KEYNOTE & WORKSHOP SPEAKER for leadership teams, ceos & founders
Bring your people a keynote that sparks real change, not just inspiration.
Maria Serbus works with professional groups, leadership teams, and organizations that support founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs who want more than a feel-good talk. Her keynotes and workshop packages blend real-world coaching frameworks with practical tools your people can use the very next day.
Discovery calls are reserved for organizers actively planning an event, retreat, or team session and exploring Maria as a speaker or facilitator.
For conference & event organizers, HR, or leaders planning an upcoming event.
Typical audiences: professional women's groups, leadership cohorts, service-based entrepreneurs, and cross-functional corporate teams.
“We didn’t just get an inspiring talk. Our team walked away with language, tools, and next steps we’re still using.”
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WHAT MARIA DELIVERS
Practical & inspirational keynote for leaders, founders & CEOs ready to anchor into purpose
Maria combines years of coaching and consulting experience with seasoned stage presence.
From her signature keynote & workshop on living in your purpose, to customized talks in her areas of expertise upon request - (resilience, purposeful living from healthcare to entrepreneurship, or mindset & inner wisdom to lead with excellence).
For founders, leaders
Clear, relatable stories instead of abstract theory.
Simple frameworks they can apply immediately.
Tangible tools and interactive workshops
Space to reflect, discuss, and commit to next steps.
For your organization
Aligned messaging with your event or initiative theme.
Content grounded in coaching and consulting best practices.
Options to pair the keynote with a working session or workshop.
A seasoned partner who works to curate a truly transformational experience for your group or team.
Is a discovery call right for you?
You’re in the right place if:
You’re planning an event in the next 3–12 months.
You have a clearly defined audience or team of leaders, founders, entrepreneurs or high level team
You’re exploring paid keynote or workshop providers.
You’re looking for tangible transformation for your people, not just a light fluffy inspirational talk, your people want action they can take and deep reflection to make a change in their life and level of leadership
If you’re looking for individual coaching, please do not book a discovery call through this page.
SIGNATURE KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS
Topics rooted in tangible tools, real life rich stories, tailored to your culture.
Below are examples of Maria’s most requested sessions. Each keynote can stand alone or be paired with a facilitated workshop for deeper integration.
From Burnout to Resilience for Leaders
A grounded conversation about sustainable performance, capacity, and nervous-system-aware leadership for high-achieving professionals.
Living from Purpose: the intersection of Passion, Resilience & Purpose for High Achieving Leaders
What it really takes to live in your purpose - for leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs and founders. Maria provides the cross section when passion meets purpose meets resilience to truly live in your purpose, what it looks like when things are out of alignment, and the 3 tools every leader needs to maintain a high level of leadership
Maria will work with you to tailor each session to your audience, industry, and time constraints.
Event formats Maria supports
Keynote talks (30–45 minutes)
Half-day and full-day keynote + workshop packages
Leadership retreats and offsite curated experiences with Maria speaking or faciliating workshop for leaders
Conference breakouts and panels
Virtual sessions and hybrid events
Availability: Limited dates each quarter to protect the quality of delivery and prep.
Fees: Determined by format, travel, and customization scope. We will discuss budget ranges on the discovery call.
MEET MARIA SERBUS
Seasoned speaker. Coach. Thought Leader & Leadership Mentor for established CEOs, founders & entrepreneurs
Maria has spent years coaching and consulting with driven high level professionals who are excellent on paper—and exhausted underneath. From her days working at the #1 hospital Mayo Clinic supporting high level leaders from all over the world when burnout met chronic pain in their world renowned chronic pain rehab program to her time in outpatient settings and then the coaching & consulting world since 2021, her work centers on increasing your capacity while being mindful of nervous system regulation, resilience, purposeful living, and honest leadership conversations that go beneath the surface without losing sight of business realities.
As a keynote speaker and facilitator, she is known for her calm, grounded presence, clear teaching style, and the way she helps audiences feel seen without ever feeling called out. She weaves story, experience & reflection with tangible tools along with her interactive workshops.
Organizers appreciate her professionalism, thoughtful prep process, and reliable follow-through. Audiences remember the practical tools and language they walk away with.
HOW BOOKING WORKS
A simple, collaborative process for organizers.
The discovery call is for exploring fit, formats, and outcomes. There is no pressure to decide on the spot.
1. Share your event details
Use the form below to share your event date, audience, format, and goals so Maria can come prepared to your call.
2. Join a 30-minute discovery call
We’ll clarify your audience, desired outcomes, and constraints, and explore keynote and workshop options that fit.
3. Confirm details & next steps
If it’s a fit, we’ll confirm dates, scope, and fees, then move into a simple agreement and prep process for your event.
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL
For organizers actively exploring Maria as a speaker.
Book a discovery call (& complete the booking form included) so Maria can review your event and confirm whether the date, audience, and scope are a good fit before your call.
Note: This form is for professional groups, leadership teams, and small businesses seeking a keynote speaker or workshop facilitator—not for individual coaching inquiries.
TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
"AMAZING PRESENTER & COACH"
Maria is an amazing presenter and coach. She brings you and your team the tools you need to help manage stress, work on yourself and be the best you - you can be! You should book with her! Don't wait - call her today!!
- Ally Sheehan, former Rochester Chamber event organizer
"You will be blown away..."
"My first experience actually seeing her in person and in her element as a speaker was this past week at a women's business conference. It was there that I had the privilege of consuming Maria’s powerful and relatable words for stifling my own self-doubt and learning how to shift into resilience.Overall, I highly recommend working with Maria Serbus as your keynote speaker, for team meetings, workshops and more to help work through stress, overwhelm, burnout and empowerment. Maria’s level of professionalism is unmatched and your employees, team and/or audience will be blown away with her motivational messages. Well done, Maria." - Sara Casey founder & attendee
"Maria is really an expert at her craft.."
"Maria is really an expert at her craft and brings a high level of enthusiasm, receptiveness and warmth to her sessions! I have had the pleasure of going through two different sessions led by Maria, and both have been very helpful, providing participants with tangible tools and techniques to manage their busy and stress-filled careers and lives." - Amanda Pelley, attendee
"I always walk away learning something new."
"Maria is fantastic in her field of work and provides necessary tools and resources for individuals looking to de-clutter their busy, on-the-go lives. Her podcasts and presentations have been very helpful, and I always walk away learning something new. Thank you for what you do, Maria!" - Kali Aldrich, Rochester Chamber of Commerce leader
Ready to explore Maria for your next event?
If you’re organizing a professional gathering and want a keynote or workshop that leads to real behavior change, not just nodding heads, Maria would love to learn about your event.
Discovery calls are reserved for organizers exploring Maria as a paid speaker or facilitator.
You’ll share a few details about your group and event, then select a time that works for you.