STROKE SURVIVOR . SPARTAN FINISHER . RESILIENCE STRATEGIST
MY MISSION
I help organizations address burnout and stress with practical tools people can use in real life…not just on a good day.
My talks combine honest storytelling with takeaways that support coping, communication, and resilience in the middle of pressure.
After rebuilding my life following a major medical crisis, I speak about what it takes to keep going when life doesn’t cooperate.
"Your people don't need less pressure. they need better recovery!"
about MICKEY
Mickey Griffin is a speaker and survivor whose perspective on resilience was shaped long before she ever stepped onto a stage.
After surviving a life-threatening medical crisis that left her relearning how to sit, stand, and walk, she rebuilt her life one step at a time..physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Today, she brings that hard-earned perspective into rooms where people are carrying more than anyone can see.
MICKEY'S SIGNATURE TALK
Just Take a W.A.L.K.
Burnout, stress, and the next step forward
This isn’t a hype session. It’s a reset.
In this talk, Mickey introduces the W.A.L.K. framework- a simple, memorable approach for navigating burnout, stress, and major life pressure without shutting down or pushing past your limits.
Through honest storytelling and practical tools, audiences learn how to steady themselves, regain clarity, and take meaningful steps forward even when circumstances haven’t changed.
Participants leave with language they can use, strategies they can apply immediately, and a renewed sense that forward movement is still possible.
A simple framework for handling overwhelm in real time:
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Tools for emotional regulation under stress
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A healthier perspective on pressure and recovery
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Permission to move forward without perfection
**Ideal for conferences, staff development, and wellbeing initiatives.
"You can’t heal at the same pace that burned you out."
interactive WORKSHOPS
Just take a w.a.l.k - implementation lab
A deeper, hands-on exploration of Mickey Griffin’s W.A.L.K.™ framework, focused on applying the concepts to real situations participants are facing right now.
Ideal for organizations seeking meaningful change, not just motivation.
Participants will learn how to:
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Recover from setbacks without shutting down
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Build healthier responses to stress and overwhelm
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Create a personal plan for navigating difficult periods
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Practice applying tools to real workplace challenges
resilience under pressure
This hands-on session helps participants stay steady, clear, and emotionally grounded during high-stress periods and ongoing change.
Participants will learn how to:
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Strengthen decision-making when emotions are high
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Improve emotional regulation under stress
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Reduce burnout risk
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Enhance communication and mutual support within teams
**Workshops available as half-day or full-day sessions.
Bring Mickey to Your Event
keynotes - workshops - conferences - leadership & high-pressure teams
