Keynote - Great Leaders Eat Lunch
In today’s high-pressure, always-on work culture, burnout isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a leadership one. And while companies invest in wellness initiatives, the truth is: if you as a leader don’t model healthy habits, none of it sticks.
In this engaging, actionable, and refreshingly honest keynote, leadership strategist Colleen DelVecchio challenges audiences to rethink what strong leadership looks like—starting with something as simple (and radical) as taking a real lunch break.
Through humor, relatable stories, and evidence-backed insights, Colleen reveals how the behaviors leaders model—whether they mean to or not—set the tone for team well-being, productivity, and retention. Because when leaders take care of themselves, they give their teams permission to do the same.
This keynote is an energizing wake-up call that drives real culture change—one sandwich at a time.
Key Takeaways:
- Insight into the hidden ways leaders influence burnout culture
- Tangible strategies to model healthier, more sustainable work habits
A renewed understanding of leadership as a tool for engagement, not exhaustion
About Colleen DelVecchio
Colleen DelVecchio is the Founder and Chief Maximizer at Maxady, where she helps individuals and organizations turn their strengths into serious superpowers. As a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach, career strategist, and keynote speaker, she’s known for helping teams ditch burnout, build their superpowers, and lead with clarity and confidence.
She’s also the co-host of Embrace the Squiggle, a top 10% podcast that uncovers the real stories behind women’s winding career paths—no filters, no fluff, just real talk and inspiration.
With degrees in Psychology and Nonprofit Management, and a passion for making people feel seen and heard, Colleen brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of insight to every room she’s in.
