Keynote Presentations

Claire Simeone has worked with unique marine mammal species around the world, and built a career focused on conserving species and furthering our understanding of health. She tells tales of gathering knowledge about wild, endangered animals, and caring for seals so sick their progress is counted in minutes.

Claire’s work was driven by a desire to save the world. When her own life was paused following a heart attack after giving birth, later leading to burnout from her demanding career, Claire shares how the shift in her priorities led her to a clearer understanding of how we define health.

With her compelling style of storytelling, Claire shares how her work and drive took her to the brink, and how it was her very animal patients whose wisdom brought her back to living a passionate, fulfilling life. This motivating talk will inspire audiences to re-examine the path towards their greatest impact.

Claire Simeone works with marine mammal patients whose brain and heart are affected by an invisible toxin.  The toxin causes them to become disoriented, to lose their way, ending up in her healing hands.

After suffering a heart attack after giving birth, Claire’s road to recovery included a realization that her old way of leading – through the mind – was becoming less and less effective. By healing her heart, and those of her sea lion patients, she discovered that the new leadership was through her heart. Claire shares stories of adaptation in the face of disease – and how her animal patients shape the way she inspires others to lead. This passionate talk takes audiences on a journey, showing them that leading may come from a surprising place within.