Be the CEO of Your Mental Boardroom
Dana Skaggs helps professionals banish their burnout with boundaries—leading to stronger engagement, clearer focus, and sustainable success.

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The Queen of Boundaries
Meet Dana Skaggs
Dana Skaggs is a corporate keynote speaker, host of a top 5% globally ranked podcast, and licensed psychotherapist with 15+ years of experience. She is also the host of the Johnson City Mic Drop Club.
She specializes in helping professionals break free from people-pleasing, prevent burning out, and set boundaries that transform their work and lives.
“Dana is a fearless Queen of Boundaries who speaks to the hearts of the people.”
– MDNTV Podcast
Signature Keynote
Be the CEO of Your Mental Board Room: Banishing Burnout with Boundaries
In this powerful keynote, Dana Skaggs takes a deep dive into workplace dynamics and teaches professionals how to set boundaries that enhance career success and personal well-being.
This isn’t just another talk on work-life balance—it’s a practical guide to managing expectations, improving collaboration, and avoiding burnout.
- Develop confidence in having the "hard" conversations
- Add more value to group projects
- Increase productivity
- Calmly say "No" so you can say "Yes" to your most important projects
- Embrace challenges
- Be able to go the distance when others are gassing out.
Creating Lasting
Impact in the Workplace
Companies that invest in Dana’s keynote gain:
- Employees with stronger work-life balance and productivity.
- Teams that are engaged, empowered, and collaborative.
- Leaders equipped with science-backed strategies to reduce burnout and turnover.
“Dana’s yard metaphor changed how I approach challenges at work.”
– Matt Lale, Virginia Cooperative Extension

What People Are Saying
Dana’s insight on ‘boomerang thoughts’ really hit home. I now have the tools to confront lingering issues and finally let them go.
– Trudy Newbeck, TERSSA National Conference
Learning that it’s okay to say no and focus on my own ‘yard’ was my biggest takeaway. It completely shifted my perspective!
– Millie Hanson, CAP
Dana’s presentation was outstanding. She engaged the audience with humor and insight, focusing on mental health in a way that resonated deeply. Attendees praised her relatable style and powerful message. We would gladly work with Dana again.
-Cindy Winchester, University of Tennessee Extension
Let's Talk Boundaries
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