Speaking

Talks that turn science into something people can use.

Keynotes and workshops that translate the science of stress, resilience, and connection into simple, human tools an audience can use the very next day.

Darlene Erich, founder of Starting Point Consulting.

Signature talks

Healthcare · First responders · General

From Surviving to Steady

What happens in the brain and body under sustained stress, and the practical tools that help people move from surviving to steady.

Leadership · Healthcare · Organizations

Resilient Teams, Healthier Cultures

How safety, connection, and regulation shape the way teams work, learn, and lead, and what leaders can do to build cultures that last.

Conferences · Schools · Community

Where Science Meets Humanity

A hopeful, human look at neuroscience and Polyvagal Theory, translated out of the textbook and into everyday life, care, and connection.

Formats

Keynote

30 to 60 min, audience-wide and story-led.

Breakout / Workshop

60 to 90 min interactive session with tools.

Half- or Full-Day

Deeper training for teams & leadership.

Virtual

Webinars and online sessions, anywhere.

What audiences walk away with

  • A clear, jargon-free model of how stress and regulation work
  • Simple tools the audience can use immediately
  • A shared language for resilience, safety, and connection
  • Renewed hope that meaningful change is possible

Audiences

Conferences & summitsHealthcare teamsFirst respondersSchools & educatorsLeadership & executivesOrganizationsCommunity events

This work is educational and supportive. It is not psychotherapy, counseling, diagnosis, or medical treatment, and it does not replace care from licensed healthcare or mental health professionals.

Planning an event?

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Speaking engagements are customized based on audience, format, location, preparation, and event needs. Travel and lodging are added to the proposal. Community and nonprofit engagements are considered individually based on scope, audience, and available resources. Start a conversation to explore the right fit for your event.