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Tracy Dando

speaking from the heart

Travels from Syracuse NY, USA

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Speaks on:

Authentic Leadership

Mental Health Awareness

Speaks to:

Nonprofits & NGOs

Formats:

Breakout

Audience members say

Tracy electrifies audiences with her transformative approach to workplace mental health, breaking down the concept as a "spectrum, not a switch" that resonates deeply with leaders and teams alike. She skillfully blends vulnerability with practical wisdom, equipping attendees with "baby steps" that spark immediate action toward psychological safety. Her presentations create a rare sense of community where participants feel both validated in their struggles and empowered with clear strategies to implement change. Clients consistently describe her talks as "inspiring" and "valuable," often returning to their organizations eager to apply her insights and foster more supportive workplace cultures.
Key Audience Outcomes

  • Participants gained a better understanding of mental health in the workplace.

  • Leaders felt inspired and equipped with practical tools to inspire change.

  • Attendees were motivated to foster inclusive and supportive cultures within their organizations.

  • Individuals felt validated and supported in their personal struggles with mental well-being.

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Tracy's Bio

Tracy is a passionate mental wellness advocate, speaker, and founder of Safe Space Organization, a nonprofit dedicated to creating emotionally safe environments through prevention, connection, and community care. With over a decade of experience spanning education, mental health, and organizational development, Tracy is known for her ability to blend lived experience with evidence-informed strategies that transform both people and workplace culture. A former educator turned thought leader, she has worked with corporate teams, nonprofit leaders, and school communities to reimagine how we talk about mental health at work. Her signature approach centers on vulnerable leadership, emotional intelligence, and the practical tools teams need to move from burnout to balance.

Tracy Offers the Following Talks

Mental Health AwarenessAuthentic Leadership

Mental Wellness in the Workplace: Moving Beyond Burnout Toward Belonging

  • Understand the difference between mental illness, mental health, and mental wellness—and why it matters in professional settings

  • Learn how to recognize and address subtle signs of burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional disconnection

  • Gain actionable tools to create safer, more supportive environments that promote psychological safety and trust

  • Explore how vulnerable leadership drives connection, innovation, and loyalty by modeling authenticity and openness

  • Learn how trauma-informed leadership and emotional intelligence improve retention, engagement, and morale

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Tracy's Links and Media Mentions

@tracylynndando

@tracydando

tracy-dando-13956879

tracydando.com

Podcast:
Truthfully, Tracy Podcast
Podcast:
Upstate Impact Podcast
Interview:
The Faces of Syracuse: Tracy Dando
Podcast:
Vulnerability & Not Aging Alone
Interview:
The Courage to Be Seen: The Power of Vulnerability
Article:
TEDx Canary in a Coalmine