Keynote Speaker & Emcee Lora Cheadle

Clarity under pressure Resilience that lasts Sustainable performance

Helping high-performing teams think clearly under pressure and sustain performance without burnout

HIGH ENERGY • INSPIRING • ENGAGING • FUN • INTERACTIVE

Speaking Topics and Outcomes

Imagine approaching your work with clarity instead of cognitive overload—making decisions efficiently, communicating effectively, and sustaining your performance without constant exhaustion.

Where expectations are clear, pressure is manageable, and you are able to operate at a high level without sacrificing your effectiveness or long-term well-being.

Your audience will leave with practical, immediately applicable tools to regulate stress, improve decision-making, and navigate high-pressure environments with greater clarity, confidence, and control.

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Lora Cheadle

Lora Cheadle is a former attorney, TEDx speaker, and leadership advisor who works with high-performing professionals and organizations to address burnout at its root and sustain long-term performance.

After experiencing burnout in her own legal career, Lora identified a critical gap in how burnout is understood and addressed. Her work reframes burnout as a breakdown in expectations, alignment, and support—not simply overwork—and provides practical, neuroscience-informed tools to correct it.

Drawing on her background in law, trauma-informed coaching, and somatic and cognitive performance strategies, she helps clients improve clarity, stress regulation, and effectiveness in high-pressure environments.

Known for her dynamic, engaging speaking style, Lora blends real-world insight with immediately applicable tools. Whether delivering keynotes, leading Step Into Your Moxie® workshops, or working with teams and leaders, she equips professionals to think clearly, communicate effectively, and sustain high performance over time.

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Signature Keynote

From Burned Out to Fueled Up - A New Paradigm for Engagement and Wellbeing

Instead of leaning in, many high-achieving professionals are burning out, walking away, or “quiet quitting.” But the shocking truth about burnout is that it’s often not just exhaustion—it’s betrayal that breeds overwhelm, disillusionment, and disengagement. When your dedication isn’t valued, your efforts go unnoticed, or your integrity is compromised, burnout isn’t just physical—it’s deeply personal. Until we address these hidden betrayals—personal, professional, and systemic—burnout will keep even the most driven professionals stuck in cycles of depletion.

In this powerful presentation, lawyer-turned-life and leadership coach Lora Cheadle reveals why traditional burnout solutions fail high performers and how to FUEL UP—her proven method for reigniting enthusiasm, restoring self-trust, and reclaiming purpose without sacrificing success.

By the end of this session, audience members will have the tools to identify, prevent, and heal the root causes of burnout so they can stay resilient, energized, and fully engaged at the highest levels of their careers and lives.

This keynote will help attendees

Identify and heal the root causes of burnout—not just overwork, but the deeper betrayals that drain energy and motivation—so they can sustain a FUELED UP life.
Reconnect to intrinsic motivation and shift from seeking to please, conform, and overperform to owning their worth, setting boundaries, and leading with confidence.
Examine the impact of external expectations on career and life satisfaction and learn to advocate powerfully for what truly matters—without guilt or fear.

Beyond Inspiration--Real Transformation

Lora doesn’t just talk about burnout recovery and betrayal healing—she delivers results. Through her FUEL UP Burnout Recovery Method and Step into Your Moxie® Speak Up & Influence Workshops, she equips high-achieving professionals with proven strategies to reclaim their energy, confidence, and purpose.

🔹 Read the books It’s Not Burnout It’s Betrayal 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive and FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self for deep insights.
🔹 Get Individualized Coaching & Support so you can enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to create,
🔹 Book a workshop to empower your team with practical, lasting change.

Ready to stop burnout in its tracks? Book Lora for a workshop today!

Book Lora Cheadle as a speaker, emcee, or trainer for your company, association, conference, or women’s professional group.

What others are saying

"I have been a meeting planner for more than 16 years and I have to say Lora Cheadle is hands down one of the best emcees I have ever seen. She is vivacious, charismatic, smart and fun-loving. She comes well prepared, covers all the details and brings contagious joy to the room. Lora is quick on her feet and knows how to hold and manage the energy of the room. If you want an emcee to help orchestrate and elevate your event, Lori is the one to choose!"

Kathy Basel

Basel Marketing & Events

"Lora Cheadle is a speaker whose storytelling, profound guidance, and practical to dos support audiences to recognize, learn from, and begin to heal from their betrayals. Many lightbulbs went off for my event attendees, and I recommend Lora unequivocally."

Alexia Vernon

President and author, Step into Your Moxie

“Lora Cheadle has an energy and force that’s 100 percent unique. She took our audience on a journey into power. She invited them to show themselves completely, and they responded with a resounding, ‘Yes!’”

