Services
Dr. Skye McKennon provides evidence-based, compassion-driven services that meet science with soul—supporting healthcare professionals, educators, and organizations in fostering resilience, wellbeing, and inclusive practices. Each offering combines scientific rigor with the wisdom of human connection, blending research-backed strategies and practical tools to create meaningful, sustainable change.
Workshops
Skye McKennon offers dynamic, interactive workshops designed to cultivate wellbeing, compassion, and resilience among healthcare professionals and educators. Grounded in evidence-based practices and informed by her national recognition in wellbeing and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher training, these workshops provide a safe, engaging space for participants to reconnect with their purpose, strengthen emotional resilience, and foster a culture of care.
Workshop Focus Areas Include
Mindful Self-Compassion in Practice: Experiential learning in MSC techniques to reduce burnout and enhance emotional regulation.
Living Deeply & Authentic Motivation: Discovering core values as a cleaner fuel to motivate ourselves.
Sustainable Wellbeing Strategies: Practical tools for integrating wellbeing into daily routines and institutional culture.
Resilience for Caregivers and Educators: Science-backed approaches to maintaining energy, motivation, and joy in service roles.
Creating Compassionate Systems: Collaborative exercises to identify barriers and build supportive environments within teams and organizations.
Workshops are tailored to meet the unique needs of each audience—whether clinical teams, academic faculty, or interdisciplinary groups—and can be delivered in formats ranging from half-day intensives to multi-session series. Participants leave with actionable insights, renewed energy, and a deeper connection to their work and each other.
Courses
Skye McKennon offers a suite of professional development courses designed to support healthcare professionals and educators in cultivating compassion, enhancing wellbeing, and strengthening team dynamics. Each course is grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to meet the unique challenges of caregiving and teaching roles.
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
A transformative course based on the work of Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, MSC teaches participants how to treat themselves with the same kindness they offer others. Through experiential exercises, guided meditations, and reflective practices, learners build emotional resilience and reduce burnout.
Navigating Microaggressions in Professional Spaces
This interactive course helps participants recognize, respond to, and prevent microaggressions in clinical and educational environments. Through case studies, role play, and dialogue, learners build cultural humility and foster inclusive practices.
Additional Offerings
Compassionate Leadership in Healthcare and Education
Resilience and Burnout Prevention for Caregivers
Wellbeing Integration for Academic and Clinical Teams
Courses are available in virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats, and can be customized for organizations, institutions, or teams.
Keynote Addresses
Skye McKennon offers transformative keynote addresses designed to inspire and empower healthcare professionals and educators through the lens of compassion, resilience, and human connection. Drawing on her extensive experience in clinical education, wellbeing leadership, and Mindful Self-Compassion training, Skye delivers engaging, evidence-informed talks that speak directly to the heart of caregiving and teaching.
Key Themes Include:
From Surviving to Thriving: The Compassionate Path for Healthcare Professionals
Compassionate Leadership: Strategies for leading in high-stress environments.
Burnout Prevention & Resilience: Tools for sustaining wellbeing in emotionally demanding roles.
Mindful Self-Compassion: Practical techniques to foster inner strength and reduce self-criticism.
Creating Cultures of Care: How institutions can support compassionate practices at every level.
The Science of Connection: Exploring the neurobiology of compassion and its impact on patient and student outcomes.
Whether addressing a room of frontline clinicians, academic faculty, or interdisciplinary teams, Dr. McKennon’s keynotes blend storytelling, research, and actionable insights to leave audiences feeling seen, supported, and motivated to create change.
