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Give Me Some Chocolate...
I'm Stressed!

The American Institute of Stress states:

47%

of employees say the majority or all

of their stress comes from work

77%

of employees believe work-related stress has negatively affected their mental health or the majority of all their stress comes from work

71%

of employees believe work-related stress caused a personal relationship to end (break-ups, divorce, etc.)

This program is for:

  • Leaders seeking to elevate workplace culture and empower their teams to thrive right where they are

  • Organizations and teams facing the real-world challenges of stress, burnout, and constant change—and ready to transform overwhelm into opportunity

  • Managers and employees who want to create a dream-job environment, even amid demanding circumstances and shifting priorities

Managing Stress to Stay Energized

In today’s fast paced, high pressure workplace, unmanaged stress drains creativity, disrupts collaboration, and leads to burnout for leaders and their teams. The consequences are real: diminished performance, increased conflict, and a loss of joy at work.

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Join motivational speaker Desi Payne for an interactive, high energy experience that blends laughter, research, and hands-on activities. Discover science based tools that empower you to recognize and respond to stress before it spirals out of control. You will learn how to take back control of your day, elevate your team’s resilience, and intentionally nurture a culture where everyone can thrive.

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Leave this session with practical strategies to manage stress without losing your mind, actionable insights you can apply immediately, and renewed energy to make your current job feel like your dream job.

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This dynamic keynote or breakout session is very interactive and fun. Desi has everyone up and exercising, dancing, and laughing—making the experience not just memorable, but potentially life altering. You’ll leave equipped with practical tools and the motivation to create positive change, both at work and beyond.

Based on Desi's books, Give Me Some Chocolate...I'm Stressed! & Manage Stress Without Losing Your Mind.

47%

of employees say the majority or all of their stress comes from work

Participants will learn:

  • The real, science-backed consequences of unmanaged stress—and how it impacts productivity, well-being, and happiness

  • Research-based strategies to make lifestyle changes that support resilience and energy

  • Proven ways to “let it go” and release stressors you can’t control

  • How laughter and positive emotions can physically and mentally recharge you

  • Insights from your personal “Stress Test” results to identify your unique triggers

  • Practical tools to manage stress on the job for sustained energy, improved focus, and better results

  • How to be resilient, take back control of your day, and intentionally create positive change

  • Immediate, actionable habits you can implement at work and at home to reduce stress and thrive

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