Rashad Hayes
Excellence without Burnout Starts Here
Travels from Birmingham AL, USA
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Speaks on:
Personal Growth
Resilience
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Nonprofits & NGOs
Associations & Membership Orgs
Government & Public Sector
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Keynote
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants felt seen and heard, especially within demanding professions.
Attendees gained actionable self-care strategies to implement immediately.
Listeners experienced a renewed sense of purpose and motivation in their work and personal lives.
Individuals felt empowered to overcome challenges and pursue their goals with a positive mindset.
Rashad's Bio
An influential thought leader on capacity and performance, Rashad Hayes understands what it means to rise under pressure. When he was diagnosed with cancer, life intensified in ways few are prepared for. That season could have derailed everything. Instead, it clarified his life’s work. Rashad discovered that pressure itself isn’t the enemy. Unmanaged pressure is. When capacity isn’t protected, even the strongest performers burn out. From that insight came Don’t Burn Your Cake® — a framework designed to help individuals and organizations protect their capacity, prevent burnout, and sustain excellence and grounded in his Prove. Pause. Proceed. approach, Rashad challenges high performers to break free from constant proving, pause with intention, and proceed with clarity and strength.
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Rashad Offers the Following Talks
Don't Burn Your Cake: How to Rise Without Burning Out
Recognize early warning signs of burnout
Protect emotional and mental bandwidth
Shift from reactive performance to regulated performance
Build cultures that sustain excellence without self-destruction
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45 - 90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Rashad
What should I know about working with you?
Rashad is a low-maintenance. He doesn't require much and will provide a great experience not only for the event planner but also for the audience. He believes that it is his responsibility to ensure that the event planner is viewed as the superstar for bringing him in.
Can you customize your presentation for our specific audience and event theme?
Absolutely. Rashad collaborates closely with planners to tailor his message and energy to the needs of your audience. Whether it's a healthcare retreat, college conference, or leadership summit, he ensures alignment with your event's vision and values.
Do you offer extras (book signings, meet-and-greets)?
Yes! Rashad is the author of Stuck in the Pan, a resilience-filled guide to rising from life’s hardest moments. He’s available for book signings, fireside chats, and Q&A sessions post-talk to deepen audience engagement.