior silence while strengthening credibility and professional authority, and Thought Replacement to interrupt emotionally charged thinking and model calm, regulated communication. Ultimately, attendees leave better prepared to foster thoughtful dialogue, handle disagreement constructively, and strengthen workplace trust, culture, morale, and performance.

Navigating Sensitive Topics in the Academia
Universities increasingly serve as front-line environments for debates around speech, identity, and psychological safety, and this timely lecture gives students, faculty, and administrators psychologically grounded tools to navigate sensitive and controversial topics with clarity, self-control, and respect. Drawing from Dr. Chloe’s book, Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly, and grounded in clinical psychology and cognitive science, the talk explores how open, well-regulated dialogue can support emotional regulation, cognitive development, resilience, and academic rigor. Attendees learn more than a dozen practical techniques for both speaking up and exercising self-restraint, including Reflective Listening to reduce defensiveness and escalation, Owning Past Self-Censorship to participate more confidently without undermining credibility, and Thought Replacement to interrupt emotionally charged or rigid thinking and engage more constructively. Ultimately, attendees leave better prepared to engage difficult ideas, manage disagreement without relational breakdown, and foster a culture of thoughtful dialogue, intellectual engagement, and psychological resilience.

How to Turn Your Anxiety into a Superpower

In this signature talk based on Dr. Chloe’s bestselling book, Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety, attendees learn how to reframe anxiety as a positive source of energy, focus, and stimulation that can support a more productive and fulfilling life. Dr. Chloe provides up to nine practical, step-by-step tools to help attendees direct excess nervous energy in productive ways while strengthening focus, concentration, creativity, motivation, and emotional control. The talk emphasizes that when managed effectively, the energy often labeled as anxiety can become an asset rather than an obstacle, giving attendees practical skills they can begin applying to their professional and personal lives the very same day. The program can be tailored from a focused one-hour keynote featuring a curated selection of techniques to a comprehensive three-hour workshop with opportunities for hands-on practice and deeper discussion.

Stress Management for Leaders
Leaders are often willing to take on new responsibilities and challenges, but a constant readiness to stretch beyond their comfort zone can also create vulnerability to stress. This workshop helps attendees reframe stress as a potentially healthy opportunity for growth while providing practical techniques to relax the body and mind, manage stress in the moment, and proactively address ongoing stressors. Attendees learn how to distinguish between stressors that offer meaningful growth and those that provide little return on investment, allowing them to set intentional boundaries, delegate or eliminate unnecessary stress, and reduce the tendency to become stressed about stress itself. The talk can be customized to address the unique personal and professional challenges of different audiences and adapted for broader groups under the title Stress Management for Resiliency, replacing “leaders” with “strong people” to emphasize resilience and growth.

Harnessing Perfectionism
Many high-functioning people value their perfectionism because it reflects conscientiousness, attention to detail, a willingness to correct mistakes, and a genuine desire to do their best—but perfectionism can also become a barrier to learning, performance, and fulfillment. In this informative and engaging talk, Dr. Chloe explores how excessive perfectionism can drain energy, fuel second-guessing, contribute to procrastination and irritability, and ultimately reduce motivation, focus, and engagement. Attendees learn how to preserve the productive qualities of perfectionism while letting go of the patterns that hold them back, using practical tools and new perspectives to approach challenges with greater confidence, flexibility, and effectiveness. Ultimately, attendees will learn how to harness perfectionism into a more productive and joyful approach to work, relationships, and personal growth—helping them pursue excellence without getting trapped by the need to be perfect.

Read the Publishers Weekly review on Dr. Chloe’s new book Nervous Energy.

Dr. Chloe Carmichael speaks on why meditation isn’t working for everyone.

The New York Post featured Dr. Chloe in an article on managing stress during the election.

See Dr. Chloe’s clip on positive self-talk for the 92nd Street.

Dr. Chloe gives tips on how to manage anxiety during quarantine.

Watch Dr. Chloe  emphasize social support and relationships.

Read Dr. Chloe’s Electronic Press Kit.

Visit Dr. Chloe Carmichael’s website.

For more details on Dr. Chloe Carmichael’s speaking engagements, check out her site.

“Dr. Chloe was a terrific keynote speaker. Rather than other speakers who seem stiff, or like they are just transmitting information, Dr. Chloe is very dynamic and engaging. We got tons of interaction in the chat from attendees who were really enjoying the keynote and wanted to thank us for offering it. And her book Nervous Energy is incredible, we are using it for several internal projects and people are definitely getting a lot out of it.”

“Dr. Chloe is really the best. She’s one of the few people, in my opinion, that really understands completely how to connect with people in a very personal way… to change lives and make people feel comfortable about who they are; and give them guidance and direction.”

“Dr. Chloe was a very engaging speaker. Her advice was easily understandable, memorable, and practical. Would definitely invite her back again!”

“We value the annual Goal Attainment workshops that Dr. Carmichael has offered annually since 2012. The workshops are high quality, high energy, and have a wonderful reputation in our office.”

“Dr. Chloe is a favorite at The 92nd Street Y. She has been very well received as a speaker for multiple events both online reaching around the globe, and in-person in New York City. We have recommended her to others due to the positive feedback we received. She is extremely professional, easy to work with, and offers a fresh and engaging perspective!”

“Dr. Chloe has been a fabulous consultant for projects involving work with brands like Christian Dior and Lancôme. She blends psychology with New York sophistication to provide essential, razor-sharp insights.”

“Dr. Chloe was terrific. Her advice is so helpful for the community and me personally.”

“Dr. Chloe’s Networking Nerves workshop for SYNLawn was very well received by our group. She was well-organized, informative, and engaging. She provided practical networking tools that I saw participants put to use later that very same day.”

“Thank you SO much for taking the time to talk to our IVY NYC members last week. It was a fantastic event, and everyone definitely learned a lot.”

“During the past year, our Firm has focused on wellbeing and helping our people navigate through the many challenges resulting from COVID-19, and Dr. Chloe’s guidance and assistance have been especially useful. She has done online and in-person presentations for our people across North America, and the feedback has been extremely positive. Her approach is warm and compassionate, yet highly practical.”

Praise for Nervous Energy

“Anxiety and stress are the number one epidemic of modern civilization. Frequently, stressed people find themselves at the pinnacle of success at the cost of unhappy lives, fractured relationships, and unhealthy bodies. Their energy is wasted even though they may have an excess of it. If ‘high energy’ people learnt to harness their energy to go beyond reactive responses to modes of intuition, creativity, and emotional resilience, they would achieve even more by doing less and be happier and healthier. This book offers the tools they need.”

“Nervous Energy is for the millions of Americans who consider themselves stressed, overwhelmed, or socially anxious. Through clear, engaging storytelling supported by practical advice, Dr. Chloe takes readers on an inspiring journey and helps them implement her science-based solutions into their lives.”

“Nervous Energy is a wonderful book. Dr. Chloe has an incredibly warm and engaging style that makes complex concepts feel simple and immediately useful. Vivid stories about how she has used the techniques in her own life both personally and professionally add a layer of vulnerability that makes the book come alive. This is a very helpful book and a must-read!”

“Dr. Chloe delivers countless concrete suggestions for people who want fast and simple tools to destress, manage emotions, and increase productivity. This book and its advice will absolutely change your life for the better!”