Speaker Profile
HOLLY BURKETT
Holly Burkett, Ph.D., SPHR is Principal of Evaluation Works, a performance consultancy in Davis, CA. An accomplished change leader, performance consultant, and talent builder, she is passionate about helping organizations develop resilient leadership capabilities that create high engagement and operational excellence. Formerly with Apple, she has over 20 years of experience working with such diverse organizations as Chevron, the State Bar of California, the National Park Service, Roche Biomedical, and the National Security Agency (NSA), among others. Holly is a sought-after speaker, coach, and facilitator who holds certifications as an ROI professional, Senior Professional in HR, Prosci®-certified change practitioner, and Stakeholder Centered Coach with Marshall Goldsmith. Publications include the award-winning book “Learning for the Long Run”, along with featured contributions to ATDs Talent Development Body of Knowledge and ATDs Foundations of Talent Development series. Her doctorate is in Human Capital Development.

Holly Burkett
May 07 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Your Managers are Struggling: 4 Strategies for Increasing Management Support
Today’s managers struggle with daily stress and epic rates of burnout as they grapple with the accelerated pace of work, change fatigue, information overload, talent shortages, and lingering uncertainties about managing a hybrid workforce -- all while receiving little support for their efforts. Managers are the backbone of any organization and account for at least 70% of employee engagement scores—the..

Holly Burkett
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
From Burned Out to Built Up: How to Build Team Resilience
As the future rushes toward us at dizzying speeds, teams today need to be more resilient than ever before. Resilience helps teams adapt to constant change, pivot quickly, stay motivated, and not just weather challenges or adversity, but grow stronger in the face of them. Practices promoting a resilient workforce can contribute to significant bottom-line impact through increased productivity, lower absenteei..

Holly Burkett
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
How Strategic Recognition Can Save Your Culture
Research shows that recognition boosts engagement and strengthens the connections needed to build and maintain a high-performing, inclusive workplace. Strategic recognition occurs when recognition is fully embedded in how leaders and teams live, model, and “do” recognition every day on the job. Creating an environment where employees feel valued and appreciated goes beyond simple “one and done" recognition ..

Holly Burkett
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
The Manager as Coach
Managing and motivating an increasingly diverse workforce, along with a blend of virtual, hybrid and distributed teams, poses unique challenges. To meet these challenges and positively influence employee performance, today’s managers must shift from traditional management approaches to more of a coaching role. When managers provide guidance and support through coaching, teams are more high-performing, colla..