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Keynote SpeakerSuneel Gupta

Expert on Connecting Well-Being & Performance, Bestselling Author, Healthcare Entrepreneur

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Popular Talks

Momentum: the energy to keep going
Head, heart, and hands: a new way to look at leadership
Purpose in action: bringing who you are to everything you do

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Biography

As the founding CEO of RISE, a breakthrough wellness company, Suneel Gupta helped thousands of people build better habits for life and work. Now, as a bestselling author and Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, Suneel has taken his mission one step further – helping people reset, reignite, and find meaning in their work by bolstering emotional resilience and engagement. Suneel asks, “How can an organization excel on the outside if its people are exhausted on the inside?” He helps leaders and teams build the capacity to meet today’s relentless demands without sacrificing their well-being. He equips them with science-based tools to prevent burnout, sustain energy, sharpen focus, and improve both professional and personal performance. Suneel offers a better way to work; one that results in sustainable innovation, productivity, and fulfillment.

Suneel is a business survivor and the author of the international bestselling book Backable. The book is rooted on his inner journey from twice-failed entrepreneur to becoming a leader behind two IPOs and being named “The New Face of Innovation” by the New York Stock Exchange. The book reveals the mindset shifts and hidden habits of people who are extraordinary at pushing new ideas forward.

His transformative book Everyday Dharma codifies Suneel’s mission to help people reset, reignite, and re-engage through a timeless practice called Dharma. Simply put, Dharma brings “who you are” and “what you do” into alignment. When we’re aligned, we’re able to produce our best work and lead ourselves and others effectively, experiencing true joy along the way.

As visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, Suneel researches and teaches the interconnection between inner well-being and outer leadership. He is also emissary for Gross National Happiness between the United States and the Kingdom of Bhutan.

As CEO of RISE Suneel helped thousands of people establish a way to personalize their physical and mental health journey while connecting with certified nutritionists and trainers at an affordable price. The company was named “App of the Year” and partnered with then-First Lady Michelle Obama before being acquired by the NASDAQ-listed company One Medical Group (now part of Amazon), expanding its reach in digital health and well-being.

Suneel was also the host of Business Class, a 2023 Webby Award-winning Series streaming on Amazon Prime. The show spotlights the struggles, resilience, and work/life habits of entrepreneurs and business visionaries like Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield (Ben & Jerry’s), Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio, and Martha Stewart.

Suneel has also personally backed ventures including Impossible Foods, Airbnb, 23andMe, and SpaceX. He was one of the very first investors in CALM, which is now one of the world’s leading mental wellness platforms helping millions of people achieve a greater sense of work/life balance.

When a reporter once asked Suneel about his purpose, his response was to “find good people and inspire them to do what inspires them.”

“Outstanding feedback overall (best speaker, very motivating, impactful messaging). One person was even brought to tears after picking up their index card due to how much their item resonated with others in the group.” Shell

“Suneel was extraordinary! His ability to connect, inspire and teach left us better equipped to not only face our jobs, but the world-at-large. The post feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with a request for more.” SVP-CHRO, Human Resources, Bio-Techne

“We had great feedback on Suneel’s presentation, and I heard participants quote some of the learnings throughout the conference.” Riveron

“You brought the house down, full stop. Your presentation was exceptional and really resonated with our audience and the interactive card exchange delivered just as predicted.” Vice President, Business Network, PeopleForBikes

“People cannot stop raving about your session; it was just what the organization needed at this time. Thank you again for your generosity and vulnerability on stage.” GitLab

"The feedback of the day was more than we could have ever hoped for. Thank you for your gift of time, your message was well received and was a topic of side conversation throughout the day." CEO, Medical Alley Association

“He was perfect! He joined the Board members at the reception the night before and then delivered a great presentation at the Summit the next day to a packed audience. He set the tone for our event and we’ve received incredibly positive feedback.” Event Planner, Medical Alley Association

“Your presentation was inspiring and helped to remind us how much we lean on each other for our own success and happiness.” EVP & Managing Director, Americas, Dynata

“My phone has been blowing up with the overwhelming response. It was an honor having you with us and thank you for sharing your message to us here in Tupelo!!” Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, Community Development Foundation

"You jump-started our annual kickoff meeting with the perfect message and tone. What moved people the most were your stories and practical techniques for how to manage our energy and deepen our level of engagement. With the changes we're facing, you delivered exactly what we needed to rise to the challenge. As the weeks pass, your message is sticking with us!" Chief Executive Officer, Constant Contact

“Suneel was great to work with, and we got really great feedback so far from our attendees on his presentation. The main theme we saw in survey results was taking away the ‘give not get’ in a conversation. I hope there’s another event in the future we can use Suneel!” Project Manager, Event Experience, McKesson

“It went very well and Suneel was wonderful to work with. Our physicians loved Suneel.” Director of Culture & Experience, Optum

