Built to Thrive™

Beyond Burnout in the Age of Overload

For leaders and teams who refuse to let constant pressure become permanent burnout.

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The permacrisis is real…and burnout has quietly become a badge of honor.

In a world of constant disruption, teams are carrying the weight of global uncertainty into workplaces defined by relentless change. AI adoption is accelerating faster than most organizations can absorb, expectations keep rising while resources shrink, and “doing more with less” has become the norm rather than the exception.

Over time, pushing through exhaustion gets normalized—even rewarded—but the cost is subtle and dangerous: clarity fades, confidence erodes, and the capacity to adapt weakens long before performance visibly breaks.

What leaders do next determines whether pressure becomes a breaking point—or a source of strength.

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Lakshmi’s Areas of Expertise

Built to Thrive ​™

Building Courage Inside Out

  • “Absolutely incredible speaker, one of the best we’ve ever had. I highly recommend Lakshmi when you want your expectations exceeded.”

    Cassandra Crowe-Jackson,

    Chief Experience Officer, Sharp Healthcare

  • “Her business credibility and powerful storytelling energized a tough Microsoft audience … one of the highest ratings in years!”

    Pedro Gutierrez,

    Sr. Director, Microsoft

  • "Inspiring, motivating, energizing ... masterful! Thank you for the outstanding session, incredible partnership, and flawless delivery."

    Susie McNamara,

    VP Talent Management, Fortive

  • “Lakshmi brought enthusiasm, warmth and relevance to our session. Her personal stories and concepts really resonated with our people.”

    Lynnette Heath,

    EVP & CHRO, nVent

  • ASHRM KEYNOTE 2024

    "You were fabulous! And your message resonated. I loved your advice for building relationships and communicating proactively."

    Tatum O’Sullivan,

    President ASHRM 2024

  • “She helped me bring my whole self to work with confidence, vs. being scared because I come from a different background ...” 

    Aimee Johnson,

    CMO, Zillow

Increase Employee Engagement
with The Outsider’s Edge™

Low employee engagement costs the U.S. economy $1.9 Trillion a year.
That’s the business math.

The human cost of lost purpose, creativity, and connection? Incalculably higher!

The Outsider’s Edge™ shows you how to reinvigorate your people and boost engagement, resulting in:

Engagement data: Gallup.com

Let’s unlock the power of different together.​

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