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Speaking & Workshops

I bring warmth, humor, and clarity to every stage — from corporate boardrooms to university auditoriums to intimate workshop spaces. Every talk is tailored to your audience and grounded in the transformative power of desire as a path to clarity, energy, and aliveness.

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“Yael Shy is a teacher who combines tremendous compassion with unusual insight. She connects with people of all ages and backgrounds. She is a total gem.”

— Elizabeth F. Emens, Professor of Law; Director, Mindfulness Program, Columbia Law School

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I speak to

Corporate Teams & Executives

Navigating burnout, creativity, and the desire for more meaningful work.

Universities & Student Affairs

Helping students find direction and purpose beneath their anxiety.

Women's Groups, Retreats & Conferences

Ready to explore desire, aliveness, and what's still possible.

Healthcare & Wellness Organizations

Whose people are giving everything to others and have lost touch with themselves.

Faith Communities & Spiritual Gatherings

Seeking a deeper, more embodied relationship with longing and meaning.

Talks on desire, anxiety & aliveness.

Easing Anxiety by Claiming the Deeper Desire Underneath

Longing as a Compass: Hearing and Following the Call

The Key to Deep Satisfaction — Even When You Don't Get What You Want

Reigniting Your Inner Spark, No Matter How Long It's Been Out

Creating Goals with Soul: Getting Energized by What You Want

Trusted by leading institutions.

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Let's talk about your event.

Tell me about your audience and what you're hoping for, and we'll find the right way to work together.

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