Juju Hook

Author of Hot Flashes, Carpools, and Dirty Martinis and founder of the PrimeTime Posse

"Lora is a superb example of how women can incorporate their beauty, their brains and their beliefs in everything that they do. Lawyer, burlesque dancer and spiritual guide, she really does offer it all!"

Amanda Frances

Business mentor- money queen - boss lady

"Lora is a brilliant speaker. She is an open hearted truth-teller on a mission to transform burnout. Her message is honest and vulnerable. Lora offered me new ways to see how I've betrayed myself over the years, in small, not usually conscious, yet deeply impactful ways. Your invitation to Accept Unconditionally was life changing. I am now more present to my inner dialog, and to the tone I hold towards myself. By accepting myself unconditionally I also found new ways to be more self-compassionate, which has positively impacted the dynamics of my relationships with my kids and my spouse. Showing up with more acceptance made me patient with myself and I can honestly say it changed the way I show up for myself. For this I thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Natalia Gabrea www.nataliagabrea.com

"Lora delivers content that is both relatable and relevant. She speaks to the heart of the matter while being an expert on her topic. I’m inspired by her ability to make true connections."

Sherry Johnson Metz

Lead Forward Consulting

"Lora is a dynamic speaker that draws you in with her energy, enthusiasm, and thought-provoking stories. She has a sparkle that is hard to describe and impossible to capture; it's contagious and shines on others even as she draws them into rethinking the status quo and lifting up new possibilities. She has a way of delivering depth with humor and entertainment at the same time. I have heard her in a few different contexts, and she always delivers a powerful and paradigm shifting message. "

Rebecca A. Eldredge, PhD, PLLC

Feel Deeply, Live Completely

"Lora brings great energy to any room or event. She knows how to engage an audience and isn't afraid to be bold."

Katrina Sawa

"She lights up a room with her inner and outer radiance."

M. Lynn

Powerfulsouls.com

"Lora brought high energy, enthusiasm and a poignant message to the Brilliant Life attendees. People were drawn to her story and presentation. She is both approachable and spellbinding!"

Nikki Crouse

Active Adult Program Coordinator, South Suburban Parks and Recreation District

"Lora Cheadle, our extraordinary Emcee, truly deserves a round of applause and gratitude!

Lora, your vibrant spirit and magnetic presence added a unique spark to Ignite. Your ability to connect with our audience and infuse the room with energy, passion, and laughter was nothing short of amazing. You embodied the essence of Ignite, and it was evident in every moment you graced the stage. I've received numerous messages from attendees, raving about your incredible work as our Emcee. Your enthusiasm and commitment to empowering women to step into their brilliance was palpable, and it made a significant impact on all of us. From the engaging introductions to the moments of laughter and inspiration, your contributions have been invaluable in creating the magical atmosphere that Ignite is known for. Thank you, Lora, for being a part of our extraordinary journey at Ignite. Your presence has truly elevated the event, and your contributions will be cherished by all who attended."

Kami Guildner

Busines Coach

"Lora Cheadle is a dynamic speaker and facilitator. She knows how hard it can be for women to be seen and heard for who they are and what they have to contribute. Lora unapologetically tells it like it is, creates a safe place for you to "FUEL UP and FLAUNT," and guides participants to lean into their growth edge. Book her for your team's next training!"

Heather Hall Leadership Coach, DiscoverWithHeather.com

"Lora is a passionate and talented speaker and facilitator who will take you on an inspirational journey. She will be by your side as go deeper than anticipated, while getting right to the core of the matter. Lora's reframe of burnout as not being so much about stress, but about being a sense of betrayal from unmet expectations resonate deeply. The exploration of self-advocacy is useful both personally as well as professionally."

Ardith Bowman

"I had the privilege of hearing Lora speak at a retreat I attended. Lora is a spirited speaker who lights up every room she walks into. She did a beautiful job sharing her story, filled with love, laughter, and compassion. I instantly felt connected to her and related to all that she shared. She stirred so many emotions and helped shift my perspective of things I've experienced. I left with a new sense of direction and motivation to heal from the past."

Darlene Hawley Online Business Coach, darlenehawley.com

"Lora is gifted in her work and brings a true essence of joy, enthusiasm, and engages the room. She sets the stage for the speakers, the program flow, and upholds the value of this event."

Ruth Kent

RuthKent Events

"Brings an entirely new perspective on burnout vs self betrayal"

L. Parker

Argus Home Health

"Lora is a wonderful speaker and MC. You would be well served to engage her."

Laurel Davies

"The topic Lora spoke about resonated with me and the message of self-care and self-worth, along with the tools she provided will most definitely get used! Lora is a wonderful and engaging speaker!"

Wendy Castro

Colorado Dept of Public Health