KAZ MAURICE-O'LEARY
ONBOARDING
HUMANITY
For the wellbeing
of people & innovation.
The welfare of your innovation is directly proportional to wellbeing of your systems and people.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of innovation and creativity, burnout remains a prevalent issue. An alarming 89% of Americans suffered from its many forms last year, including symptoms of cognitive weariness, fatigue and reduced effort at work.
The "Push through it" mentality is effective for productive bursts, but using it as a continuous daily approach is causing harm, increasing the rate of mistakes and the resignations of top talent. By not addressing the correlation between wellbeing and innovation, companies lose millions of direct and indirect dollars when burnout inevitably hits.
With decades of global experience in high pressure roles, Kaz delivers transformative insights and tools to get to the core of where change can happen immediately, shining a light on how we can achieve excellence, avoid burning out our brightest stars and steer creativity and innovation responsibly together.
About Kaz
Kaz Maurice O'Leary is a global speaker on a mission.
With a remarkable career spanning various industries, she has proven herself as a creative powerhouse, earning recognition as an esteemed mind receiving 60+ awards including a Grand Prix Lion, a Grand Clio and previously being ranked one of the top most awarded creatives in APAC. Adding to that, she co-founded a successful agency, that was then acquired. She then leaped into the technology industry, was entrusted with leading emerging technology exploration teams and product strategy for Silicon Valley across half a decade and two global regions.
However, amidst all her achievements, Kaz experienced the sudden loss of her husband in an accident. She unknowingly came very close to almost missing their last meal together due to workload. That meal was his home cooked Bolognese. With a deep desire to make a difference, she launched The Bolognese Philosophy - a workplace wellness initiative that has gained media attention and garnered a passionate community dedicated to getting us home on time and creating positive workspaces.
Her influence extends to international stages and she has spoken globally for big corporations, such as Meta, with one of their meeting rooms in Los Angeles being named "Get Home for Bolognese" in honor of Kaz's philosophy.
Kaz's talks cut straight to the heart of the matter, addressing the areas where our lives tend to wobble. Her refreshing vision inspires individuals and companies to lead from wherever they are, arming them with tangible tools and an empowering path forward. Kaz's unique speaking style is not just informative, but deeply impactful, she leaves her audiences inspired through storytelling, valuable lessons and creative approaches.
Talk Topics
1. Reset To Rise
KEYNOTE + TEAM SESSIONS
Empowering women in technology to achieve brilliance minus the burnout.
In the realm of leadership, women only hold 33% of top executive roles globally, and are more likely to burnout compared to their male counterparts. This reality can obstruct personal growth and fulfillment and also poses a profound threat to the future of where innovation is steered. In this transformative session, Kaz will dig deep into fueling women with tools and solutions to cultivate environments that prioritize building innovation responsibly and looking out for each other.
Through fostering environments that value wellbeing and productivity, we can forge a path towards sustainable success and unlock the true potential of visionary women.
2. Sprint for Creativity,
Pause for Humanity.
KEYNOTE + TEAM SESSIONS
The power of a pause for the future of innovation.
Now, more than ever, the brilliant minds driving creativity and innovation must prioritize the right structure and routines to not only operate at their highest level but also stay connected to the world around them. Creativity thrives when given the space for insight, inspiration, and reflection, ensuring that what is about to be unleashed will uplift humankind.
In this enlightening program, Kaz delves into the history of overlooked aspects and reveals how we can create work environments that foster brilliance while firmly grounding us in humanity. Participants will acquire the tools to make human-first decisions within high-pressure innovation industries. This invaluable program seeks to support the mental and physical well-being of creatives, recognizing their pivotal role in the overall success, productivity, and quality of the future of innovation.
3. Brillance Over Burnout
TEAM WELLBEING PROGRAM
Uniting teams, empowering results, and inspiring creative brilliance. Unlock a symbiotic team approach for innovation, creativity and productivity.
In today's fast-paced work environments, burnout has become a widespread epidemic, resulting in increased staff turnover and decreased productivity. It's abundantly clear that our current approaches are failing us. Kaz invites us to step boldly into a new way of operating, one that places empathy at the forefront and reconnects us to our shared humanity.
This refreshing program equips us with simple yet powerful tools to evaluate well-being and cultivate stronger team dynamics. By embracing the essence of making human-first decisions, we can establish a workplace culture where care and empathy form the bedrock of everything we do.
Kaz delivers a transformative narrative to truly dig deeper into what we need to flourish, leaving her audience with immediate clarity and tools to take action. Together, we possess the power to create human-first workplaces that not only drive productivity, but also nourish our minds and empower us to consider our generational health.
Testimonials
“Being a high performing agency of creative minds, Kaz’s talk truly resonated and provided actionable steps to look out for each other.”
Iain MacMillan, Creative Director at Wunderman Thompson, Australia.
''As a female team leader in tech, Kaz's approach to supporting visionary minds and diverse teams resonates so deeply. A well timed combination of heart, logic and action makes all the difference between people showing up and actually wanting to be there."
Mei-Ling Wong, Production Lead,
Silicon Valley, USA.
“A valuable and original speaker experience to cut through and get to the humanity of what burns us out and tactical tools to make immediate change.”
Tom Gilmartin
Director at Meta, 2022, USA.
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