Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo: Motivational Speaker

Celebrity psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo empowers audiences to crush their inner critic, unlock peak performance, and live a life of purpose, fulfillment, and True Success™.

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  1. Creator of True Success™ and expert on Inner Critic Syndrome (ICS)
  2. Featured on The Today Show, GMA, Dr. Oz, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal
  3. “Head Coach for Happiness” for Shaquille O’Neal and top-performing professionals
  4. Combines psychology, humor, and practical science to create lasting mindset shifts

Formats: Motivational Keynote Speaker | Celebrity Psychologist | Performance & Mindset Expert

Audiences: Corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, healthcare professionals, and organizations seeking proven psychological tools to enhance mindset, resilience, and happiness.

Outcomes:
  1. Learn practical strategies to silence self-doubt and reframe failure.
  2. Understand how Inner Critic Syndrome affects performance and relationships.
  3. Apply the True Success™ framework to build authentic confidence and fulfillment.
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  • Travels from: Chicago, IL
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Keynote Topics:

Leaders improve when their mindset and actions are aligned. 

​Dr. E provides practical tools to cultivate leadership from the inside out, even during stressful times.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover self-awareness, including one’s inner critic, and the habits of effective leadership
  • Model behavioral leadership that is authentic to one’s personality and benefits team communication and organizational growth

An optimized sales mindset boosts revenue.

Inclusive companies are 120% more likely to hit financial goals. And 1.7x more innovative Diverse teams are 87% better at making decisions.  Companies that have a highly inclusive culture have 2.3x more cash flow per employee

Key take-aways’:

  • The pivotal mindset factor that determines inclusion that no one is talking about.
  • Specific action steps to help transform your mindset, resulting in greater success for you and your organization.

Happiness at Work to Accelerate Results
Happiness is vital to the success of an organization.

Harvard research shows that happier employees experience a 31% increase in productivity, a 37% increase in sales and 15 less sick days/year. The beauty is that happiness is a skill that can be learned with this powerful training.

Learning Objectives:

  • Modify the impact of an individual’s inner critic to the culture of the organization
  • Recognize the powerful role of happiness in accelerating results and gaining an organizational competitive edge

Talent Short Bio

Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo is known worldwide as “Dr. E” and is America’s most trusted celebrity psychologist and a leading authority on personal growth, mindset, and emotional resilience. Featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, Dr. E has become the go-to expert for individuals and organizations seeking to overcome self-doubt and thrive.

As the creator of the True Success™ Formula, she teaches how to silence the Inner Critic Syndrome (ICS) the self-sabotaging voice that limits potential and replace it with confidence, self-worth, and authentic happiness. With a doctorate in clinical psychology and years of working with top performers including Shaquille O’Neal, high-level executives, and entrepreneurs, Dr. Lombardo brings cutting-edge psychology to life with humor, science, and story.

Her keynote presentations, media appearances, and online programs blend actionable strategies with relatable energy, giving audiences the tools to transform mindset into momentum. Whether addressing a corporate retreat, leadership conference, or virtual summit, Dr. E’s mission is clear: help people embrace who they are, reframe how they think, and unlock who they can become.

Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo is the authority on how to crush your inner critic so that you can live a life of purpose, fulfillment and True Success™.

She’s America’s most trusted celebrity psychologist with over 100 national media interviews including The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, Fox Business News, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and countless others. Considered Shaquille O’Neal’s “

Head Coach for Happiness” Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo is on a mission to help you recognize your REAL self worth, so you can live the life you’ve always dreamed of. Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo has personally helped celebrities and high performing executives, entrepreneurs and athletes crush their inner critic and access untapped, practically limitless, reserves of potential.

Through her inspiring writings, online training, passionate keynote speeches and private one-on-one work, Dr. E is on a mission to change the global conversation around ICS (Inner Critic Syndrome) FOR GOOD… so we can all live happier, fuller and more connected lives.

Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo brings an unparalleled energy to stages around the globe by actively engaging audiences. Her knowledge in cutting-edge research, relatability, story-telling and humor provides entertainment and actionable strategies for attendees’ to create sustainable change.

​Known as America’s most-trusted celebrity psychologist, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo has worked with several Fortune 500 companies presenting large-scale keynotes as well as moderating/Emceeing, virtual presentations, leading workshops and hosting executive roundtables with an audience count of 5 to over 5000.

She is a regular contributor to top media outlets such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, Forbes and The New York Times.

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Talent Videos

Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo | Speaking Reel | Celebrity Psychologist & Mindset Expert on True Success™

Watch Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, America’s most trusted celebrity psychologist, inspire audiences to crush their inner critic, boost confidence, and live their version of True Success™.

This 4-minute, 47-second speaking reel showcases Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo’s extraordinary ability to engage, educate, and energize audiences worldwide. As a celebrity psychologist, author, and keynote speaker, Dr. E combines cutting-edge psychology with humor, storytelling, and practical strategies to help people rewire their mindset for fulfillment and success.

The video opens with high-energy footage from Dr. Lombardo’s keynote events and media appearances—including clips from The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Dr. Oz. She immediately captivates with her authenticity and charisma, illustrating how Inner Critic Syndrome (ICS)—that negative inner voice—keeps people from realizing their full potential.

Throughout the reel, Dr. E delivers science-backed insights in an accessible, entertaining style. She explains how mindset influences performance and well-being, sharing stories from her work with top athletes, executives, and entrepreneurs. Her approach blends positive psychology, neuroscience, and practical tools audiences can use right away to build resilience, self-worth, and happiness.

The video also highlights her ability to create immediate audience connection—through laughter, vulnerability, and interactive moments that make her message unforgettable. She closes with her signature invitation: silence your inner critic, embrace your real worth, and start living your True Success™ story.

