#1 Thing Motivational Corporate Speakers Should Say About Boosting Energy (But Don’t!)

Ever get sick of motivational speakers who hype up productivity but neglect to teach you how to avoid the 2 PM slump?

Corporate speakers are experts at their topics- grit, growth, and goals- but since many are not nutrition experts, they’re not able to speak on the most fundamental performance factor: fuel.

In the corporate wellness world, developing better eating habits is a simple tool can boost your teams energy, productivity, and emotional resilience. As a dietitian and top health and wellness speaker in Central Florida, I can help!

Why Nutrition at Work Matters

Burnout and workplace fatigue is a real issue. In 2024, Gallup reported that 76% of employees feel burned out least some of the time, while 40% of them experience it regularly!

And still, most corporate wellness talks ignore the fact that better nutrition makes a difference in how we feel at work!

Real energy doesn’t come from motivation or free cups of coffee. It comes from nourishment.

Surface Level Advice Just Ain’t Enough

Mindset shifts discussed at conferences can be powerful, but how can you really step into your best self if your blood sugar is crashing from poor nutrition? Spoiler: you can’t.

Blood sugar crashes lead to irritability, lack of motivation, and brain fog.

So when we tell employees to wake up early or take power walks between meetings, we’re ignoring biology. Even top performers who are surviving on granola bars and iced coffee are not going have to motivation to get up from their desk for a lap around the block. Instead, they’ll be counting down the minutes until they can clock out and crash out.

What We Should Be Saying…

“If you want to be a high-performer, then ya better eat like one!”

Skipping meals, relying on processed convenience foods, and mindless snacking leads to reduced creativity, focus, and patience.

When we teach employees how to fuel with the right balance of foods- protein, complex carbs, healthy fats, supplements- we set them up for maximum productivity, focus, and clarity!

When I speak to corporate wellness programs and leaders, I teach them my dietitian framework for healthy eating at work:

The BNT Protocol

B = Balance of macronutrients from

N = Nutritious sources (80% of the time),

T = Timed evenly throughout the day.

To put it all together, I provide healthy food lists, quick meal planning and prepping strategies, and easy snack ideas to make healthy fueling at work make sense.

You can book me to speak by contacting me here!

The Payoff of A Well-Fueled Team

A nourished team leads to more…

  • Enthusiasm at work

  • Focus at meetings

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Employee engagement in roles

Plus, it fosters a culture of health and wellness!

Eating well is not just a personal preference. It’s a business performance strategy!

Your Next Steps

Most top motivational speakers fire audiences up, but I help them stay lit.

If you’re next event needs more than just hype, I’d love to help!

Learn more about my corporate wellness workshops and keynote talks.

If you’re ready to book, you can set up a 30 minute speaking consultation with me here.

Kait Richardson

This article was written by health & wellness speaker, registered dietitian, and author Kait Richardson.

Kait’s motivational keynotes and nutrition workshops help leaders and organizations boost team productivity, energy, and enthusiasm with a sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits.

Book Kait as a guest speaker for your corporate events, wellness retreat, and company lunch and learns- tell her about your event here! Check out her book, How to Eat Like a Normal Person: A Guide to Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mindset with Food & Diet.

https://www.kaitrichardsonrd.com
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