Dr. Nekeshia Hammond She/Her

An Award-winning Psychologist, Executive Coach, International Speaker, and USA TODAY best-selling Author

Fields of expertise:

Author Leadership development Future of Work Military Family Month Juneteenth Empathy in the Workplace Women Empowerment Educator Psychological Safety DEI and DEIB Mental Health Disability Equity Women's History Month

Dr. Nekeshia Hammond is an award-winning psychologist, executive coach, international speaker, and USA TODAY best-selling author whose mission is to help organizations cultivate mentally healthy workplaces. With over a decade of experience, she empowers leaders and teams to prevent burnout, improve resilience, and sustain peak performance through evidence-based strategies and engaging keynote sessions.

As the founder of Hammond Psychology & Associates, Dr. Hammond oversees a thriving mental health practice in the Tampa Bay area. She is also the author of 6 books, including one of her latest works, Mindset Training: Conquer Your Mind and the Rest Will Follow and the host of Mental Health Moment with Dr. Hammond, featured on the Black Women Empowered network - a global platform with more than four million followers that amplifies voices dedicated to empowerment and wellness.

Her thought leadership has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and Essence Magazine, and she has spoken on major stages including TEDx, delivering transformative insights for organizations across healthcare, technology, finance, and education sectors.

Dr. Hammond is a sought-after voice on mental wellness, leadership, and resilience, inspiring audiences to prioritize self-care and create cultures where people can truly thrive.

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Elite Speaker Event, Atlanta.

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Talks & Presentations

Mindset Transformation: How to Cultivate a Growth-Oriented Workplace to Achieve Peak Performance

In today’s rapidly changing workplace, mindset is everything. In this engaging keynote, Dr. Ne

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Dr. Nekeshia Hammond She/Her

An Award-winning Psychologist, Executive Coach, International Speaker, and USA TODAY best-selling Author

Holistic Self-Care: Inspiring Women to Balance Life, Work, and Personal Growth

Women are leading at every level -yet often carrying the invisible weight of multiple roles and expe

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Dr. Nekeshia Hammond She/Her

An Award-winning Psychologist, Executive Coach, International Speaker, and USA TODAY best-selling Author

Burnout Prevention: 5 Effective Strategies to Maintain Balance and Well-Being at Work

Employee burnout is one of the biggest threats to performance and retention in today’s workfor

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Dr. Nekeshia Hammond She/Her

An Award-winning Psychologist, Executive Coach, International Speaker, and USA TODAY best-selling Author