Ivy Watts
Mental Health And Resilience Keynote Speaker
Empowering You
To Rise Above Stress
And Step Into Resilience
Hi, I am Ivy
I know what it’s like to look like you have it all together while silently struggling.
As a former All-American student-athlete and Top 30 NCAA Woman of the Year Finalist, I achieved success on the outside while battling anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout behind the scenes.
Prioritizing my mental wellness changed everything—now, I help others do the same.
Through keynotes and workshops, I’ve empowered over 200,000 students, coaches and corporate professionals to reduce burnout and build confidence and resilience.
Working with me means investing in your people and their future.
It’s about equipping them with the tools to go from overwhelmed to in control, from self-doubt to confidence, from just getting by to truly thriving.
When we prioritize mental wellness, we rise into our strongest, most resilient selves.
WHO I'VE WORKED WITH
Mental Health
Speaking Topics
Ivy Watts' presentation to our BEN ERG employees was nothing short of transformative. Our post-event survey reflected overwhelmingly positive feedback, with participants consistently rating the session 9s and 10s. Ivy's authentic and relatable approach resonated deeply, providing practical and enduring strategies for managing mental health and combating burnout. Employees praised her ability to deliver actionable techniques that they could immediately implement in their daily lives, fostering a sense of empowerment and well-being. The impact of her session has been palpable, leaving a lasting positive impression and equipping our team with valuable tools for long-term mental wellness.
Brandon Jones, Head of Multicultural Affairs, Primient
First things first—Ivy’s smile says it all! She is so welcoming. In this session, she reminded me that I am enough and that it’s okay not to be okay. I realized that when you focus on the great things in your life, they outweigh the bad. The tapping technique was amazing—I found it really helped calm me down during an anxious moment.
Finally, the affirmations: I am worthy. I am enough. I am good enough. Sometimes, when you enter certain spaces, you must remind yourself of these truths.
Looking forward to the next session with Ivy—well done!
Natea Williams, Specialist, Multicultural Affairs, Equity & Inclusion at Primient
Ivy's presentation was incredible, she was energetic, and real. She demonstrated how it's ok to be vulnerable and acknowledge when things in life are not ok. She delivered an inspiring and moving presentation and left us with tools to equip ourselves to feel mentally empowered. The positive feedback we received from the attendees has been overwhelming. I highly recommend this session with Ivy and would absolutely book her for a future event.
Brittany Harvie, Sr. Manager, Solution Consulting, Salesforce
You gave me the strength to schedule an appointment with a counselor on campus to help with the negativity and stress that I've been dealing with for so long. I finally feel empowered to make a change in my life after being in the dark for so long. I think everyone in the room took something out of your story.
Student-Athlete, Bentley University
Ivy Watts has presented at Celldex twice. She is engaging and inspiring. The organization has been working to support employees through the stressors in our personal and professional environments. Ivy was the perfect resource to help our teams!
Jennifer Gaskin, Senior Director at Celldex Therapeutics
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