Regan Birr

You can create your own reality for happiness and health in life and in work. Leadership starts with you. When we inspire others to do the same, we create a powerful, positive loop. By strengthening our own power, we bring our best selves to others. This strengthens teams. The cycle has to start somewhere, and the best way to start is to lead by example. We all go through challenges. I talk about the strength of the human spirit, and how kindness, grace, and generosity of others can truly impact a life. My journey battling a life-threatening illness revealed simple truths that can bring out the best leaders possible within us. It starts with you – empower your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Great leaders know that leadership starts from within. Master your energy before you lead others, and clarity and resilience will fuel your decisions. By adopting simple, effective habits, you can prevent burnout for yourself & your team. Can be tailored to specific audiences, & I can bring my book

Empowerment is easy—and easy is effective. The little things make the biggest difference, and repeatability leads to success. In this deeply personal and practical keynote, I share strategies for reclaiming your vitality—even in high-pressure environments—because your energy is your most valuable resource. You’ll discover why prioritizing your energy is an opportunity, not a burden, and how simple, science-based habits can create powerful ripple effects across your life and organization. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Energy is your greatest asset—protect it. Gain practical tools you can start using immediately to reclaim control of your well-being. Boost your vitality. Shift from survival mode to opportunity mode for lasting success. Discover how small, intentional changes can have a big impact on your performance, relationships, and happiness. Learn easy ways to integrate self-care, foster stronger connections, and sustain resilience in life and work. Can be tailored, and I can bring my books

High-performing teams don’t happen by accident—they’re built with intention. Drawing on my experience competing at the national level in curling alongside my husband Todd, as well as leading two organizations from the ground up, I’ll share the secrets to creating team trust, defining clear roles, and building a culture that thrives under pressure. Whether you’re in the boardroom, the lab, or on the ice, the lessons are the same: the best teammates are those who know themselves and are committed to learning how to listen and respond to what others need. We all need awesome teammates - the best way to become one is to first be a great teammate to yourself—to understand your strengths, communicate clearly, and resolve to be helpful. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Trust is the foundation of every high-performing team. Learn to define roles to inspire confidence and ownership, & build a culture that drives collaboration, peak performance, & shared victories! Can be tailored, I can bring books.