BONNIE KITAHATA

Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Podcaster, 
Founder of Breaking Burnout, Success & Life Coach

Speaking Categories

Nurse Burnout, Mindset Mastery, Health & Wellness, 
Work-Life Balance

Travels From

Los Angeles, CA

Speaker's Fee Range

$2,500 — $5,000

Bonnie's Most Requested Presentations

From Burnout to Balance: Nutrition With a Japanese Flair

  • Your Body is Your Most Valuable Asset
  • Nutrition Can Be Your Secret Weapon Against Stress and Burnout
  • The Science of Nutrition & Performance
  • Bring Japanese Culture to the Table
  • Practical Strategies for Optimal Nutrition

Ikigai at Work: Purpose-Driven Nursing With Positivity

  • The Science of Positivity
  • Barriers to Positivity
  • Strategies for Positive Mindset
  • Wisdom from Japanese Traditions

Cherry Blossoms and Balance: The Art of Self-Care

  • The Guilt Factor
  • Symbolism of Balance
  • Practical Self-Care Without Guilt


 

About Bonnie...

Bonnie Kitahata is a speaker, entrepreneur, nurse, success & life coach, and founder of Breaking Burnout. Raised in the southern California vibe, she draws upon her Japanese-American roots and 4 decades of nursing experience to support and empower fellow nurses. 

 

Bonnie is the best-selling author of Breaking Burnout—Keep Calm and Nurse On: 52 Strategies for Burnout Survival, host of the Breaking Burnout for Nurses podcast, and a sought-after coach and speaker. 

 

Bonnie impacts nurses everywhere through heartfelt coaching, culturally-infused storytelling, and a signature blend of humor and wisdom. Bonnie inspires nurses to reclaim joy, balance, and purpose in both work and life.    

What they're saying...

I truly cannot say enough about the skills Bonnie Kitahata as a speaker. Not only is her information of high value, she was also able to connect with me emotionally. This emotional connection drives me to use the tips and skills that she shared to truly make a difference in my life. Not only does Bonnie have these skills as a speaker, she has something that you can't teach, she truly cares! Thank you Bonnie.
— Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath, Depke Wellness

Bonnie has such a natural gift for speaking — her warmth and energy draw you in right away. She weaves in metaphors and her Japanese culture in a way that’s inspiring, relatable, and motivating. Her authenticity and passion shine through, making her not only engaging to listen to but truly memorable.
— Brianna Palacios, RN
 
I love hearing Bonnie speak. She's authentic and genuine and actually vulnerable, and not afraid to share some of her stories about growth. It's very relatable. And when you listen to her you can think about all the times you've been in the same situation. I love her story about the broken pottery and the gold and how our imperfections and our humanity are what we relate to with each other. Bonnie has a great energy and is really down-to-earth. She is a great speaker.
— Susie Lawrence, Coach, Hypnotherapist, Founder: the Zero F's Club