“Suneel was the absolute highlight of the summit! Everyone felt very connected with his messaging and most importantly, it impacted the way we view each other, our roles, and ourselves. ‘The game of now’ was brought up a lot in subsequent sessions during the offsite, and people are still talking about how powerful his storytelling was.” Executive Business Partner, Google

“Suneel’s session with the Snacks Extended Leadership team was VERY positive and timely. Leaders commented that it was extremely impactful, helpful tools and the note card activity proved to be emotional and meaningful – realizing you’re not alone. Myself and my HR team are talking through ways to pull through the tools Suneel shared and how as leaders we can find the time to renew our energy and help our teams to do the same. Loved how Suneel through his storytelling gift makes learning memorable!” Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Campbell’s

Popular Talks by Suneel Gupta

Momentum: the energy to keep going
We can’t create more time – but we can elevate our energy. Understanding that is the first step to increasing our capacity – personally and professionally – to build momentum and keep up with daily demands without succumbing to exhaustion. “People who fall short of their goals rarely run out of time or...
We can’t create more time – but we can elevate our energy. Understanding that is the first step to increasing our capacity – personally and professionally – to build momentum and keep up with daily demands without succumbing to exhaustion. “People who fall short of their goals rarely run out of time or talent – they run out of energy,” says Suneel Gupta. As founding CEO of RISE (now part of Amazon), Suneel helped thousands overcome challenges with physical and mental health. Now, he’s committed to bringing a sustainable solution to the energy crisis at work. Grounded in his exclusive teachings at Harvard Medical School as well as over a decade of studying the work habits of extraordinary leaders, Suneel delivers insights about the “why” and “how-to’s” of strategic energy management – showing people practical ways to unleash momentum crucial to performance, innovation, collaboration, and overall well-being.

Sample takeaways tailored for each audience:
- Why managing energy is as important as managing time.
- 4 ways to build “emotional runway” and avoid burnout using science-based practices.
- Master everyday habits to boost momentum, engagement, and morale.
- Reframe failure as a pathway to success.
- Remain resilient and balanced in the face of constant change.
Head, heart, and hands: a new way to look at leadership
Leadership has changed. To get things done and drive bottom-line results, leaders must embrace a striking truth: they don’t just impact people’s work, but their overall health and well-being. Leaders who understand how physical, mental, and emotional health drives business performance will build trust, become magnets for exceptional talent, and...
Leadership has changed. To get things done and drive bottom-line results, leaders must embrace a striking truth: they don’t just impact people’s work, but their overall health and well-being. Leaders who understand how physical, mental, and emotional health drives business performance will build trust, become magnets for exceptional talent, and elevate overall productivity. Suneel Gupta’s ‘Head, Heart and Hands’ framework empowers leaders with new strategies to create a work environment where well-being drives outstanding outcomes. Drawing on over a decade of experience as a healthcare CEO, bestselling author, and host of an award-winning television show on leadership, Suneel empowers audiences through interactive experiences and demonstrates how a focus on purpose (head), well-being (heart), and action (hands) transforms organizational performance.

You’ll learn to:
- Motivate your people to be “all in” without burning out, by teaching them how to manage not just their time, but their energy.
- Learn the art of aligning “who you are” with “what you do” so you can inspire your team and carve result-oriented paths for their daily work.
- Cultivate a meaningful sense of belonging in your team, whether in-person or remote.
- Discover the key drivers of emotional resilience and how to deal with daily setbacks.
- Renew a sense of commitment and momentum in your team’s day-to-day life.
Purpose in action: bringing who you are to everything you do
More than ever before, people are struggling to find meaning in their work. In this talk, Suneel Gupta helps people reset, reignite, and re-engage through a timeless practice called Dharma. Simply put, Dharma brings “who you are” and “what you do” into alignment. When we’re not aligned, we become exhausted,...
More than ever before, people are struggling to find meaning in their work. In this talk, Suneel Gupta helps people reset, reignite, and re-engage through a timeless practice called Dharma. Simply put, Dharma brings “who you are” and “what you do” into alignment. When we’re not aligned, we become exhausted, depleted, and burnt out. When we are aligned, we feel creative, energized, and lit up. We’re able to produce our best work and lead ourselves and others effectively, experiencing true joy along the way.

Suneel first learned the practice of Dharma from his grandfather on a porch in New Delhi. Years later, when he was lost and exhausted — struggling to find a sense of meaning in his own work — he returned to the playbook his ancestors left behind and related it to today’s fast-paced, changing world of work.

Suneel shares deeply personal stories of how he found a path back to purpose and joy – and how others have done the same. By the end, you’ll be inspired with actionable tools to re-engage in your work and life with a renewed sense of vigor and meaning.

You’ll learn how to:
- Rediscover your “essence” and express that through your work.
- Be “all in” without being “always on”.
- Find comfort in the most uncomfortable of situations.
- Deal with failure and use it as a pathway to success.
- Find yourself by losing yourself through leading and lifting up others.
- Blur the lines between work and play to reach your highest potential.
- Forge ahead and take decisive action, even in the face of uncertainty.