Is compassion just a “nice to have” in healthcare, or is it absolutely fundamental, crucial, indispensable, and imperative to improve safety, quality, and outcomes? This talk discusses the evidence-based case for compassion in healthcare and the almost unbelievable impact has on both the communities we serve AND the caregivers giving compassion.

Brandon envisions a world where hospitals serve as beacons of compassion and service for their communities—a place where patients receive safe, compassionate, quality care every moment, and where caregivers are respected, cared for, and even get a proper lunch break. As an enthusiastic #PinkSocks-wearing Patient Experience Warrior, Brandon's “official” role involves leading patient experience at a system-wide level, but his true passion lies in partnering with others to bring this vision to life. With 19 years of nursing and leadership experience, Brandon champions patient-centered care, offering inspiration, energy, and information to help caregivers focus on their purpose, ultimately reducing suffering for both patients and caregivers. In addition to his patient experience work, Brandon also serves as an adjunct clinical faculty member in a local nursing program and does work with his state’s Board of Nursing.

Brandon and his wife Erin, a pediatric emergency RN, host a weekly podcast, Real Nurses, Real Talk. Together, they draw on their combined 38 years of experience to share unique perspectives and insights into the healthcare industry, aiming to heal, empower, and inspire. 

Ryan C. Lowe
Motivational Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Author

The Power of Positivity 

Ryan C. Lowe, author of Get Off Your Attitude, is a highly sought-after professional Motivational Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Author whose expertise specializes in positive attitude, leadership & sales. Ryan inspires thousands of people across the country in his keynote presentations through his passion, energy, and contagious positivity. He believes your attitude determines your success, and how you respond to life’s challenges can play a crucial role in the narrative of that journey. Being no stranger to adversity, Ryan learned this vital lesson. He experienced growing opportunities such as overcoming terminal illness, being shot, losing a business, and having to rebuild his personal and professional life again from the bottom up.

Ryan’s engaging, unique storytelling and lighthearted delivery make his positive message very beneficial and relatable to every audience. They will experience a renewed sense of purpose and a restored vision inspired to believe in themselves. They will also gain powerful action items that can be adopted and implemented immediately. The purpose-driven principles he shares will help them improve their attitude, take massive action, overcome fear, and achieve both: professional and personal goals. More importantly, they will walk away with a want to & can-do attitude!

Apart from being a recognized speaker, he is widely known for his customized training and one-on-one coaching. Ryan’s passion is to help leaders and their teams find solutions for a variety of challenges. He has created programs to help organizations reach peak performance by sharing successful principles on how to create a positive culture, higher productivity, developing winning mindsets, self-development strategies, and increase profits through proven sales techniques.

Ryan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University and is a proud member of the National Speakers Association. In the early stages of his career, he performed as a top sales trainer with Brian Tracy Programs. Ryan also successfully served as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for two major corporations. Ryan has a featured TEDx Talk: The Psychology of a Smile; and has had the honor to be on the cover of Success Profiles Magazine. He also had the opportunity to showcase his gift as a speaker in the movie The Big Short.

He has been named by peers and clients as America’s Positive Attitude Coach!