Let Go of Burnout.
Lead with Alignment.
Inspire your audience with courageous keynotes from a speaker that knows firsthand what’s at stake when we hustle our way to success.
This isn’t just a talk. It’s a call for action.
Your audience is looking for more than a listicle of generic how to’s.
They want to feel something, learn something, and do something. Give them the experience they need.
Meet Kelly
Survivor. Founder. Speaker.
Kelly Poquiz Burke is a Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Podcast Host, and the Founder & CEO of Career Slay®, where she empowers high performers to courageously develop their careers and become the fearless leaders they were meant to be. An alumna of the University of Notre Dame and University of Texas at Austin, Kelly was an award-winning marketer who previously led Super Bowl campaigns for Doritos, Avocados From Mexico and Frito-Lay. Her leadership in marketing was recognized with the Brand Innovators “40 Under 40” Award in 2023.
In 2020, Kelly’s life took a profound turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant. She now shares her story to inspire resilience, courage, and grit, speaking to audiences of over 10,000.
Today, Kelly brings her hard-won wisdom and unstoppable energy to every stage, empowering audiences to overcome challenges and lead through uncertainty with purpose, grit, and passion.
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We’re made to believe that we can have it all, but the pace of ambition is unsustainable, and burnout has become the cost of success. Kelly challenges outdated ideas about hustle culture, ambition, and balance while offering a powerful mindset shift—one that helps audiences break free from burnout and redefine success on their own terms.
Out of Balance: Why It’s Time to Rethink How We Work and Live
As change accelerates, misalignment becomes costly. In this keynote, Kelly Poquiz Burke shares a practical framework for aligning people, priorities, and performance. Blending executive leadership experience with personal resilience, she shows how clarity and values create stronger cultures and sustainable results in uncertain times.
Building a Culture of Alignment: Focusing on What Matters Most
Discover how to transform setbacks into superpowers and thrive amid life's toughest challenges. Tapping into Kelly’s own journey of overcoming cancer while pregnant during a pandemic, this keynote provides practical strategies and inspirational stories to empower you to turn obstacles into opportunities no matter what the challenge.
Cancer and Careers: Turning Setbacks into Superpowers
Have you ever paused to reflect on what success means for you? Uncover the secrets to finding work that you truly love and excel at in your career. This keynote highlights strategies for aligning your work with your values, taking courageous steps toward change, and creating a fulfilling career that energizes and excites you.
Slaying Your Careers: Building a Roadmap for Success
What People Are Saying
“Kelly’s story, message, and speech transformed the way I live life. I am now intentional with my precious resources: my time, my attention, and awareness. She helped me understand that there is another way to live and gave me permission to connect with my values and purpose in every moment. A game-changer that is helping me thrive!”
— Ashley Nelson
“Kelly is a powerful storyteller and has this ability to give voice to what so many leaders in the corporate world are thinking and feeling, but aren’t saying out loud. She was a dynamo on stage–I found myself laughing, crying, and nodding because she’s so relatable. ”
— Lael Jepson
“Attending Kelly’s session at Digital Summit Dallas was a truly inspiring experience. I am immensely thankful for her transparency, insights, and guidance which provide encouragement and created clarity.”
— Keetra Pratt