Dr. Ana Melikian is the host of the MINDSET ZONE podcast and a sought-after female keynote speaker. Ana has a Ph.D. in Psychology and 20+ years of experience working in human potential.
Her keynote, “The Happiness Fallacy” re-envisions and revitalizes how we think about and work with happiness for personal and collective good.
Ana is an optimist who had to overcome two bouts with cancer to learn that pursuing happiness is a fallacy, and that is one of the seven blind spots she uncovers in order to help us achieve our highest potential.
When she isn’t speaking on the keynote stage, Ana continues the conversation on her podcast, THE MINDSET ZONE. The Huffington Post named THE MINDSET ZONE one of “15 Podcasts That Will Leave You Pondering Life's Big Questions,” alongside the Peabody Award-winning “On Being” and “TED Radio Hour” by NPR.
Speaking Topics
Three Essential Mindset Shifts for Leveraging AI Without Burnout
Many are experiencing mixed feelings about AI—fascination with its possibilities yet concern about its implications.
Leaders everywhere are wondering how to navigate this technological revolution while maintaining what makes our businesses uniquely human.
Here's what most miss: The challenge is more than automating tasks to do more. Those approaching AI solely as a productivity tool are missing the bigger picture. When we react rather than respond to technological change, we risk creating systems that lead to burnout rather than breakthrough. The real opportunity lies in fundamentally shifting how we think about human potential in the age of AI.
In this session, Dr. Ana Melikian will reveal three essential mindset shifts needed to harness AI's potential while preventing burnout. Through engaging examples and evidence-based insights, you'll discover how humanity's long partnership with technology offers a blueprint for the future. You'll learn why deliberation must precede implementation and how to activate your full human potential—individually, collectively, and systemically—to shape a better future of work.
Join us to learn how to leverage the AI revolution while creating sustainable success that honors human well-being and technological advancement.
Key Takeaways:
Discover why viewing AI as humanity's partner unlocks new possibilities
Learn how to balance deliberative and implementation mindsets when adopting AI
Master strategies for activating human potential across individual, team, and systemic levels
Gain insights into creating sustainable success in an AI-enhanced future
RESTART: Activate Your Potential with the P.I.E. Method
While we know the power of a strategic pause, the relentless pace of change whispers, 'Not now, later.'
The truth is, our ability to stop, reset, and optimize becomes more crucial as the world accelerates, not less.
Like a well-timed computer restart that enhances performance, this interactive 60-minute session offers practical tools to refresh, reconnect, and reimagine possibilities together. Dr. Ana Melikian will demonstrate how the P.I.E. Method can transform small shifts into significant impact. Through engaging exercises and real-time collaboration, you'll discover how strategic pauses, increased awareness, and an experimental mindset can strengthen us in our rapidly changing world.
Join us for an hour that could reshape how to approach change and transformation.
Key Takeaways:
Learn practical tools for navigating accelerating change
Discover techniques for turning brief pauses into catalysts for growth
Experience how small shifts can create lasting positive impact
Impact Without Burnout: Creating a Sustainable Future of Work
Each day, we push a little harder, stretch a little further, and take on "just one more thing." We adjust, we cope, we soldier on. Catching up becomes our default mode. Our to-do lists breed like rabbits. Our minds race even as we try to sleep. We find ourselves in a constant state of alertness, teetering on the edge of our capacity.
This isn't success. This isn't the future of work we envisioned. This is a recipe for burnout, affecting everyone from frontline workers to C-suite executives.
The prevailing belief is that to create a bigger impact, we must do more and work harder; if we're not pushing ourselves to the limit, we're not doing enough. Yet, the reality is that we can only amplify our impact by stopping the cycle of overextension. As individuals, teams, and organizations, we achieve this by ceasing to react by default and proactively choosing our responses.
The prevailing wisdom tells us that creating a bigger impact means doing more and working harder. If we're not pushing ourselves to the limit, we're not doing enough. But what if this deeply ingrained belief is not just wrong but dangerously counterproductive?
The truth is counterintuitive: to amplify our impact, we must break the cycle of overextension. Success isn't about how much we can endure—it's about how effectively we can harness our human potential. The future belongs to those who can stop reacting and start creating.
