I empower people to unlock their full potential and thrive with purpose, free from burnout.
Dr. Olivia Ong empowers organisational leaders to heal and regulate their nervous systems, enabling them to unlock peak performance, thrive under pressure, and lead with clarity and confidence—without falling into the cycle of burnout.
Dr. Olivia Ong equips organisational leaders with the tools to heal and regulate their nervous systems, building resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion to thrive in today’s high-pressure environments.
By mastering these transformative practices, leaders can navigate personal and professional challenges with composure, sustain energy under pressure, and foster a culture of well-being and high performance.
This dynamic approach not only enhances individual leadership capacity but also inspires teams to excel, driving sustainable success and empowering organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.
Dr. Olivia Ong’s keynote speech at our International Women’s Day event was inspiring and impactful. Her willingness to share personal and vulnerable moments in her life resonated deeply with everyone in the room, creating a connection with the audience.
Signature Keynote
Reset from Pain to Freedom: The Power of Nervous System Regulation
Dr Olivia Ong takes the stage to share her deeply personal journey from a life-altering spinal cord injury and burnout to freedom, resilience, and empowerment.
Drawing from her expertise as a physician and her lived experience, Dr Ong introduces the transformative science of nervous system regulation, offering practical insights to help individuals move from burnout and chronic stress to lasting healing and well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the Nervous System’s Role in Pain and Healing:
- Discover how the nervous system shapes our experiences of burnout, chronic stress, and healing.
- Learn the science behind nervous system regulation and its profound impact on managing burnout and chronic stress.
- Building Resilience Through Practical Nervous System Regulation Strategies:
- Explore resilience through the lens of nervous system regulation, gaining actionable tools to regain control of your body and mind.
- Understand how these strategies can transform your approach to health, enabling sustained recovery and emotional balance.
- The Power of Self-Compassion in Healing and Growth:
- Uncover the connection between self-compassion and nervous system healing.
- Gain practical exercises to integrate self-compassion with nervous system regulation for holistic and long-term well-being.
This keynote provides a roadmap for achieving personal freedom from burnout and chronic stress by leveraging the cutting-edge science of nervous system regulation alongside the timeless practice of self-compassion. Audiences will leave inspired, equipped with tools for resilience, and ready to embark on their own journey of healing and transformation.
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Confident, motivational presentations from a physician who understands
Combining my incredible personal journey with my physician experience and self-compassion strategies, as a keynote speaker I deliver soul-driven presentations that inspire audiences to reconnect with the heart-centered lives they deserve
What people have said about my speaking
Thank you for your story and your integral message, I really needed to hear this today
Congratulations Dr Olivia Ong. You’re an inspiration. I’m grateful for your work.
Powerful talk, Dr. Ong! Thank you for sharing your story. Such an incredible journey and very inspiring!!!
Confident, motivational presentations from a physician who understands
Combining my incredible personal journey with my physician experience and self-compassion strategies, as a keynote speaker I deliver soul-driven presentations that inspire audiences to reconnect with the heart-centered lives they deserve
My mission now is to help others navigate from burnout to joy through the tools of self-compassion, self-acceptance and self-appreciation.
Meet Dr Olivia Ong
Physician. Professional Speaker. Author. High Performance Leadership Coach.
Dr. Olivia Ong, known as the Heart-Centred Doctor, is a physician-entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and coach specializing in helping doctors overcome burnout. A Rehabilitation and Pain Physician with over 20 years of experience, Olivia’s journey changed dramatically after a spinal cord injury left her a paraplegic. Through her recovery, she gained profound insight into nervous system regulation, burnout, and resilience.
Now, Olivia helps fellow doctors thrive by teaching them to regulate stress and prevent burnout using neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and Polyvagal Theory. She founded The Heart-Centred Method Institute, which empowers doctors to heal their nervous systems, restore balance, and excel in both their personal and professional lives.
Olivia has helped thousands of doctors recover from burnout and has been featured on TEDx, ABC, NBC, and Sky News. Olivia recently won the 2024 AusMumpreneurs Coach of the Year Gold Award.
Keynote speaker Dr Olivia is a Certified Speaker of The Big Talk Academy,
a certified coach with the Speaking Institute, and a Certified World Class Speaker Coach
Get In Touch!
If you would like to book me as a keynote speaker for your next event, or have me on your podcast, show or media platform, I would love to chat! Please fill in the media enquiry form and I’ll be in touch!
