SPEAKING & KEYNOTES

Book Dr. Sportelli to Speak

An engaging, authoritative voice who turns the complexity of psychiatric medicine into insight an audience can actually use.
WHY BOOK HIM

Science That Lands With Any Audience

Dr. Sportelli is a dynamic public speaker whose presentations translate the science of the mind into actionable insight for both professional and general audiences. Drawing on more than 15 years across clinical practice, academic medicine, and national media, he delivers talks that are scientifically rigorous, personally resonant, and immediately applicable. He doesn’t just inform a room. He changes how it thinks.
FEATURED KEYNOTE

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Forever Strong Experience

Dr. Sportelli served as a keynote speaker at the Forever Strong Experience, the flagship live event of Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s internationally recognized Forever Strong movement. The event gathered world-class experts across medicine, performance, nutrition, and mindset to explore the science of resilience, longevity, and human optimization. Dr. Sportelli presented on the psychiatric dimensions of resilience, mental strength, and the mind-body connection, subjects at the very core of his clinical and academic work.

KEYNOTE TOPICS

Signature Talks

Mind-Body Medicine & the Psychiatry–Neurology Interface

The mind and body are not separate systems. Dr. Sportelli brings the clinical reality of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry to a general audience, exploring how physical illness, neurological conditions, and mental health are inextricably linked, and what that means for how we approach total wellness.

The Neuroscience of Resilience

What does genuine resilience look like at the level of the brain? Drawing on clinical experience and emerging neuroscience, this talk reveals how to build mental strength intentionally, rather than just endure hardship by chance.

Motivation, Mindset & the Brain

Why do some people sustain extraordinary motivation while others struggle to start? Dr. Sportelli unpacks the neurobiological and psychological architecture of drive, goal-directed behavior, and the mindset shifts that create lasting change.

The High-Performer's Blind Spot: Burnout

Burnout is not a weakness. It is a neurological and physiological event. Tailored for executives, high achievers, and healthcare workers, this talk offers a clinically grounded framework for spotting the early signs, understanding the mechanisms, and building sustainable performance.

Success, Identity & the Psychology of Enough

Why does achievement so rarely produce the fulfillment we expect? This existential exploration draws on logo therapy, psychology, and Dr. Sportelli’s clinical work to help high achievers align ambition with authentic meaning.

Emotional Intelligence & Leadership

A practical, science-backed look at why emotional regulation, psychological safety, and mental health awareness are not soft skills. They are the foundation of effective leadership and organizational performance.

ALSO AVAILABLE

Additional Topics

  • The Future of Psychiatry: Where Medicine, Neurology, and Mental Health Converge
  • Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry: The Hidden Interface of Mind and Body
  • Addiction, Recovery, and the Brain: A Clinical Perspective
  • Training the Next Generation: Academic Medicine and Psychiatric Education
  • Mental Health in the Media: Communicating Science to the Public

Don’t see your exact topic? Dr. Sportelli regularly tailors presentations to an event’s theme and audience. Just ask.

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