In this dynamic session, you'll discover:
The Burnout-Engagement Matrix: A powerful tool to visualize your team's performance landscape and identify critical areas for intervention.
Practical frameworks for personal and professional growth that work for both entry-level employees and seasoned executives.
Strategies to cultivate a culture of sustainable high performance without sacrificing well-being.
You'll gain actionable insights to revolutionize your approach to work and personal growth.
Imagine a workplace where innovation thrives, engagement soars, and people are energized and purposeful. It's not just possible—it's imperative for the future of work. Are you ready to lead the charge in creating impact without burnout? Can you afford not to?
Join us to discover how to transform your organization from a burnout factory into a powerhouse of sustainable success. The future of work is calling—will you answer?
Key Takeaways:
Understand the true cost of burnout and its impact on individuals, teams, and organizational success.
Learn to apply the Burnout-Engagement Matrix to assess and improve your team's performance landscape.
Discover practical strategies to boost productivity and innovation without sacrificing well-being.
Gain insights into creating a culture of sustainable high performance that attracts and retains top talent.
Develop a personalized action plan to implement immediate changes for lasting impact in your organization.
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Testimonials
I had the pleasure of hiring Ana Melikian as a keynote speaker for the B Corp WeTheChange West Coast '22 Retreat, an event that brought female CEOs together for a weekend of inspiration, leadership training, and mindfulness. Ana kicked off our event with a powerful speech on The Happiness Fallacy. Her captivating presentation style, engaging interactive elements, and kind-hearted personality won us all over from beginning to end. I'm so delighted that Ana was able to be a special part of this women's business event. I would welcome her back to speak at future events any time.
I had the pleasure of hiring Ana Melikian as a keynote speaker for the B Corp WeTheChange West Coast '22 Retreat, an event that brought female CEOs together for a weekend of inspiration, leadership training, and mindfulness. Ana kicked off our event with a powerful speech on The Happiness Fallacy. Her captivating presentation style, engaging interactive elements, and kind-hearted personality won us all over from beginning to end. I'm so delighted that Ana was able to be a special part of this women's business event. I would welcome her back to speak at future events any time.
Jennifer Norman, Founder / CEO at The Human Beauty Movement and Humanist Beauty
I have learned so much and broken down so many barriers to success, thanks to Ana’s wisdom and teachings. I love that she focuses on all three; mindset, strategy, and execution.
I have learned so much and broken down so many barriers to success, thanks to Ana’s wisdom and teachings. I love that she focuses on all three; mindset, strategy, and execution.
Katharine Halpin Founder / CEO of The Halpin Companies, Inc.
Ana Melikian offers the perfect blend of entertainment and insight in every speech she delivers. She’s one of the rare PhDs who makes complex concepts easy to understand and implement. Even more important is the fact that she always operates with the highest level of integrity. She’s a values driven person who shows up in service of others.
Ana Melikian offers the perfect blend of entertainment and insight in every speech she delivers. She’s one of the rare PhDs who makes complex concepts easy to understand and implement. Even more important is the fact that she always operates with the highest level of integrity. She’s a values driven person who shows up in service of others.
Michael Port Founder of Heroic Public Speaking, “New York Times” and “Wall Street Journal” bestselling author of Steal the Show
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I had the pleasure of hiring Ana Melikian as a keynote speaker for the B Corp WeTheChange West Coast '22 Retreat, an event that brought female CEOs together for a weekend of inspiration, leadership training, and mindfulness. Ana kicked off our event with a powerful speech on The Happiness Fallacy. Her captivating presentation style, engaging interactive elements, and kind-hearted personality won us all over from beginning to end. I'm so delighted that Ana was able to be a special part of this women's business event. I would welcome her back to speak at future events any time.
I had the pleasure of hiring Ana Melikian as a keynote speaker for the B Corp WeTheChange West Coast '22 Retreat, an event that brought female CEOs together for a weekend of inspiration, leadership training, and mindfulness. Ana kicked off our event with a powerful speech on The Happiness Fallacy. Her captivating presentation style, engaging interactive elements, and kind-hearted personality won us all over from beginning to end. I'm so delighted that Ana was able to be a special part of this women's business event. I would welcome her back to speak at future events any time.