Nicole Thacker
Lifestyle & Workplace Wellbeing Consultant | Speaker on Burnout, Over-Functioning, and Sustainable Performance | Former Psychotherapist
Nicole works with high-performing professionals and organizations to identify the invisible factors that erode wellbeing, productivity, and retention. Drawing on her clinical expertise as a former therapist and her experience designing practical lifestyle systems, she shows leaders how to support their teams before overwhelm escalates into burnout or crisis. Through her talks and workshops, Nicole equips audiences with actionable insights and strategies to maintain stability at home and at work — while preserving the humanity behind performance.
Nicole’s own experience navigating professional burnout and complex personal challenges informs her work, giving her a unique perspective on the pressures high-functioning individuals face. She translates these lessons into frameworks and practical guidance that organizations can implement immediately — ensuring support is proactive, accessible, and sustainable.
About anjo+RENEW
Supporting Women Through Sustainable, Donation-Based Services
Nicole’s professional speaking work directly supports anjo+RENEW, a donation-based service that provides women with practical, accessible support for home and life stability. The organization exists to ensure that capable women have access to help without financial barriers, waitlists, or qualification requirements. Donations and institutional partnerships fund this work, allowing Nicole to keep her services accessible, responsive, and proactive — supporting women before overwhelm escalates into burnout or crisis.
Signature Talk:
The Hidden Cost of Being ‘The Capable One’:
A Mental Health Professional’s Descent Into Crisis - And What It Taught Me About Prevention
Today’s workforce is full of high-performing people quietly falling apart. Professionals across industries are pushed to their limits, yet expected to stay composed, productive, and “on” — even when stress and responsibilities are overwhelming. Nicole shares her firsthand experience navigating professional burnout, along with her clinical and consulting expertise, to reveal the subtle signs of over-functioning before it escalates into crisis. Her insights equip organizations to identify risks early, support employees proactively, and foster a culture where wellbeing and performance coexist.
Audience Takeaways:
Recognize the subtle, early warning signs high-achievers often dismiss
Understand why “pushing through” can become dangerous and how to interrupt the pattern
Spot hidden signs of professional crisis before they impact performance
See how identity, work ethic, and perfectionism mask burnout
Learn what genuine destigmatization looks like in workplace culture
Apply practical strategies to create healthier teams and expectations
Perfect For:
Corporate Teams • Healthcare-adjacent spaces • Education • First Responders • Government Staff • Nonprofits • Leadership Trainings • Caregiver and grief-informed spaces