Speaking
Throughout my career, I’ve been invited to speak on regional, national, and international stages to share both my clinical research and my work as a clinician turned emotional fitness coach trusted by doctors, lawyers, and industry experts.
It’s become my life’s mission to help high-achieving women go from emotionally stuck to emotionally fit and strong via my 4-step process to a customized emotional operating system that actually works.
Part of that mission is education and speaking. Here are some of my sample topics.
Success Should Feel Better Than This:
Why High Achievers Struggle with Fulfillment (and How to Fix It)
Success doesn’t always feel like success. High-achieving women know this all too well. They’ve followed the rules, climbed the ladder, and checked every box, only to find that fulfillment remains out of reach. This presentation explores the hidden emotional costs of achievement and unpacks the difference between success and happiness. Dr. Maria Bargeman offers a powerful reframing of what fulfillment can look like and provides a framework to help women define success on their own terms. Through this session, audiences will explore how to stop feeding the ‘success monster’ and start making aligned decisions that prioritize internal well-being, not just external wins.
You’ve Earned Your Seat at the Table, Now It’s Time to Believe It
For women, achieving extraordinary success doesn’t keep them from feeling like they are playing a role. From boardrooms to leadership retreats, imposter syndrome shows up in the quiet self-doubt that can cloud a woman’s confidence. Dr. Maria Bargeman challenges the internal narrative that whispers “you’re not enough” and helps women rewrite it with truth. Audiences will leave with practical tools to stop overcompensating, drop the performance mask, and root their self-worth in who they really are, not who they think they have to be to belong. This message will be a breath of fresh air and renewal for women who are exhausted from playing a role just to keep their seat.
Your Yes Starts With No: Building a Life You Actually Want
Saying no is more than a sentence, but it’s a strategy for self-preservation. For high-achieving women who are used to saying yes to everyone but themselves, this talk is a game-changer. Dr. Maria Bargeman walks audiences through the emotional layers beneath people-pleasing, explores why women struggle with guilt and self-trust, and offers a values-based framework for boundary-setting that actually sticks. This isn’t a talk on time management, it’s permission to reclaim your identity. When women reconnect with who they are and what they truly want, the ability to say no becomes a declaration of self-worth.
Success Without the Struggle: How to Stay Ambitious Without Burning Out
Burnout is more than just being tired. Burnout is when you're overwhelmed by a life built on unsustainable expectations. In this talk, Dr. Maria Bargeman redefines what it means to be ambitious in a healthy, human way. Audiences will learn how to identify the hidden costs of high performance, recognize the warning signs of burnout, and implement practical tools for rest, resilience, and sustainable success. This session gives high-achieving women permission to slow down without stepping back and shows them how to lead and live from a place of energy, not exhaustion.
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