Key Moments

00:25 – Introducing Inner Critic Syndrome (ICS) and its real-world impact
01:15 – Humor and science: practical psychology made relatable
02:10 – Stories of transformation from clients and audiences
03:15 – Empowering mindset shifts for confidence and self-compassion

In this compelling TEDx talk, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo—celebrity psychologist and creator of True Success™—explores how to silence your inner critic and build a mindset of confidence, compassion, and growth.

In this 14-minute, 21-second TEDx talk, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo delivers a deeply engaging and transformative message about mastering the voice within—the inner critic that shapes how we see ourselves and what we believe we can achieve. Drawing from her background as a clinical psychologist and her work with high performers, she helps audiences recognize how self-talk directly impacts happiness, success, and emotional health.

Dr. Lombardo begins by describing how our inner dialogue develops early in life and often becomes an unconscious barrier to fulfillment. She introduces the concept of Inner Critic Syndrome (ICS), explaining how negative self-talk can sabotage performance, strain relationships, and limit potential. Through humor and relatable storytelling, she shares both personal experiences and examples from her clients, making complex psychology accessible and practical.

As the talk unfolds, Dr. E provides concrete tools for retraining the inner voice—identifying limiting beliefs, reframing self-talk, and developing a more compassionate inner dialogue. Her message is both scientific and soulful: happiness and achievement begin when we learn to treat ourselves with the same kindness we extend to others.

The presentation builds to an empowering conclusion—inviting the audience to take ownership of their thoughts and rewrite the internal scripts that define their lives. Dr. Lombardo’s authenticity, warmth, and practical wisdom leave a lasting impression, inspiring viewers to transform their mindset and live with greater confidence and purpose.

Key Moments

02:00 – How early self-talk patterns shape our behavior and emotions
04:25 – The impact of Inner Critic Syndrome (ICS) on performance and happiness
06:50 – Real-world examples from clients and personal experiences
09:20 – Practical tools to reframe negative self-talk into empowering beliefs
12:10 – The power of compassion and self-kindness in mindset transformation

In this exclusive Coca-Cola keynote, celebrity psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo shares practical psychology-based tools for silencing the inner critic, boosting resilience, and unlocking authentic success.

This 40-minute keynote features Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, America’s most trusted celebrity psychologist and creator of the True Success™ formula, addressing Coca-Cola leaders on how to cultivate confidence, mental fitness, and performance from the inside out. Blending evidence-based psychology, humor, and relatable storytelling, Dr. E delivers a high-energy session designed to transform how leaders think, feel, and lead.

The presentation begins with Dr. Lombardo introducing her signature concept, Inner Critic Syndrome (ICS)—the internal dialogue that undermines confidence and creativity. She helps the audience identify how self-talk patterns affect leadership presence, decision-making, and interpersonal dynamics. By turning self-criticism into self-compassion, she demonstrates how individuals can rewire their mindset for resilience, adaptability, and long-term fulfillment.

Throughout the keynote, Dr. E uses interactive exercises and real-world examples to reinforce her points. Drawing from her work with elite athletes, executives, and global brands, she illustrates how high performers use mindset mastery to turn pressure into progress. The Coca-Cola audience engages actively, laughing and reflecting as she breaks down neuroscience-backed strategies for emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and team connection.

As the session concludes, Dr. Lombardo leaves attendees with actionable steps for applying the True Success™ framework—aligning thoughts, emotions, and actions to create sustainable well-being and peak performance. Her closing message resonates deeply: happiness isn’t the reward for success—it’s the foundation of it.

Key Moments

03:10 – Defining True Success™ and introducing Inner Critic Syndrome (ICS)
09:20 – Understanding how mindset shapes leadership and culture
14:45 – Interactive audience exercise on reframing self-talk
20:30 – Stories from executives and athletes overcoming self-doubt
27:40 – The neuroscience of positive psychology and performance
33:15 – Practical tools for building resilience and confidence
38:10 – Closing message: happiness as the key to sustainable success

In this uplifting TEDx talk, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, celebrity psychologist and author of True Success™, reveals science-backed strategies for boosting happiness, resilience, and fulfillment in daily life.

This 15-minute, 59-second TEDx talk features Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, one of America’s most recognized psychologists, exploring the connection between happiness, mindset, and success. Known for her relatable style and humor, Dr. E delivers a powerful, research-driven presentation that challenges traditional ideas about achievement and well-being.

The talk opens with a simple but profound question: What truly makes us happy? Drawing from her clinical experience and work with high-performing professionals and athletes, Dr. Lombardo explains that happiness is not a destination—it’s a skill that can be learned and strengthened through mindset mastery.

She introduces her True Success™ framework, breaking down how internal beliefs, thought patterns, and self-talk determine emotional outcomes far more than external circumstances. Using engaging stories and audience-friendly examples, Dr. E illustrates how comparison, perfectionism, and self-criticism are happiness blockers—and how gratitude, compassion, and perspective rewire the brain toward positivity.

Dr. Lombardo also shares practical, actionable techniques for increasing day-to-day joy—like reframing negative thoughts, practicing mindful awareness, and focusing on connection over competition. Her talk blends humor with depth, leaving audiences both inspired and equipped to apply the science of happiness in their personal and professional lives.

Key Moments

02:10 – The myths of success and why they don’t lead to joy
04:40 – Introducing the True Success™ framework
07:15 – Understanding the role of self-talk and mindset in well-being
10:05 – Practical tools for cultivating gratitude and perspective
13:10 – Audience reflection: choosing happiness as a habit
15:30 – Closing message: happiness fuels success—not the other way around

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