What If Your Best Leaders are Burning Out Behind Polished Social Posts?
Jackie Roby, Executive Leadership Advisor and Keynote Speaker
As an executive leadership advisor and keynote speaker, Jackie Roby specializes in leadership development, workplace burnout, and the hidden organizational costs of self-silencing among high-performing professionals.
A Latina leader and advocate for mental wellness, body acceptance, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, Jackie brings both lived experience and professional expertise to her work. She chairs the Global Wellness Institute’s Inclusive Wellness Initiative, co-authored the best-selling book Confident You: The Raw Conversations, and runs The She Suite Connector, a virtual networking community for women of color and allies.
Her upcoming book, Palatable, Profitable, & Dying Inside, is about the high performer who got smaller every year to stay safe and got rewarded for it. Right up until the body said “no”. That’s the spine of Jackie’s advising work now: most people hear “I’m too much” and think of personal problems. Jackie hears unpaid invoice; the kind organizations end up settling later in turnover, burnout, and mediocrity.
Signature Talk: “When High Performers Go Quiet: The Hidden Cost of Self-Silencing at Work”
How Jackie Roby Helps Leadership
Jackie equips executives and C-suite leaders with practical frameworks they can use “Monday morning” to:
- Identify burnout risks among top performers before they disengage
- Shift from over-functioning to strategic contribution, reducing leader exhaustion while increasing impact
- Create environments where high-performers feel safe to speak up rather than self-silence
- Develop talent pipelines for C-suite readiness, so companies can grow future leaders internally
- Workshops for ERG Groups, helping members start leading like they belong
Her approach helps leaders understand what it costs to be the one who holds everything together and how to build teams where excellence doesn’t come at the expense of well-being.
The Benefit Of Jackie's Workshops For Your Company
Organizations investing in Jackie’s workshops and keynote sessions see:
Outcomes
- Reduced leader burnout
- Higher psychological safety
- Clearer contribution models
- Stronger talent pipelines
Business Impact
- Lower turnover among high-performers
- Better decision-making through authentic input
- More efficient team structures
- Internal C-Suite readiness vs expensive external hires
It has been a pleasure for The Black Men’s Travel Network to work with Jackie Roby. As we all continue to strive for growth and development during uncertain times, working with her has helped in realizing our strengths while understanding the supporting framework necessary for highly successful individuals.
Book Jackie To Speak At Your Next Event
Ready to bring Jackie’s insights to your next leadership event or ERG gathering?
Contact us to discuss customization, dates, and investment options.
- Direct contact email for speaking inquiries – jackie@inspiredjourneyconsulting.com
- Booking form or calendar link to check availability – Next Step Calendar Link
- Typical engagement formats (keynote, half-day workshop, full-day training) – Keynote, half-day workshop, 90-minute workshop (virtual or in person)
- Pricing guidelines – Request a Quote
- Speaking topic menu with descriptions Link
Signature Talk
When High Performers Go Quiet
The Hidden Cost of Self-Silencing at Work
Studies prove that high-pressure, anxiety-producing situations lead to lower performance on cognitively demanding tasks. When your leaders are stuck in analysis paralysis, critical decisions stall, strategic thinking suffers, and self-doubt undermines executive presence.
The hidden cost is slow productivity, delays in innovation, and a cycle where talented employees question their capabilities and career trajectory.
The solution isn’t managing pressure – it’s addressing what fuels indecision: self-doubt. This session teaches your team to quiet internal noise and reconnect with their strategic intuition through three proven steps: being cognizant, staying curious, and choosing with clarity.
Who Is This For
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HR & People Leaders
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Executive Teams
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Leadership Development Programs
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ERGs
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Women’s Leadership and Inclusion Initiatives
Jackie offers a practical approach leaders can apply immediately to shift from over-functioning and self-silencing to clear, strategic contribution.
Guest Appearances
When I think of Jackie, this quote comes to mind: “The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it – basically because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them”.
On a personal level, I was immediately drawn in by her genuine joy, warmth, and empathy. On a professional level, she opened my eyes to insights I’d never even considered before.
On both levels, I cannot recommend her strongly enough.
Jackie is one of those rare humans who leaves you better, happier, kinder, and more understanding just by knowing her. If I had it my way, everyone would attend Jackie’s talks and benefit from the perspectives she has to offer. If they did, I can say with total confidence that this world would be a better place.